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.
Target Audience: K-12 Science Teachers, Science Co-Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
Effective science instruction begins with a deep understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science. In this full-day session, K-12 educators will engage in an interactive exploration of the vision, design, and instructional implications of the standards. Participants will unpack the architecture and organization of the KAS, focusing on the three dimensions that, when used together, support students’ deep understanding of the sciences, how science knowledge is acquired and understood, and how the sciences are all connected through concepts that have a common application across the disciplines. These three dimensions include: science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. By the end of this session, participants will leave with practical strategies, instructional tools, and resources to support standards-based planning and assessment. Whether you’re new to the KAS for Science or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways for effective classroom implementation.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided. Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: K-12 Social Studies Teachers, Social Studies Co-Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
Effective social studies instruction begins with a deep understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies. In this full-day session, K-12 educators will engage in an interactive exploration of the vision, design, and instructional implications of the standards. Participants will unpack the architecture and organization of the KAS, focusing on the integration of disciplinary concepts, inquiry practices, and interdisciplinary literacy skills to enhance student learning. By the end of this session, participants will leave with practical strategies, instructional tools, and resources to support standards-based planning and assessment. Whether you’re new to the KAS for Social Studies or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways for effective classroom implementation.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided. Contact lindsey.ellis@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: Special Ed Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Paraprofessionals
Are you interested in learning more about assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? Join UK HDI’S TAALC staff as they lead us through hands-on stations designed to increase comfort level and experience with AT and AAC devices and evidence-based practices. During this 2-hour session, participants will be able to demonstrate aided language modeling, determine ways to engineer the environment to increase communication opportunities, describe different ways to use AAC to support literacy, identify strategies for using visual scene displays, and play around with AAC in a low-stress environment. This is a fun, casual session where you can feel free to ask questions as you gain experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to work with this group of highly respected communication experts!
Participants will receive 2 hours of PD/EILA credit for participating in this session. If you have questions, please contact claire.johnson@ckec.org.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
In this 2 hour virtual training, educators will explore innovative ways to support struggling readers through the power of artificial intelligence (AI). This training will dive into cutting-edge AI tools designed to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and engagement for learners facing challenges in literacy. For any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org.
