SPECIAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Continue to main contentSpecial 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 partnership between general education and special education staff and parents. Data based, team driven determinations guide the special education process from prereferral interventions all the way 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 |
|---|---|
| June 5 | Turn Your Paras into Para Pros |
| August 1 | Autism 101 Make & Take |
| August 2 | Special Education 101: The Need to Know for New Special Education Teachers |
| September 13 | MAP-A Professional Learning |
| September 19 | Kennett Campus: MAP-A Professional Learning |
| October 11 and November 15 | New to Special Education Academy |
| October 12 | Special Education Tiered Monitoring: Cohort 1 |
| October 23 | Autism 101 Make & Take |
| November 29 and January 17 | IDEAdministrator Team Training: What All Administrators Need to Know About Special Education |
FBA & BIP: Understanding Challenging Behaviors and Planning for Success
(Southeast Missouri State University - University Center Ballroom)
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| September 21 | Functional Behavior Assessment Tools and Templates |
| October 26 | Behavior Support and Intervention Plans |
| November 30 | Troubleshooting the FBA and BIP Process |
Special Education Compliance Connection: SEMO
(Southeast Missouri State University - University Center, Redhawks Room)
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 19 | Meeting 1 |
| December 7 | Meeting 2 |
| February 14 | Meeting 3 |
| April 18 | Meeting 4 |
Special Education Compliance Connection: North
(North St. Francois School District - Primary Building)
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 16 | Meeting 1 |
| December 6 | Meeting 2 |
| February 13 | Meeting 3 |
| April 17 | Meeting 4 |
Special Education Compliance Connection: South
(Pemiscot County Career & Technical Center - Hayti, MO)
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| October 17 | Meeting 1 |
| December 5 | Meeting 2 |
| February 12 | Meeting 3 |
| April 16 | Meeting 4 |
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
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701