Inclusive Practices

Co-teaching in Special Education and ESL has benefits. It lowers the Student/ Teacher ratio, students who work in smaller groups are able to learn and retain more information.  Teachers that use this practice are more cohesive as they share their teaching styles. During this session I will share some of the great examples of co-teaching and how to implement effective co-teach models.

Role Of A Case Manager 

This session will include:

Roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher

How to support students and staff  on the campus

Proper preparation for ARDs

Specially Designed Instruction

Instruction has no bounds or limits. It must be specially designed for each and every student, and especially for students with disabilities with exceptional needs. No matter the grade or form of instruction it must be equitable, reaching all students and their specific needs. During this session I will share specifically designed handouts to exemplify the how and why. Students matter, Words matter, Leadership matters and I will present to my audience as to why Equity Matters.

Enhancing Language Learning with Canva

Canva is a popular graphic design tool that can be used to enhance language learning for Emergent Bilinguals. In this professional development session, we will explore different ways to use Canva to create engaging and interactive learning materials that support language acquisition and retention.   Here are some of the things that the training will focus on -- Demonstrate how to create visually appealing learning materials such as flashcards, posters, and infographics using Canva

Provide examples of Canva templates that can be used for language learning activities

Share best practices for designing learning materials that are visually appealing, easy to read, and accessible to all students.

Getting Started With Edgenuity

This session builds a solid understanding of Edgenuity's essential features by exploring student and educator experiences. Participants will learn how to manage courses and student accounts and identify the different ways to use data to drive student engagement, progress, and achievement. They will walk away with the initial tools needed to begin using Edgenuity.

Back to the Basics of Star Assessments

This session will explore basic understanding and functionality of the Renaissance Growth Platform, how to administer Star

assessment, and key reports for monitoring. 

Lets Go Learn Edge 

Participants will engage and interact with the Lets Go Learn Edge platform  designed to monitor progress from interventions in specific areas, while building detailed reporting and data to support the development and tracking of IEP content and goals.

Role Of A Case Manager 

This session will include:

Roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher

How to support students and staff  on the campus

Proper preparation for ARDs

Specially Designed Instruction

Instruction has no bounds or limits. It must be specially designed for each and every student, and especially for students with disabilities with exceptional needs. No matter the grade or form of instruction it must be equitable, reaching all students and their specific needs. During this session I will share specifically designed handouts to exemplify the how and why. Students matter, Words matter, Leadership matters and I will present to my audience as to why Equity Matters.

Enhancing Language Learning with Canva

Canva is a popular graphic design tool that can be used to enhance language learning for Emergent Bilinguals. In this professional development session, we will explore different ways to use Canva to create engaging and interactive learning materials that support language acquisition and retention.   Here are some of the things that the training will focus on -- Demonstrate how to create visually appealing learning materials such as flashcards, posters, and infographics using Canva

Provide examples of Canva templates that can be used for language learning activities

Share best practices for designing learning materials that are visually appealing, easy to read, and accessible to all students.

Getting Started With Edgenuity

This session builds a solid understanding of Edgenuity's essential features by exploring student and educator experiences. Participants will learn how to manage courses and student accounts and identify the different ways to use data to drive student engagement, progress, and achievement. They will walk away with the initial tools needed to begin using Edgenuity.

Renaissance Data – Now What?

Analyze student performance by interpreting data from essential Renaissance reports to create groups and support

instructional decision-making for personalized learning.

Transforming Center Time Intervention Using iPad in the Kindergarten 

Classroom

In this training session, we'll be diving into how to use iPads to shake up center time intervention in your kindergarten classroom. We'll explore how iPads can help target specific learning objectives and address individual student needs, all while keeping your young learners engaged and independent. By the end of this session, you'll be able to:

See how iPads can make center time intervention more fun and effective for your little ones

Pick the right apps and tools to match your learning objectives and students' needs

Evaluate your students' progress and adjust your interventions as needed.

Strategies For Deescalating Student Behavior In The classroom 

Participants will learn how to incorporate various behavioral strategies/interventions that will support students, teachers and promote success to remove the barriers of engagement within the least restrictive environment.

Getting Started With MyPath

This session builds a solid understanding of MyPath's essential features by exploring student and educator experiences. Participants will learn how to manage courses and student accounts and identify the different ways to use data to drive student engagement, progress, and achievement. They will walk away with the initial tools needed to begin using MyPath.

Basics of Freckle 

This session will teach you how to navigate Freckle, create assignments, and use performance data to make instructional decisions in the Math and ELA.

Aldine Differentiation Template To Remove Barriers For Students

Participants will learn about how tier one instructions can be tailored to meets the needs of all students by incorporating accessibility tools and intentional design to yield the especially designed instruction agreed upon by the ARD committee

Mindfulness for Teachers

Mindfulness practice can help decrease stress and anxiety, and strengthen resilience and emotional regulation, for both adults and children. We will focus on educators' mindfulness.

Transforming Center Time Intervention Using iPad in the Kindergarten 

Classroom

In this training session, we'll be diving into how to use iPads to shake up center time intervention in your kindergarten classroom. We'll explore how iPads can help target specific learning objectives and address individual student needs, all while keeping your young learners engaged and independent. By the end of this session, you'll be able to:

See how iPads can make center time intervention more fun and effective for your little ones

Pick the right apps and tools to match your learning objectives and students' needs

Evaluate your students' progress and adjust your interventions as needed.

Strategies For Deescalating Student Behavior In The classroom 

Participants will learn how to incorporate various behavioral strategies/interventions that will support students, teachers and promote success to remove the barriers of engagement within the least restrictive environment.

Getting Started With MyPath

This session builds a solid understanding of MyPath's essential features by exploring student and educator experiences. Participants will learn how to manage courses and student accounts and identify the different ways to use data to drive student engagement, progress, and achievement. They will walk away with the initial tools needed to begin using MyPath.

Basics of myON 

Using myON as part of the Classroom - This session will explore key features of myON, define best practices, and look at campus level data.

Aldine Differentiation Template To Remove Barriers For Students

Participants will learn about how tier one instructions can be tailored to meets the needs of all students by incorporating accessibility tools and intentional design to yield the especially designed instruction agreed upon by the ARD committee

Getting Started With MyPath

This session builds a solid understanding of MyPath's essential features by exploring student and educator experiences. Participants will learn how to manage courses and student accounts and identify the different ways to use data to drive student engagement, progress, and achievement. They will walk away with the initial tools needed to begin using MyPath.

Mindfulness for Teachers

Mindfulness practice can help decrease stress and anxiety, and strengthen resilience and emotional regulation, for both adults and children. We will focus on educators' mindfulness.