The NCESD offers a variety of professional development opportunities for educators, administrators and other school staff. The calendar below includes most of our current offerings, but check our full listing on pdEnroller.
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.
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.
This session will provide hands-on practice with developing class-wide systems, routines, and prevention strategies that build efficient classroom management systems.
This 2 hour professional learning opportunity will prepare paraeducators within their district to understand and use technology effectively for communication and instruction.
This 1 hour professional learning opportunity will prepare paraeducators within their district to understand and use data collection effectively for assessment and instruction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This two-hour professional learning opportunity is for instructional paraeducators, K-12. Participants will deepen their understanding of proactive approaches to student behavior management and de-escalation strategies.
This three-hour professional learning opportunity is for instructional paraeducators, K-12. Participants will deepen their understanding of ways to respond to racism, discrimination, and stereotypes. Participants will gain awareness of the need for creating equitable and inclusive learning environments.
North Central
Educational Service District
509.665.2610 | info@ncesd.org | 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801
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