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 |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | MAP-A Training - Mineral Area Campus |
| September 17, 2025 | MAP-A Training - SEMO Campus |
| September 29, 2025 | MAP-A Training - SEMO Kennett Regional Campus |
| 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? |
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | Day 1 |
| November 18, 2025 | Day 2 |
| February 17, 2026 | Day 3 |
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Session 1 |
| October 28, 2025 | Session 2 |
| December 9, 2025 | Session 3 |
| 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 |
New to Special Education Academy
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2025 | Day 1 |
| November 20, 2025 | Day 2 |
| January 22, 2026 | Day 3 |
Special Education Tiered Monitoring - Cohort 3
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | Special Education Tiered Monitoring - Cohort 3 |
Julie Weatherly: Practical Tips for Staying Out of Legal Hot Water Under IDEA and Section 504
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | Julie Weatherly: Practical Tips for Staying Out of Legal Hot Water Under IDEA and Section 504 |
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
Jamie Ruch
Special Education Extensive Support Needs Consultant
jruch@semo.edu
(573) 651-2894
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701