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 24th, 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: 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: 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.
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
This 3-hour in-person training will empower educators with a variety of effective strategies to support students reading below grade level. Participants will explore practical, research-backed techniques designed to engage struggling readers, enhance comprehension, and build confidence. 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
In this interactive 2-hour virtual training, educators will gain hands-on strategies to support struggling readers and help them build essential reading skills. Participants will explore proven techniques to address challenges in fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, with a focus on practical, easy-to-implement approaches. From creating engaging lessons to providing targeted interventions, this session will equip you with the tools needed to boost students’ reading confidence and success. Join us to transform your approach to teaching reading and make a lasting impact on your learners. For any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org.
Target Audience: School-Based Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapists, this session is for you! Primitive reflexes emerge in utero and should be integrated no later than 2 years of age. Unfortunately, studies show that approximately 75% of school-aged children with learning disabilities have retained primitive reflexes, which are becoming more common and strongly impact how students function. This 5-hour session provides occupational therapists with a screening process to identify each of these retained primitive reflexes: MORO, Tonic Labyrinthine Neck Reflex, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex, Spinal Galant, and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. Kim also provides compensation techniques and treatment strategies to help integrate each reflex covered. This course is packed with videos, examples, interactive activities, and strategies to help school-aged children reach their full potential. Five hours of EILA or PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session, and Kim is AOTA Approved Provider!
For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, Educational Diagnostics, General Education Teachers
Equip yourself with the knowledge and the tools to create an emotionally regulated and supportive classroom environment! This full-day, in-person training is designed to help educators understand the critical connection between emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies. Participants will explore practical, evidence-based techniques to proactively support students in managing their emotions while effectively responding to challenging behaviors. For more information, please contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.
6 Hours EILA/PD Credit
