Target Audience: Administrators
This workshop will introduce school administrators that are new to the role of ARC Chairperson to the functions and responsibilities of this position. During this full day workshop, participants will become familiar with: steps in conducting an ARC meeting, different types of ARC meetings, disability categories of special education, specially designed instruction and state/federal regulations impacting chairing an ARC meeting. Opportunities will be provided to discuss, ask questions and network with other administrators concerning the role of ARC Chairperson.
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
Unlock the power of thinking about thinking in math! In this virtual session, teachers will explore metacognitive strategies to boost learning for all students—especially those with disabilities. Walk away with practical tools and simple procedures you can use right away in your classroom to help students take ownership of their learning.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
An engaging, hands-on professional development session for educators teaching math in grades K-3. We will focus on helping young learners—especially students with disabilities—develop deep, conceptual understanding of math through the intentional use of manipulatives. This training explores strategies from Mastering Math Manipulatives by Sara Delano Moore and Kimberly Rimbey. Participants will receive a copy of the book, a set of manipulatives, and other manipulative-related resources. Discover how to turn abstract math into concrete learning experiences that support all students in building confidence and competence in math.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Grades 6-12 General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers, Math Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Administration
This two-hour virtual session will focus on research-based strategies from the What Works Clearinghouse guide for teaching Algebra to middle school and high school students. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how these strategies might help students develop algebraic thinking and be used to address misconceptions along the way. There will be time to create personalized tasks and materials based on the strategies.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Related Service Personnel
Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: School Administrators, Teacher Leaders, and Special Education Directors
The daily reality in schools is always complex and challenging: ensuring campus safety, creating productivity in all classrooms, and meeting the unique needs of individual students. Designed for administrators at all levels, this series draws on the proven strategies of Safe and Civil Schools to create a positive, proactive approach to student behavior. Through interactive sessions and practical materials, you’ll gain the tools to implement effective discipline policies that promote civility and academic productivity for ALL students, in ALL school settings, and with EVERY staff member.
Participants will receive copies of the following:
Behavior Solutions: Teaching Academic and Social Skills Through RTI at Work™ By: John Hannigan, Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, Mike Mattos, Austin Buffum
Behavior Academies: Targeted Interventions That Work! By: John Hannigan, Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan
Don’t Suspend Me! An Alternative Discipline Toolkit Second Edition By: Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, John E. Hannigan
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR DAY 1(September 18th), YOU ARE REGISTERING TO ATTEND ALL 3 SESSIONS.
Location Information:
September 18th – Signature Club of Lansdowne
October 14th – CKEC Training Center
March 3rd – Signature Club of Landsdowne
Total of 18 PD/EILA hours. Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Special Ed Teachers in a Resource Setting, Instructional Coaches, Special Ed Facilitators
This in-person session is designed for MSD teachers who wish to improve their writing instruction. Due to the many physical and academic challenges that students in an MSD setting may face, teaching writing can be difficult. Join other MSD teachers across the state as we learn from highly respected specialist Dr. Robert Pennington, as our virtual guest presenter. Dr. Pennington will share research around teaching writing for students with complex needs, practical strategies, and high-leverage practices during the morning session. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers to learn from a highly skilled and widely respected presenter!
For the afternoon, we will explore the amazing world of artificial intelligence! AI tools can be used to improve the quality or life and efficiency of education for our low incidence learners. In this session, we will explore a variety of AI tools that may benefit the low incidence population. We will also use AI tools to learn to create activities for student use. Participants will receive 6 hours of PD credit for participation. Contact erica.price@ckec.org with questions about this session.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
This professional development session provides educators with an in-depth understanding of the UFLI Foundations program—a comprehensive, systematic phonics curriculum developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute. Grounded in the science of reading, UFLI Foundations is designed to help educators deliver explicit and sequential instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, encoding, and irregular word recognition.
Participants will explore the key components of the UFLI program, including the structure of daily lessons, the use of decodable texts, and multisensory routines that support all learners, particularly those at risk for reading difficulties. Hands-on modeling, guided practice, and implementation strategies will be provided to support immediate application in the classroom.
Participants will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and each will receive 6 PD hours for attending. If you have any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists
The Math SDI Toolkit is a set of resources designed by the math consultants of the KY Special Education Cooperative Network. The purpose of the Toolkit is to enhance the quality and selection of specially designed instruction (SDI) while strengthening connections across IEP goals, progress monitoring, and Kentucky Academic Standards. This 2-hour online, virtual training is for those who will be using the toolkit to support students. It will include a deepening understanding of SDI and application of the toolkit.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: General Ed Teachers, Special Ed Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, Behavior Coaches, Special Education Instructional Coaches
Classroom Schedules
Schedules are one of the most essential components to any effective classroom! Schedules let us know when transitions will occur, the order of activities, and alerts us to changes. Children with autism, receptive language challenges, anxiety, and a history of trauma, schedules are even more important. Effective use of schedules can increase functional independence and decrease negative behaviors. However, there are some common pitfalls we fall into when it comes to appropriate schedule use. Learn my 10 dos and don’ts for classroom schedules and make the most out of this must-have strategy!
Three hours of PD or EILA credit will be awarded for participation in each virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
