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Orientation to Vermont Special Education
Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, VT 100 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United StatesThis two-day workshop for new special education teachers in Vermont will provide an overview of the thread of special education, from the comprehensive evaluation through the development of a proficiency-based IEP.
Developing and Maintaining an MTSS Framework for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Learning
This two-day workshop will focus on developing and maintaining an effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for social-emotional and behavioral learning, utilizing systematic progress monitoring and evidence-based practices.
Unlocking Cognitive Potential: Getting the Brain Online for Learning
This webinar will explore how to use cognitive science and psychology to regulate and engage the brain, structure dynamic lessons, and create supports using a Universal Design for Learning perspective.
Canceled (Canceled) Special Educator Academy
The SE Academy will support special educators across the state to learn practical skills and content, and to form collaborative relationships that can be immediately applied to support student success in Vermont schools.
Special Education Legal Update: Recent Developments and Common Concerns
This workshop will provide a legal perspective on common issues and concerns that arise in special education, and a review of recent court decisions and federal and state guidance impacting special education work in Vermont.
Understanding and Supporting Individual Learning Needs (Workshops)
This 3-day workshop series provides a foundational understanding of the neurobiological development of sensory processing and the importance of integrating the senses for functional and accessible learning and communication.
Understanding and Supporting Individual Learning Needs (Course)
This course is a combination of a 3-part workshop series and additional individual asynchronous work. It fulfills the elective requirement for the Neurodiversity and Inclusion Graduate Certificate Program. It is also open to all educators and other professionals whose work impacts students in PreK-12 schools and beyond.
Weaving Together Play, Language, and Literacy
Participants will explore the dynamic intersection of play and literacy, equipping them with innovative strategies to weave literacy and language instruction into authentic learning and play experiences.
Executive Function Skills: Strategies for Identifying and Overcoming Learning Barriers
- with Sarah Ward
In this workshop, participants will learn to identify common behaviors and learning barriers associated with delays in executive functioning skills and determine the most effective tools and strategies for providing support.
Cultivating Belonging To Retain Educators and Build Thriving Schools (Virtual)
- with Elijah Hawkes
Building a strong sense of community among adults is crucial for teacher retention and creating the collaborative environment necessary for schools to thrive. Oct 31 & Nov 21, 2024
Act 139: Using Reading Assessment Data to Guide MTSS-Based Instructional Decisions
This workshop will explore best assessment practices in accordance with Act 139 requirements.
Transforming Trauma (Level 1): The School as a Healing Community
In the course we will study the harmful effects of trauma on students, their families, and the workforce, as well as the unique, adaptive capacities people form under conditions of pain and adversity.
Self Regulation in Young Learners: A Framework for Understanding and Reframing Behaviors
This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of self-regulation skills in young students, emphasizing the importance of reframing behaviors to understand corresponding functional skills.