Three part conference for special education teachers and educators serving students with disabilities. 30 staff development hours will be available for re-certification IF you attend ALL sessions. Subjects include Word Study, Comprehension, and Looking at Nonfiction. Please note new date for third session.

If you would like further support for working with young children who exhibit challenging behavior, this workshop is for you! Participants will learn how to determine the meaning of behavior and develop a behavior support plan with appropriate interventions for young children.

Participants will learn to build a framework of tiered supports and evidence-based practices to design classrooms, and explore scientific practices designed to create an effective learning environment.

Participants will learn how to build a framework of tiered supports and evidence-based practices to design classroom environments that support: What we do for ALL students, what we do for SOME students, and what we do for a FEW students. These opportunities will address both academic and behavioral issues simultaneously in a systematic manner. Topics will include practices around behavior, reading, and math.

Part 1 will demonstrate the nuts and bolts of using the SMARTBoard, and learn how to integrate this technology into your daily class routine. In part 2, you will learn more in-depth methods of creating pages and manipulation of objects and pictures on the SMARTBoard. Tips and tricks will be included on embedding the SMARTBoard throughout your day.

This workshop is appropriate for teachers of students with significant cognitive disabilities (SD), Multiple Disabilities (MD) and Intellectual Disability (I.D.) who are assessed through the VAAP. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers are invited to attend.

Participants who attend the 3-part series, Building a Framework of Positive, Proactive and Instructional Practices in the Classroom, are offered opportunities to work together as virtual "Partners in Learning". This online professional learning community will provide follow-up that is designed to meet identified need of participants. Further information will be provided at the end of each training day.

Dr. Dieker is a highly engaging speaker and educator with a passion for inclusion. She was the keynote speaker this past spring at the VCASE Conference and is back by popular demand! Lisa will share strategies, including those listed below, which are important for inclusion to be successful.

During this interactive session, Paula will explain how many learners have been excluded from reading and writing experiences that are inclusive, rich, challenging, and meaningful. Come and learn about how we can give all students - including those with autism, Down Syndrome, and low-incidence disabilities - access to the literate community.

This workshop will explore the principles for developing visual tasks with children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will determine the type of task to make and will have time to put it together.