SPECIAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
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Special education covers a wide range of services and supports that the school district provides to any eligible student with a disability. The provision of special education is firmly rooted in both state and federal regulations and mandates, as well as guided by evidence-based practices. The special education process relies heavily on collaborative partnerships between general education and special education staff and parents. Data-based, team-driven determinations guide the special education process from prereferral interventions through the development and progress monitoring of an Individualized Education Program.
Workshops for All Educators (General and Special Education)
These workshops are designed for all educators: general and special educators are invited to attend these trainings.
2025-2026
MAP-A Mondays (Virtual PD - Lunch and Learn)
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | Qualifying for MAP-A: Eligibility and Pervasive Supports |
| August 18, 2025 | Essential Elements to Create Goals with Benchmarks/Objectives |
| September 15, 2025 | Teach Then Test: What Instructionally Embedded Means |
| October 20, 2025 | Strategies for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities |
| November 17, 2025 | What Engagement Looks Like: Math, Science, and ELA |
| December 15, 2025 | Life Skills/Function Classes*Crosswalk*Transition Assessments *What Do You Use? |
| January 26, 2026 | Using the Individual Score Report to Plan Instruction and Develop IEP |
| February 23, 2026 | What is the Difference Between MAP, EOC, and MAP-A? |
| March 16, 2026 | MAP-A District Test Coordinator--What Should be in the District's Testing Policies? |
| April 20, 2026 | Caryn's Corner - Frequent Concerns & Misconceptions |
| May 18, 2026 | To Be Determined |
EPIC Hour (Virtual)
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Building a Behavior-Smart Classroom |
| September 3, 2025 | Explicit Instruction |
| October 1, 2025 | De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution Skills |
| November 5, 2025 | Classroom Accommodations-Part 1 |
| December 3, 2025 | Using Data to Support Behavior and Drive Instruction |
| January 7, 2026 | Active Student Engagement and Flexible Grouping |
| February 4, 2026 | Refocusing Routines, Expectations, and Reinforcement |
| March 4, 2026 | Classroom Accommodations-Part 2 |
| April 1, 2026 | Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans |
| May 6, 2026 | Co-Teaching Best Practices |
Post-Secondary Transition Academy: Prepping Students for Life
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | Day 1 |
| April 29, 2026 | Day 2 |
Data-Informed Educator - A Follow-Up Collaborative
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Data-Informed Educator - A Follow-Up Collaborative |
Process Coordinator Network
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Session 1 |
| April 16, 2026 | Session 2 |
The Visual Strategy "Make & Take" Series
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Part 1: Schedules & Transitions |
| July 9, 2026 | Part 2: Choice Boards & Requesting |
2026-2027
Virtual Training Series: Addressing Noncompliance Identified Through the DESE Tiered Monitoring Process
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | Timelines, Review of Existing Data, Prior Written Notice |
| October 1, 2026 | Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) |
| October 6, 2026 | Annual IEP Goals |
| October 8, 2026 | Post-Secondary Transition |
| October 22, 2026 | Eligibility Determinations and Evaluations |
Virtual Training: Let's Talk Speech and Language
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Session 1 |
| May 7, 2026 | Session 2 |
| May 12, 2026 | Session 3 |
| May 19, 2026 | Session 4 |
special education tiered monitoring: cohort 3
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | Special Education Tiered Monitoring: Cohort 3 |
new to special education academy
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | Day 1 |
| December 2, 2026 | Day 2 |
| January 26, 2027 | Day 3 |
EPIC Hour (Virtual)
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | Start the Year with High Leverage Practices in Academics and Behavior |
| September 2, 2026 | Explicit Instruction |
| October 7, 2026 | Teaching Social Skills |
| November 4, 2026 | Cognitive Load |
| December 2, 2026 | AI in Special Education |
| January 6, 2027 | Strategies to Manage the Escalation Cycle |
| February 3, 2027 | Working with Students in Poverty |
| March 3, 2027 | How to Reach Struggling Readers While Teaching Your Content |
| April 7, 2027 | Responding to Disruptive, Defiant, and Aggressive Behaviors |
| May 5, 2027 | Specially Designed Instruction |
special education teacher network
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | Kickoff |
| October 21, 2026 | Collaboration |
| December 9, 2026 | Data-based Decision Making |
| February 17, 2027 | Explicit Instruction |
| April 21, 2027 | Progress Monitoring |
Regional Professional Development Center
Special Education Improvement Consultant
Regional Professional Development Center
Special Education Compliance Consultant
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Special Education Extensive Support Needs Consultant
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