July

Math Nation Introduction and Implementation Training
July 8, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Renee Parker
In Person

Target Audience: general education and special education math teachers in middle and high school, interventionists, instructional coaches, administrators
 

New to Math Nation? Looking for differentiated, flexible, digital tools and resources to support your students’ learning? Math Nation is a state-funded program designed to supplement Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 courses. It offers workbooks, videos, digital practice materials, teacher resources, and virtual tutoring on nights and weekends. In this Math Nation Overview and Implementation Training, you will learn about the program's digital tools and resources, and get hands-on experience with implementing them. This training is perfect for teachers who want to use Math Nation as a supplement in their classrooms, or for students who want to learn outside of the classroom. Additionally, we will introduce you to the newest features of our just launched 3.0 platform, which supports Kentucky Core-aligned Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, as well as ACT Prep.  For questions, contact mark.helton@ckec.org 

3 hours of EILA credit will be awarded.

 

WRITE! Plan, Write, Revise
July 10, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 PM
Laura Smith
In Person

Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers, Interventionists

 

This session will focus on strategies to support students who have difficulty communicating their learning and thoughts in the form of written expression. Strategies will be shared and modeled for a planning framework, explicitly taught writing instruction, and providing feedback for revision.

6 Hours PD.  Contact laura.smith@ckec.org  with any questions.

 

DIY Assistive Technology for Student Success
July 11, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Claire Johnson
In Person

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Assistive Technology Team members
 

In this 3 hour workshop, participants will delve into practical techniques and innovative approaches to create inclusive learning environments where students can thrive. Through a combination of interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and real-world examples, attendees will gain valuable insights into:

• Adapting Toys: Discover the simple method to make battery-operated toys accessible with a simple switch.

• Customizing Instructional Tools: Learn how to create teaching materials to ensure accessibility and promote engagement for all students.

• Tool Customization: Create a couple of basic items that your student may need or want.

Each participant will leave with one toy they adapted, up to 3 simple tools, and multiple resources for student use. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org 
 

 

From Illustrations to Interactions: Building AAC Skills with Stories and Games
July 11, 2024 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Claire Johnson
In Person
 

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Assistive Technology Team members

 

This session is designed to equip educators and therapists with practical strategies to engage students effectively in using their AAC devices within interactive and stimulating contexts. This training session aims to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively promote AAC device usage through engaging and interactive experiences with books and play. Remember, every interaction is an opportunity for meaningful communication and connection. Let’s work together to unlock the full potential of AAC users through the power of books and play.
This will be a 3-hour in-person session. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
 

 

Map It Out: Charting the Course for Successful Post-Secondary Transitions for Students with Disabilities
July 11, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Christina Krantz
Virtual

Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors
 

This virtual training session, designed for educators supporting students with disabilities, will equip you with the tools and knowledge to become co-navigators in their transition to post-secondary education or training and employment. This session will cover important topics like the legal requirements and share resources to assist in transition planning.  Contact christina.krantz@ckec.org with any questions.

 

Behavior Foundations: Mastering Effective Strategies for Classroom Success
July 11, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Maggie Hartlage
In Person

Build a strong behavior foundation for effective behavior management with this comprehensive in-person, six-hour training. Designed for educators, and other professionals working with students displaying challenging behaviors, this session delves into essential topics including de-escalation techniques, strategies for handling non-compliance, and effective approaches to managing various problem behaviors. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to create a positive and supportive environment conducive to learning and growth. Join CKEC to enhance your toolkit and empower yourself to navigate behavioral challenges with confidence and competence. Contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org with questions.

 

An overview CHAMPS/Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management
July 17, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tom Stacho/Cari Sherrets
In Person

Target Audience: Teachers, School Administrators, Coaches, Instructional and Behavior Staff, District staff
 

Student misbehavior has always been the leading cause of teacher frustration. CHAMPS  and Discipline in the Secondary Classroom empowers teachers to improve student behavior and motivation by creating classrooms where all students can thrive. By reducing misbehavior, teachers focus their time and energy on instruction and student success. Teachers will create a positive classroom community where they help students develop social-emotional skills for life.

Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org  with any questions.
6 EILA Hours will be provided. 
 

 

FBA to BIP
July 17, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual

Are you looking to integrate your functional behavior assessment data more seamlessly into a comprehensive behavior intervention plan? In the upcoming FBA to BIP training, participants will explore the core of student behavior through the lens of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and how to integrate that data into a behavior intervention plan (BIP). Designed for educators with foundational to intermediate levels of expertise, this training session aims to cover essential concepts suitable for varying skill levels. This will be a three hour training offered online via Zoom. 
 

 

Learn with Dr. Catlin Tucker: Partner with Your Students and Achieve Balance with Blended Learning
July 18, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Catlin Tucker/Amanda Burrows
In Person

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from one of today’s top experts on deeper learning - Dr. Catlin R. Tucker is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, international trainer, and professor in the Masters in the Arts of Teaching Program at Pepperdine University.

Teachers must partner with their students to create learning environments that maximize the available technology and encourage students to take a lead role in monitoring, assessing, and reflecting on their learning. Too many teachers are exhausted and disillusioned with this profession because they are doing the lion’s share of the work in classrooms. It’s time to rethink our workflow, embrace new teaching and learning models that leverage technology, and shift ownership of learning over to students. 

 

This workshop will explore a partnership model and dive into strategies teachers can use to encourage metacognitive skill-building, provide more meaningful feedback, and reimagine grading and assessment.  

 

The spots for this workshop are limited, so be sure to register early!

All participants will receive a FREE copy of Balance with Blended Learning. 

6 Hours of EILA/PD credit. Contact amanda.burrows@ckec.org with any questions.

 

SparkED: Igniting Magic (at) School
July 18, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Maggie Hartlage/ Christina Krantz
Virtual
 

Target Audience:  Everyone
 

Unlock the potential of AI for Special Education! Join us for an immersive three-hour training session where you'll discover the transformative power of MagicSchool.ai and other cutting-edge AI features designed specifically for educators. Our expert-led workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI tools effectively, enhancing teacher efficacy and efficiency in the classroom. Dive deep into personalized lesson planning, harness the latest AI technologies to tailor instruction to individual student needs, and explore the array of resources available within MagicSchool to streamline your teaching process. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to education and create truly magical learning experiences for your students! Contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org or christina.krantz@ckec.org with any questions.

 

Supporting Exceptional Learners in Mathematics Through Intentional Specially Designed Instruction and Progress Monitoring
July 18, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jane Goatley
In Person
 

Target Audience: general education, special education
 

This six hour face-to-face training will highlight research and evidence-based practices to support student learning in the mathematics classroom. A focus will be on supporting students with disabilities through the intentional planning of specially designed instruction (SDI) and progress monitoring. Teachers will be able to identify a student’s skill deficits and determine which SDI to implement to support learning and close academic gaps. Effective progress monitoring strategies will be highlighted to allow teachers to determine the effectiveness of the SDI. For questions, contact jane.goatley@ckec.org 
 

 

Structuring Independent Work: Using Task Boxes in a Resource Classroom
July 18, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person

Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
 

In this in-person session, participants will delve into the effective implementation of task boxes and structured work systems within self-contained special education classrooms. Task boxes and structured work systems are powerful tools to promote student independence, skill acquisition and maintenance, and engagement among students with diverse learning needs. Participants will learn how to set up a task box system for success using a variety of student supports, as well as how to take data and monitor task box success in an independent work structure. Additionally, participants will create several task boxes based around the needs of students in their classroom. Due to the make-and-take design of this session, participation is limited to 25 people. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org  with any questions.

 

Youth Mental Health First Aid
July 19, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Christina Krantz
In Person

Target Audience: Middle and high school special education teachers, general education teachers, alternative school staff and any others who work with students in grades 6 - 12
 

Oftentimes our students are experiencing mental health issues or may be in crisis. As educators, we want to help our students. Unfortunately, we don’t always know how or feel like we have the skills to help. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) can help! YMHFA teaches school staff how to provide “first aid” and intervene until a counselor, social worker or someone else in the school can take over.   YMHFA is evidenced based and is designed to help participants feel confident and comfortable in intervening with youth. Youth Mental Health First Aid does not teach people to diagnose or to provide treatment.

For questions, contact christina.krantz@ckec.org 

 

Math Mastery Workshop: Expanding Your Toolkit With Effective Strategies for Classroom Success
July 22, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jane Goatley
In Person

Target Audience: general education, special education, instructional coaches, and administrators
 

This six hour (PD/EILA) face-to-face training will highlight evidence-based strategies that promote success in math class. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 8 Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices will be highlighted in conjunction with the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Participants will go through an application style approach to embedding these teaching practices into the classroom regardless of program and curriculum. There will be an emphasis on high yield specially designed instruction (SDI) strategies centered around problem solving and utilizing the concrete-semi-concrete-abstract (CSA) strategy to promote understanding.  Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org  for any questions.
 

 

9th Grade Matters Most: Systems & Structures for High School Success
July 22, 2024, July 23, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Eric Nelson and Lori Oduyoye (Center for High School Success)
In Person
 

Target Audience: principals, asst. principals, counselors, interventionists, 9th grade teachers, and district staff
 

Did you know?  Schools with  high numbers of On-Track students commonly see an increase in attendance, decrease in behavior referrals, and that students in ninth grade on-track have a 300% chance of graduating?  Join the Center for High School Success as they share their Roadmap to Success and learn strategies to get your freshmen on-track to graduate!

This two-day fun and practical training features:

• Overview of the 9th grade On-Track research and impact

• Explanation of the 5 research areas of the CHSS Roadmap

• Initial assessment of participant Roadmap areas of strength and need 

• Practical school examples from the field that have yielded student success

• Collaboration to identify and co-generate solutions to common challenges

• Planning time to digest and use the information in each school’s context

• Participants will leave with an action plan for 9th-grade success at their school

Contact mark.helton@ckec.org  with any questions.
6 hours of EILA credit will be awarded each day.

 

Being your best SELf: Teaching Social Emotional Learning to Students with Disabilities - Secondary
July 23, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Christina Krantz
In Person

Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors
 

Students need social emotional skills to thrive in the classroom and in life.   In this session, participants will learn ways to incorporate SEL into middle school and high school co-teaching settings. Participants will receive a copy of “Super Duper Social Skills Strategies.”  Contact christina.krantz@ckec.org with any questions.  
 

 

Being your best SELf: Teaching Social Emotional Learning to Students with Disabilities - Elementary
July 23, 2024 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Christina Krantz

In Person

Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors
 

Students need social emotional skills to thrive in the classroom and in life.   In this session, participants will learn ways to incorporate SEL into elementary co-teaching settings. Participants will receive a copy of “Tough Kids: Social Skills” by Susan Sheridan and “The Tough Kid Toolbox” by William Jenson, Ginger Rhode, and Natalie Allen Williams. Contact christina.krantz@ckec.org  with any questions.

 

Assess with Success!
July 23, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person

Target Audience: New MSD Teachers, building assessment coordinators, special education teachers working with alternate assessment
 

Learning the ins and outs of the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) can be overwhelming! Join us in-person as we break down the process for teachers who are new to this testing system. In the morning, we will discuss timelines, materials, attainment tasks, AKSA focus targets and alignment, KDE created resources, and teaching resources created by state low incidence consultants. If you are a high school teacher, stay for our afternoon session which will focus on post-secondary transition and readiness within the AKSA system. The TAR, ESAR, EFAS, CWEC, and other post-secondary readiness components will be discussed. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
 

 

Teaching Foundational Reading Skills Using the UFLI Foundations
July 24, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
TBD
In Person

Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
 

Have you heard of the University of Florida Literacy Institute? Want to learn more about it? This session is for you! On July 24th we will have an in-person session to work together and dig into UFLI Foundations. During this session, we will develop an understanding of the UFLI Foundations program, and essential background knowledge, engage in and practice Day 1 and Day 2 lesson components to prepare for classroom implementation, and more! Participants who attend will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and each will receive 6 PD hours for attending. 

 

Canva for Educators
July 24, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Laura Smith
Virtual
 

Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
 

Join this online session to  learn unique features that can be found in Canva for both educators and students.  Examples will be provided  of how other educators are taking advantage of the free tools and resources.
3 Hours PD.  Contact laura.smith@ckec.org  with any questions.

 

Using Numberless Word Problems to Promote Conceptual Understanding in Math Class
July 25, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Jane Goatley
Virtual

Target Audience: general education, special education, instructional coaches, and math interventionists
 

This virtual training will break down a template on how to incorporate metacognitive strategies focusing on numberless word problems into instruction in math class. This technique allows students to understand what is happening conceptually with a real-world scenario before numbers are entered into the scenario. This scaffolded approach affords students who struggle with first steps in mathematics to have entry into the math task. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions. 

 

Self-Regulated Strategy Development-WRITING
July 30, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Laura Smith
Virtual

Target Audience: Special Education and General Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches
 

Come learn about the evidence-based intervention instructional practice, Self-Regulated Strategy Development. SRSD is characterized by active, discussion-based, scaffolded, and explicit learning of knowledge of the writing process; general and genre-specific knowledge; academic vocabulary; and validated strategies for teaching reading and writing. (virtual) 3 Hours PD
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions. 
 

 

So I’m an MSD Teacher - Now What?!
July 30, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person

Target Audience: New MSD/FMD special education teachers, special education teachers working in a self-contained setting
 

So, you’ve been hired to work with students with moderate to severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom - now what?! In this session, we aim to answer that question by getting you set up with resources and strategies needed to establish your new classroom. Topics covered will include working with paraprofessionals, collaborating with service providers, setting student and staff schedules, examining and establishing behavior systems, and planning for instruction. Leave with ideas and materials that can be implemented right away to get you started on the right foot! For more information, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org

 

Specially Designed Instruction and Co-Teaching: 2 Day Academy
July 31, 2024, August 1, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ramona Karsner/Cari Sherrets
In Person

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 why's and what's, as well as connect you to tools for implementation within your school environment. 

CO-TEACHING TEAMS RECOMMENDED NOT REQUIRED

12 EILA Hours will be provided.  Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org  with any questions.
 

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