Target Audience: Teachers, Facilitators, ARC Chairs, PLC Leaders, School/District Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists
Cognitive Coaching℠ is a form of mediation that can be applied to professional interactions in a variety of settings and situations with the intention of enhancing self-directed learning. It is a composite of skills, strategies, maps, and tools, as well as mental models and beliefs. It is also a model for classroom mediation to enhance students’ self-directed learning. Research on Cognitive Coaching℠ has linked its implementation to increased student achievement, greater teacher efficacy and satisfaction, higher levels of teacher cognition, and professional, collaborative cultures.
This is the 8-day Foundational Training and is presented only in a face-to-face format. Participants will develop an understanding of three structured conversations focusing on planning, reflecting, and problem resolving. In addition, they will develop knowledge and skills for expanding teacher thinking.
EILA will be applied for each day.
$1,000 Fee
1/15/2026, 1/16/2026, 2/12/2026, 2/13/2026, 3/32026, 3/42026, 3/26/2026, 3/27/2026
NOTE: There is a minimum number of participants required for this training. Registrants will be notified no later than December 19 if the training will be cancelled.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Special Ed
CKEC and SESC invite you to partner with us for the Virtual Parent & Family Engagement Cadre.
Join us virtually from 9:00–10:30 am EST on 10/23/25, 11/20/25, 12/18/25, 1/22/26, 2/26/26, 3/26/26, and 4/23/26. Together, we will explore resources and share ideas to strengthen the inclusion of parents and families in students’ school experiences. Sessions will feature guest speakers who are experts in family and community engagement, as well as opportunities to connect with participants across the region to highlight and learn from practices that are working in schools.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Unlocking Literacy: How Adolescents Learn to Read–Adolescents who struggle with reading often need explicit reteaching of the basics. This session explores how older students can master foundational reading skills in ways that are age-appropriate, engaging, and effective.
Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Unlocking Literacy: Cracking Multisyllabic Words– Big words don’t have to be big barriers. In this session, learn simple, powerful strategies to help students break down and read multisyllabic words with confidence and independence.
Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Unlocking Literacy: Building Fluency for Comprehension– Fluency is the bridge between decoding and understanding. This session highlights practical methods to help adolescents read smoothly and expressively so they can focus on making meaning.
Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Unlocking Literacy: Strategies for Powerful Vocabulary– Vocabulary is the key to deeper comprehension across all subjects. This session offers research-based strategies for teaching word meanings in ways that stick and transfer to new learning.
Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Unlocking Literacy: Helping Students Read It, Think It, Write It– Reading and writing work best when connected. In this session, discover strategies that help students turn what they understand from text into strong, thoughtful written responses
Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Boaches, and Administrators
Join us for a practical, in-person training focused on effective specially designed instruction (SDI) and the use of accommodations and modifications to support student behavior within the IEP process. This session will break down what high-quality SDI looks like in classrooms and provide real-world examples you can apply immediately.
Through interactive discussion and classroom-based scenarios, participants will learn how to select, implement, and monitor SDI and accommodations that make a meaningful difference for students. Participants will walk away with strategies to strengthen IEP implementation, support positive behavior, and create more inclusive and effective learning environments.
This training is designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators who want to feel more confident in applying IEP support in everyday practice.
- Type of Training: Face-to-Face, In-Person at CKEC – Rm. 180
- PD/EILA Hours: 6
- Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
For questions, please contact trae.jones@ckec.org.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Paraeducators
Join us for an in-depth, in-person training that introduces the “acting out” cycle and effective de-escalation practices. This session is designed to help educators recognize the stages of escalating behavior, respond proactively, and apply strategies that reduce the likelihood of crisis while maintaining a safe, supportive classroom environment.
Through guided instruction, practical examples, and interactive activities, participants will gain essential skills to better manage challenging behaviors, protect instructional time, and foster positive student relationships. Participants will walk away with tools you can implement immediately to create calmer and more effective learning spaces.
This training is designed for special education teachers, general education teachers, and paraeducators who want to build confidence and effectiveness in behavior management.
- Type of Training: Face-to-Face, In-Person at CKEC – Rm. 180
- PD/EILA Hours: 6
- Date/Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
For questions, please contact trae.jones@ckec.org.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Principals, School Psychologists, Directors of Special Education
Every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. This interactive 3-hour professional learning session equips educators with the tools to recognize the strengths of neurodiverse learners while addressing the serious issue of disability harassment. Participants will:
- Explore the concept of neurodiversity through a strengths-based lens.
- Learn how to identify disability harassment and understand legal responsibilities under IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA.
- Practice practical strategies—including bystander intervention and trauma-informed responses—to stop harassment when it happens.
- Develop an action plan to foster an inclusive school climate where differences are celebrated, not targeted.
Through case studies, role-play, and collaborative planning, educators will leave prepared to champion neurodiversity and safeguard every learner’s right to thrive. This session is in-person. PD and/or EILA credit will be provided.
Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
