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​Leading Effective and Efficient Meetings
August 21, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura Smith
Virtual
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers working with students with IEPS, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
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2 hours PD/EILA credit
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This session will explore principles and strategies of facilitating effective meetings. Three high-leverage practices in special education relate to collaboration among professionals and families and leading effective meetings in order to identify needed student supports and services to increase student success.
This session is for anyone responsible for facilitating meetings at the district, building, or classroom level, as well as meeting with families and other supporting agencies.
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Collaborate with professionals to increase student success.
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Organize and facilitate effective meetings with professionals and families.
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Collaborate with families to support student learning and secure needed services
Please contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
August 25, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cari Sherrets/Ramona Karsner
In Person
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Target Audience: Administrators
This workshop will introduce school administrators that are new to the role of ARC Chairperson to the functions and responsibilities of this position. During this full day workshop, participants will become familiar with: steps in conducting an ARC meeting, different types of ARC meetings, disability categories of special education, specially designed instruction and state/federal regulations impacting chairing an ARC meeting. Opportunities will be provided to discuss, ask questions and network with other administrators concerning the role of ARC
Chairperson.
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Deepening Understanding of the KY Academic Standards for Science
August 25, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Target Audience: K-12 Science Teachers, Science Co-Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
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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.
Free for Member Districts and $125 for Non-Member Districts
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
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Deepening Understanding of the KY Academic Standards for Reading and Writing
August 26, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sherra Caudill
In Person
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Target Audience: K-12 Reading and Writing ELA Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
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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 English Language Arts teachers and special education teachers at all levels as it will provide clarity around the Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing. Participants will learn how to break down Reading and Writing standards and determine what mastery of a standard looks like. We will utilize a protocol to review assignments and determine congruence to the standards, as well as examine how to construct authentic assessments connected to a standard. Participants will also learn how to apply knowledge of standards to improve lesson planning and instructional practices. In addition to these tools and strategies, participants will leave with a folder of resources to help implement this work.
Free for Member Districts and $125 for Non-Member Districts
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
Contact sherra.caudill@ckec.org with questions.
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Deepening Understanding of the KY Academic Standards for Social Studies
August 27, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lindsey Ellis
In Person
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Target Audience: K-12 Social Studies Teachers, Social Studies Co-Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
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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 interdisciplinary literacy 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.
Free for Member Districts, $125.00 for Non-Member Districts
Contact lindsey.ellis@ckec.org for more information.
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Getting Started with Peer Supports
August 28, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Erica Price
Virtual
Target Audience: MSD/FMD Teachers, Middle and High School Special Education Teachers, Special Education Facilitators, Administrators
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In the realm of special education, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment is paramount for the holistic development of students. This virtual training is designed to equip educators with the necessary tools and strategies to leverage peer support effectively within self-contained special education settings. Participants will discuss getting started with peer supports in a secondary self-contained setting, ways to promote peer engagement, and how opportunities for social interaction can benefit students in a self-contained classroom.
Two hours of professional development credit will be awarded for attending this session.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org for questions.
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Deepening Understanding of the KY Academic Standards for Mathematics
August 28, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mark Helton and Holly Lawrence
In Person
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Target Audience: All Teachers of Mathematics, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Deeper Learning Teachers
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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 how to break down mathematics standards and determine what mastery of a standard looks like. We will utilize a protocol to review assignments and determine congruence to the standards. In addition to tools and strategies, participants will leave with a folder of resources to help implement this work.
Free for Member Districts and $125 for Non-Member Districts
6 hours of EILA credit will be provided.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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Psychological First Aid Training and CKEC Crisis Response Team Meeting
September 3, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mark Helton
In Person
Target Audience: CKEC and Statewide Crisis Response Team members
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This day is for all CKEC Crisis Response Team leads and other team members who wish to join. Part of the day will include the annual psychological first aid training and updates required to be a part of the team.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions. 6 hours of EILA.
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New Special Education Teacher Cadre
September 4, 2025; December 4, 2025; May 7, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (In Person)
October 2, 2025; November 6, 2025; January 8, 2026; February 5, 2026; March 5, 2026;
April 2, 2026 9:00 am -11:00 am (Virtual)
Kim Hinton
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Target Audience: New special education teachers within the first 3 years of teaching
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A year-long professional learning community designed to equip new special education teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to serve students with disabilities while meeting compliance requirements and fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments.
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6- 2-hour sessions held virtually
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3 - full-day sessions held in-person (September, December, May)
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Interactive activities, case studies, and resource sharing
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Ongoing support via curated resource library
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Register for all cadre dates at once
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​Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
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OSEEL Beginning of the Year Training
September 8, 2025 9:00 am 3:00 pm
KDE
In Person
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Target Audience: Directors of Special Education
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Join CKEC and the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) for our annual Beginning of the Year Training. This session will provide important updates, reporting reminders, and resources to support compliance and effective practices for the 2025-2026 school year. Topics include upcoming reporting timelines, data verification, Infinite Campus updates, and guidance of key indicators. This is a critical meeting for Directors of Special Education and district leaders to ensure a successful start to the school year
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Contact Ramona.Karsner@ckec.org with questions.
Multilingual Learner Teacher Network
September 8, 2025 and March 2, 2026 (In Person) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
October 20, 2025 (Virtual) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mark Helton
In Person and Virtual
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Teacher Audience: Multilingual Learner Teachers and Administrators, All Teachers, Support Staff, School and District Level Administrators
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The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be a time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
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There will be two in-person sessions: September 8, 2025 and March 2, 2026
There will be one virtual session on October 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
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EILA credit will be awarded each day. Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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The Knowledge Gap Virtual Book Study
9/9/2025, 10/14/2025, 11/11/2025, 12/9/2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lindsey Ellis
Virtual
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Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators
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Join us for a virtual book study of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System and How to Fix It by Natalie Wexler. This eye-opening book explores why so many students, especially those from under-resourced communities, struggle with reading comprehension and what educators can do to close the gap.
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Each registered participant will receive a complimentary copy of the book prior to the first session.
Together, we’ll unpack Wexler’s insights about the importance of building background knowledge, the limitations of skills-based instruction, and how schools can improve outcomes by embracing a content-rich curriculum.
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Each session will include guided discussion, practical classroom connections, and opportunities to collaborate with other educators. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or district leader, this study will deepen your understanding of literacy development and challenge conventional approaches to reading instruction.
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The Zoom link for this session will be shared no later than September 8, 2025.
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4 hours of EILA credit will be provided. Contact lindsey.ellis@ckec.org with questions.
Free for Member Districts
$50 for Non-Member Districts
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Inclusive Excellence in Reading: Using UFLI in an MSD Classroom
September 9, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Erica Price​
In Person
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Target Audience: High school MSD Teachers, Middle School MSD Teachers, Elementary MSD Teachers, Special Education Instructional Consultants/Coaches
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Interested in implementing UFLI in your MSD classroom, but not sure where to start? This session is for you! On September 9th, we will have an in-person session to work together and dig into UFLI Foundations. During this session, our goals would be to enhance our background knowledge for teaching foundational reading, setting up the lessons, breaking down the lessons to meet student access needs, and more! Please note, that this session is specifically for special education teachers using UFLI with students who have complex needs, multiple disabilities, and/or limited verbal language. Participants who attend will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and 6 PD hours for attending this in-person session.
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If you have any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org for more information.
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​Student Numeracy Assessment Progressions (SNAP)
September 9, 2025 and September 23, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
*Attendance is required for both sessions.
Kentucky Center for Mathematics
In Person
Target Audience: Grades Pre-K-2. Special Education and General Education Teachers of students with disabilities, Instructional Coaches, & Paraprofessionals (must attend with collaborating teacher)
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Student Numeracy Assessment Progressions (SNAP) is a two-day course that provides professional development in administering and analyzing concise, diagnostic, individual assessment in early numeracy. Topics include number words and numeral identification, structuring, and addition and subtraction strategies. This formative assessment system provides a way to track individual and group performance and enables teachers to differentiate instruction based on the results. SNAP is most appropriate for pre-kindergarten through first-grade classrooms and special education teachers.
Participants MUST attend both days and use the assessment interview with students between sessions. $250 fee for Member and Non-Member districts.
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Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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Promoting Participation and Engagement
September 11, 2025. 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura Smith
Virtual
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Target Audience: All Educators (special ed, gen ed, interventionists, instructional coaches, administrators)
Ready to learn new strategies to boost participation and engagement? Join us online to learn how to intentionally plan for frequent student responses, help students lead and participate in effective discussions, and become active in their learning.
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions. 2 Hours PD
​September 11, 2025, November 10, 2025, January 27, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Holly Lawrence
In Person
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Target Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
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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 who register for this training will sign up for a three-day cohort during the 2025-2026 school year. Day 1 will introduce participants to the basics of the implementation of Thinking Maps. Days 2 and 3 are designed to help teachers move beyond the basics by building on their base of knowledge by utilizing Thinking Maps in their classrooms. Participants in this cohort will receive a FREE, physical copy of Thinking Maps: A Language for Learning, 2nd Ed. Teacher’s Guide.
Day 1 Overview (9/11/2025):
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Examination of building blocks of brain-based learning
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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
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Strategies for developing independent learners: teaching the maps to students
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Use color to rehearse, enhance, and add rigor to content knowledge
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The metacognitive importance of the Frame of Reference for rigorous and reflective thinking
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How to use multiple maps and help students build maps in cooperative teams
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Strategies to help students communicate ideas and take information off the map
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Vocabulary development strategies
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Strategies to help students communicate ideas and take information off the map
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Writing short, constructed responses off the map
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Identifying text structures for note-taking
$375 fee for CKEC members
$500 for non-CKEC members
District Bundle Option: Every fifth registration from a district is free.
You MUST include a PO Number when you register in order to be considered "registered" for this training.
For more information, contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org
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Specially Designed Instruction and Co-Teaching: 2-Day Academy
September 16, 2025 and November 10, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
CKEC Staff
In Person
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators
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 two-day academy will highlight the whys and what's, as well as connect you to tools for implementation within your school environment.
CO-TEACHING TEAMS RECOMMENDED NOT REQUIRED
6 EILA Hours will be provided for each day of training.
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
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Resources for Teaching Alternate Assessment Targets
September 16, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Erica Price
Virtual
Target Audience: MSD/FMD teachers, Special Education Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, ACCs
This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge to effectively locate and utilize resources for teaching Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment targets. Participants will learn to navigate various state-provided platforms, SERTAC-created resources, understand the structure of alternate assessment standards, and implement best practices in their classrooms. This session is ideal for participants who are not sure where to begin with regards to instruction around alternate assessment targets. Let us get you started on the right track! Two hours of professional development credit will be awarded for attending this virtual session.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
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IEP Masterchef: Serving Up Legally Sound & Instructionally Rich IEPs — With a Dash of Flavor!
September 17, 2025. 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Kim Hinton
In Person
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Target Audience: Special education teachers who have completed basic IEP training and are ready to level up and explore how to create present levels, goals, and progress monitoring that are aligned and tailored to the student
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Serving Up Legally Sound & Instructionally Rich IEPs — With a Dash of Flavor!
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Tired of IEPs that look fine on paper but don’t actually move the needle for students? This lively, hands-on session will take you beyond compliance and into the world of IEPs as powerful roadmaps for student success—all through the lens of a playful kitchen theme.
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Participants will rotate through “chef-inspired” activities:
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PLAAFP Pantry Challenge – Spot the weak present levels and spice them up with meaningful, data-rich details.
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Goal Gourmet – Whip up measurable, ambitious IEP goals using tried-and-true recipes for progress.
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Taste Test Progress – Mix up a batch of effective progress monitoring practices that keep teams informed and instruction on track.
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Nailed It! Due Process Disaster Edition – Put on your chef’s hat and try to fix a “disaster IEP” before the timer runs out.
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Editable IEP “recipe cards” and templates for immediate use
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A quick-reference checklist of common due process triggers and how to avoid them
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Practical strategies for writing IEPs that are both legally compliant and instructionally meaningful
Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
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PLCs with Purpose: Making the 4 Questions Work for Every Team
9/18/2025 (virtual), 10/16/2025(virtual), 11/20/2025(virtual), 12/4/2025 (in person)
Holly Lawrence
Virtual and In Person
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Target Audience: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Leaders, Teacher Leaders who facilitate PLCs
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Effective PLCs don’t happen by accident—they happen on purpose. Join us for a powerful professional learning series designed to transform your PLC process from theory to action. In this hybrid experience, participants will engage in three one-hour virtual book study sessions exploring Make It Happen: Coaching With the 4 Critical Questions of PLCs at Work by Kim Bailey and Chris Jakicic. Together, we’ll unpack key ideas, reflect on current practices, and prepare to take our PLCs to the next level.
The series will culminate in a full-day, in-person session where participants will collaborate with other PLC instructional leaders to plan, revise, and refine their PLC structures. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your impact, this series will give you the tools and time to truly make it happen.
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1 Hour PD/EILA for each virtual session attended. 6 Hours PD/EILA for in-person Session attended.
$75 Fee for Member Districts and $125 Fee for Non-Member Districts
Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
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Discipline Academy with John Hannigan
September 18, 2025; October 14, 2025; March 3, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
John Hannigan
In Person
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Target Audience: School Administrators, Teacher Leaders, and Special Education Directors
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The daily reality in schools is always complex and challenging: ensuring campus safety, creating productivity in all classrooms, and meeting the unique needs of individual students. Designed for administrators at all levels, this series draws on the proven strategies of Safe and Civil Schools to create a positive, proactive approach to student behavior. Through interactive sessions and practical materials, you'll gain the tools to implement effective discipline policies that promote civility and academic productivity for ALL students, in ALL school settings, and with EVERY staff member.
Participants will receive copies of the following:
Behavior Solutions: Teaching Academic and Social Skills Through RTI at Work™ By: John Hannigan, Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, Mike Mattos, Austin Buffum
Behavior Academies: Targeted Interventions That Work! By: John Hannigan, Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan
Don't Suspend Me! An Alternative Discipline Toolkit Second Edition By: Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, John E. Hannigan
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR DAY 1 (September 18th), YOU ARE REGISTERING TO ATTEND ALL 3 SESSIONS.
Location Information:
September 18th - Signature Club of Lansdowne
October 14th - CKEC Training Center
March 3rd - Signature Club of Landsdowne
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Total of 18 PD/EILA hours. Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
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IEP Playbook
September 19, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ramona Karsner
In Person
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Related Service Personnel
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Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
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6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
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Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
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​​Lesson Lab: Building Stronger Lessons with the 7 Components
September 19, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Holly Lawrence
In Person
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, School Leaders, District Leaders
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What does it take to design a lesson that’s clear, cohesive, and cognitively engaging? In this hands-on session, we’ll dive into the 7 Components of an Ideal Lesson and explore how they align with the brain-based 6-phase model for student learning.
Participants will explore high-impact strategies for each component—like using flashbacks to support retrieval practice and congruent learning targets that drive everything from hooks to exit slips. But this isn’t just theory—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.
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Free for Member Districts and $125.00 for Non-Member Districts
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Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.​
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​ARC Chairperson Advanced Training
September 22, 2025. 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Kim Hinton/Ramona Karsner
In Person
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Target Audience: Participants who have attended the ARC Chair training
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This half-day workshop is designed for experienced school administrators who have previously served as ARC Chairpersons, have completed the first ARC Chairperson Training and are ready to deepen their expertise. ARC Chairperson Advanced will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the complex functions and responsibilities associated with effectively leading ARC meetings. Participants will enhance their skills in facilitating various types of ARC meetings, navigating challenging scenarios, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Administrators will have opportunities to discuss real-world case studies, share strategies, ask questions, and network with peers to strengthen their leadership in the ARC process.
3 Hours EILA credit
Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
September 22, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mark Helton
In Person
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Target Audience: School/District Crisis Team Members, School Mental Health Professionals, Administrators, Teachers, Pupil Services Personnel, SROs, Front Office Staff, Transportation Directors, Communication Directors, Operations Personnel, and Before and After School Activities Coordinators
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In this 1-day workshop, participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop, exercise, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and plans, and conduct building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addressed also include media/social media, communication, reunification, students with special needs, culture, and memorials. After this workshop, participants will be better prepared to improve their school’s climate, student resilience, and crisis response capabilities of school personnel. With updated research and strategies, this workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing crisis prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery. PREPaRE Workshop 1 provides a broad overview of the school crisis team's roles and responsibilities, with a special emphasis on crisis prevention and preparedness.
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NOTE: Registration Deadline is Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon ET.
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$150 fee for Member Districts and $200 for Non-Member Districts
You MUST include a PO Number when you register in order to be considered "registered" for this training.
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6.5 hours of EILA credit will be available. Participants must commit to attending the full day in its entirety and allow time for some preparation prior to the training. Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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​9/24/25, 11/18/25, 2/4/26, 4/21/26 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lindsey Ellis
In Person
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Target Audience: K-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, & Administrators
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Are you passionate about transforming your teaching practices and fostering a richer learning experience for your students? Join the CKEC Deeper Learning Cohort—an exclusive, year-long professional development opportunity designed for educators committed to promoting deeper learning in their classrooms. Meeting four times throughout the school year (September 24, November 18, February 4, and April 21), this cohort provides a collaborative space to explore innovative strategies, engage in meaningful dialogue with like-minded peers, and receive ongoing support from experienced facilitators. Participants will gain practical tools and resources that can be immediately implemented to enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity. As part of the cohort, educators will also receive copies of three essential professional books: Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making, 50 Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement: Creating a Thinking Culture in the Classroom, and Total Participation Techniques: Making Every Student an Active Learner. Ideal for teachers eager to grow professionally and deepen their impact, this cohort will empower you to create vibrant, student-centered learning environments.
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6 hours of EILA credit will be provided for each session attended.
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$199 Fee for Member Districts and $325 for Non-Member Districts
You MUST include a PO Number when you register in order to be considered "registered" for this training.
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Contact lindsey.ellis@ckec.org for more information.
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September 24, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Erica Price / Dr. Rob Pennington
In Person
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Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Special Ed Teachers in a Resource Setting, Instructional Coaches, Special Ed Facilitators
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This in-person session is designed for MSD teachers who wish to improve their writing instruction. Due to the many physical and academic challenges that students in an MSD setting may face, teaching writing can be difficult. Join other MSD teachers across the state as we learn from highly respected specialist Dr. Robert Pennington, as our virtual guest presenter. Dr. Pennington will share research around teaching writing for students with complex needs, practical strategies, and high-leverage practices during the morning session. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers to learn from a highly skilled and widely respected presenter!
For the afternoon, we will explore the amazing world of artificial intelligence! AI tools can be used to improve the quality of life and efficiency of education for our low-incidence learners. In this session, we will explore a variety of AI tools that may benefit the low-incidence population. We will also use AI tools to learn to create activities for student use.
Participants will receive 6 hours of PD credit for participation. Contact erica.price@ckec.org with questions about this session
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​Project: Discovery– Educator Tune-Up and Catered Lunch
September 25, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Erica Price/Kim Hinton
In Person
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Target Audience: Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers, Transition Specialists
We invite you to join us for a Project: Discovery Refresher Training—a great opportunity for educators to sharpen their skills, explore updated resources, and share best practices for implementing this hands-on career exploration program.
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The session will also include a short professional development workshop on effective strategies for working with students with disabilities, equipping you with practical tools to support student learning and independence.
Special Opportunity: The Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative (CKEC) owns and will be loaning Project: Discovery kits to district members, allowing you to bring these valuable learning tools directly into your classrooms.
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Bonus: Enjoy a catered lunch while networking and collaborating with colleagues from across the region.
Questions? Contact: erica.price@ckec.org or kim.hinton@ckec.org
ARC Chairperson Advanced Training
(This is a second session of the same presentation.)
September 29, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Ramona Karsner/Kim Hinton
In Person
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Target Audience: Participants who have attended the ARC Chair training
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This half-day workshop is designed for experienced school administrators who have previously served as ARC Chairpersons, have completed the first ARC Chairperson Training and are ready to deepen their expertise. ARC Chairperson Advanced will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the complex functions and responsibilities associated with effectively leading ARC meetings. Participants will enhance their skills in facilitating various types of ARC meetings, navigating challenging scenarios, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Administrators will have opportunities to discuss real-world case studies, share strategies, ask questions, and network with peers to strengthen their leadership in the ARC process.
Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
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Building Relationships with Students from Diverse Backgrounds
September 30, 2025. 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Paraeducators, Related Service Staff
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This 2-hour session will provide a range of strategies to help build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds. These strategies will include engaging students in developing a classroom climate of learning and increasing student engagement, and potentially reducing challenging behaviors.
2 hours of PD Credit will be given
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Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
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October
Vibrant Learning Experiences in Secondary Math Class
October 14, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mark Helton
In Person
Target Audience: General Education and Special Education Math Teachers grades 6-12; Instructional Coaches; Administrators
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Are you looking for ideas to transform your middle or high school math class into a place where students want to learn and are engaged mathematicians? Vibrant learning encourages students to take ownership of their learning–to make it matter to them. In this workshop, you will unlock the power of rich tasks that challenge students to reason, problem-solve, and collaborate. Participants will learn how to foster a classroom culture where students explore big ideas, ask questions, and take intellectual risks. You will be equipped with ready-to-use strategies that bring energy and purpose to every math lesson.
Participants will be asked to bring in at least one lesson that they can rework during the workshop.
Free for District Members and $125.00 Fee for Non-Members
6 Hours of EILA will be available. Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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Access to Opportunity: PostSecondary Transition Cadre
October 15, 2025. 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kim Hinton
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.
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Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
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It Takes Two: Dynamic Co-Planning in the Math Classroom
October 16, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mary Ruth Hertweck
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
This 6-hour training focuses on best practices for co-planning in co-teaching environments. Educators will receive resources to support intentional planning of grade-level content and specially designed instruction aligned with state standards and student IEP goals. Co-teaching teams are encouraged to attend together.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
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Mission: Possible - Shifting Students From Passive Compliance to Active Engagement​​​
October 17, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lindsey Ellis
In Person
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Target Audience: K-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, & Administrators
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Transform your classroom from passive knowledge consumption to one of active, dynamic engagement! In this in-person session, you will explore strategies designed to foster deep-level processing and active participation. Using 50 Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement: Creating a Thinking Culture in the Classroom as our anchor text, we will analyze practical methods to build a thinking-centered learning environment. Participants will receive a copy of the book and walk away with innovative ideas and actionable strategies to shift from traditional, teacher-centered models to a culture of thinking and meaningful engagement. Learn how to sustain a thinking classroom and reimagine student engagement—from passive participation to driving curiosity and learning.
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6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be earned upon completion of this workshop.
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$50 for Member Districts and $125.00 for Non-Member Districts
​You MUST include a PO Number when you register in order to be considered "registered" for this training.
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Contact lindsey.ellis@ckec.org for more information.
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​IEP Playbook-REPEAT SESSION
October 20, 2025. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ramona Karsner
In Person
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Related Service Personnel
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Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
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Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
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The Autism Helper Cadre: Classroom as a Tool
October 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Erica Price
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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Classroom Environment As a Tool
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The way the learning environment is set up is one of the most valuable tools you have. This can drastically impact the success of academic instruction and lead to decreases in negative behavior and anxiety as well as increases in student independence. In this session, learn how to take a proactive approach and build your toolbox of strategies. These antecedent interventions will help you create an optimal learning environment based on student needs. We will also explore how to support teams in utilizing these strategies with efficacy.
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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Math Specially Designed Instruction Toolkit: Supporting ALL Learners
October 22, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mary Ruth Hertweck
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists
The Math SDI Toolkit is a set of resources designed by the math consultants of the KY Special Education Cooperative Network. The purpose of the Toolkit is to enhance the quality and selection of specially designed instruction (SDI) while strengthening connections across IEP goals, progress monitoring, and Kentucky Academic Standards. This 2-hour online, virtual training is for those who will be using the toolkit to support students. It will include a deepening understanding of SDI and application of the toolkit.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with questions.
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​Getting Started with What Canva Has to Offer
October 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Laura Smith
Virtual
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Target Audience: All Educators (special ed, gen ed, interventions, instructional coaches, administrators)
Want to learn ways to “jazz” up your documents for your students, colleagues, and families? This session will introduce features that will enhance your documents and make them more engaging.
2 hours PD Credit
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
Tools and Strategies for Struggling Readers
October 22, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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Struggling readers need more than encouragement—they need the right tools and strategies! Join us for a practical, hands-on session packed with tech tools (like Read&Write and Immersive Reader), research-backed strategies (Think Alouds, Reciprocal Teaching, Paraphrasing), and ready-to-use resources to help below-grade-level readers thrive.
Upon completion, participants will receive 6 hours of PD credit. If you have any questions, please contact erica.price@ckec.org
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AI isn’t Spooky: Getting to Know AI and Its Uses in the Classroom
October 29, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Holly Lawrence
In Person
Target Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Deeper Learning Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Specialists, Educators with limited experience with AI
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Don’t be spooked by artificial intelligence! This full-day, in-person workshop will help educators unmask the mysteries of AI and how it works. We will explore the powers, limitations, and ethics of using AI-powered tools in the classroom. Participants will discover a variety of AI-powered tools and gather practical strategies and resources to bring AI to life in their teaching!
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Free for Member Districts and $125.00 for Non-Member Districts
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6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit. Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
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​Assess with Success! An Alternate Assessment Overview
October 30, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Erica Price
Virtual
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Target Audience: New MSD Teachers, Building Assessment Coordinators, Special Education Teachers working with Alternate Assessment
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Get ready for a successful assessment year! This essential training provides a clear overview of the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA), including KDE-mandated trainings, timelines, materials, attainment tasks, AKSA focus targets and alignment, KDE created resources, and teaching resources created by state low incidence consultants. Learn how to access key resources, navigate assessment targets, and ensure compliance for your students participating in alternate assessment.
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Two hours of professional development credit will be awarded for attending this virtual session. Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
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Measurable Results: Practical Steps To Improve Student Achievement
October 30, 2025, January 28, 2026, March 4, 2026 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
In Person
Target Audience: Measurable Results: Practical Steps To Improve Student Achievement
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In schools, the pressure to perform on measurable assessments (KSA, ACT, and others) sometimes seems unbearable. Schools often resort to gimmicks and motivational techniques that, even when effective, are short-term solutions. These efforts are exhausting - for the students and the staff. In this series, you will discover substantive systems and structures that can be put into place, leading to lasting, sustainable improvement in academic performance.
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9 Hours Total EILA Credit
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Contact david.young@ckec.org with questions.
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November​​
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Canva for Educators
November 4, 2025 9:00 am 11:00 am
Laura Smith
Virtual
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Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
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Join this online session to discover the unique features available in Canva for both educators and students. Examples will be provided of how other educators are utilizing the free tools and resources.
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2 Hours PD
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Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
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November 5, 2025 and November 6, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mark Helton
In Person
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Target Audience: Any School or District Crisis Response Team Member
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This 2-day workshop develops the knowledge and skills required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to the students, staff, and school community members who have been simultaneously exposed to an acute traumatic stressor. The PREPaRE model emphasizes:
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preventing and preparing for crises
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reaffirming physical health and welfare, and perceptions of safety and security
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evaluating psychological trauma risk
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providing interventions
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responding to mental health needs
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examining the effectiveness of crisis preparedness
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$250 for Member Districts and $300 for Non-Member Districts
You MUST include a PO Number when you register in order to be considered "registered" for this training.
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NOTE: Registration Deadline is Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon ET.
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13 Hours of EILA will be available for the training. Participants must commit to attending both days (in their entirety) and allow for some preparation time prior to the training.
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Think Like a Mathematician: Metacognitive Strategies for Diverse Learners
November 6, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mary Ruth Hertweck
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
Unlock the power of thinking about thinking in math! In this virtual session, teachers will explore metacognitive strategies to boost learning for all students—especially those with disabilities. Walk away with practical tools and simple procedures you can use right away in your classroom to help students take ownership of their learning.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
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November 7, 2025. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lindsey Ellis
In Person
Target Audience: Elementary Writing Teachers, Instructional Coaches
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Participants will learn essential strategies for building and maintaining a strong writing community in the elementary classroom. Discover what students should know and be able to do as writers, along with key instructional practices that support growth and foster independence. We will explore how to use assessment to benefit students, tailoring feedback and instruction to develop writers. Participants will also learn how to shift agency from teacher to student, creating a classroom environment where writers feel empowered and responsible for their own work. The first 15 participants to register will receive a copy of the book Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing to support the application of these practices in their classrooms.
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6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
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Free for Member Districts, $125.00 Fee for Non-Member Districts
Non-member district participants MUST include a PO Number when you register in order to be considered "registered" for this training.
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Contact lindsey.ellis@ckec.org with questions.​​
​Teaching Foundational Reading Skills Using the UFLI Foundations
November 12, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Erica Price
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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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 this in-person session. If you have any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
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Adaptive Schools Foundations Seminar
November 13-14, December 8-9 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mark Helton
In Person
Target Audience: Teachers, Facilitators, ARC Chairs, PLC Leaders, School/District Administrators, Instructional Coaches
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The goal of the Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar is to develop the collective identity and capacity of organization members as collaborators and inquirers. School-wide improvements in student learning accrue in schools whose work cultures are collaborative. In such cultures, professionals learn to talk about the hard-to-talk-about details of learning, teaching, assessment, and the cumulative effects of their work with students. The Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar presents a productive, practical set of ideas and tools for developing collaborative groups to become effective and better equipped to resolve complex issues around student learning. The work of the Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar is to develop the resources and capacities of the organization and of individuals to cohesively respond to the changing needs of students and society. EILA will be applied for each day.
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$500 Fee for Member and Non-Member Districts
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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Building Math Minds in K–3: One Manipulative at a Time
November 18, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mary Ruth Hertweck
In Person
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
An engaging, hands-on professional development session for educators teaching math in grades K-3. We will focus on helping young learners—especially students with disabilities—develop deep, conceptual understanding of math through the intentional use of manipulatives. This training explores strategies from Mastering Math Manipulatives by Sara Delano Moore and Kimberly Rimbey. Participants will receive a copy of the book, a set of manipulatives, and other manipulative-related resources. Discover how to turn abstract math into concrete learning experiences that support all students in building confidence and competence in math.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Strategies for Teaching Autistic Students: Antecedent Behavior Interventions and Visual Supports
November 18, 2025 9:00 am -11:00 am
Erica Price
Virtual
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists
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This two-hour virtual professional development session will focus on two foundational strategies proven to support students on the autism spectrum: Antecedent Behavior Interventions and Visual Supports.
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Participants will first explore how changing what happens before a behavior of concern—known as antecedent interventions—can increase positive outcomes for autistic students. The session will define key components, provide real-world examples, and offer practical applications for both resource rooms and general education classrooms.
Next, participants will dive into the use of visual supports, one of the “Foundational Five” best practices for students with autism. The session will cover visual schedules, routines, classroom expectations, and communication tools that help create structure and predictability for learners.
By the end of the session, educators will walk away with practical strategies they can implement immediately to promote independence, reduce behavior challenges, and create more inclusive environments.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
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Algebra Strategies for Middle and High School
December 4, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mary Ruth Hertweck
Virtual
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Target Audience: Grades 6-12 General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers, Math Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Administration
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This two-hour virtual session will focus on research-based strategies from the What Works Clearinghouse guide for teaching Algebra to middle school and high school students. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how these strategies might help students develop algebraic thinking and be used to address misconceptions along the way. There will be time to create personalized tasks and materials based on the strategies.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
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Principal Probs: How Do I Support and Coach an MSD Teacher?
December 9, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Erica Price
Virtual
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Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors of Special Education, Special Education Coaches and Consultants, Instructional Leaders
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MSD classrooms are very unique, and it is common for principals to feel lost in how to help their MSD teachers grow and improve their practice. Join us for a session that will help to gain practical insights into using the Autism and Low Incidence Classroom Observation Tool (ALCOT) to enhance instructional practices and classroom environments. Administrators will learn about the components of the ALCOT, how to use it for coaching, and explore resources to help MSD teachers grow in identified areas. Two hours of EILA or PD credit will be awarded for attending this virtual session. .
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
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Reaching & Teaching: Teaching Math to Students Who Are Not Yet on Grade Level
Decembmer 10, 2025. 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mary Ruth Hertweck
Virtual
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Join us for this two-hour virtual professional development session designed for educators of all grade levels teaching math! Discover powerful, research-backed strategies and classroom structures that spark understanding and accelerate growth in math for students performing below grade level. Leave this training with practical tools and fresh insights to help every learner move confidently toward grade-level proficiency—and beyond!
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
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​Decoding De-escalation: De-escalation in the MSD Classroom
December 11, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Erica Price
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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Students with moderate to severe disabilities (MSD) may exhibit challenging behaviors that are often communicative in nature. This professional learning session is designed to help educators understand the behavioral escalation cycle and apply effective de-escalation strategies tailored to the needs of students with autism and low incidence disabilities.
Participants will explore the stages of the escalation cycle—from calm to recovery—and learn how to identify triggers, implement preventive strategies, and respond appropriately at each stage. The training emphasizes the importance of proactive supports, visual communication tools, and fostering student self-regulation. Attendees will also receive guidance on developing individualized de-escalation plans and supporting paraprofessionals in crisis situations.
Participants will receive 2 hours of professional development credit for attending this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
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Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
December 11, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Target Audience: Math Teachers grades K-12, Co-teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches
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Transform your mathematics classroom into an active thinking environment where every student is engaged and challenged! This full-day, in-person workshop, based on Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, will explore the 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. During this interactive workshop, participants will explore research-based practices that create the optimal conditions for learner-centered, student owned deep mathematical thinking and learning.
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6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
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$125.00 Fee for Non-Member Districts. Contact holly.lawrence@ckec.org with questions.
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January
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The Autism Helper Cadre: Classroom Schedules
January 13, 2026 9:000 am - 12:00 pm
​Sasha Long
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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Classroom Schedules
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Schedules are one of the most essential components to any effective classroom! Schedules let us know when transitions will occur, the order of activities, and alerts us to changes. Children with autism, receptive language challenges, anxiety, and a history of trauma, schedules are even more important. Effective use of schedules can increase functional independence and decrease negative behaviors. However, there are some common pitfalls we fall into when it comes to appropriate schedule use. Learn my 10 dos and don’ts for classroom schedules and make the most out of this must-have strategy!
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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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Teaching Foundational Reading Skills Using the UFLI Foundations
January 14, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Erica Price
In Person
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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
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February
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February 9, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mark Helton
In Person
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Target Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Grades 7-12; Co-Teaching Teams; Interventionists
Are you looking for tools to help you gauge where your students are and how they are progressing with respect to essential skills in the Algebra classroom? If so, then this training is for you! Project AAIMS (Algebra Assessment and Instruction: Meeting Standards) is a project funded by the US Department of Education with the purpose of developing algebra assessment tools that can be used for monitoring the progress of students with and without disabilities as they learn algebra. Outcomes of this training include:
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Develop an understanding of progress monitoring
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Know how to administer, score, and use data from three (3) different measures
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Understand the relative merits and weaknesses of each of the measures
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Consider issues related to implementing algebra progress monitoring.
These measures are designed to be administered in person, not in a virtual setting.
To ensure fidelity, participants of this training may use the probes with their classes ONLY. They may NOT share the probes with others or train other teachers to use them. Participants will be asked to sign a User Agreement prior to the training.
At the completion of the training, participants will be given a link to a Google Folder containing the measures.
$125 fee for Non-Member Districts
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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The Autism Helper Cadre: Practical Behavior Approach
March 3, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sasha Long
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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Access to Opportunity: PostSecondary Transition Cadre
March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kim Hinton
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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Promoting Productive Struggle in Mathematics
March 24, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Holly Lawrence
In Person
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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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