Special Education
Are you ready to move beyond assumptions and gain a clear, data-informed understanding of your special education programs' impact?
This full-day interactive training is designed to equip your school or district team with the knowledge and initial steps needed to conduct a meaningful program evaluation. Participants will delve into the "why" and "how" of evaluation, exploring its critical role in enhancing student achievement, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and fostering community trust. Through guided activities and collaborative work time, your team will begin the evaluation process, identifying key program components, exploring potential data sources, and developing initial evaluation questions – all under the expert guidance of the trainer. Leave this session with a foundational understanding of special education program evaluation and a concrete action plan to move forward with data-driven decision-making that maximizes outcomes for your students with special needs.
Intended Audience: District and Building Leaders, Special Education Leaders
Are you a secondary educator looking to enhance your ability to support students with disabilities in reading?
Supporting struggling readers in secondary special education settings requires targeted and effective strategies. This session will focus on high-leverage instructional practices specifically designed to improve reading skills for older students with diverse learning needs. Participants will explore evidence-based techniques in areas such as decoding multisyllabic words, building academic vocabulary, improving reading fluency with complex texts, and enhancing comprehension through metacognitive strategies and text structure awareness. Learn practical ways to adapt general education reading instruction and implement intensive interventions to empower your secondary special education students to become more confident and capable readers across content areas.
Intended Audience: Secondary Special Education and General Education ELA Teachers, Secondary Building Leaders
Are you confident in navigating the complexities of Section 504?
This comprehensive full-day session is designed specifically for K-12 district and building 504 coordinators to deepen your understanding and enhance your implementation practices. We'll delve into the legal foundations of Section 504, clarify essential processes and procedures, and explore best practices for ensuring equitable access for students with disabilities. Through interactive discussions and practical case studies, you'll gain valuable insights into developing effective accommodations and addressing specific, challenging situations. Come prepared to collaborate, problem-solve, and leave with concrete examples and options to strengthen your school's 504 framework and empower your students to thrive.
Intended Audience: K - 12 Building and District Administrators and/or 504 Coordinators
Are you a building leader who wants to enhance your understanding of special education?
This one-day training is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively support students with disabilities. Learn about the legal framework, the IEP process, and the critical role you play in creating inclusive and supportive school environments. Develop strategies for effective communication with parents, special education teachers, and other stakeholders. Gain insights into legal and compliance issues to ensure your school is meeting the needs of all students. Leave this training with a deeper understanding of special education and the confidence to be a strong advocate for students with disabilities.
Intended Audience: District and Building Leaders, Including Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans
