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.