In this full-day session we will first look at how inclusion has evolved, as we learn more about diversity, equity, and identity. We will also consider some ways to align practices to these new understandings by responding to difference as a strength rather through a retrofit approach.

In this session, participants will learn about the purpose of taking data; establishing baselines; diagnostic assessment; identifying instructional level; finding the right progress monitoring tool; determining goals, aimlines, and rates of improvement; group/Individual examples and practice; and, progress monitoring and analysis.

In this session, participants will learn the brief overview of ABCs / Behavior functions; purpose of taking data; types of data collection; determining which method to use; building a tailored data collection tool; case studies and practice; and, progress monitoring and analysis

Learn how to align student High School and Beyond Plans and IEPs in order to maximize positive student outcomes.

Overview More information coming soon! Date & Time Thursday, August 18 9:30am - 3:30pm Location North Central ESD [...]

This event will cover how to conduct effective special education meetings when an interpreter is involved. These tips are based on input from experienced special education interpreters and from parents. There will be time to reflect on common challenges and cultural awareness. This event is for both special educators and interpreters.

This session will provide hands-on practice with developing class-wide systems, routines, and prevention strategies that build efficient classroom management systems.

In this presentation, participants will understand why challenging behaviors may happen in their classrooms and how to support behaviors through prevention, teaching, and reinforcement strategies. We will work collaboratively through case studies to practice writing behavior intervention plans based on evidence-based strategies.

This course answers questions all educators have about the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as it applies to the public school’s duty to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. The key elements of Section 504 are explored, including its definition, what this federal law requires in terms of FAPE, and how it should be implemented.