March
​​​Intervention Overview: CW-FIT
March 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual
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Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, paraeducators
Join this online Zoom training focused on the "CW-FIT" intervention. This evidence-based strategy is a classroom management system comprised of four research-based components that improve class-wide engagement during academic instruction. During this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the CW-FIT intervention, including components, and implementation strategies tailored specifically for students with behavioral needs. This training offers valuable insights and practical guidance. Join us online and empower your students to thrive! For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 2 Hours PD Credit
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Math Kentucky Academic Standard Breakdown for Special Education Teachers
​March 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Jane Goatley
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists
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This two-hour (PD) virtual session for special education teachers of all grade levels will focus on how to read and understand math content standards. Participants will receive guidance on how to identify underpinning standards and pre-requisite skills. Teachers will receive resources to support math content instruction and planning for the co-teaching classroom. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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Overview: Tools and Strategies for Readers Below Grade Level
March 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kasie Lakarosky
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Do you have students that are reading below grade level? Are you looking for additional tools and strategies to use with your students? Then this training is for you! In this virtual session we will be looking into a variety of accommodations and strategies to assist students that are reading below grade level. Come out and join us to learn a variety of methods to help move your students forward.
Upon completion, participants will receive 2 hours of PD credit. If you have any questions, please contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org
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CKEC Crisis Response Team Meeting
March 20, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Mark Helton
In Person
Target Audience: CKEC Regional Crisis Response Team members; School and District Crisis Response Team members
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This will be the Spring meeting for the CKEC Crisis Response Team. Members will engage in table top drills, scripting responses, rehearsal, and networking. Regional team members are welcome to bring others from their school/district teams as well. EILA credit will be awarded.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
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Engaging Every Learner: Practical Strategies for Total Participation
March 24, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Amanda Burrows
Virtual
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Target Audience: K-12 Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Building Administrators, District Leaders
Are all students actively engaged in learning, or are some just going through the motions? In this interactive virtual session, we will explore high-impact strategies from Total Participation Techniques: Making Every Student an Active Learner (2nd Edition) by Pérsida and William Himmele. These evidence-based techniques ensure that every student—regardless of background or ability—participates meaningfully in the learning process.
Designed for K-12 educators, instructional coaches, administrators, and district leaders, this session will provide immediately applicable strategies to increase student engagement, formative assessment opportunities, and critical thinking. Participants will leave with a toolkit of practical techniques to create a more equitable and dynamic learning environment where all students contribute, think deeply, and take ownership of their learning. Whether you're in the classroom or supporting teachers, these strategies will transform passive learning into active participation. All participants who attend the training will be entered into a drawing for a free copy of Total Participation Techniques. 2 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
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Contact amanda.burrows@ckec.org for more information.
Eligibility Insight: Understanding the OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT Eligibility Forms
March 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators working with students with IEPs
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Calling all educators dedicated to supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Join us for a comprehensive virtual training series. This monthly series will focus on understanding eligibility forms for special education services, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of the process. Whether you're a general education teacher, or special education teacher, this training is designed to equip you with the knowledge of eligibility forms. Held via Zoom, these monthly sessions from September to May offer a convenient and accessible way to enhance your understanding and practice. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge. If you have any questions, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 1 1/2 Hours PD/EILA Credit
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April
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Winning with All Students Using Rich Tasks in Math Class
April 9, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jane Goatley
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
This six-hour (PD/EILA) face-to-face training will guide K-5 teachers through task selection in the elementary math classroom. Participants will receive free books that include math tasks aligned to math standards for teachers to use to plan, execute, and engage students in meaningful math instruction for all learners. Mathematical questioning and discourse strategies will be embedded in this training to go along with the focus on rich task implementation. Teachers will have time to work on some guided grade-level task planning and content pacing during the training. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with questions.
Don’t Poke the Bear: Mastering the Art of De-escalation
April 15, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Maggie Hartlage
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators
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This 3-hour training is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the "acting out" cycle, and de-escalation practices. This session will provide participants with essential skills and insights to effectively manage challenging behaviors and create safer and more supportive classroom environments. Participants will receive 3 hours of PD/EILA credit for attendance at this training. If you have any questions, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.
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Principal Probs: How Do I Support and Coach an MSD Teacher?
April 15, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors of Special Education, Special Education Coaches and Consultants, Instructional Leaders
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This a question you’ve asked yourself often as a school principal or other leader. 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 is all about our favorite tool to help in this area - the Autism and Low Incidence Classroom Observation Tool (ALCOT). 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. Three hours of EILA or PD credit will be awarded for attending this in-person session. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
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Executive Function and Behavior Impacts
April 16, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual
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Target Audience: Special education teachers for students working with executive functioning deficits
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Join us for a 3-hour virtual professional development session titled “Executive Functioning and Behavior Impacts” designed for both special education and general education teachers. This training will explore the critical role of executive functioning skills—such as organization, self-regulation, and working memory—and how deficits in these areas can impact student behavior and academic performance. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to identify executive functioning challenges in the classroom and learn effective, evidence-based strategies to support students in improving these skills. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, teachers will leave equipped with tools to enhance student focus, reduce behavioral disruptions, and foster independence. This session is essential for educators seeking to better support students with executive functioning difficulties, including those with ADHD, autism, and other learning disabilities. For more information, please contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 3 Hours PD/EILA
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Strengthening Vocabulary Routines​
April 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm​
Kasie Lakarosky
Virtual
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​​Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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Are you looking for training to help improve your vocabulary routine? This virtual training is for educators to further develop a routine for intentionally selecting appropriate vocabulary and to acquire steps for effective planning and delivery of explicit instruction. Participants will also have access to a toolbox of strategies. During this session, we explore ways to leverage reading tasks to impact student learning. Examples of the routine, ways to implement, and building student independence will be shared.
Upon completion, participants will receive 2 hours of PD credit.
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Level Up Student Engagement in Math Class
April 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists
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This two-hour (PD) virtual session for teachers will highlight activities and instructional routines that elevate student engagement in the math classroom. There will be a focus on tasks that afford entry and access for all students into mathematics content. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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Elementary Writing Essentials​
April 24, 2025
Lindsey Ellis
In Person
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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.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
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Think MTV: Making Thinking Visible
April 28, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Amanda Burrows, Holly Lawrence, Erin McIver, Lindsey Ellis
In Person
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This full-day, in-person workshop will help you unlock the power of visible thinking strategies. Participants will learn foundational information about the goals and practices of making thinking visible (MTV) and the six powers of visible thinking. The session will also workshop 15+ visible thinking routines that help teachers and students engage with others, engage with ideas, and engage in action. Each participant will receive a free copy of The Power of Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchart and Mark Church.
6 Hours of EILA/PD Credit​​​
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Foundational Five for ASD: Social Communication Interventions
April 29, 2025. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Claire Johnson
Virtual
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Speech Language Pathologists
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Social communication interventions are an often overlooked piece of the puzzle that is educating students with autism. Join us as we discover how teachers can promote the development of social communication skills in autistic learners. Communication interventions aren’t just for SLPs! Practical ways to apply these interventions in a resource room or general education classroom will be discussed. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
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Pulling Back the Curtain: Secrets to Leading Effective Professional Learning
April 29, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Virtual)
May 13, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Virtual)
May 27, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Virtual)
June 6, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (In Person)
Amanda Burrows, Holly Lawerence, Erin McIver, Lindsey Ellis
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Target Audience: Instructional Leaders, School Leaders, District Leaders
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Join us for an in-depth professional learning series designed to empower educators in designing and facilitating impactful professional development. In this series, we’ll pull back the curtain to reveal what makes professional learning effective, engaging, and transformative. The series begins with three interactive, one-hour virtual sessions exploring key strategies from The PD Book by Elena Aguilar, focusing on how to create meaningful, learner-centered experiences. Participants will gain practical tools for designing sessions that foster collaboration, reflection, and lasting change. The learning culminates in a full-day, in-person session where participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how CKEC consultants plan and execute professional learning experiences. Through hands-on activities and guided planning, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to craft PD sessions that truly resonate with educators and drive impact.
This series is ideal for instructional leaders, coaches, school/district leaders, and anyone responsible for facilitating adult learning. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and gain insider knowledge on effective professional learning design! All participants will receive a complimentary copy of The PD Book.
Register by April 15 to receive your book before the first session.
Up to 12 Hours of EILA/PD Credit (upon completion of all sessions)
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Teaching Foundational Reading Skills Using the UFLI Foundations​
April 30, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Kasie Lakarosky
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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Have you heard of the University of Florida Literacy Institute? Want to learn more about it? This session is for you! On April 20, 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, creating a blending board, and more! Participants that attend will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and the materials to create a blending board. Participants will receive 6 PD hours for attending. If you have any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org.
Eligibility Insight: Understanding the EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORAL DISABILITY Eligibility Forms
April 30, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators working with students with IEPs
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Calling all educators dedicated to supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Join us for a comprehensive virtual training series. This monthly series will focus on understanding eligibility forms for special education services, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of the process. Whether you're a general education teacher, or special education teacher, this training is designed to equip you with the knowledge of eligibility forms. Held via Zoom, these monthly sessions from September to May offer a convenient and accessible way to enhance your understanding and practice. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge. If you have any questions, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 1 1/2 Hours PD/EILA
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May
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May 1, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kasie Lakarosky
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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This is a virtual session, participants will understand what a language field guide is, the steps necessary to set up language field guides in the classroom, and be able to create a model field note for students. The training will give cover example activities to complete with students and implementation into the classroom setting. Upon completion, participants will be provided with a 3-hour PD certificate. For additional questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org.
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Rough Draft Math: Incorporating “Rough Draft” Thinking into Your High Quality Instructional Resource
May 5, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Jane Goatley
In-person
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Target Audience: General education, special education, instructional coaches, and math interventionists
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This 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. There will be an emphasis on how to incorporate Rough Draft Math thinking into a school or district’s High Quality Instructional Resource (HQIR). Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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Foundational Five for ASD: Modeling and Prompting - the “Bonus”
May 6, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Claire Johnson
Virtual
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists
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Modeling and prompting are part of the everyday fabric of our teaching. Did you know that, when practiced correctly, modeling and prompting are also evidence-based practices for working with autistic students? Join us as we discuss prompting procedures, modeling as a prime or prompt, and how to know if these strategies are working. Practical ways to apply these interventions in a resource room or general education classroom will also be discussed. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
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​Coaching Practice Profile-Effective Instructional Practice
May 6, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Laura Smith
Virtual
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This session will prepare administrators and instructional coaches in supporting teachers with implementation of effective teaching strategies. Instructional coaches will be introduced to a coaching practice profile that will support their skills to improve instruction for all students. Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions. 1 1/2 Hours PD Credit
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May 7, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Maggie Hartlage
In Person
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Target Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, behavior interventionists
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​Join us for a professional development session titled “Trauma and Its Impacts” designed for both special education and general education teachers. This in-depth training will explore the profound effects of trauma on student learning and behavior, drawing insights from the books Educating Traumatized Students and The Poverty Problem. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how trauma, especially in the context of poverty, influences students’ cognitive and emotional development, leading to challenges in the classroom. Through the lens of these powerful resources, teachers will learn practical strategies for creating trauma-sensitive classrooms that foster resilience, trust, and positive relationships. This session will equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support traumatized students and reduce barriers to learning, ensuring every student can thrive despite their circumstances. This will be an all-day, in-person training held at the CKEC Training Facility in Lexington, KY. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.
​6 Hours PD/EILA credit
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AI Tools for Low-Incidence Classrooms
May 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Administrators, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists
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The world of artificial intelligence has exploded in the last several years! AI tools can be used to improve the quality or 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 discuss AI tools that can benefit teachers in an MSD or low-incidence setting. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
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​Eligibility Insight: Understanding the TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Eligibility Form
May 20, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators working with students with IEPs
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Calling all educators dedicated to supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Join us for a comprehensive virtual training series. This monthly series will focus on understanding eligibility forms for special education services, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of the process. Whether you're a general education teacher, or special education teacher, this training is designed to equip you with the knowledge of eligibility forms. Held via Zoom, these monthly sessions from September to May offer a convenient and accessible way to enhance your understanding and practice. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge. If you have any questions, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 1 1/2 Hours PD/EILA Credit
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