Special education covers a wide range of services and supports 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.

MAP-A Training

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

Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom

Date Workshop Topic
June 16, 2025 IN-PERSON: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom - Reading
June 16, 2025 Virtual: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom - Reading
July 21, 2025 IN-PERSON: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom - Writing
July 21, 2025 Virtual: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom - Writing
August 1, 2025 IN-PERSON: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom - Task and Behavior Management
August 1, 2025 Virtual: Small Steps, Big Impact: Accommodations That Work in Any Classroom - Task and Behavior Management

From Planning to Practice: A Co-Teaching Training and Coaching Series

Date Workshop Topic
September 8, 2025 Day 1
November 18, 2025 Day 2
February 17, 2026 Day 3

The Data-Informed Educator: Monitoring IEP Progress for Meaningful Impact

Date Workshop Topic
September 30, 2025 Session 1
October 28, 2025 Session 2
December 9, 2025 Session 3

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