Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
This six-hour (PD/EILA) face-to-face training will highlight evidence-based strategies that promote success in math class. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 8 Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices will be highlighted in conjunction with the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Participants will go through an application-style approach to embedding these teaching practices into the classroom, regardless of program and curriculum. There will be an emphasis on high-yield yield specially designed instruction (SDI) strategies centered around reasoning and problem solving.
Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, and Instructional Coaches
This training is designed for middle and high school math teachers and will focus on incorporating Concrete, Semi-Concrete, and Abstract representations into instruction to support conceptual understanding of middle and high school math content. A large portion of this training will be spent exploring how Algebra Tiles can support mathematical understanding for struggling learners. Participants will receive an instruction book on how to implement algebra tiles in the classroom along with sets of algebra tiles to take and use with students in the classroom. Please contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions. 6 Hours PD Credit
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
This virtual training will support teachers in providing students with opportunities to engage in the standards for mathematical practice. Alignment with the math Kentucky Academic Standards will be discussed along with evidence-based instructional routines that support student understanding. There will be a discussion around differentiation for students with disabilities around the grade-level content standard. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
2 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Target Audience: Math Teachers grades K-12; Coaches, Interventionists, Administrators, Multilingual Learner Teachers
Do your students struggle to communicate their thinking in math class? This session will explore strategies that can be used to increase written communication in the classroom. Both formal and informal writing will be addressed. It will also provide instructional tools for teaching mathematical vocabulary. We will also share strategies for supporting multilingual learners to write in math class.
Throughout the day, participants will work in grade bands to tailor the work to their students’ needs.
It will be beneficial if participants bring a computer and any rubrics they use for extended response or short answer. 6 hours of EILA credit will be available.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: All teachers of mathematics, mathematics co-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 mathematics teachers at all levels (and those who support them) as it will provide clarity around the Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics. Participants will learn how to break down mathematics 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. Throughout the day, participants will learn how to move from standards to develop deep mathematical understanding through best 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 EILA credit will be provided
Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Building Administrators
Start your school year off strong! Help students make over their minds through the four academic mindsets. The strategies taught in this session help to increase students’ academic perseverance and improve academic behaviors, leading to better academic performance. Participants will leave this session with over 20 ready to use instructional strategies and resources to help them develop the four academic mindsets in students:
- I belong in this academic community.
- My ability and competence grow with effort.
- I can succeed at this.
- This work has value for me.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided. Contact erin.mciver@ckec.org with questions.
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
Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: K-12 teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
Unlock the power of literacy in every classroom! This engaging session will explore how the Kentucky Interdisciplinary Literacy Practices can transform teaching across all content areas. Participants will discover how reading, writing, thinking, and doing are essential for deep learning in every subject. Through interactive discussions and practical strategies, educators will learn how to create literacy-rich environments that empower students to engage meaningfully with content, think critically, and communicate effectively. Whether you teach math, science, social studies, or the arts, this session will provide you with research-based practices to help students navigate complex texts, develop academic vocabulary, and apply disciplinary thinking. Join us as we bridge the gap between content and literacy, ensuring that all students become independent, lifelong learners. 6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit will be provided.
Contact erin.mciver@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: New MSD/FMD Special Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers working in a self-contained setting
So, you’ve been hired to work with students with moderate to severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom – now what?! In this session, we aim to answer that question by getting you set up with resources and strategies needed to establish your new classroom. Topics covered will include working with paraprofessionals, collaborating with service providers, setting student and staff schedules, examining and establishing behavior systems, and planning for instruction. Leave with ideas and materials that can be implemented right away to get you started on the right foot! 6 hours PD credit
Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: LBD teachers working in a self-contained setting, MSD teachers, Paraprofessionals working in resource classrooms
In this in-person session, participants will delve into the effective implementation of task boxes and structured work systems within self-contained special education classrooms. Task boxes and structured work systems are powerful tools to promote student independence, skill acquisition and maintenance, and engagement among students with diverse learning needs. Participants will learn how to set up a task box system for success using a variety of student supports, as well as how to take data and monitor task box success in an independent work structure. Additionally, participants will create several task boxes based around the needs of students in their classroom. Due to the make-and-take design of this session, participation is limited to 30 people. 6 hours PD credit
Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with questions.
