Join us for a two-day, 12 PD hour, in person bootcamp grounded in Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl. Peter Liljedahl will join us live via Zoom for a key-note presentation kickoff to the bootcamp, and each participant will receive a copy of the book. This session will focus on practical, classroom-ready strategies for implementing thinking classroom practices across all instructional settings—including general education, co-taught, and resource classrooms. Co-Teaching teams should attend together! Participants will learn how to adapt and apply these practices to meet the needs of diverse learners, with guidance on what implementation can look like in real classrooms.
contact: maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org
Life is sensory. How the brain processes sensory information impacts engagement in all life areas and influences how safe one feels in their mind, body, environment, and interactions. Imagine life where faces look like animals, sounds cause excruciating pain, food textures change in different lighting, your body has no boundaries, and movements are unpredictable. Experiences like these are reality for some with sensory processing disorder (SPD). Without adequate support, a student with SPD will not thrive.
Yet sensory support alone is not enough. Regulation — the foundation that makes all learning and participation possible — depends on interoceptive awareness (IA): the ability to sense internal body signals.
This presentation addresses both topics by combining personal and clinical insights on SPD with practical interoceptive awareness training. Attendees learn from the inside about sensory processing challenges and practical tools that can transform a student’s ability to self-regulate, leading to improved learning outcomes, reduced behavioral challenges, increased independence, and the ability to truly access and participate in life.
Participants are required to attend this session in person at CKEC’s Lexington office; however, the training will be delivered virtually. Attendees will receive 4 hours of professional development (PD) credit and EILA hours. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will also be requested. Contact erica.price@ckec.org or trae.jones@ckec.org with any questions.
Kim Clairy/ Georgia Autism Out of the Box
Struggling readers don’t need more guessing — they need strong foundations.
Join us for a practical virtual overview of the 5 Components of Reading — phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Participants will learn how each component supports literacy development and explore instructional routines grounded in explicit, systematic teaching. This session bridges research and classroom practice with strategies teachers can immediately implement.
You’ll walk away with:
✔ Clear understanding of how each component supports reading success
✔ Classroom-ready strategies
✔ Research-based routines you can use tomorrow
✔ Tools to connect instruction to student needs
Perfect for K–8 educators, interventionists, and special education teachers.
Participants will receive a 2 hours of PD credit for this virtual training. Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
Summer Reset Series: From Overwhelmed to Organized
August success starts in June.
The Summer Reset Series provides structured planning time for special educators to build sustainable systems before the school year begins. This hands-on experience blends short instructional bursts with guided work sessions so participants leave with completed materials—not just notes.
Focus Areas Include:
- Caseload and documentation systems
- Instructional alignment to grade-level standards
- Behavior systems and proactive supports
- Collaboration and role clarity with co-teachers and related services
- Compliance safeguards and implementation planning
This series supports strong IEP implementation from the first week of school and builds capacity for improved student outcomes throughout the year.
Inperson, Lexington Location, 8:30-11:30am
Contact: kim.hinton@ckec.org
Summer Reset Series: From Overwhelmed to Organized
August success starts in June.
The Summer Reset Series provides structured planning time for special educators to build sustainable systems before the school year begins. This hands-on experience blends short instructional bursts with guided work sessions so participants leave with completed materials—not just notes.
Focus Areas Include:
- Caseload and documentation systems
- Instructional alignment to grade-level standards
- Behavior systems and proactive supports
- Collaboration and role clarity with co-teachers and related services
- Compliance safeguards and implementation planning
This series supports strong IEP implementation from the first week of school and builds capacity for improved student outcomes throughout the year.
Inperson, Lexington Location, 8:30-11:30am
Contact: kim.hinton@ckec.org
Summer Reset Series: From Overwhelmed to Organized
August success starts in June.
The Summer Reset Series provides structured planning time for special educators to build sustainable systems before the school year begins. This hands-on experience blends short instructional bursts with guided work sessions so participants leave with completed materials—not just notes.
Focus Areas Include:
- Caseload and documentation systems
- Instructional alignment to grade-level standards
- Behavior systems and proactive supports
- Collaboration and role clarity with co-teachers and related services
- Compliance safeguards and implementation planning
This series supports strong IEP implementation from the first week of school and builds capacity for improved student outcomes throughout the year.
Inperson, Lexington Location, 8:30-11:30am
Contact: kim.hinton@ckec.org
Summer Reset Series: From Overwhelmed to Organized
August success starts in June.
The Summer Reset Series provides structured planning time for special educators to build sustainable systems before the school year begins. This hands-on experience blends short instructional bursts with guided work sessions so participants leave with completed materials—not just notes.
Focus Areas Include:
- Caseload and documentation systems
- Instructional alignment to grade-level standards
- Behavior systems and proactive supports
- Collaboration and role clarity with co-teachers and related services
Compliance safeguards and implementation planning
This series supports strong IEP implementation from the first week of school and builds capacity for improved student outcomes throughout the year.
Inperson, Lexington Location, 8:30-11:30am
Contact: kim.hinton@ckec.org
The Special Education Paraprofessional Academy is a high-impact professional learning experience designed to equip paraprofessionals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to support students with disabilities effectively. Through a blend of interactive training sessions, hands-on strategies, and real-world application, participants will deepen their understanding of instructional support, behavior management, communication strategies, and compliance basics.
Whether new to the role or looking to grow their skill set, paraprofessionals will walk away with practical techniques they can use immediately to promote inclusion, independence, and student success.
The Location of the Academy will be at Northeast Christian Church (990 Star Shoot Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40509)
6 PD Hours will be provided
Contact: maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org
Discover how children’s literature can become a powerful entry point for meaningful math instruction in Elementary MSD classrooms. In this interactive session, teachers will learn how to select and examine texts to uncover rich mathematical ideas within the stories and design engaging lessons that connect stories with problem solving. Participants will explore strategies that create accessible, meaningful math experiences for elementary students with significant disabilities and other complex learning needs, while promoting deeper thinking and participation for all learners.
Please contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
This two hour virtual training is intended for educators who work with students in a general education setting, co-teaching setting, or resource setting. Participants will learn strategies for differentiating instruction for students on a variety of achievement levels. There will be an emphasis on differentiation within math stations.
Please contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
