Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Participants will engage in cooperative learning experiences in this session and explore why and how these experiences benefit our students. Working together can not only increase achievement but also provide a platform for students to learn and practice communication skills. Participants will leave with a bank of cooperative group strategies and ways to implement them. 6-hour PD credit Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Teachers in alternative settings, Curriculum Coaches, and Administrators
Please join us on February 11th for a session centered around Teaching With the Instructional Cha-Chas 4 Steps to Make Learning Stick by LeAnn Nickelsen and Melissa Dickson. This resource shares a 4-step cycle of instruction where neuroscience meets research-based teaching practices and formative assessment to improve student learning.
Participants will receive a copy of the book. 6 hours of PD/EILA credit
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions or further details.
Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches
Explicit instruction is a research-based strategy that consists of systematic, direct, engaging instruction that is success-oriented. This overview will provide a foundation of the guiding principles and elements of Explicit Instruction, including the design and delivery of instruction, eliciting responses and how to provide feedback, and providing adequate practice.
Books will be provided
6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, School Leaders
Immerse yourself in a full-day workshop focused on elevating your questioning and discussion strategies to unlock student engagement. You will discover how to formulate questions that challenge thinking, drive meaningful dialogue, and create an interactive learning environment. With hands-on activities and modeling, you will leave with actionable tools to energize your classroom and foster deeper student connections and understanding of content.
6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
Target Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Deeper Learning Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Specialists
This full-day, in-person workshop will help educators develop knowledge and skills around artificial intelligence and how it works. We will explore the powers, limitations, and ethics of using AI-powered tools in the classroom. Participants will learn about several currently available AI tools as well as strategies and resources for introducing AI in the classroom.
6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
Target Audience: K-12 Reading and Writing, E/LA teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, curriculum coordinators
Effective instruction and learning experiences for students are deeply rooted in knowledge of content standards. It is especially important for teachers to deeply know their standards in order to address gaps in learning. This in-person session is ideal for English Language Arts teachers at all levels (and those who support them) as it will provide clarity around the Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading & Writing. Participants will learn how to break down Reading & Writing standards and determine what mastery of a standard looks like. We will utilize a protocol to review assignments and determine congruence to the standards, as well as examine how to construct authentic assessments connected to a standard. Participants will also learn how to apply knowledge of standards to improve lesson planning and instructional practices. In addition to these tools and strategies, participants will leave with a folder of resources to help implement this work.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Behavior Interventionists
Want to learn more about effective behavior interventions and how to select effective interventions for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)? This training revolves around data-based decision-making, utilizing evidence-based interventions, and progress monitoring to support students’ behavioral growth. Participants will learn how to analyze data, identify appropriate interventions, and monitor progress effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in supporting students with IEPs and fostering positive behavioral outcomes in their educational journey. This will be a half-day, in-person training held at the CKEC Training Facility. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 3 hours PD/EILA
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, and General Education Teachers who work with students with IEPs
Unlock the potential of your students with our comprehensive training center focused on “Behavior Solutions: Teaching Academic and Social Skills Through RTI at Work” by Hannigan, Hannigan, Mattos, and Buffum. This training structured by the book’s content delves into current realities, Tier 3 and Tier 2 interventions, and provides educators with the tools and strategies needed to address academic and social challenges effectively. Join us to empower your school and transform student outcomes. This will be a 6.5-hour, in-person training at the CKEC Training Facility in Lexington, KY. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 6 Hours PD/EILA credit
Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches
This six-hour face-to-face training is intended for educators who work with students in a co-teaching setting. Participants will learn strategies for differentiating instruction for students on various achievement levels. There will be an emphasis on differentiation within math stations. Please contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
6 Hours PD Credit
Target Audience: 6-12 General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers
This two-hour (PD/EILA) virtual session will focus on research-based strategies from the What Works Clearinghouse guide for teaching Algebra to middle and high school students. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how these strategies might help students develop algebraic thinking and be used to address misconceptions along the way. There will be time to create personalized tasks and materials based on the strategies. Contact jane.goatley@cckec.org with questions.
