This full-day training, Why They Do What They Do: A Practical Guide to Behavior, is designed to help educators develop a deeper understanding of student behavior by examining the functions of behavior and how they drive student actions in the classroom.
During this workshop, participants will review the four primary functions of behavior (attention, escape/avoidance, access to tangibles, and sensory) and explore how these functions present in real classroom settings. The training will include explicit instruction on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and how to select strategies that are aligned to the function of behavior rather than relying on generic or reactive approaches.
Opportunities will be provided for small group discussion, brainstorming, and collaborative planning to develop behavior support plans for a variety of student profiles.
6 PD/EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact: trae.jones@ckec.org with questions.
Are you looking to enhance your proficiency in crafting goals for individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices? Look no further! Our comprehensive training session, “Effective AAC Goal Setting using DAGG-3,” is designed to equip professionals like you with the skills and knowledge necessary to create meaningful and impactful goals tailored to the unique needs of AAC users. We will look through the organization of the DAGG-3, the progress monitoring component, and how to select appropriate goals for individuals using AAC. This will be a 2-hour virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
This half-day PM training,“Beyond Breathing From Meltdown to Management: Supporting Self-Regulation”, is designed to support educators in developing a deeper understanding of self-regulation and co-regulation and how these skills impact student behavior, learning, and emotional control.
The training will focus on practical strategies and tools to support regulation in the school setting, with an emphasis on proactive, instructional approaches rather than reactive discipline.
Participants will learn how to intentionally teach self-regulation skills, use co-regulation strategies to support students during moments of escalation, and implement effective classroom supports. The session will also include explicit instruction on how to design and implement a calm-down corner with clear expectations, purpose, and structure. Participants will learn what materials are needed, why each component is important, and how to avoid common misuses of calm-down spaces.
3 PD/EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact: trae.jones@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Transform your classroom into a hub of curiosity, collaboration, and higher-order thinking! This full-day, in-person workshop will immerse you in the power of Making Thinking Visible (MTV)—a research-based approach proven to boost cognitive engagement and student achievement. Discover the six powers of visible thinking and experience multiple classroom-ready routines that ignite meaningful classroom discourse, stretch students’ reasoning, and make learning stick. You’ll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to design lessons where every student’s thinking is seen, valued, and deepened.
Each participant will also receive a free copy of The Power of Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church.
For more information, contact lindsey.ellis@ckec.org
Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Administrators
This session will prepare educators to support students as they transition from one school building to another—a process that can be challenging, especially for students with disabilities who rely on predictability and routine. Participants will explore why change can be difficult, learn best practices for easing transitions, and collaborate on planning strategies with receiving school staff. Discover how to smoothly transition your learners to a new classroom and school environment by using evidence-based practices and supports. In this session, we will discuss creating schedules to help transition, planning between teachers at different buildings, and how to help support your low-incidence learners.
This is a virtual session. Participants will receive a 2-hour PD certificate.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: NEW Special Education Teachers, Related Service Personnel
Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
6 PD hours will be provided for the training
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers and General Education Teachers who Co-Teach
Specially Designed Instruction is a key element of providing special education services. SDI and Co-teaching together will assist in closing achievement gaps and connect your students with disabilities to success. This session will highlight the why’s and what’s, as well as connect you to tools for implementation within your school environment.
CO-TEACHING TEAMS RECOMMENDED NOT REQUIRED
Harrodsburg location
6 EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: District and School Administrators, CIOs, Digital Literacy Coaches, Teachers, Paraeducators, SROs
Project iGuardian™ is presented by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this session, Project iGuardian will inform educators about the risks that children face in the online environment. This engaging presentation will cover tactics used by adult predators online, the growing crime of sextortion, the information devices give away about you and your child, and the newest apps, online games, and social networks children are using. There will also be example scenarios based on local investigations to help attendees better understand how children can be victimized online.
District and School teams are encouraged to attend together. Time will be devoted to team discussions and questions for the presenter.
3 hours of EILA credit will be available.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: CKEC and Statewide Crisis Response Team members
This day is for all CKEC Crisis Response Team leads and other team members who wish to join. The first half of the day will be focused on strategies, table-top exercises, rehearsals, and networking. The afternoon will be set aside for teams to plan. CKEC Regional Crisis Response Team members are encouraged to bring others from their district/school teams to this meeting.
Lexington Campus-CKEC Training Center
6 hours of EILA.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: Health and PE teachers of all grades
This 6-hour professional development session is designed for Kentucky Health and Physical Education teachers to gain a deep, practical understanding of the new Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Health Education and Physical Education and develop actionable strategies for their successful implementation in the classroom and gym.
Participants will move beyond simply reading the standards to aligning with the current curriculum and building high-quality, standards-based instructional resources. The session will emphasize the shifts in focus within the new Kentucky standards, ensuring teachers are prepared to transition their instruction effectively by the implementation deadline (no later than the 2026-2027 school year).
This will be off-site at the Woodford Co. Central Office (former Woodford Co. High School); 180 Frankfort St, Versailles, KY 40383
