3/5/2025-Assistive Technology 101

Target Audience: Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, MSD Teachers, Assistive Technology team members

Assistive technology encompasses a whole world of tools to help students with disabilities live and learn independently. This in-person session is designed to help participants understand assistive technology. Participants will work through the different models, low to high-tech assistive technology, learn about the SETT Framework, components of an AT evaluation, and more. Participants will receive 6 hours of PD credit for the session. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org

 

 

4/15/2025-Principal Probs: How Do I Support and Coach an MSD Teacher?

Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors of Special Education, Special Education Coaches and Consultants, Instructional Leaders

This a question you’ve asked yourself often as a school principal or other leader. MSD classrooms are very unique, and it is common for principals to feel lost in how to help their MSD teachers grow and improve their practice. Join us for a session that is all about our favorite tool to help in this area – the Autism and Low Incidence Classroom Observation Tool (ALCOT). Administrators will learn about the components of the ALCOT, how to use it for coaching, and explore resources to help MSD teachers grow in identified areas. Three hours of EILA or PD credit will be awarded for attending this in-person session. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org

 

4/9/2025-Winning with All Students Using Rich Tasks in Math Class

Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

This six-hour (PD/EILA) face-to-face training will guide K-5 teachers through task selection in the elementary math classroom. Participants will receive free books that include math tasks aligned to math standards for teachers to use to plan, execute, and engage students in meaningful math instruction for all learners. Mathematical questioning and discourse strategies will be embedded in this training to go along with the focus on rich task implementation. Teachers will have time to work on some guided grade-level task planning and content pacing during the training. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with questions.

4/24/2025- Level Up Student Engagement in Math Class

Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists

This two-hour (PD) virtual session for teachers will highlight activities and instructional routines that elevate student engagement in the math classroom. There will be a focus on tasks that afford entry and access for all students into mathematics content.   Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.

3/20/2025-Math Kentucky Academic Standard Breakdown for Special Education Teachers

Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists

This two-hour (PD) virtual session for special education teachers of all grade levels will focus on how to read and understand math content standards. Participants will receive guidance on how to identify underpinning standards and pre-requisite skills. Teachers will receive resources to support math content instruction and planning for the co-teaching classroom.   Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.

 

4/17/2025-Promoting Participation and Engagement

Target Audience: All Educators (special ed, gen ed, interventions, instructional coaches, administrators)

Ready to learn new strategies to boost participation and engagement?  Join us online to learn how to intentionally plan for frequent student responses, help students lead and participate in effective discussions, and become active in their learning. 

Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions. 1 ½ Hours PD

3/4/2025- Building Strong Readers Through Structured Literacy

Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers

This in-person training will focus on structured literacy and specific ways to implement it in the classroom. The emphasis will be on lesson plans, teaching new concepts, dictation, vowel practice, and more. Participants will receive materials to assist in implementing various methods in their classroom. Each participant will need to bring a computer for this session. 6 Hours PD Credit

For questions contact Kasie.Lakarosky@ckec.org

2/20/2025-Level Up: Tools and Strategies for Readers Below Grade Level

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! On February 20th, we will be looking at Read & Write, reading pens,  Immersive Reader, Think Alouds, Paraphrasing, and more! Come out and join us to learn a variety of methods to help move your students forward. Participants will receive 6 PD hours for attending and need to bring a device. For questions contact Kasie.Lakarosky@ckec.org

 

5/6/2025- Coaching Practice Profile-Effective Instructional Practice

Target Audience: All Educators (special ed, gen ed, interventions, instructional coaches, administrators)

This session will prepare administrators and instructional coaches in supporting teachers with implementation of effective teaching strategies. Instructional coaches will be introduced to a coaching practice profile that will support their skills to improve instruction for all students.  Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.  1 1/2 Hours PD Credit

4/15/2025- Don’t Poke the Bear: Mastering the Art of De-escalation

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators

This 3-hour training is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the “acting out” cycle, and de-escalation practices. This session will provide participants with essential skills and insights to effectively manage challenging behaviors and create safer and more supportive classroom environments. Participants will receive 3 hours of PD/EILA credit for attendance at this training. If you have any questions, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.