Special education covers a wide range of services and supports provided by the school district 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: both general and special educators are invited to attend these trainings.

Date Workshop Topic
October 21, 2024 Special Education Tiered Monitoring: Cohort 2
October 28, 2024 Autism + Communication

New to Special Education Academy

Date Workshop Topic
October 1, 2024 Meeting 1
November 7, 2024 Meeting 2
December 4, 2024 Meeting 3

IN PERSON: Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of Language and Literacy Disorders as well as Executive Functions: The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists

Date Workshop Topic
October 3, 2024 Meeting 1
October 23, 2024 Meeting 2

VIRTUAL: Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of Language and Literacy Disorders as well as Executive Functions: The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists

Date Workshop Topic
October 3, 2024 Meeting 1
October 23, 2024 Meeting 2

Effective Goals in Special Education: Using Data and the Science of Reading

Date Workshop Topic
September 26, 2024 Effective Goals in Special Education: Using Data and the Science of Reading
October 21, 2024 Supporting Your Literacy Goals: A Practical Look at the Classroom, K-5
November 20, 2024 Supporting Your Literacy Goals: A Practical Look at the Classroom, 6-12

Special Education Compliance Connection: SEMO

(Southeast Missouri State University)

Date Workshop Topic
December 13, 2024 Meeting 1
March 21, 2025 Meeting 2

Special Education Compliance Connection: North

(North St. Francois School District - Primary Building)

Date Workshop Topic
December 12, 2024 Meeting 1
March 20, 2025 Meeting 2

Special Education Compliance Connection: South

(Poplar Bluff School District Central Office Missouri Room - Poplar Bluff, MO)

Date Workshop Topic
December 11, 2024 Meeting 1
March 19, 2025 Meeting 2

MAP-A Lunch & Learn (Virtual Series)

Date Workshop Topic
October 11, 2024 Engagement Activities for ELA
November 12, 2024 Planning Instruction with Essential Elements
December 12, 2024 Fall Progress Reports & Data Extracts
January 13, 2025 DLM Resources and Reminders
February 19, 2025 MAP-A Eligibility
March 24, 2025 Assessing Writing with MAP-A
April 16, 2025 MAP-A Questions & Answers
May 7, 2025 Spring Report & Parent Contact

CONTACT  

Berkley Rosenquist
Special Education Improvement Consultant
brosenquist@semo.edu 
(573) 651-2718

Tiffiney Smith
Special Education Compliance Consultant
tdsmith@semo.edu
(573) 651-2621

Phone
Location
Physical Address
920 Broadway
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Mailing Address
One University Plaza MS 0120
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701