Exceptional Educator's Playbook

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Formative Assessment

With Special Education KVEC Consultants Vonda Adams, Stephanie Kidd, Doug Smith, Cheryl Mathis, and Chasity Craft

September 21, 2020- Vonda, Stephanie, Doug, Cheryl, and Chasity present the first podcast to provide an overview of formative assessments, and an introduction to our new Exceptional Educator's Playbook podcast series. The following podcasts are content specific, and provides more details and resources for the respective topic.

Progress Monitoring in Literacy

With special guests Deanna Johnson and Stephanie Nichols, Special Education Teachers at Letcher Elementary in Letcher County.

October 5, 2020- Deanna and Stephanie share how they are implementing virtual progress monitoring, that could be also be carried over to in person classrooms. You can also join the Literacy Podcast Google classroom with class code: xlzlggs to access resources shared by teachers.

Progress Monitoring in Math

October 12, 2020- Stephanie shares how she implemented an online progress monitoring tool that could also be used for virtual progress monitoring. You can also join the Math Podcast Google classroom with class code: fnjpqqn to access resources shared by teachers.

Progress Monitoring in Behavior

With special guest Tiffany Perkins, Special Education Teacher at Hindman Elementary in Knott County.

October 19, 2020- Tiffany shares incentives and activities she and her team are using to enhance student engagement and behavior, virtually and in person settings. You can also join the Behavior Podcast Google classroom with class code: wokffr5 to access resources shared by teachers.

Progress Monitoring in Low Incidence

October 26, 2020

Literacy Instructional Strategies

with special guest Kristin Addington, Special Education Teacher at Jenkins High School, from Jenkins Independent School District

November 9, 2020- Kristin shares how she is using technology to provide accommodations and modifications for her students. She also discusses her implementation of the Think-Aloud Strategy, and resources she has found to be successful. You can also join the Literacy Podcast Google classroom with class code: xlzlggs to access resources shared by teachers.

Math Instructional Strategies

with special guests Melissa and Jeremy Hall, Special Education Teachers at Highland Turner Elementary School, from Breathitt County Schools

November 16, 2020- Melissa and Jeremy share how they have implemented the CSA model using a virtual platform and how this strategy looks in a co-teaching classroom. They also shared how that they have embraced the virtual teaching and shared the highlights of their experiences. You can also join the Math Podcast Google classroom with the class code: fnjpqqn to access resources shared by the teachers.

PBIS Strategies

with special guests James Dailey, Dean of Students for Lee County Elementary School and Cristiana Rush, District Health Coordinator and Behavior Consultant for Perry County Schools.

November 23, 2020- James and Cris share what school wide and class wide PBIS looks like, and how they are implementing those supports. They discuss the transition of virtual implementation of PBIS, some barriers they encountered, and how they overcome those obstacles. You can also join the Behavior Podcast Google classroom with class code: wokffr5 to access resources shared by teachers.

LI Strategies

With special guest Missy Sanders, Elkhorn City Elementary School Low Incident Teacher.

November 30, 2020 - Missy shared some of her tried and true strategies for working with her students during school and changes she has made to adapt to the virtual instruction. She discussed how she has overcome obstacles and how relationships with students and parents are the key to working with her students.

Explicit Instruction in Math and Literacy

with special guest Angie Cordle, special education teacher from Prestonsburg Elementary in Floyd County

December 7, 2020- Angie shares how she uses explicit instruction in her classroom. She introduces a couple of resources that she has found beneficial to making her virtual classroom a success. You can also join the Math Podcast Google classroom with the class code: fnjpqqn and the Literacy Podcast Google classroom with class code: xlzlggs to access resources shared by the teachers.

Explicit Instruction for Behavior and Low Incidence

with special guests Jessica Treadway and Carolyn Brewer, special education teachers from Dessie Scott in Wolfe County.

December 14, 2020- Jessica and Carolyn discuss what explicit instruction looks like in their classroom. They share how they use scaffolding, modeling, and the importance of individualized instruction. You can also join the Behavior Podcast Google classroom with class code: wokffr5 to access resources shared by teachers.

Literacy Instructional Strategies

with special guest Tyler Branham, special education teacher at Pikeville High School from the Pikeville Independent School District.

January 4, 2021- Tyler shares with us how he uses constant time delay, and multi-sensory strategies in his classroom. He also discusses how he provides tech support to his students and parents. You can also join the Literacy Podcast Google classroom with class code: xlzlggs to access resources shared by teachers.

Mathematics Instructional Strategies

with special guest Shannon Napier, special education teacher at W.B. Muncy Elementary from the Leslie County School District.

January 11, 2021- Shannon shares with us how he uses humor and a "wow factor" in his classroom to "hook" and keep his students engaged. He also discusses how he provides tech support to his students and parents. You can also join the Math Podcast Google classroom with class code: fnjpqqn to access resources shared by teachers.

Academic and Behavior Strategies for LI Classroom

with special guest Desirae Gasparac, special education teacher at Magoffin Elementary School.

January 25, 2021- Desirae discusses strategies she uses to build relationships and increased participation with parents and students in a virtual setting. You can also join the Behavior Podcast Google classroom with class code: wokffr5 to access resources shared by teacher.

Co-teaching in Literacy

with special guests Kelah Lowe, special education teacher; Stacey Quillen, academic specialist through Gear Up; and Johnette Collins, general education English teacher at Letcher County Central High School from the Letcher County School District

February 1, 2021- Kelah, Stacey, and Johnette will share with us which co-teaching models they use, and how it is implemented in a virtual, as well as, a hybrid setting. They also discuss how they collect and use the data to guide instruction and implement SDI in the co-teaching setting. You can also join the Literacy Podcast Google classroom with class code: xlzlggs to access resources shared by teachers.

Co-teaching in Math

with special guests Lisa Tackett, special education teacher; and Kolby Huff, general education math teacher at South Floyd Elementary School from the Floyd County School District.

February 8, 2021-Lisa and Kolby will share with us which co-teaching models they use, and how it is implemented in a virtual setting. They also disuss the keys to making a successful co-teaching team. You can also join the Math Podcast Google classroom with class code: fnjpqqn to access resources shared by teachers.

Collaboration in the LI Classroom

February 22, 2021 - Dr. Julia Bishop from Lee County and Thomas Burns from Owsley County shared with us how collaboration with paraprofessionals in their classroom and co-teaching with other teachers in their building help to improve the outcomes of their LI students.

Co-teaching Approaches

with special guest Brenda Combs and Dionne Bates Co-Directors of Exceptional Children at KVEC.

February 25, 2021-Brenda and Dionne share with us a brief overview of the six co-teaching models developed by Marilyn Friend and how co-teaching lends to improving outcomes for ALL students. They also share some tips and strategies for implementing a co-teaching model.

Developing Math Goals and Accommodations

with special guest Harvey Colwell, Director of Special Education and Lola Taylor, Special Education Consultant from the Perry County Schools.

March 8, 2021-Harvey and Lola share with us 1. Where to start 2. What to consider and 3. How to ensure compliance when determining appropriate goals and accommodations for math.

Developing Literacy Goals and Accommodations

with special guests Regina Brown, Director of Special Education and Brandi Hall, Special Education teacher from Letcher County Schools.

March 15, 2021- Regina and Brandi will share with us: 1. Where to start 2. What to consider 3. How to ensure compliance when determining appropriate goals and accommodations for Literacy.

Developing Behavior Goals and Accommodations

with special guests Susan Greene, Special Education Consultant NBCT, Ken Epperson, School Psychologist and Jennifer Wells, Special Education Teacher NBCT from Floyd County Schools.

March 22, 2021-Guests will share with us: 1. Where to start 2. What to consider 3. How to ensure compliance when determining appropriate goals and accommodations for Behavior.

Developing Goals and Accommodations for LI Community

with Beverley Johnson from Carr Creek Elementary in Knott County.

March 29, 2021 - Beverley Johnson shared how she writes goals for her students, balances their needs, and uses her paraprofessionals to help with students working toward their goals.

Specially Designed Instruction in Literacy

with special guests Hanna Case and Mercedes Stephens, special education teachers from the Floyd County School District.

April 5, 2021-Mercedes and Hanna will share with us how they determine specially designed instruction, and provide examples of SDI in the ELA classroom.

Specially Designed Instruction in Math

with special guest Justin Combs, special education teacher at Breathitt County High School.

April 12, 2021-Justin shares with us how he determines specially designed instruction for his students and provides examples of SDI in the math classroom while always remembering to focus on the positive.

Specially Designed Instruction in Behavior

with special guest Tara Beth Hall, State Consultant with KY ABRI.

April 19, 2021-Tara will share with us what is specially designed instruction, how it is determined for students, differentiate between SDI and SAS and provide examples of SDI in the classroom.

Specially Designed Instruction in Low Incident and Resource Class

with special guest Donna Combs, Special Education Teacher at Breathitt County High School .

April 26, 2021 - Donna shared with us what is specially designed instruction, how it is determined for her students, how to make sure that students are progressing with the SDI and how she provides SDI for her students in her classroom.

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