A year-long professional learning community designed to equip new special education teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to serve students with disabilities while meeting compliance requirements and fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments.
Format:
4– 2-hour sessions held virtually
4 – full-day sessions held in-person (September, December, February, April)
Register for all cadre dates at once
In person: 9/2/26, 12/3/26, 2/4/27, 4/1/27
Virtual: 10/1/26, 11/4/26, 1/7/27, 3/4/27
Contact susan.hall@ckec.org with questions.
This professional learning cadre brings together those who work with and support students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. Through collaborative learning, resources, and best-practice strategies, participants will deepen their understanding of effective postsecondary transition planning. Topics will include college and career readiness, independent living skills, community-based opportunities, and connecting students with agencies and supports. The cadre will highlight practical tools, state and federal requirements, and real-world examples to help teachers design meaningful, student-centered transition plans. Educators will leave equipped to guide their students toward successful and fulfilling futures in education, employment, and independent living.
Contact sydney.green@ckec.org with questions.
Postsecondary Transition Cadre
This professional learning cadre brings together those who work with and support students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. Through collaborative learning, resources, and best-practice strategies, participants will deepen their understanding of effective postsecondary transition planning. Topics will include college and career readiness, independent living skills, community-based opportunities, and connecting students with agencies and supports. The cadre will highlight practical tools, state and federal requirements, and real-world examples to help teachers design meaningful, student-centered transition plans. Educators will leave equipped to guide their students toward successful and fulfilling futures in education, employment, and independent living.
Contact sydney.green@ckec.org with questions.
The seminar teaches attendees the skills and knowledge needed to perform assistive technology assessments. Training covers essential terminology, the AT Cycle, the use of the SETT Framework, WATI, and other forms in an assessment, steps to perform feature matching, AT Trials, writing the final assessment report, and implementing AT.
The seminar teaches attendees the skills and knowledge needed to perform assistive technology assessments. Training covers essential terminology, the AT Cycle, the use of the SETT Framework, WATI, and other forms in an assessment, steps to perform feature matching, AT Trials, writing the final assessment report, and implementing AT.
The seminar teaches attendees the skills and knowledge needed to perform assistive technology assessments. Training covers essential terminology, the AT Cycle, the use of the SETT Framework, WATI, and other forms in an assessment, steps to perform feature matching, AT Trials, writing the final assessment report, and implementing AT.
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 improve the quality and selection of specially designed instruction (SDI) while strengthening the connection across IEP goals, progress monitoring and KY Academic Standards. This 2-hour online, virtual training is designed for those who will be using the toolkit and selecting SDI to support students. It will include deepening understanding of SDI and application of the toolkit.
Beyond the Basics: ASD Cadre
Supporting the Whole Student
Explore strategies to support sensory needs, communication, and social emotional development. In this session, you will understand sensory needs and their impact on learning, explore ways to support communication across all settings, learn strategies to promote social-emotional growth and regulation, and leave with practical tools to support the whole student.
Participants will receive a 6 hour PD/EILA credit certificate.
This session is the first in the Beyond the Basics: ASD Cadre. Participation in all cadre sessions is encouraged but not required.
For any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
Beyond the Basics: ASD Cadre
Every Student Can Learn: Systematic Instruction for Meaningful Progress
Learn how systematic instruction can support skill development, engagement, and long-term academic success. In this session, you will understand the key components of systematic instruction, see how systematic instruction supports skill development, explore strategies to increase engagement and participation, and learn ways to promote independence and long-term success.
Participants will receive a 2 hour PD/EILA credit certificate.
This session continues in the Beyond the Basics: ASD Cadre. Participation in all cadre sessions is encouraged but not required.
For any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
Writing High-Quality IEPs
6-Hour Professional Learning
Develop IEPs that are both legally compliant and meaningful for students. This interactive workshop walks participants through each component of the IEP, including Present Levels, measurable annual goals, specially designed instruction (SDI), accommodations, supplementary aids and services, and progress monitoring. Through real-world examples and hands-on practice, participants will strengthen their IEP writing skills and leave with practical tools they can immediately apply in their work.