SPECIAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Continue to main contentSpecial 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Student Discipline Dilemmas for General and Special Education Administrators
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | Student Discipline Dilemmas for General and Special Education Administrators |
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 |
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Part 1: Schedules & Transitions |
| July 9, 2026 | Part 2: Choice Boards & Requesting |
| 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 |
Special Education Improvement Consultant
Regional Professional Development Center
Phone
Email
Location
Innovation Center 211
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 0120
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Special Education Extensive Support Needs Consultant
Regional Professional Development Center
Contact Us
Email
Location
Physical Address
920 Broadway
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Mailing Address
One University Plaza MS 0120
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701