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Special Education Specific Comprehension Strategies for Secondary Students with Disabilities 1.5 Hours of PD Credit This online self-paced module will provide an overview and implementation suggestions of three different reading comprehension strategies geared for students in grades 6-12. Creating Behavior Magic: Using SDI to Create Change 1 Hour of PD or EILA Credit In this one-hour on-demand module, participants will learn the basics of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as it pertains to behavior. Participants will also be introduced to the SDI for Behavior Toolkit. Deeper Understanding of KAS Math Alternate Assessment Progressions and Targets 3 Hours of PD Credit This online learning module will support school staff in understanding the Alternate Assessment Math Progressions. The module contains a one-hour self-paced learning video, front-loading of information prior to watching the self-paced video, and passing of a post-test to earn the three hours of PD credit. Engagement Tools for the MSD Classroom 1.5 Hours of PD Credit This 1 ½ hour self paced module shows multiple ways to increase student engagement in the MSD classroom (and other settings) using different pieces of assistive technology. We discuss switches, a computer interface, mounting devices, and a variety of websites. You will find helpful videos, information on lending libraries, printable communication boards, and much more. IEP Process and Data Collection for Paraprofessionals 2 Hours of PD Credit This is an on-demand training session on the IEP process and data collection for paraprofessionals. Topics will include: IEP goals and objectives. Data collection — formal & informal. Anecdotal records. Defining behaviors. Checklists, frequency, interval, duration, and latency data collection/recording systems. Graphing methods From Bigger to Greater: Precision in Math Language 1 Hour PD Credit Earn 1 hour PD credit with this self-paced online module designed to help teachers deepen students’ math understanding. Explore the power of precise math vocabulary, learn strategies to teach and reinforce it, and discover the difference between everyday language and math-specific terms to support all learners. Kentucky Academic Standards and Alternate Assessment Targets 3 Hours of PD Credit In this training series, you will be exploring the revised KY academic standards in relation to alternate assessment targets and resources available to teachers to help you deepen your understanding of the standards’ big ideas and key concepts. The training plan is divided into three (3) phases that will be released over the Summer and Fall of 2020. Making Literacy Accessible for All through Adapting Text 3 Hours of PD Credit Do you have students who struggle accessing text in typical formats (i.e. chapter books, a lot of words and content, textbooks)? This self-guided/paced online training, Making Literacy Accessible for ALL Students through Adapting Text, is developed for school staff working with students with disabilities who struggle to access text in typical formats. Participants will be guided through steps to adapt the text for their students with a variety of disabilities to increase participation in literacy experiences (i.e. decrease text but not content, add pictures for understanding, include engagement questions). Motivate, Reinforce, Repeat: Using Token Boards for Student Success 1 Hour PD Credit 🎯 Boost Student Motivation with Token Boards! Learn how to use token boards to make expectations clear, encourage positive behavior, and keep students engaged! 📌 In this training: ✔ What token boards are & why they work ✔ How to set them up for success ✔ Choosing motivating rewards ✔ Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls to avoid ✔ Template for creating token boards Perfect for teachers, paraprofessionals, and anyone supporting student success! One hour of PD credit will be awarded for completing this on-demand module. Navigating the Literacy SDI Tools 2 Hours of PD Credit This self-paced module explores the Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Tools for Literacy. The tool was developed to help educators improve the quality and selection of specially designed instruction while strengthening connections across IEP goals, progress monitoring, and Kentucky Academic Standards. Postsecondary Readiness and Alternate Assessment (CWEC and ESAR) 2 Hours of PD Credit Do you have questions about transition or the career/work experience certification for your students who participate in alternate assessment? This online module was made for you! In this module, participants will learn about transition components of the alternate assessment, including the transition attainment record (TAR), career work/experience certification (CWEC), and employability skills attainment record (ESAR). This session is perfect for new high school MSD teachers or high school MSD teachers who need a refresher on requirements, scheduling, and documenting career/work experiences for their students. Roadmap to Math Success: Using the Kentucky Standards with Intention Up to 3 Hours of PD Credit Earn up to 3 hours of PD credit with this self-paced online module exploring the Kentucky Academic Standards and their connection to IEPs, Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and effective co-teaching strategies. Learn how to align standards with inclusive practices to support all learners. So, I’m a Special Ed Teacher in a High School Math Class…Now What? 3 Hours of PD Credit Do your special needs students struggle to learn math in high school? Do you want to build your instructional toolbox with strategies for adapting and modifying high school math content? This self-paced module will provide resources and ideas for working with special needs students in a high school math classroom (resource, co-teaching, etc.). Particular attention will be given to strategies that can be used across courses (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2). Supporting Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities to Write 3 Hours of PD Credit This online learning module will provide strategies for school staff working with students with moderate to severe disabilities to create writing pieces. The module contains a one-hour self-paced learning video, front-loading of information prior to watching the video, and passing a post-test to earn three hours of professional development credit. Your Roadmap to Reading Success: Using the KY Standards with Intention 2 Hours of PD Credit Join us for an interactive training designed to help educators unlock the power of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading. This session will guide you step-by-step through understanding the structure of the reading standards, identifying essential skills, and aligning instruction to help all students reach grade-level expectations. You’ll learn how to: Navigate and break down the KAS Reading Standards document Identify the skills students need to master grade-level standards Connect standards to meaningful IEP goals and specially designed instruction (SDI) Use data to determine priorities and address learning gaps Through practical examples and hands-on activities, you’ll leave with clear strategies and tools you can use immediately in your classroom to support student growth and success in reading. Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for completing this on-demand module.

Technology An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom 1 Hour of PD Credit This self-paced online module will give teachers an overview of the history of technological innovations in education and explore AI tools that can be used in the classroom. Participants will finish this module with a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and collaborate with an AI tool to develop a resource for their classroom. Engagement Tools for the MSD Classroom 1.5 Hours of PD Credit This 1 ½ hour self-paced module shows multiple ways to increase student engagement in the MSD classroom (and other settings) using different pieces of assistive technology. We discuss switches, a computer interface, mounting devices, and a variety of websites. You will find helpful videos, information on lending libraries, printable communication boards, and much more. Making ChatGPT Your Teaching Assistant 1 Hour of PD Credit Take your teaching to the next level with this self-paced training designed to help educators harness the power of ChatGPT for everyday instructional and professional tasks. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or school leader, you’ll discover how AI can save you time, spark creativity, and enhance the quality of your work. In this training, you’ll learn how to: Create Standards-Based Lesson Plans – Design lessons aligned to state standards in minutes, complete with differentiated supports. Build Effective Scoring Rubrics and Feedback Banks – Develop clear, objective rubrics for assignments, projects, and assessments that support consistent grading. Design Professional Development Trainings – Produce interactive, well-structured training sessions and materials for staff learning. You’ll leave with clear strategies and tools you can use immediately in your classroom to make ChatGPT your personal teaching assistant. One hour of PD credit will be awarded for completing this on-demand module. Using AI for Student Access in Reading 1.5 Hours of PD Credit Creating adapted text is essential for our students with disabilities. Unsure of how to do that? Let articifial intelligence (AI) do it for you! This 1.5-hour self-paced module will walk you through how to get AI to create and/or adapt text for your students. Then, we look to Canva to create the pictures.

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Behavior Check In Check Out 1.5 Hours of PD or EILA Credit In this on-demand module, participants will learn about the tier 2 intervention, Check In Check Out. Participants will learn about the required components as well as where there is some flexibility in implementation. We will also discuss some of the decision rules to determine fading, modifying or maintaining the Check In Check Out program. Creating Behavior Magic: Using SDI to Create Change 1 Hour of PD or EILA Credit In this one-hour on-demand module, participants will learn the basics of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as it pertains to behavior. Participants will also be introduced to the SDI for Behavior Toolkit. Mindfulness Overview: Strategies for Classroom Mindfulness 4 Hours of PD or EILA Credit This online module is meant to support a practical understanding of mindfulness in schools. Research shows that “relaxed students learn better and relaxed teachers teach better.” In this session, participants will explore research around mindfulness for students and staff, build a toolkit full of strategies for reducing stress in the classroom, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. Digging Deeper into Mindfulness 4 Hours of PD or EILA Credit This on-demand professional development is meant to support additional understanding of mindfulness in school. It is beneficial to take the "Mindfulness Overview" prior to this module. Our brains were not designed for constant notifications, endless channels, multiple apps, 40-plus work weeks, social media, social events, text messages, emails, and phone calls. No wonder we feel stressed out and overwhelmed, and living life on high alert. Research shows that “relaxed students learn better and relaxed teachers teach better.” In this session, participants will explore research around mindfulness for students and staff, to add to their toolkit full of additional strategies for reducing stress in the classroom, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. MTSS Overview - Self-Paced Module Up to 12 Hours of PD or EILA Credit This series of online modules will allow participants to explore each of the 6 essential elements of Kentucky's MTSS Framework. Within each module, there are opportunities to examine the implementation of that element at both the school and district level. The modules may be viewed as standalone learning for each essential element. As a whole, they will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the Framework. Noncompliance in the Classroom and Educational Setting 3 Hours of PD Credit This session will be on practical behavior and academic strategies used to effectively work with students who have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or who are just noncompliant. Working with students who have control issues can be an extremely frustrating task; however, when one has a clear understanding of the disorder, it is much easier to identify the function of inappropriate behavior and to design appropriate interventions to ensure student success. Understanding the Escalation Cycle 1.5 Hours of PD or EILA Credit This self-paced online module will give teachers an overview of the escalation cycle and basic strategies to use during the phases of the escalation cycle. Participants will finish this module with a basic understanding of the escalation cycle.

Roles and Responsibilities Inclusion of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Supports in the General Education Classroom 2 Hours What do you see? Perceptions of Disabilities 1 Hour Special Education Topics Accommodations & Modifications: What’s the Difference? 2 Hours Engagement Tools for the MSD Classroom 1.5 Hours IEP Process and Data Collection for Paraprofessionals 2 Hours Motivate, Reinforce, Repeat: Using Token Boards for Student Success 1 Hour Presuming Competence 1.5 Hours Restructured High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities 2 Hours PD Credit TAALC 101: Listen Up 4.5 Hours Behavior Co-Regulation with CIBRS 1 Hour De-Escalation with CIBRS 1.5 Hours Noncompliance in the Classroom and Educational Settings 3 Hours SEL/Trauma Social Emotional Learning for Students with Intellectual Disabilities 1 Hour Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom 2 Hours Trauma-Informed Care for Educators: The Basics 2 Hours Instructional Practices Building Relationships with Students from Diverse Backgrounds 2 Hours Constant Time Delay 1.5 Hours Following Written and Oral Directions 1.5 Hours Guided Notes to Engage and Support 1.5 Hours Mnemonics 2 Hours Motivate, Reinforce, Repeat: Using Token Boards for Student Success 1 Hour Promoting Active Engagement 1.5 Hours Providing Instructional Supports: Facilitating Mastery of New Skills (Scaffolding & Modeling) Providing Scaffolded Supports 2 Hours SOS: Helping Students Become Independent Learners 1.5 Hours The Prompting Ladder 2 Hours Turn and Talk in the Inclusive Classroom 1 Hour Using Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies 1 Hour Math Conceptual Building Blocks: Fractions Hours Vary Conceptual Building Blocks: Multiplication and Division Hours Vary Feedback in Math 1.5 Hours High-Quality Mathematics Instruction: What Teachers Should Know 1.5 Hours Promoting Discourse and Questioning in the Math Classroom 2 Hours English Language Arts CSR: A Reading Comprehension Strategy 1 Hour Effective Reading Instruction: 5 Components of Reading 2 Hours Importance of Sounds 2 Hours Supporting Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities to Write 3 Hours Quick and Easy Strategies for Struggling Writers 2 Hours Self-Care Secondary Traumatic Stress: Building Educator Resilience 1.5 Hours Self-Care for Educators Overview 2 Hours

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Deeper Learning An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom 1 Hour of PD Credit This self-paced online module will give teachers an overview of the history of technological innovations in education and explore AI tools that can be used in the classroom. Participants will finish this module with a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and collaborate with an AI tool to develop a resource for their classroom. Assessing Deeper Learning 1 Hour of PD Credit This self-paced online module will give teachers an overview of the deeper learning competencies and how to assess them in the classroom. Participants will finish this module with multiple assessment resources they can utilize in their classrooms to assess deeper learning, including performance tasks, authentic assessments, and high-quality rubrics. Fostering Academic Mindsets in the Classroom 1 Hour of PD Credit This on-demand module defines and explains the four academic mindsets teachers can help foster to develop positive academic behaviors and academic perseverance. Participants will finish this module with multiple strategies they can utilize in their classrooms to help students develop positive academic mindsets. Getting Started with Project-Based Learning 1 Hour of PD Credit This self-paced online module will introduce classroom teachers and instructional coaches to the gold standard essential project design elements necessary to differentiate a “main course” project from a “dessert” project. We will share resources with participants to help them understand how project based learning works, from the launch through the final public presentations. Participants will also learn about free resources available to them through PBLWorks. Hexagonal Thinking 1.5 Hours of PD Credit This self-paced module gives teachers an introduction to Hexagonal Thinking, explains how Hexagonal Thinking benefits students, and demonstrates multiple uses of this Deeper Learning instructional practice which can be adapted to all levels and content areas. Participants will finish this module with multiple Hexagonal Thinking resources and will create their own Hexagonal Thinking resource to utilize in their classroom. Questioning Techniques 2 Hours of PD Credit According to research, teacher preparation of questions ahead of time often leads to more rigorous questions than those generated “on-the-fly.” This online, self-paced module explains how to engage all students in deep thinking through effective questioning. Participants will explore resources to support development of questioning techniques and choose a questioning strategy to implement in their classroom. Reflection Tools in the Classroom 1 Hour of PD Credit This online, self-paced module explains the importance of utilizing reflection as an instructional practice in the classroom. Participants will be introduced to and gain practice in utilizing various reflection tools and will finish the on-demand module with more than 10 ready-made reflection tools that can be used immediately with students. Student-Driven Feedback Protocols 1 Hour of PD Credit This online, self-paced module defines and explains student-driven feedback protocols teachers can use to foster critique and communication skills. Participants will finish this module with multiple feedback protocols they can utilize in their classrooms to develop students’ ability to give and receive feedback. Visible Thinking Strategies 1 Hour of PD Credit This online, self-paced module defines and explains visible thinking strategies teachers can use to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Participants will finish this module with a variety of routines and strategies they can utilize in their classrooms to develop students’ ability to make their thinking visible. What is Deeper Learning & Where Do We Begin? 2 Hours of PD Credit This self-paced online module introduces participants to the Kentucky Deeper Learning grant, Kentucky’s United We Learn vision, and three big ideas, deeper learning competencies and state-wide pillars, and the overall goal of strengthening tier 1 instruction and engagement strategies across the commonwealth to create more vibrant learning experiences for our students.