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March 3, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Presenter: Mary Ruth Hertweck
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Location: Virtual​
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists
This two-hour virtual professional learning opportunity will explore the ideas of being a “rough draft” mathematician. Participants will work through what a rough draft math framework looks like and how to encourage productive struggle and conceptual thinking when working with students with disabilities on math tasks. Inspired by the work of Amanda Jansen.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
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The Autism Helper Cadre: Practical Behavior Approach
March 3, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presenter: Sasha Long
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Location: Virtual​
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Target Audience: General Ed Teachers, Special Ed Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, Behavior Coaches, Special Education Instructional Coaches
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Practical Behavior Approach
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The Practical Behavior Approach is a comprehensive workshop designed to help attendees successfully reduce problem behaviors and improve cooperation, independence, and engagement of children of all ages. Learn how to prevent problem behaviors and respond effectively when negative behaviors occur while building essential positive skills. Discover how a child’s diagnosis, history of trauma, and sensory needs impact behavior and the strategies we use. The strategies in this session can apply to students of all ages with and without a disability.
Three hours of PD or EILA credit will be awarded for participation in each virtual session.
For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
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CKEC Crisis Response Team Meeting
March 9, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Location: Lexington Campus (CKEC Training Center)
2300 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
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Presenter: Mark Hleton
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Target Audience: CKEC and Statewide Crisis Response Team members
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Description: This day is for all CKEC Crisis Response Team leads and other team members who wish to join. The first half of the day will be focused on strategies, table-top exercises, rehearsals, and networking. The afternoon will be set aside for teams to plan. CKEC Regional Crisis Response Team members are encouraged to bring others from their district/school teams to this meeting.
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PD/EILA Available
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Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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SDI/Co-Teaching
March 9, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
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Presenters: CKEC Special Education Staff
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers and General Education Teachers who Co-Teach
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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 connect your students with disabilities to success. This session will highlight the why's and what's, as well as connect you to tools for implementation within your school environment.
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CO-TEACHING TEAMS RECOMMENDED NOT REQUIRED
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6 EILA Hours will be provided for the training.
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Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
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Inquiry in Motion: Transforming Classrooms One Question at a Time
March 10, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Location: Lexington Campus (CKEC Training Center)
2300 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
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Presenter: Sherra Caudill
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Target Audience: Science/Social Studies Educators (General Inquiry Teachers), Admins, Instructional Coaches
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Description: Stop teaching—start investigating! Inquiry in Motion gives you the tools to design lessons that move students from passive to powerful thinkers. Leave with ready-to-use inquiry units and strategies that transform student learning. Get ready to set your classroom in motion!
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This dynamic professional development experience is designed for social studies, science, and general educators who want to spark curiosity, deepen thinking, and empower students to take charge of their learning.
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Through hands-on exploration of the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), participants will learn to craft compelling questions, design meaningful inquiry tasks, and implement strategies that move students from passive listeners to active investigators. You’ll dive into questioning techniques, scaffolding strategies, and practical tools that make inquiry accessible, engaging, and transformative for every learner.
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By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a ready-to-implement inquiry unit, practical strategies to ignite curiosity, and a classroom culture buzzing with questions, exploration, and discovery. Step into the flow of learning—get your classroom moving with Inquiry in Motion!
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PD/EILA Available
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Contact sherra.caudill@ckec.org with questions.
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Access to Opportunity: PostSecondary Transition Cadre
March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Presenter: Kim Hinton
Location: Virtual
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Target Audience: Special Education Teacher, Guidance Counselors
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Access to Opportunity: Postsecondary Transition Cadre
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This professional learning cadre brings together those who work with and support students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. Through collaborative learning, resources, and best-practice strategies, participants will deepen their understanding of effective postsecondary transition planning. Topics will include college and career readiness, independent living skills, community-based opportunities, and connecting students with agencies and supports. The cadre will highlight practical tools, state and federal requirements, and real-world examples to help teachers design meaningful, student-centered transition plans. Educators will leave equipped to guide their students toward successful and fulfilling futures in education, employment, and independent living.
Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
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Creating Engaging and Authentic Learning Experiences with Performance Tasks
March 18, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
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Presenter: Holly Lawrence
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Target Audience: Administrators and Principals
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Description: With Kentucky schools looking for more ways to engage students in authentic and meaningful learning experiences, teachers must consider how to create these experiences and assess Portrait of a Learner competencies such as collaboration, communication, and higher-order thinking skills. This in-person session will focus on formative and summative assessments for these competencies, developing performance tasks, and engaging students in feedback protocols. Time will be devoted during the session for participants to workshop and plan a performance task for their classrooms.
Participants will receive a copy of Designing Authentic Performance Tasks and Projects: Tools for Meaningful Learning and Assessment by Jay McTighe, Kristina J. Doubet, and Eric M. Carbaugh.
Fee: $25.00 for Member Districts, $125.00 for Non-Member Districts
6 hours PD/EILA will be provided.
Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
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Building-to-Building Transition: For Low Incidence Classrooms
March 18, 2026 9:00 am -11:00 am
Presenter: Erica Price
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Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Administrators
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Location: Virtual
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Description: This session will prepare educators to support students as they transition from one school building to another—a process that can be challenging, especially for students with disabilities who rely on predictability and routine. Participants will explore why change can be difficult, learn best practices for easing transitions, and collaborate on planning strategies with receiving school staff. Discover how to smoothly transition your learners to a new classroom and school environment by using evidence-based practices and supports. In this session, we will discuss creating schedules to help transition, planning between teachers at different buildings, and how to help support your low-incidence learners.
This is a virtual session.
Participants will receive a 2-hour PD certificate.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
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Unlocking Literacy: Helping Students Read It, Think It, Write It
March 19, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Presenter: Erica Price
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Location: Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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Unlocking Literacy: Helping Students Read It, Think It, Write It– Reading and writing work best when connected. In this session, discover strategies that help students turn what they understand from text into strong, thoughtful written responses
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Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
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Small Changes, Big Impact: Simple Accommodations that Really Work
March 23, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Presenter: Kim Hinton
Location: Virtual
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Target Audience: K-12 Special Education and General Education Teachers
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Discover fast, evidence-based strategies that make a real difference for students with diverse learning needs. In this interactive, in-person, 3-hour session, teachers will explore high-impact accommodations for reading, writing, math, executive function, behavior, and assessment. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, analyze real student scenarios, and develop practical action plans that can be implemented immediately. Leave with a toolkit of strategic interventions designed to reduce barriers, boost engagement, and support student success—all without adding hours to your workload.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Identify strategic accommodations that improve learning and engagement.
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Apply accommodations to real student scenarios.
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Develop a personalized plan for immediate classroom implementation.
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Monitor and adjust strategies to maximize impact.
Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
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Promoting Productive Struggle in Mathematics
March 24, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Presenter: Holly Lawrence
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Location: Virtual
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Target Audience: Math Teachers, grades 6-12, Co-teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches
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This full-day, in-person workshop is designed to provide strategies to foster productive struggle in math classrooms. We will explore misconceptions and move towards building communities of mathematical thinkers in our classrooms. A focus will be on the Math Teaching Practices of implementing tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving, facilitating meaningful mathematical discourse, posing purposeful questions, and supporting productive struggle in learning mathematics.
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During this session, participants will also receive an overview of the free tools of the Desmos Classroom Activity Builder. Participants will explore an activity from the student and teacher perspectives. Participants will learn how to create engaging activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving and begin developing an activity of their own.
6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
$125.00 fee for Non-Member Districts. Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
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“Figuring Out Math Fluency: Strategies That Empower Every Learner”
March 26, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Mary Ruth Hertweck
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Location: Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
Come to a six-hour face-to-face session for a dynamic training on Math Fluency for All Learners, inspired by Figuring Out Fluency by John SanGiovanni, Jennifer Bay-Williams, and Rosalba McFadden. Discover how fluency is more than just memorizing facts or a set of strategies—it’s about equity, access, and empowering every student to develop a flexible repertoire of reasoning skills. Walk away with practical approaches to help your students become confident, nimble, and versatile mathematical thinkers.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
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Parent & Family Engagement Cadre
March 26, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Facilitators: CKEC and SESC Staff​
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Location: Virtual​
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Special Ed
CKEC and SESC invite you to partner with us for the Virtual Parent & Family Engagement Cadre.
Join us virtually from 9:00–10:30 am EST on 3/26/26, and 4/23/26. Together, we will explore resources and share ideas to strengthen the inclusion of parents and families in students’ school experiences. Sessions will feature guest speakers who are experts in family and community engagement, as well as opportunities to connect with participants across the region to highlight and learn from practices that are working in schools.
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