July
Making Literacy Accessible: Engaging AAC Learners Through Literacy
7/7/2026 - 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, MSD Teachers, Special Ed Teachers working with limited verbal communicators para-educators
Description: 📚Join us for an engaging three-hour hands-on learning session focused on helping students who use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) actively participate in literacy instruction. This session will focus on practical strategies for supporting students who use AAC as they develop reading, writing, and communication skills.✨
Participants will learn strategies for modeling language on AAC devices, creating interactive shared reading experiences, and designing activities that encourage students to communicate during literacy instruction. 🗣️📖 The session will also highlight ways to support both emergent and conventional readers while making literacy lessons more engaging and accessible.
Teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies, activity ideas, and classroom implementation tips that help students use their AAC systems to comment, ask questions, share ideas, and participate more fully in literacy learning. 🎯 Whether you work with beginning communicators or more advanced AAC users, this training will provide tools to help students build confidence, communication, and literacy skills. 🚀
For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
Supporting New Special Ed Teachers for Indicator 13 (for Admin and Mentor teachers)
7/8/2026 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Supervisors of special education staff members
Description: Indicator 13: Aligning Transition Planning to Postsecondary Outcomes
Indicator 13 is more than a monitoring requirement — it is a quality indicator for postsecondary readiness.
This session helps teams examine how age-appropriate assessment, measurable postsecondary goals, annual goals, transition services, and course of study work together as a coherent system. Participants will explore how transition planning connects to graduation pathways, career readiness, and long-term student outcomes.
Outcomes include:
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Clear understanding of federal and state Indicator 13 requirements
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Improved alignment between assessment, goals, and services
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Reduced compliance risk through proactive documentation practices
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Stronger student-centered transition planning
Teams will leave prepared to strengthen transition quality across their district.
Contact: kim.hinton@ckec.org
Life is Sensory: Applying Lived Experience to Sensory Discovery for Students
7/8/2026 - 9:00am - 11:00am - BREAK - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: General Ed teachers, Special Ed teachers, Occupational Therapists, School Psychologists, behavior interventionists, behavior coaches, special education instructional coaches, paraeducators
Description: Life is sensory. How the brain processes sensory information impacts engagement in all life areas and influences how safe one feels in their mind, body, environment, and interactions. Imagine life where faces look like animals, sounds cause excruciating pain, food textures change in different lighting, your body has no boundaries, and movements are unpredictable. Experiences like these are reality for some with sensory processing disorder (SPD). Without adequate support, a student with SPD will not thrive.
Yet sensory support alone is not enough. Regulation — the foundation that makes all learning and participation possible — depends on interoceptive awareness (IA): the ability to sense internal body signals.
This presentation addresses both topics by combining personal and clinical insights on SPD with practical interoceptive awareness training. Attendees learn from the inside about sensory processing challenges and practical tools that can transform a student's ability to self-regulate, leading to improved learning outcomes, reduced behavioral challenges, increased independence, and the ability to truly access and participate in life.
Participants are required to attend this session in person at CKEC’s Lexington office; however, the training will be delivered virtually. Attendees will receive 4 hours of professional development (PD) credit and EILA hours. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will also be requested.
Presenter: Kim Clairy/ Georgia Autism Out of the Box
Contact erica.price@ckec.org or trae.jones@ckec.org with any questions.
Unlocking Words: Using Morphology to Build Better Readers for Grades 5+
7/9/2026 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: General Ed teachers, Special Ed teachers, behavior interventionists, behavior coaches, special education instructional coaches, para-educators
Description: Join us for this two-hour virtual training that explores the power hidden inside words! ✨ In this session, we’ll take a closer look at morphology—the study of word parts like prefixes, suffixes, and roots—and how these pieces help students unlock the meaning of complex words. 🧩 When students learn to break words apart, they become stronger readers, writers, and vocabulary learners. 📚✏️
Participants will discover how morphology supports decoding, vocabulary growth, and reading comprehension. The training will include easy-to-use strategies to integrate morphology instruction into your classroom. 🎯 Designed for educators working with students in fifth grade and beyond, this session will help teachers give students the tools they need to crack the code of unfamiliar words. 🔑
Walk away with practical ideas to help students build confidence, expand vocabulary, and strengthen literacy skills across all subjects! 🚀
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
Adaptive Schools Skills Builder (Refresher)
7/9/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40509
Target Audience: Anyone who has completed the 4-Day Adaptive Schools Foundations Seminar
Description: This face-to-face workshop is designed for anyone who has completed the 4-day Adaptive Schools Foundations Seminar. Topics reviewed and rehearsed will include: Two Ways of Talking, Energy Sources, Norms of Collaboration, and Effective Meetings. Participants will rehearse skills using authentic situations.
*Participants need to bring their Learning Guide from the Foundations Seminar with them to the training.
6 Hours of EILA/PD available.
Fractions That Make Sense: Strategies for All Learners
7/9/2026 - 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune DR. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: general education, special education, instructional coaches, and administrators
Description: Get ready for a hands-on, joy-filled deep dive into fractions! In this three hour make-and-take PD session, elementary and middle school teachers will explore fractions through the power of the linear model, discover smart sequencing tips and real-world number line applications, and create ready-to-use classroom resources they can take home the same day. Come learn, create, and—most importantly—have fun bringing fractions to life for your students!
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Summer Reset Series for Special Educators
7/10/2026 - 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Special Education Specific
Description: Summer Reset Series: From Overwhelmed to Organized
August success starts in June.
The Summer Reset Series provides structured planning time for special educators to build sustainable systems before the school year begins. This hands-on experience blends short instructional bursts with guided work sessions so participants leave with completed materials—not just notes.
Focus Areas Include:
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Caseload and documentation systems
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Instructional alignment to grade-level standards
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Behavior systems and proactive supports
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Collaboration and role clarity with co-teachers and related services
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Compliance safeguards and implementation planning
This series supports strong IEP implementation from the first week of school and builds capacity for improved student outcomes throughout the year.
Contact: kim.hinton@ckec.org
7/13/2026 - 9:00am - 11:30am
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: General Ed teachers, Special Ed teachers, behavior interventionists, behavior coaches, special education instructional coaches, para-educators
Description: You’re invited to our first CKEC + Apple EDU Summit! Throughout the Summit you will get to experience hands-on learning designed to strengthen instructional impact across classrooms.
We’ll dive into hands-on learning with iPad to explore how it:
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Supports Multilingual Learners
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Boosts literacy growth
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Personalizes learning for every student through built-in accessibility features
We will provide you with an iPad and LogiTech Crayon to use throughout the Summit.
9:00-9:10 Intros and Welcome
9:10-10:00 Multi Lingual Learner support on iPad
10:00-10:10 Break
10:10-11:30 Literacy support on iPad
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
7/13/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: All teachers of mathematics (general education and special education), instructional coaches, administrators, curriculum coordinators
Description: Effective instruction and learning experiences for students are deeply rooted in knowledge of content standards. It is especially important for teachers to deeply know their standards in order to address gaps in learning. This in-person session is ideal for mathematics teachers at all levels (and those who support them) as it will provide clarity around the Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics. Participants will learn the overall architecture of the KAS-Math, progressions within the standards, and the rigor and expectation of standards–what mastery of a standard looks like. Additionally, participants will explore congruent instruction, using their own instructional resources as a lens. This session will include a particular focus on specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.
Participants should bring a laptop and their instructional materials (if possible).
6 Hours of EILA/PD available.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions
Task Boxes and Structured Work Systems
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Special Ed teachers, special education instructional coaches, para-educators
Description: Want students to work independently — without constant prompting?
Task boxes and structured work systems are powerful tools for building student independence, engagement, and skill generalization.
In this interactive, in-person workshop, participants will explore structured work systems and learn how to design task boxes that support life skills, academics, and functional learning. Teachers will walk through implementation steps, visual supports, finished systems, and progress monitoring strategies.
You’ll leave knowing how to:
✔ Create task boxes that teach real skills
✔ Structure independent work systems
✔ Differentiate for all learners
✔ Reduce prompt dependency
✔ Track student progress
Perfect for special educators, MSD classrooms, and paraprofessionals.
👉 Come ready to build, design, and take ideas back to your classroom!
Participants will leave with 6 hours of PD credit.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
Deepening Understanding of the KY Academic Standards for Social Studies
7/14/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Effective social studies instruction begins with a deep understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies. In this full-day session, K-12 educators will engage in an interactive exploration of the vision, design, and instructional implications of the standards. Participants will unpack the architecture and organization of the KAS, focusing on the integration of disciplinary concepts, inquiry practices, and inquiry practice skills to enhance student learning. By the end of this session, participants will leave with practical strategies, instructional tools, and resources to support standards-based planning and assessment. Whether you're new to the KAS for Social Studies or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways for effective classroom implementation.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
Email Sherra.Caudill@ckec.org with any questions.
Deepening Understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science
7/15/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Science Educators, Admins, Instructional Coaches
Description: Effective science instruction begins with a deep understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science. In this full-day session, K-12 educators will engage in an interactive exploration of the vision, design, and instructional implications of the standards. Participants will unpack the architecture and organization of the KAS, focusing on the three dimensions that, when used together, support students’ deep understanding of the sciences, how science knowledge is acquired and understood, and how the sciences are all connected through concepts that have a common application across the disciplines.
These three dimensions include: science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas.
By the end of this session, participants will leave with practical strategies, instructional tools, and resources to support standards-based planning and assessment. Whether you're new to the KAS for Science or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways for effective classroom implementation.
Please contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with any questions.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
Behavior Is Communication: Decoding the Why with ABC Data
7/16/2026 - 9:00am -11:00am
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, para-educators, behavior interventionists
Description: All behavior communicates something. Our job is to figure out what the student is trying to say. This training focuses on understanding the message behind student behavior. Participants will explore how behavior serves a purpose and how Antecedent Behavior Consequence (ABC) data can help identify patterns and triggers. Educators will learn practical ways to observe, document, and analyze behavior in order to guide more effective responses and interventions.
2 PD/EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact: trae.jones@ckec.org with questions.
CKEC CEO Program for Rank Change Overview
7/16/2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: any school staff interested in a Rank Change
Description: This one-hour virtual session will provide an overview of CKEC’s Rank Change Program. It will cover the program requirements, cost, application process, connection to LETRS and Numeracy Counts Academies, calendar, and answer any questions participants might have.
You Get What You Reinforce: Using Reinforcement to Change Behavior
7/16/2026 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40422
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, para-educators, behavior interventionists, administration
Description: The behaviors we pay attention to are often the behaviors that grow. This training explores how reinforcement shapes student behavior and how intentional use of reinforcement can increase positive behaviors in the classroom. Participants will learn how to identify meaningful reinforcers and use reinforcement strategically to strengthen desired behaviors. Educators will leave with practical strategies for improving behavior and classroom climate.
3 PD/EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact: trae.jones@ckec.org with questions.
Strengthening MTSS through Planning and Collaboration
7/16/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd, Harrodsburg KY 40422
Target Audience: MTSS coordinators, teams, interventionists, administrators
Description: This work session is ideal for MTSS teams to plan together and collaborate with other teams. Time will be spent considering topics such as self-assessment, workflow (including paperwork and communication), how to operationalize MTSS at the secondary level, tiered delivery models, as well as other needs as determined by teams.
6 Hours of EILA/PD available.
PLCs with Purpose: Making the 4 Questions Work for Every Team
7/16/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Fee: $50.00 - CKEC Member Districts - (Must Have PO Number in order to Register.)
$100.00 - Non-CKEC Member Districts - (Must Have PO Number in order to Register.)
Description:
Strong PLCs don’t happen by chance—they happen through intentional planning and focused collaboration. Join us for a one-day learning experience built to help you strengthen and refine your PLC practices.
During this interactive session, we’ll explore key ideas from Make It Happen: Coaching With the 4 Critical Questions of PLCs at Work and connect them directly to the work happening in your school. Participants will reflect on current PLC structures, examine the four critical questions that drive effective teams, and collaborate with other instructional leaders.
You’ll leave the day with practical strategies, clearer systems, and a concrete plan to make your PLC time more focused, productive, and impactful for teachers and students.
For more information, contact Lindsey Ellis at lindsey.ellis@ckec.org.
Teaching Foundational Reading Skills Using the UFLI Foundations
7/16/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: General Ed teachers, Special Ed teachers, special education instructional coaches, para-educators
Description: This professional development session provides educators with an in-depth understanding of the UFLI Foundations program—a comprehensive, systematic phonics curriculum developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute. Grounded in the science of reading, UFLI Foundations is designed to help educators deliver explicit and sequential instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, encoding, and irregular word recognition.
Participants will explore the key components of the UFLI program, including the structure of daily lessons, the use of decodable texts, and multisensory routines that support all learners, particularly those at risk for reading difficulties. Hands-on modeling, guided practice, and implementation strategies will be provided to support immediate application in the classroom.
Participants will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and each will receive 6 PD hours for attending.
If you have any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
From Engagement to Insight: Building Conceptual Understanding in Math for ALL students
7/16/2026 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: general education teachers, special education teachers, math interventionist, instructional coaches
Description: Bring math to life with engagement strategies that build conceptual understanding in mathematics class for all learners! In this two hour virtual professional development, you’ll learn practical routines and strategies that spark curiosity, deepen reasoning, and keep students actively engaged. Rooted in the principles of vibrant learning, this session will equip you with tools and routines to create meaningful math experiences where every learner can connect, explore, and truly understand mathematical concepts.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
The Motivation Circuit: Setting The Expectation and Creating The Willingness To Change
7/17/2026 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd, Harrodsburg KY 40422
Target Audience: Administrators and Principals
Description: Improvement requires change. There’s just no way around it. As leaders, our job is to collect input from
stakeholders, develop a shared plan that everyone can agree on, and then get to work! But how many
times have you looked around after a few months of implementation to discover that some of the staff
isn’t implementing the system we all agreed to implement?In this session, participants will gain the
valuable tools needed to overcome the challenge of Vocal Opposers, Polite Non-Starters, and Quiet
Quitters - and ignite the motivation for change.
EILA Hours: 3
Contact: david.young@ckec.org with questions
Teaching Math with Literature to Elementary students with MSD and other Complex Needs
7/17/2026 - 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Description: Discover how children’s literature can become a powerful entry point for meaningful math instruction in Elementary MSD classrooms. In this interactive session, teachers will learn how to select and examine texts to uncover rich mathematical ideas within the stories and design engaging lessons that connect stories with problem solving. Participants will explore strategies that create accessible, meaningful math experiences for elementary students with significant disabilities and other complex learning needs, while promoting deeper thinking and participation for all learners.
Please contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Building Assessment Coordinators (BAC) Cadre Kick Off
7/17/2026 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Fee: CKEC Member District No Fee
$100.00 - Non- CKEC Member Fee - (Must Have PO Number in order to Register.)
Target Audience: Building Assessment Coordinators, K-12
Description: Join fellow Building Assessment Coordinators (BACs) for a year of collaborative learning and connection! This cadre provides a dedicated space to stay current on assessment updates, share effective practices, and problem-solve common challenges together. Whether you're navigating assessment requirements, or looking for practical solutions from colleagues who understand your role, this group offers the support and resources you need. We will meet in person to kick off the cadre and follow up with virtual meetings throughout the year. Come ready to learn, share, and build your network of assessment leaders across the region.
Please contact tabor.placido@ckec.org with any questions.
Autism in the Classroom: Understanding Communication, Behavior, and Learning
7/20/2026 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40509
Target Audience: General Ed teachers, Special Ed teachers, behavior interventionists, behavior coaches, special education instructional coaches, para-educators
Description: Hours, time frames for completion, and when links will be sent for online portions.
This session is an introductory training designed to help educators, paraeducators, and school staff build a foundational understanding of autism. Participants will learn key characteristics of autism, common strengths and challenges, sensory and communication differences, and practical classroom strategies that support learning and behavior. This session provides real-world examples, easy-to-use tools, and actionable strategies educators can implement immediately.
Participants will receive a 3-hour PD certificate. Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
Unpacking the NEW Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing for Teachers
7/20/2026 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers & Instructional Coaches
Description: Join the Kentucky Department of Education and the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative for a collaborative session exploring the updated Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing. Together, participants will build a shared understanding of the architecture and key revisions of the standards, examine the critical role of Standard 10 in shaping reading comprehension instruction, and explore how to bundle standards through grade-appropriate, complex text and text-based writing. This session is designed to equip district and school leaders with the foundational knowledge needed to align instruction to the revised standards with clarity and confidence.
Contact: tabor.placido@ckec.org for questions
Congruence in the Math Classroom--From Standards to Instruction
7/20/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40509
Target Audience: All teachers of mathematics, instructional coaches, administrators, curriculum coordinators
Description: Effective instruction and learning experiences for students are deeply rooted in knowledge of content standards. It is especially important for teachers to deeply know their standards in order to address gaps in learning. This in-person session is ideal for mathematics teachers at all levels (and those who support them) as it will provide clarity around the Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics. Participants will learn the overall architecture of the KAS-Math, progressions within the standards, and the rigor and expectation of standards–what mastery of a standard looks like. Additionally, participants will explore congruent instruction, using their own instructional resources as a lens.
Participants should bring a laptop and their instructional materials (if possible).
6 Hours of EILA/PD available
Contact: mark.helton@ckec.org
Summer Reset Series for Special Educators
7/20/2026 - 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Special Education Specific
Description: Summer Reset Series: From Overwhelmed to Organized
August success starts in June.
The Summer Reset Series provides structured planning time for special educators to build sustainable systems before the school year begins. This hands-on experience blends short instructional bursts with guided work sessions so participants leave with completed materials—not just notes.
Focus Areas Include:
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Caseload and documentation systems
-
Instructional alignment to grade-level standards
-
Behavior systems and proactive supports
-
Collaboration and role clarity with co-teachers and related services
-
Compliance safeguards and implementation planning
This series supports strong IEP implementation from the first week of school and builds capacity for improved student outcomes throughout the year.
Contact: kim.hinton@ckec.org
Deepening Understanding of the KY Academic Standards for Social Studies
7/21/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40509
Effective social studies instruction begins with a deep understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies. In this full-day session, K-12 educators will engage in an interactive exploration of the vision, design, and instructional implications of the standards. Participants will unpack the architecture and organization of the KAS, focusing on the integration of disciplinary concepts, inquiry practices, and inquiry practice skills to enhance student learning. By the end of this session, participants will leave with practical strategies, instructional tools, and resources to support standards-based planning and assessment. Whether you're new to the KAS for Social Studies or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways for effective classroom implementation.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
Email Sherra.Caudill@ckec.org with any questions.
7/21/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: K-12 principals and district administrators
Description: Participants should bring their district’s certified evaluation plan.
Strong evaluation practices are a key to school improvement, but sometimes the process becomes so regimented and formal that we miss authentic opportunities for teacher growth. In this session, administrators will receive practical evaluation tools and strategies that lead to student success.
6 EILA Hours Credit
Email david.young@ckec.org with questions
Every Piece Matters: Paraprofessional Academy
7/21/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Northeast Christian Church
990 Star Shoot Pkwy, Lexington KY 40509
Target Audience: Para-Educators Only
Description: The Special Education Paraprofessional Academy is a high-impact professional learning experience designed to equip paraprofessionals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to support students with disabilities effectively. Through a blend of interactive training sessions, hands-on strategies, and real-world application, participants will deepen their understanding of instructional support, behavior management, communication strategies, and compliance basics.
Whether new to the role or looking to grow their skill set, paraprofessionals will walk away with practical techniques they can use immediately to promote inclusion, independence, and student success.
The Location of the Academy will be at Northeast Christian Church (990 Star Shoot Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40509)
6 PD Hours will be provided
Contact: maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org
Deepening Understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science
7/22/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40509
Target Audience: Science Educators, Admins, Instructional Coaches
Description: Effective science instruction begins with a deep understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science. In this full-day session, K-12 educators will engage in an interactive exploration of the vision, design, and instructional implications of the standards. Participants will unpack the architecture and organization of the KAS, focusing on the three dimensions that, when used together, support students’ deep understanding of the sciences, how science knowledge is acquired and understood, and how the sciences are all connected through concepts that have a common application across the disciplines. These three dimensions include: science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas.
By the end of this session, participants will leave with practical strategies, instructional tools, and resources to support standards-based planning and assessment. Whether you're new to the KAS for Science or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways for effective classroom implementation.
Please contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with any questions.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
Differentiating Instruction in the Math Classroom
7/23/2026 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: general education teachers, special education teachers, instructional coaches
Description: This two hour virtual training is intended for educators who work with students in a general education setting, co-teaching setting, or resource setting. Participants will learn strategies for differentiating instruction for students on a variety of achievement levels. There will be an emphasis on differentiation within math stations.
Please contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions
I Have an EBD Student… Now What? Practical Strategies for Day One
7/23/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, para-educators, behavior interventionists, administration
Description: Many educators feel overwhelmed when they learn a student with significant behavioral needs will be in their classroom. This training focuses on practical strategies for supporting students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) or persistent behavioral challenges. Participants will explore proactive classroom practices that support regulation, build relationships, and reduce behavioral challenges. Educators will leave with realistic strategies they can implement immediately to support both the student and the classroom environment.
Co-teaching teams and/or behavioral support staff are strongly recommended to attend with the general education teacher to deepen collaboration and strengthen instructional impact for all learners.
6 PD/EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact: trae.jones@ckec.org with questions.
7/23/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Fee: $100.00 CKEC - Member Districts (Must Have PO Number in order to Register.)
$125.00 Non - CKEC Member Districts (Must Have PO Number in order to Register.)
Target Audience: Social Studies Teachers (4th-12th), Admins, Instructional Coaches
Description: Promoting inquiry and literacy without losing content coverage is possible with Document-Based Questions (DBQs). In this dynamic one-day workshop, the DBQ Project team will equip educators with practical strategies to build historical thinking, support all learners, and strengthen argumentative writing- all through inquiry based units mirroring the evidence-based writing and synthesis of SAT and AP level expectations.
Email Sherra.Caudill@ckec.org if you have any questions.
So, I’m an MSD Teacher. Now what?
7/23/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: MSD teachers, special education instructional coaches, para-educators
Description: So you’re an MSD teacher… now what?
New MSD teachers are asked to manage instruction, behavior, communication systems, schedules, and team coordination — often all at once.
This session provides a structured roadmap for building a successful MSD classroom. Participants will explore practical systems for developing a collaborative classroom team, understanding student needs and IEP requirements, organizing instructional spaces, creating schedules, implementing AAC supports, and addressing behavior through function-based strategies.
This in-person training is designed specifically for new MSD teachers. Learn how to:
✔ Build a strong para/teacher team
✔ Understand IEP expectations
✔ Set up your classroom and schedule
✔ Plan instruction that works
✔ Support student behavior with confidence
Walk away with real tools, systems, and strategies you can use immediately.
👉 Perfect for new MSD teachers or anyone transitioning into low-incidence classrooms. Participants will receive 6 hours of PD credit for this session. Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
Thinking Maps: A Language for Learning
7/27/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40509
Fee: $125.00 CKEC Member Districts (Must Have PO Number in order to Register)
$200.00 Non-CKEC Member Districts (Must Have PO Number in order to Register)
Target Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Description: Thinking Maps is a set of 8 visual patterns that correlate to specific cognitive processes. Based on the building blocks of brain-based learning, they are used across all grades and content areas to build critical thinking, problem-solving, comprehension, and communication skills necessary for academic success in every domain.
Participants will gain:
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Overview of Theory, Research Basis
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Introduction to the Defining Characteristics of Thinking Maps
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Learning the Thinking Maps: 8 Visual Patterns for Critical Thinking - Asking Questions
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Strategies for Developing Independent Learners: Teaching the Maps to Students
Participants will receive a copy of Thinking Maps: A Language for Learning, 2nd Ed. Teacher’s Guide.
Please contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with any questions.
Specially Designed Instruction and Co-Teaching
7/28/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers who Co-Teach
Description: Specially Designed Instruction is a key element of providing special education services. SDI and Co-teaching together will assist in closing achievement gaps and support your students with disabilities on their path to success. This session will highlight the why and how of SDI and Co-Teaching, while providing you with actionable tools to integrate these practices effectively within your school environment. Co-teaching teams are recommended but not required.
6 EILA Hours will be provided.
Don't Poke the Bear: Keeping Cool When Behavior Heats Up
7/29/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40509
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, para-educators, behavior interventionists, administration
Description: When students escalate, adult reactions can either calm the situation or make it worse. This training helps educators recognize the stages of behavioral escalation and respond in ways that prevent situations from intensifying. Participants will explore how adult responses influence student behavior and learn practical de escalation strategies. Educators will leave with tools to reduce power struggles and support students in returning to a calm, ready to learn state.
6 PD/EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact: trae.jones@ckec.org with questions.
Inquiry in Motion: Transforming Classrooms One Question at a Time
7/29/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Fee: Free for CKEC Member Districts
$125.00 Non-CKEC Member Districts (Must Have PO Number in order to Register)
Description: Stop teaching—start investigating.
Inquiry in Motion equips you with the tools to design lessons that move students from passive participants to powerful thinkers. Walk away with ready-to-implement inquiry units and practical strategies that transform learning.
This engaging professional development experience is designed for social studies and general educators ready to spark curiosity, deepen thinking, and empower students to take ownership of their learning.
Through hands-on exploration of the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), you’ll learn how to craft compelling questions, design meaningful inquiry tasks, and facilitate learning experiences that turn listeners into investigators. Explore questioning techniques, scaffolding strategies, and practical tools that make inquiry accessible, engaging, and transformative for every learner.
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a completed inquiry unit, actionable strategies, and a classroom culture fueled by curiosity, exploration, and discovery. Get ready to set your classroom in motion.
Participants will earn 6 hours of EILA/PD Credit.
Email Sherra.Caudill@ckec.org with any questions.
Don't Poke the Bear: Keeping Cool When Behavior Heats Up
7/30/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, para-educators, behavior interventionists, administration
Description: When students escalate, adult reactions can either calm the situation or make it worse. This training helps educators recognize the stages of behavioral escalation and respond in ways that prevent situations from intensifying. Participants will explore how adult responses influence student behavior and learn practical de escalation strategies. Educators will leave with tools to reduce power struggles and support students in returning to a calm, ready to learn state.
6 PD/EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
Contact: trae.jones@ckec.org with questions.
7 Components of an Ideal Lesson Refresher
7/30/2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Description: What does it take to design a lesson that’s clear, cohesive, and cognitively engaging? In this hands-on refresher session, we’ll dive back into the 7 Components of an Ideal Lesson and revisit how each component aligns with the brain-based 6-phase model for student learning.
Participants will explore high-impact strategies like using flashbacks to support retrieval practice and congruent learning targets that drive everything from hooks to exit slips. We’ll analyze how your HQIR aligns with the 7 Components and how you can identify and make intentional adjustments to ensure the most effective lessons. Finally, we’ll give you time to create, refine, and workshop your own lesson plans using the 7 components as a guide. You’ll walk away with practical tools, peer feedback, and a customized plan to bring your lesson design to the next level.
Participants will earn 6 hours of EILA/PD Credit.
Email sherra.caudill@ckec.org with any questions.