Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, Behavior Coaches, Special Education Instructional Coaches, Paraeducators

This session is designed to assist teachers in the MSD classroom on creating and running stations. It will introduce participants to the purpose and power of using stations in Moderate/Severe Disabilities (MSD) classrooms. Educators will learn why small-group and independent work systems increase engagement, improve skill acquisition, and support differentiated instruction. The training will guide participants through how to get started with stations—beginning small with teacher-led, para-led, and independent stations—and will explore examples of the types of stations that can be used across content areas. Participants will leave with practical tools, clear structures, and simple starting points to begin implementing stations effectively in their own classrooms.

This is an in-person session. Participants will receive a 6-hour PD certificate.

Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.

Target Audience: General Ed Teachers, Special Ed Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, Behavior Coaches, Special Education Instructional Coaches, Paraeducators

AT in Action is an interactive training designed to help educators understand how assistive technology can meaningfully support student communication, learning, behavior, and independence. Participants will learn what assistive technology is—and what it isn’t—while exploring real examples of lite-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech tools used across daily routines. The session will walk through the SETT Framework for choosing the right tools, demonstrate how to embed AT into instruction, and highlight the role of data collection in determining effectiveness. Educators will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use ideas they can immediately implement to support diverse learners in their classrooms.

This is an in-person session. Participants will receive a 3-hour PD certificate. Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.

Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Administrators

This session will prepare educators to support students as they transition from one school building to another—a process that can be challenging, especially for students with disabilities who rely on predictability and routine. Participants will explore why change can be difficult, learn best practices for easing transitions, and collaborate on planning strategies with receiving school staff. Discover how to smoothly transition your learners to a new classroom and school environment by using evidence-based practices and supports. In this session, we will discuss creating schedules to help transition, planning between teachers at different buildings, and how to help support your low-incidence learners.

This is a virtual session. Participants will receive a 2-hour PD certificate.

Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.

Target Audience: NEW 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 PD hours will be provided for the training

Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.

 

Target Audience: Any district staff who lead ARC meetings

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. 

6 EILA Hours will be provided for the training

Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers and General Education Teachers who Co-Teach

Specially Designed Instruction is a key element of providing special education services. SDI and Co-teaching together will assist in closing achievement gaps and connect your students with disabilities to success.  This session will highlight the why’s and what’s, as well as connect you to tools for implementation within your school environment. 

CO-TEACHING TEAMS RECOMMENDED NOT REQUIRED

Harrodsburg location

6 EILA Hours will be provided for the training.

Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.

Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

This REPEAT 6-hour training focuses on best practices for co-planning in co-teaching environments. Educators will receive resources to support intentional planning of grade-level content and specially designed instruction aligned with state standards and student IEP goals. Co-teaching teams are encouraged to attend together!!

Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any 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: District and School Administrators, CIOs, Digital Literacy Coaches, Teachers, Paraeducators, SROs

Project iGuardian™ is presented by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  In this session, Project iGuardian will inform educators about the risks that children face in the online environment. This engaging presentation will cover tactics used by adult predators online, the growing crime of sextortion, the information devices give away about you and your child, and the newest apps, online games, and social networks children are using. There will also be example scenarios based on local investigations to help attendees better understand how children can be victimized online.

District and School teams are encouraged to attend together.  Time will be devoted to team discussions and questions for the presenter.   

Harrodsburg Campus

3 hours of EILA credit will be available.

Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.

Target Audience: CKEC and Statewide Crisis Response Team members

This day is for all CKEC Crisis Response Team leads and other team members who wish to join. The first half of the day will be focused on strategies, table-top exercises, rehearsals, and networking.  The afternoon will be set aside for teams to plan.  CKEC Regional Crisis Response Team members are encouraged to bring others from their district/school teams to this meeting.

Lexington Campus-CKEC Training Center

6 hours of EILA.

Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.