Participants will learn to work collaboratively with general and special educators to provide intensified learning experiences for students with disabilities. This training will offer takeaway tips and tricks that can be implemented immediately.
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Data Collection
Writing IEP goals that are objective and measurable can be difficult. However, the task of implementing valid measurement systems for all of those goals is often overwhelming. This training will provide information on how to collect data on goals in a way that is easy to track.
Disability Awareness
In this training, participants will learn the 13 special education eligibility categories and how to support students with special needs in the least restrictive environment. Information on effective teaching strategies for each area of eligibility will be explored.
Systematic Prompting
Participants will understand the progression of prompts from the least intrusive to the most intrusive and individualize them to the student’s needs.
Special Education Foundations
This training will provide an overview of the Individuals Disability Education Act (IDEA), child find, evaluation, eligibility, and IEP implementation.
Student Records
What is a pupil record as it relates to special education? This training will help administrators understand legal requirements for records better and provide a checklist for responding to requests more quickly, comprehensively, and efficiently.
Red Flags
This training will assist administrators in identifying red flags that indicate potential issues with a student’s program and services. Participants will learn how to anticipate parent requests for services, aide support, and other common requests and what actionable steps districts should take when these warning signs are presented.
Facilitating IEP Meetings
Facilitation is the process in which an individual assists an IEP team with communication and problem-solving strategies so the IEP team can develop a child-focused educational program while maintaining positive working relationships. Administrators will walk away with an understanding of the facilitator role, stages of facilitation, crucial communication and listening skills, and strategies and techniques to facilitate an IEP meeting successfully.