In this two-day cohort, educators will explore the potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom, centered on the six educator functions presented in The Artificial Intelligence Playbook by Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey. Through these interactive sessions, participants will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate how AI can streamline lesson planning and boost student engagement.
Day 1 will explore managing content, fostering student engagement, and meeting students’ instructional needs. Day 2 will focus on assessing student learning, providing effective feedback, and supporting lifelong learning. By the end of the cohort, participants will have a toolbox tailored to their teaching context, leaving with new, time-saving tools to enrich learning experiences in meaningful ways.
The first 32 participants to register will receive a free copy of The Artificial Intelligence Playbook.
6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
Visual supports are one of the most common areas of need for a student on the autism spectrum. Join us as we discuss visual supports, and learn why they are one of the “Foundational Five” best practices to use when working with autistic students. Schedules, classroom routines, expectations, communication, and more will be discussed during this session. Practical ways to apply these interventions in a resource room or general education classroom will also be discussed. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
This professional learning opportunity will explore the ideas of being a “rough draft” mathematician. Participants will work through what a rough draft math framework looks like and how to encourage productive struggle and conceptual thinking when working with students with disabilities on math tasks. There will be an emphasis on how to incorporate Rough Draft Math thinking into a school or district’s High Quality Instructional Resource (HQIR).
Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Multilingual Learner teachers and administrators, all teachers, support staff, school and district level administrators
The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
EILA credit will be awarded each day.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Do you have students that are reading below grade level? Are you looking for additional tools and strategies to use with your students? Then this training is for you! In this virtual session we will be looking into a variety of accommodations and strategies to assist students that are reading below grade level. Come out and join us to learn a variety of methods to help move your students forward.
Upon completion, participants will receive 2 hours of PD credit. If you have any questions, please contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Administrators, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists
The world of artificial intelligence has exploded in the last several years! AI tools can be used to improve the quality or life and efficiency of education for our low-incidence learners. In this session, we will explore a variety of AI tools that may benefit the low-incidence population. We will also discuss AI tools that can benefit teachers in an MSD or low-incidence setting. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Administrators
It is almost that time of year – time to start transitioning your students who will be moving to a new building next year. 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. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists
Modeling and prompting are part of the everyday fabric of our teaching. Did you know that, when practiced correctly, modeling and prompting are also evidence-based practices for working with autistic students? Join us as we discuss prompting procedures, modeling as a prime or prompt, and how to know if these strategies are working. Practical ways to apply these interventions in a resource room or general education classroom will also be discussed. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Speech Language Pathologists
Social communication interventions are an often overlooked piece of the puzzle that is educating students with autism. Join us as we discover how teachers can promote the development of social communication skills in autistic learners. Communication interventions aren’t just for SLPs! Practical ways to apply these interventions in a resource room or general education classroom will be discussed. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, MSD Teachers, Special Ed Teachers working with limited verbal communicators
This session is designed to equip educators and therapists with practical strategies to engage students effectively in using their AAC devices within interactive and stimulating contexts. This training session aims to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively promote AAC device usage through engaging and interactive experiences with books and play. Remember, every interaction is an opportunity for meaningful communication and connection. Let’s work together to unlock the full potential of AAC users through the power of books and play.
This session is meant to complement and continue part 1, which was offered in July 2024. Whether you attended that training or not, please join us for this 3-hour, in-person session! For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
