Target Audience: Special Education Administrators, School Psychologists, Principals, ARC Chairs
Do you understand what data you consider when conducting an MDR? What does “relationship to the disabling condition” mean? Do you review evaluation data? How much consideration do you give to data outside the school setting that is provided by the parents? Get answers to these questions and more. Hear the analyses provided by court decisions. Ask questions to an attorney who is highly experienced in special education matters.
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists
This virtual training will dive into Artificial Intelligence tools teachers can use to support instructional practice and routines in math class. Participants will engage with various AI tools and practice creating products from the AI platforms. There will be an emphasis on tools that support struggling learners in mathematics. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: K-12 Principals and District Administrators
Strong evaluation practices are a key to school improvement, but sometimes the process becomes so regimented and formal that we miss authentic opportunities for teacher growth. In this session, administrators will receive practical evaluation tools and strategies that lead to student success.
Free for CKEC Principals, $200 for participants from Non-CKEC Districts
6 Hours EILA Credit. Contact david.young@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: School Psychologists, School Counselors, School Safety Officers, Members of School-Based Threat Assessment Teams
Join us for a full-day workshop on the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)—a proven, research-based model developed by the University of Virginia to help schools prevent violence and promote student well-being. Rooted in decades of research on school safety, CSTAG empowers school teams to identify, assess, and respond to student threats in a fair, balanced, and effective manner. This training equips educators, administrators, and school-based mental health professionals with practical tools to distinguish serious threats from transient behaviors, reduce unnecessary suspensions, and foster a positive school climate. Learn how to make data-driven, team-based decisions that keep students safe and supported. For more information, please contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. EILA Credit
Target Audience: School Psychologists, Behavior Interventionists, Educational Diagnosticians, Special Education Teachers
Understanding the why behind student behavior is the key to effective intervention. This in-person training will introduce educators to Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), providing foundational knowledge to identify behavior patterns and develop data-driven support plans. Learn how to conduct observations, gather data, and implement strategies that lead to lasting positive behavior change in your students. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org
6 Hours EILA/PD Credit
Target Audience: K-12 Reading and Writing ELA Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
Effective instruction and learning experiences for students are deeply rooted in knowledge of content standards. It is especially important for teachers to deeply know their standards in order to address gaps in learning. This in-person session is ideal for English Language Arts teachers and special education teachers at all levels, as it will provide clarity around the Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing. Participants will learn how to break down Reading and Writing standards and determine what mastery of a standard looks like. We will utilize a protocol to review assignments and determine congruence to the standards, as well as examine how to construct authentic assessments connected to a standard. Participants will also learn how to apply knowledge of standards to improve lesson planning and instructional practices. In addition to these tools and strategies, participants will leave with a folder of resources to help implement this work.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided. Contact erin.mciver@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: General Ed Teachers, Special Ed Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, Behavior Coaches, Special Education Instructional Coaches
We live in a rule-driven world, yet so often our children and adults lack the understanding of these guidelines. Behavior Contingency Maps show a visual representation of everyday rules. These maps illustrate the consequences that result from both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. These maps are an ABA-based intervention and help identify the ABC pattern of behavior (antecedent, behavior, consequence) and will give your student or child a concrete way of understanding that “if, then” relationship – “If you do this, this will happen.” Using visuals is essential so that students with low receptive language can understand common rules and contingencies. In this session, audience members will explore the purpose & use of Behavior Contingency Maps as well as create their own customized behavior map. Learners will leave ready to implement this strategy immediately in an effective and positive way! Three hours of PD or EILA credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Have you heard of the University of Florida Literacy Institute? Want to learn more about it? This session is for you! On July 25th, we will have an in-person session to work together and dig into UFLI Foundations. During this session, our goals would be to enhance our background knowledge for teaching foundational reading, setting up the lessons, creating a blending board, and more! Participants who attend will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and the materials to create a blending board. Participants will receive 6 PD hours for attending. If you have any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
This 2-hour virtual training explores the Specially Designed Instruction, or SDI, Tools for Reading. The Literacy Special Education Cooperative members developed these tools to help educators improve the quality and selection of specially designed instruction while strengthening the connection across IEP goals, progress monitoring, and KY Academic Standards. For any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Join us for a comprehensive 2-hour virtual training focused on the power of morphology in literacy instruction. This training will explore how understanding the structure of words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, and affixes, can significantly enhance students’ reading, writing, and vocabulary skills. Designed for educators working with fifth grade and beyond, this training will provide practical strategies to integrate morphology instruction into your classroom, helping students unlock the meaning of complex words and improve both decoding and comprehension. For any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org.
