Facilitated IEP and Para Partnerships
Overview More information coming soon! Date & Time Thursday, August 18 9:30am - 3:30pm Location North Central ESD [...]
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Professional Development
Cyber Meetup – August 2022
Join us for our monthly Cyber Meetup events! These events are designed for business, education, technology, and community partners to come together for collaborative learning and discussion on technology topics. Every event features a short presentation from a technology professional, discussion, and time for networking.
Translating for Bilingual Special Education Meetings
This event will cover how to conduct effective special education meetings when an interpreter is involved. These tips are based on input from experienced special education interpreters and from parents. There will be time to reflect on common challenges and cultural awareness. This event is for both special educators and interpreters.
FCS10 Positive and Safe Learning Environments
This three-hour professional learning opportunity is for instructional paraeducators, K-12. Participants will Identify equitable and inclusive strategies that can be used to support a positive and safe learning environment including de-escalation strategies.
Classroom Management/Tiered Behavior Supports
This session will provide hands-on practice with developing class-wide systems, routines, and prevention strategies that build efficient classroom management systems.
FCS03 Technology Basics
This 2 hour professional learning opportunity will prepare paraeducators within their district to understand and use technology effectively for communication and instruction.
FCS04 Using and Collecting Data
This 1 hour professional learning opportunity will prepare paraeducators within their district to understand and use data collection effectively for assessment and instruction.
FCS02 Methods of Educational & Instructional Support
This four-hour professional learning opportunity is for instructional paraeducators, K-12. Participants will deepen their understanding of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) requirements, specifically instructional support methods to assist classroom teachers and meet the needs of the diverse population of students.
Developing BIPS/Behavior Escalation Cycle
In this presentation, participants will understand why challenging behaviors may happen in their classrooms and how to support behaviors through prevention, teaching, and reinforcement strategies. We will work collaboratively through case studies to practice writing behavior intervention plans based on evidence-based strategies.
FCS08 Child and Adolescent Development
This two-hour professional learning opportunity is for instructional paraeducators, K-12. Participants will deepen their knowledge of how developmental stages impact students physically, emotionally, academically and socially.
FCS01 Introduction to Identity and Cultural Diversity
This four-hour professional learning opportunity is for instructional paraeducators, K-12. Participants will deepen their understanding of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) requirements, specifically Cultural Identity and Diversity.
504 Training
This course answers questions all educators have about the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as it applies to the public school’s duty to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. The key elements of Section 504 are explored, including its definition, what this federal law requires in terms of FAPE, and how it should be implemented.