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White Educators, (Mostly) White Schools, and Racial Justice
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
Explore how white educators can find and sustain the motivation to drive meaningful change.
Autism Identification Under IDEA: Diagnostic Tools and Recent Research
Instructor: Heather Flynn
This workshop will focus on clarifying the special education eligibility determination process for students with autism, highlighting the importance of using the most current evidence-based practices for diagnosis.
Resetting Special Education Evaluation Processes with Purpose
Instructor: Jennifer Patenaude, M.A.
Rethink special education evaluation processes to ensure they are focused upon informing both specialized programming and eligibility.
Gender and Sexuality Development and Considerations in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Instructor: Mark Palmieri
Gender identity and sexual development in neurodiverse populations present many complex questions. This workshop will address LGBTQIA+ issues and intersectionality with autism.
What is Specially Designed Instruction?
Instructor: Jennifer Patenaude, M.A.
Session 1 of a 4-part workshop series, "Understanding Specially Designed Instruction: Clarifying Its Role Within MTSS Layers." ***Session 1 is required and participants can then choose any or all of the remaining sessions.***
Building Regulation and Restorative Interventions into the School Day
Delta Hotel, S. Burlington, VT 1117 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT, United StatesInstructor: Camille Koosmann
-with Camille Koosmann
In this 2-day series, learn how to use trauma-informed restorative approaches that mitigate and respond to tricky student behavior.
Executive Function Skills (MS/HS): 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.
Essential Communication Skills: Where SEL, Academics, and Discipline Intersect (Virtual)
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
- with Elijah Hawkes
Reimagine how speaking and listening standards can enhance academic learning, social-emotional growth, and restorative practices. March 20 & April 10
Essential Communication Skills: Where SEL, Academics, and Discipline Intersect (In-Person)
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
- with Elijah Hawkes
Reimagine how speaking and listening standards can enhance academic learning, social-emotional growth, and restorative practices. March 20 & April 10
Specially Designed Instruction for Functional Skills
Instructor: Danielle Kent, M.S., CCC-SLP
-with Danielle Kent
Session 2 of a 4-part series, "Understanding Specially Designed Instruction: Clarifying Its Role Within MTSS Layers." ***Session 1 is required and participants can then choose any or all of the remaining sessions.***
Building Effective MTSS Data Practices
Instructor: Brittany Preston
-with Brittany Preston
Districts are often adept at gathering data, but don’t yet know how to leverage it for instructional improvement and better student outcomes. Experience data tools that make the information accessible, easy to interpret, and directly applicable to driving educational decision-making.
Neurodiversity Centered Practices for Collaboration & Advocacy (Workshop Series)
Instructors: Danielle Kent, M.S., CCC-SLP, Kelly Cray, M.Ed.
-a 3-part workshop series
Become a more skilled, affirming, and reflective advocate for the unique needs of every student while building a toolbox for effective collaboration across professional differences, including philosophy and experience, to create a culture of belonging.