Designed for new and experienced ARC Chairs, this full-day training provides the knowledge and practical tools needed to confidently lead Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings. Participants will strengthen their understanding of Kentucky special education regulations, procedural requirements, meeting facilitation, documentation, and decision-making. Through real-world scenarios, legal guidance, and hands-on practice, ARC Chairs will leave with strategies to improve compliance while fostering meaningful collaboration with families and school teams.
Participants will learn how to:
Lead legally compliant and student-focused ARC meetings.
Facilitate collaborative discussions and navigate difficult conversations.
Ensure IEP decisions are based on data and individualized student needs.
Document decisions that withstand compliance review.
Avoid common procedural errors that lead to complaints or corrective actions.
Audience: New and experienced ARC Chairs, special education administrators, and district leaders.
Format: 6-hour interactive workshop with case studies, simulations, and practical tools participants can immediately use in their schools.
Interested in implementing UFLI in your MSD classroom, but not sure where to start? This session is for you! On September 21st, 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, breaking down the lessons to meet student access needs, and more! Please note, that this session is specifically for special education teachers using UFLI with students who have complex needs, multiple disabilities, and/or limited verbal language. Participants who attend will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and 6 PD hours for attending this in-person session.
If you have any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org for more information.
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.
Discover the foundations of Community-Based Instruction (CBI) and how meaningful learning extends beyond the school walls. This introductory training explores the purpose of CBI, planning effective community experiences, collecting meaningful data, and connecting instruction to students’ IEP goals. Participants will leave with practical strategies and resources to confidently begin implementing high-quality CBI.
Contact Sydney Green at sydney.green@ckec.org or Jennifer Dove at jennifer.dove@ckec.org with questions.
Take the mystery out of Kentucky’s Alternate Assessment! This training breaks down the essentials into clear, manageable steps. Learn about important timelines, what assessments are required, necessary documentation, and best practices for successful administration.
9:00–11:00 a.m. – Attainment Task Overview (All Grade Levels)
This session will provide an overview of the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Attainment Task for teachers across all grade levels.
12:00–2:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
Elementary & Middle School (Grades 3–8): A deeper exploration of alternate academic standards, instructional planning, and strategies for developing standards-based instruction that prepares students for the Attainment Task.
High School: A focused session on specific high school alternate assessment requirements, including the Employability Skills Attainment Record (ESAR), Career Work Experience Certification (CWEC), and Transition Attainment Record (TAR). Participants will review requirements, documentation, timelines, and implementation strategies to support successful completion of these components.
This is an all-day virtual training with a break for lunch in between the morning and afternoon sessions. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions.
Contact Sydney Green at sydney.green@ckec.org or Jennifer Dove at jennifer.dove@ckec.org with any questions.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Practical strategies to plan, teach, and engage every learner – every minute of every day. We will explore how to plan meaningful instruction, collect data effectively, use small groups and stations, implement instructional routines, and boost student engagement. Leave this session with:
Practical strategies you can use right away
Tools to plan and deliver effective instruction
Ideas to increase engagement and independence
Contact Erica Price at erica.price@ckec.org or Jennifer Dove at jennifer.dove@ckec.org