Target Audience: Special education teachers, behavior interventionists, general education teachers
Launch your classroom management techniques with our upcoming training session, focusing on building data-based, student-centered behavior management systems. This in-person session is crafted to cater to educators at all levels, including those with basic levels of knowledge seeking to enhance their behavior management skills. Participants will dive into the fundamentals of effective behavior chart implementation, exploring the art of creating visually engaging and motivation-driven charts. Facilitators will guide you through strategies to adapt behavior charts to meet individual needs. Be prepared to build your approach to behavior management and leave with a toolkit of practical ideas that will resonate with your students.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Assistive Technology Team members
In this 3 hour workshop, participants will delve into practical techniques and innovative approaches to create inclusive learning environments where students can thrive. Through a combination of interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and real-world examples, attendees will gain valuable insights into:
- Adapting Toys: Discover the simple method to make battery-operated toys accessible with a simple switch.
- Customizing Instructional Tools: Learn how to create teaching materials to ensure accessibility and promote engagement for all students.
- Tool Customization: Create a couple of basic items that your student may need or want.
Each participant will leave with one toy they adapted, up to 3 simple tools, and multiple resources for student use. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Assistive Technology Team members
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 will be a 3-hour in-person session. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors
This virtual training session, designed for educators supporting students with disabilities, will equip you with the tools and knowledge to become co-navigators in their transition to post-secondary education or training and employment. This session will cover important topics like the legal requirements and share resources to assist in transition planning.
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors
Students need social emotional skills to thrive in the classroom and in life. In this session, participants will learn ways to incorporate SEL into middle school and high school co-teaching settings. Participants will receive a copy of “Super Duper Social Skills Strategies.” Contact christina.krantz@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors
Students need social emotional skills to thrive in the classroom and in life. In this session, participants will learn ways to incorporate SEL into elementary co-teaching settings. Participants will receive a copy of “Tough Kids: Social Skills” by Susan Sheridan and “The Tough Kid Toolbox” by William Jenson, Ginger Rhode, and Natalie Allen Williams. Contact christina.krantz@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers (all content areas), Interventionists, Instructional Coaches
Writing is a critical communication tool for students:
- to communicate information
- to clarify thinking
- to learn new concepts and information
This session will provide strategies and ideas to support student learning in any content area. This session is recommended for secondary teachers who want to help their students better access and communicate content knowledge.
6 Hours PD. Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Join this online session to learn unique features that can be found in Canva for both educators and students. Examples will be provided of how other educators are taking advantage of the free tools and resources.
3 Hours PD. Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with any questions.
Come learn about the evidence-based intervention instructional practice, Self-Regulated Strategy Development. SRSD is characterized by active, discussion-based, scaffolded, and explicit learning of knowledge of the writing process; general and genre-specific knowledge; academic vocabulary; and validated strategies for teaching reading and writing. (virtual). Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with any questions.
3 Hours PD
Target Audience: New MSD Teachers, building assessment coordinators, special education teachers working with alternate assessment
Learning the ins and outs of the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) can be overwhelming! Join us in-person as we break down the process for teachers who are new to this testing system. In the morning, we will discuss timelines, materials, attainment tasks, AKSA focus targets and alignment, KDE created resources, and teaching resources created by state low incidence consultants. If you are a high school teacher, stay for our afternoon session which will focus on post-secondary transition and readiness within the AKSA system. The TAR, ESAR, EFAS, CWEC, and other post-secondary readiness components will be discussed. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
