PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

professional development

Best Practice in IEP Writing
Covering all aspects of an Individual Education Plan in order to meet compliance and best practice standards.

Evaluating for more than Eligibility
Explore best-practice strategies in evaluation that will meet compliance standards and  inform your Individual Education Plan and specially designed instruction with students.

Supporting Paraprofessional
This training is designed to support paraprofessional with varied job duties and expectations, including but not limited too, guidance in behavior, playground supervision, and understanding of differing disabilities.

Co-teaching: What is it All About?
This two part training covers preparation and implementation of a co-teaching model between Special Educators and General Educators.

  • Part I: Preparation – This workshop will provide the background and structure for your district to consider implementation.
  • Part II: Implementation – Is your district ready to implement co-teaching? This offering will provide support to your general education and special education teachers as they implement co-teaching in the classroom.

Becoming a Behavior Boss
Students who receive special education for behavioral and emotional supports often exhibit behaviors that prevent them from success in the academic environment. Learn the basics of writing, implementing, and monitoring behavior plans with effective strategies.

Special Education Focused Data Analysis
This training assists and guides districts in the exploration and analysis of special education centered data. We will help prepare your district for upcoming changes and improve educational results and functional outcomes for students with disabilities.

Tearing Down the Silos
Often in education we operate individually, rather than working collaboratively. This training will focus on purposeful collaboration and for the benefit for all students.

Meaningful Family & Community Engagement
Parents and families are vital to the Individual Education Plan process. This training will offer valuable insight into how IDEA ensures that parents have meaningful opportunities to participate and work collaboratively with the school.

Teaching for All Learners
This training will focus on designing effective instruction and differentiating for all levels of learners within your classroom.

Administrators: Being an Effective and Supportive Special Education Leader
This training will look at roles and responsibilities of administrators related to key aspects of special education. Including, but not limited too, working with difficult cases, evaluating staff, suspension and expulsion, and providing least restrictive environment.

For more information on how to customize your offering fill out form below, or contact Kyle Laughlin at: 605-394-1876