November
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November 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kasie Lakarosky
Virtual
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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This virtual session on Dialogic Reading will allow participants to earn 2 hours of PD credit. During this session, participants will be able to identify and understand the components of dialogic reading (PEER and CROWD), develop questions/prompts for each level of CROWD, understand what dialogic reading is and is not, and evaluate a book to use during dialogic reading. Each person will complete 3 separate activities to aid in understanding and using dialogic reading in the classroom. For questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org ​​​
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Code Switch: How Code Switching Impacts Students and Teachers
November 6, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual
Target Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, paraeducators
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Join us for an online Zoom training on behavioral code-switching designed for both special education and general education teachers. This session will explore the concept of code-switching and its profound impact on teachers and students in diverse learning environments. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how code-switching manifests in classroom settings. Learn how to recognize and address code-switching behaviors, adapt teaching approaches accordingly, and create inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.
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Measurable Results: Practical Steps To Improve Student Achievement​
Wednesday, November 6, 2024; Wednesday, February 5, 2025; Wednesday, March 12, 2025
David Young​
In Person
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Measurable Results: Practical Steps To Improve Student Achievement
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Audience: K-12 principals and district administrators (academic-focus)
Delivery Model: In-Person Location:
CKEC Suite 180 Trainer: David Young
*Cost: Free for CKEC principals, $375 for participants from non-CKEC districts
EILA: 9 hours (total)
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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. Contact david.young@ckec.org with questions.
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​SAFER-R Psychological First Aid Training and CKEC Crisis Response Team Meeting
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. The SAFER-R Model for Psychological First Aid was developed by Dr. George Everly in 1996 and has been used for almost thirty years to stabilize individuals following a crisis event. SAFER-R is not psychotherapy, nor counseling, but rather an evidence-informed approach that aims to reduce stress symptoms and help facilitate recovery. SAFER-R stands for Stabilize, Acknowledge, Facilitate Understanding, Encourage, Recovery, and/or Referral. It is most effectively utilized in the immediate aftermath of an acute crisis event and enables the crisis responder to triage and stabilize, offering practical assistance and information. SAFER-R is an integral part of “Stabilization” referred to in the PREPaRE Crisis Intervention Model. Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
6 hours of EILA
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​Math Teaching Practices that Support High Achievement in the Classroom
November 7, 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 the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 8 Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices. Participants will go through an application-style approach to embedding these teaching practices into the classroom regardless of program and curriculum. Specific strategies aligned to the 8 MTPs will be highlighted for special education students during the training. Participants will receive the NCTM’s Principles to Action book and the companion Taking Action book. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org
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​That’s Why They Do That! Now What Do I Do? with Dr. Christine Reeve of Autism Classroom Resources
November 11, 2014 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, school professionals working with autistic students
Join CKEC in welcoming autism specialist Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D of Autism Classroom Resources for this half-day virtual session!
“That’s Why They Do That! Now What Do I Do?” will focus on connecting the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder to the challenging behavior autistic students may display in the classroom. Dr. Reeve will discuss strategies to decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviors, explore methods to teach replacement behaviors (which ensure long-term behavior change) and teach how to respond to challenging behaviors when they occur (without accidentally reinforcing them). Three hours of PD or EILA credit will be offered for this session.
​​Teaching Foundational Reading Skills Using the UFLI Foundations
November 12, 2024 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
Have you heard of the University of Florida Literacy Institute? Want to learn more about it? This session is for you! 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 who 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.
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Foundational Five for ASD: Antecedent Behavior Interventions
November 19, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Claire Johnson
Virtual
Target Audience: special education teachers, instructional coaches, general education teachers, special education administrators
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Antecedent Behavior Interventions are one of the most effective strategies teachers can use to support students with autism. During this two-hour virtual session, participants will learn how changing what happens before a behavior of concern can help students with autism increase desired behavior later. Participants will explore examples of antecedent behavior interventions, learn the definition and key components, and how these interventions provide support to autistic students. 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
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Navigating Student Non-Compliance
November 19, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Maggie Hartlage
In Person
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Target Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, paraeducators
Learn to navigate student non-compliance during this in-person training. In this workshop, educators will acquire a comprehensive set of strategies and evidence-based techniques to address student non-compliance. From fostering a positive learning environment to implementing specific behavior interventions, this training empowers educators to create an engaging and supportive atmosphere where every student can achieve success. Participants will receive a certificate of achievement and 3 professional development hours. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.
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Stop. Collaborate. Co-Plan and Listen: Catalyzing Co-Planning in Math Class
November 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jane Goatley
Virtual
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
This training will highlight best practices when co-planning for students in the co-teaching setting. Educators will receive resources to support intentional planning of grade-level content and specially designed instruction to support students toward mastering standards and their IEP goals. Co-teaching teams are encouraged to sign up together for this training. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions. 2 Hours PD/EILA
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November 20, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
November 21, 2024 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person
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Target Audience: special ed teachers, general ed teachers, instructional assistants, instructional coaches, school administrators
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The saying goes that if you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism. What a true statement! However, there are many characteristics of autistic students that are consistent across much of the population. Join us for “Autism 101”, a half-day in-person professional development session focusing on the characteristics of autistic learners, and some high-yield strategies to support them. Focus will be on practical, easy to implement strategies that can yield significant results. If you find yourself supporting or teaching many students with autism, we would love to see you at this session!
Participants will receive three hours of professional development credit for completing this PD.
Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
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top. Collaborate. Co-Plan and Listen: Catalyzing Co-Planning in Math Class
November 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jane Goatley
Virtual
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Target Audience: general education, special education, instructional coaches, and administrators
This training will highlight best practices when co-planning for students in the co-teaching setting. Educators will receive resources to support intentional planning of grade-level content and specially designed instruction to support students toward mastering standards and their IEP goals. Co-Teaching teams are encouraged to sign up together for this training. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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November 20, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
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November 21, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person
Target Audience: special ed teachers, general ed teachers, instructional assistants, instructional coaches, school administrators
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The saying goes that if you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism. What a true statement! However, there are many characteristics of autistic students that are consistent across much of the population. Join us for “Autism 101”, a half-day in-person professional development session focusing on the characteristics of autistic learners, and some high-yield strategies to support them. Focus will be on practical, easy to implement strategies that can yield significant results. If you find yourself supporting or teaching many students with autism, we would love to see you at this session! Participants will receive three hours of professional development credit for completing this PD.
Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
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December
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Teaching in the Digital Age: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
​December 4, 2024 8:30 am -3:30 pm
Holly Lawrence
In Person
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Target Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Deeper Learning Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Specialists
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This full-day, in-person workshop will help educators develop knowledge and skills around artificial intelligence and how it works. We will explore the powers, limitations, and ethics of using AI-powered tools in the classroom. Participants will learn about several currently available AI tools as well as strategies and resources for introducing AI in the classroom.
6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
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Don’t Jump Over the Numberline In Math Class
December 5, 2024 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 highlight Recommendation 4 on the Institute of Educational Sciences Practice Guide which says teachers working with struggling learners should use number lines to facilitate the learning of mathematical concepts and procedures, build an understanding of grade-level material, and prepare students for advanced mathematics. The connection between using evidence-based instructional strategy Concrete, Semi-Concrete, and Abstract will be used to reinforce the connection between the concrete manipulatives to the mathematical ideas that can be represented on the number line. Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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December 5, 2024 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
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This virtual session will give participants an understanding of what dyslexia is and is not, cover the awareness signs of dyslexia, and participate in a simulation activity. Upon completion, participants will receive a 3 hour PD certificate. For additional questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org
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Foundational Five for ASD: Systematic Instruction
December 5, 2024 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
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Systematic Instruction is considered one of the “Foundational Five” best practices to implement when working with autistic students. Join us in this two-hour virtual session as we dive deep into systematic instruction and what it looks like in the classroom. Participants will learn the definition and key components of systematic instruction, the role of systematic instruction and structured learning environments in supporting autistic students, and how to assess students and determine a step-by-step instructional plan to support them. We will see examples of how this could look in both a resource setting and a co-teaching environment. Participants will receive two hours of professional development credit for completing this session.
Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
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​​Deepening Understanding of the KY Academic Standards for Reading & Writing
December 5, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Erin McIver
In Person
Target Audience: K-12 Reading and Writing, E/LA 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 at all levels (and those who support them) as it will provide clarity around the Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading & Writing. Participants will learn how to break down Reading & 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.
6 hours of EILA credit will be provided.
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December 9, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
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Unlocking Engagement with Effective Questioning and Discussion Strategies
​December 11, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm​​
Amanda Burrows
In Person
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Target Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, School Leaders
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Immerse yourself in a full-day workshop focused on elevating your questioning and discussion strategies to unlock student engagement. You will discover how to formulate questions that challenge thinking, drive meaningful dialogue, and create an interactive learning environment. With hands-on activities and modeling, you will leave with actionable tools to energize your classroom and foster deeper student connections and understanding of content.
6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
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December 11, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Jane Goatley
Virtual
Target Audience: general education, special education, instructional coaches, and administrators
This is part one of a two-part virtual training that will support teachers in providing students with opportunities to engage in the standards for mathematical practice. Alignment with the math Kentucky Academic Standards will be discussed along with evidence-based instructional routines that support student understanding. There will be a discussion around differentiation for students with disabilities around the grade-level content standard. Contact: jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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Literacy Instruction for Students on Alternate Assessment
December 12, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person
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Target Audience: MSD teachers, ACCs, special ed facilitators, instructional coaches
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This in-person professional development training is designed to equip special educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate instruction on alternate assessment literacy targets with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). In addition to exploring strategies for teaching literacy to students with complex support needs, this training will focus on creating meaningful and measurable IEP goals that align with standards. The goal of this training is to help MSD teachers streamline their workload while ensuring that high-quality instruction in literacy standards is happening! 6 hours of PD credit will be awarded for this session.
​Contact: claire.johnson@ckec.org​
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Literacy Instruction for Students on Alternate Assessment
December 12, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person
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Target Audience: MSD teachers, ACCs, special ed facilitators, instructional coaches
This in-person professional development training is designed to equip special educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate instruction on alternate assessment literacy targets with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). In addition to exploring strategies for teaching literacy to students with complex support needs, this training will focus on creating meaningful and measurable IEP goals that align with standards. The goal of this training is to help MSD teachers streamline their workload, while ensuring that high-quality instruction in literacy standards is happening! 6 hours of PD credit will be awarded for this session.
Contact: claire.johnson@ckec.org
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January
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Inclusive Excellence in Reading: Using UFLI in an MSD Classroom
January 8, 2025 8:30 - 3:30
Claire Johnson and Kasie Lakarosky
In Person
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 January 8th, 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. If you have any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org or claire.johnson@ckec.org for more information.
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Multilingual Learner Teacher Network
January 8, 2025, February 18, 2025, April 23, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mark Helton
In Person
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Target 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 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.
EILA credit will be awarded each day.
Exploring "Behavior Solutions" Through Academic and Social Skills
January 9, 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
Unlock the potential of your students with our comprehensive training center focused on "Behavior Solutions: Teaching Academic and Social Skills Through RTI at Work" by Hannigan, Hannigan, Mattos, and Buffum. This training structured by the book’s content delves into current realities, Tier 3 and Tier 2 interventions, and provides educators with the tools and strategies needed to address academic and social challenges effectively. Join us to empower your school and transform student outcomes. This will be a 6.5-hour, in-person training 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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Explicit Instruction: Why, What, and How
January 14, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Laura Smith
In Person
Explicit instruction is a research-based strategy that consists of systematic, direct, engaging instruction that is success-oriented. This overview will provide a foundation of the guiding principles and elements of Explicit Instruction, including the design and delivery of instruction, eliciting responses and how to provide feedback, and providing adequate practice.
Books will be provided
6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
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Time-Saving AI Tools for Teachers that Make Learning More Engaging (2-Day Cohort)
January 14, 2025 and February 19, 2025
Holly Lawrence
In Person
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In this two-day cohort, educators will explore the potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom, centered on the six educator functions presented in The Artificial Intelligence Playbook by Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey. Through these interactive sessions, participants will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate how AI can streamline lesson planning and boost student engagement.
Day 1 will explore managing content, fostering student engagement, and meeting students’ instructional needs. Day 2 will focus on assessing student learning, providing effective feedback, and supporting lifelong learning. By the end of the cohort, participants will have a toolbox tailored to their teaching context, leaving with new, time-saving tools to enrich learning experiences in meaningful ways. The first 32 participants to register will receive a free copy of The Artificial Intelligence Playbook. 6 Hours of PD/EILA Credit
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Tier 2 Intervention Overview: Check In/Check Out
January 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Maggie Hartlage
Virtual
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Target Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, paraeducators
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Calling all special education teachers! Join this online Zoom training focused on the Tier 2 "Check In/Check Out" intervention. This evidence-based strategy is designed to support students across age groups by providing structured daily check-ins and check-outs to monitor and reinforce positive behaviors. During this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Check In/Check Out intervention, including its principles, components, and implementation strategies tailored specifically for students with diverse needs. Whether you're new to the Check In/Check Out intervention or looking to refine your implementation skills, 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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Design with Ease: Using Canva Docs in Instructional Practices
January 15, 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.
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Engaging Students with Assistive Technology
January 16, 2025. 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Claire Johnson
In Person
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Target Audience: High school MSD teachers, middle school MSD teachers, elementary MSD teachers, special education teachers, assistive technology consultants or specialists
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Did you know that assistive technology should be considered for EVERY student with an IEP? Join CKEC to learn about different assistive technology tools that can be used to engage your students. This 3-hour, in-person session shows multiple ways to increase student engagement in a resource, co-teaching, or MSD classroom 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. Participants will receive 3 hours of professional development credit for attending this session. Contact claire.johnson@ckec.org with any questions.
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Mastering Reciprocal Teaching: A Scaffolded Discussion Approach for Effective Reading Comprehension
January 21, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kasie Lakrosky
Virtual
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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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Reciprocal teaching is a scaffolded discussion technique that incorporates four strategies: predict, question, clarify, and summarize. Reciprocal teaching can be used at any grade level with any reading material. Does this sound like something you want to use in your classroom? Join us for this virtual session. If you have any questions, contact kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org
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Supercharged Social Skills: Empowering Students through Prosocial Skills
January 21, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Maggie Hartlage
In Person
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Target Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, school counselors
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Join us for an engaging training focused on teaching and enhancing social skills for students with IEPs. Whether you're a special education teacher, school counselor, general education teacher, or another service provider, this training is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to support students' social-emotional development. From building relationships to navigating social situations, our comprehensive sessions will provide practical insights and evidence-based approaches to help students thrive. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your skills and create inclusive environments where every student can succeed socially and academically. If you have any questions, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.
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​Elevate Specially Designed Instruction Using the Math SDI Toolkit
January 23, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jane Goatley
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
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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 improve the quality and selection of specially designed instruction while strengthening the connection across IEP goals, progress monitoring and KY Academic Standards. This 3-hour session face-to-face 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.
2 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with questions.
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Mindset Makeover: Fostering Academic Mindsets
January 24, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Holly Lawerence
In Person
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Building Administrators
Start the second semester off strong! Help students make over their minds through the four academic mindsets. The strategies taught in this session help to increase students’ academic perseverance and improve academic behaviors, leading to better academic performance. Participants will leave this session with over 20 ready to use instructional strategies and resources to help them develop the four academic mindsets in students:
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I belong in this academic community.
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My ability and competence grow with effort.
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I can succeed at this.
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This work has value for me.
6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be provided.
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Adaptive Schools Foundations Seminar
January 27, 2025, January 28, 2025, March 3, 2025, March 4, 2025
Mark Helton
In Person
Target Audience: teachers, facilitators, ARC chairs, PLC leaders, school/district administrators, instructional coaches
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 in becoming 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.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with any questions.
EILA will be applied for each day.
$500 Fee
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​Foundational Five for ASD: Visual Supports
January 27, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Claire Johnson
Virtual
Target Audience: Special education teachers, instructional coaches, general education teachers, special education administrators, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists
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Visual supports are one of the most common areas of need for a student on the autism spectrum. Join us as we discuss visual supports, and learn why they are one of the “Foundational Five” best practices to use when working with autistic students. Schedules, classroom routines, expectations, communication, and more will be discussed during this session. 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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January 29, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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
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Math SDI Super Strategy- Concrete/Semi-Concrete/Abstract
January 30, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jane Goatley
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Math Interventionists
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This six-hour face-to-face make-and-take training is intended for educators desiring to learn more about the specially designed instruction strategy where students work with math manipulatives in the concrete, move to the semi-concrete, and then to the abstract. Teachers learn how to embed the use of the CSA strategy in math lessons and will receive free manipulatives to take back to the classroom. Please contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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February
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ARC Chairperson Training
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February 3, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ramona Karsner
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In Person
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Target Audience: ARC Chairs, Directors of special education, school psychologists, principals, assistant principals, consultants
This workshop will introduce school administrators 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.
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Engaging with Families for Student Success
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February 4, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Lindsey Ellis
Virtual
Target Audience: Administrators, Teachers, Family Resource Coordinators
During a virtual session, explore how to foster a family engagement mindset that strengthens connections with families and supports student achievement. Discover a collection of resources, tools, and activities based on research-informed best practices designed to make family engagement impactful and sustainable. Participants will learn methods to systemize family engagement best practices, creating consistent and intentional outreach. By focusing on building two-way relationships and actionable best practices, educators will leave equipped to create a positive and supportive school community that values family collaboration. The Zoom link for this session will be shared no later than February 3, 2024. 2 hours of EILA credit will be provided.
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Phonological Awareness for All
February 5, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kasie Lakarosky
Virtual
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Phonological Awareness is critical for our students to learn to read. Come and join us for this PA for ALL session to prepare students to read. During the session, participants will practice and receive information on explicit instruction strategies, explore hands-on activities to instruct in phonological and phonemic awareness, determine accommodations and modifications to meet the needs of ALL of our learners, and so much more. If you have any questions, contact Kasie at kasie.lakarosky@ckec.org
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Building AAC Skills with Stories and Games - Part 2
Februray 6, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Claire Johnson
In Person
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Target Audience: Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, MSD Teachers, Special Ed Teachers working with limited verbal communicators
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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.
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This session is meant to complement and continue part 1, which was offered in July 2024. Whether you attended that training or not, please join us for this 3-hour, in-person session! For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
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Teaching with the Instructional Cha Chas: Creating a Classroom System
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February 11, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Laura Smith
In Person
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Teachers in alternative settings, Curriculum Coaches, and Administrators
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Please join us on February 11th for a session centered around Teaching With the Instructional Cha-Chas 4 Steps to Make Learning Stick by LeAnn Nickelsen and Melissa Dickson. This resource shares a 4-step cycle of instruction where neuroscience meets research-based teaching practices and formative assessment to improve student learning. Participants will receive a copy of the book. 6 hours of PD/EILA credit
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions or further details.
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Foundational Five for ASD: Reinforcement
February 11, 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
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Using reinforcement correctly is one of the most effective ways to change behavior. During this two-hour virtual session, participants will learn how using reinforcement can be a game-changer for students with autism in their classrooms! Participants will explore examples of reinforcement strategies, schedules, menus, and preference assessments. 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. 2 Hours PD Credit
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“Don’t Suspend Me!” with John Hannigan
February 11, 2025. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
John Hannigan
In Person
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors of Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, General Education Teachers
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This training is designed for administrators, special education teachers, behavior interventionists, general education teachers, and more led by John Hannigan. John Hannigan, EdD, is an author and speaker who has served in education for over 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, and county office leadership coach. This session will focus on practical strategies for improving student behavior and alternatives to traditional, exclusionary discipline practices centered around the “Don’t Suspend Me!” book. This training will be held at the Signature Club of Landsdown (3256 Lansdowne Dr, Lexington, KY 40502). If you have any questions, please email maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
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Effective Behavior Interventions in Schools
February 12, 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Maggie Hartlage
In Person
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​Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Behavior Interventionists
​Want to learn more about effective behavior interventions and how to select effective interventions for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)? This training revolves around data-based decision-making, utilizing evidence-based interventions, and progress monitoring to support students’ behavioral growth. Participants will learn how to analyze data, identify appropriate interventions, and monitor progress effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in supporting students with IEPs and fostering positive behavioral outcomes in their educational journey. This will be a half-day, in-person training held at the CKEC Training Facility. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org. 3 hours PD/EILA
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​Explore the Essential Tools for Success: Your Guide to IRIS Center Special Education Resources
February 12, 2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Laura Smith
Virtual
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Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches,
Special Education Mentors
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Learn about the valuable teaching resources the IRIS Center has to meet the needs of all students, specifically students with disabilities and struggling students. This resource offers a wealth of best practices and evidence-based strategies and information. 1 hour PD Credit
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
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Improve Student Engagement and Achievement Through Mathematical Discourse and Questioning Techniques
​February 13, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jane Goatley
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists
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Jen York-Barr said, "The person doing the talking is often the person doing the learning." This in-person session will focus on incorporating the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Effective Mathematical Teaching Practices and the High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities to promote engagement and achievement through posing purposeful questions and mathematical discourse in the classroom. Educators will receive a free copy of Marian Small’s book, Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction.
Contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions.
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Introduction to Restorative Practices
February 18, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Virtual
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Target Audience: Special education teachers, General education teachers
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Join us for an engaging 2-hour virtual professional development session titled “Introduction to Restorative Practices” designed for both special education and general education teachers. This training will provide a foundational understanding of restorative practices, focusing on building a positive classroom community, resolving conflicts, and promoting social-emotional learning. Participants will learn practical strategies for implementing restorative circles and fostering student accountability. Whether you’re looking to improve student behavior or enhance your classroom culture, this session offers valuable insights and tools to bring restorative practices into your daily teaching. 2 Hours PD/EILA Credit
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February 18, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Michelle Sircy
In Person
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Target Audience: New School Counselors, School Counselors
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The new school counselor academy is designed for new school counselors with three years of less experience. However, any school counselor can attend if they would like. New school counselors will learn practical skills and strategies to support their work as a school counselor. They will be introduced to resources and learn how to use data to drive their comprehensive school counseling program. Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate and plan with other new school counselors in their region. Contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org with questions. ELA Credit
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Evidence-Based Algebra Strategies for Middle and High School Math Teachers
February 19, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
​Jane Goatley
Virtual
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists
​This two-hour (PD/EILA) virtual session will focus on research-based strategies from the What Works Clearinghouse guide for teaching Algebra to middle 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.
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Level Up: Tools and Strategies for Readers Below Grade Level
February 20, 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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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! On February 20th, we will be looking at Read & Write, reading pens, Immersive Reader, Think Alouds, Paraphrasing, and more! Come out and join us to learn a variety of methods to help move your students forward. Participants will receive 6 PD hours for attending and need to bring a device. For questions contact Kasie.Lakarosky@ckec.org
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Transforming Student Writing: Practical Strategies from The Writing Revolution
February 21, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Erin McIver
In Person
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This session equips teachers with easy-to-use tools to improve student writing in any subject at any grade level. Based on Judith Hochman’s The Writing Revolution, this session covers clear, step-by-step methods for building sentence and paragraph writing skills. Teachers will learn ways to help students express ideas clearly, understand content better, and gain confidence in their writing. By the end of the session, participants will have a toolkit of effective, research-based strategies to transform writing instruction and boost student success.
All participants will receive a free copy of The Writing Revolution. For more information, contact Amanda Burrows (amanda.burrows@ckec.org) or Erin McIver (erin.mciver@ckec.org).
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Eligibility Insight: Understanding the SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY Eligibility Forms
February 27, 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
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March
Boost Student Learning with Cooperative Grouping Strategies
March 4, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Laura Smith
In Person
Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Participants will engage in cooperative learning experiences in this session and explore why and how these experiences benefit our students. Working together can not only increase achievement but also provide a platform for students to learn and practice communication skills. Participants will leave with a bank of cooperative group strategies and ways to implement them. 6-hour PD credit Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
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Building Strong Readers Through Structured Literacy
March 4, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Kasie Lakarosky
In Person
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEP’s, Co-Teachers, Interventionist, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
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This in-person training will focus on structured literacy and specific ways to implement it in the classroom. The emphasis will be on lesson plans, teaching new concepts, dictation, vowel practice, and more. Participants will receive materials to assist in implementing various methods in their classroom. Each participant will need to bring a computer for this session. 6 Hours PD Credit
For questions contact Kasie.Lakarosky@ckec.org
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March 5, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Claire Johnson
In Person
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Target Audience: Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, MSD Teachers, Assistive Technology team members
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Assistive technology encompasses a whole world of tools to help students with disabilities live and learn independently. This in-person session is designed to help participants understand assistive technology. Participants will work through the different models, low to high-tech assistive technology, learn about the SETT Framework, components of an AT evaluation, and more. Participants will receive 6 hours of PD credit for the session. For questions, contact claire.johnson@ckec.org
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​​Differentiating Instruction in the Math Co-Teaching Classroom
March 6, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jane Goatley
In Person
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Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Math Interventionists
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This six-hour face-to-face training is intended for educators who work with students in a co-teaching setting. Participants will learn strategies for differentiating instruction for students on various achievement levels. There will be an emphasis on differentiation within math stations. Please contact jane.goatley@ckec.org with any questions. 6 Hours PD Credit
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Mission: Possible - Shifting Students From Passive Compliance to Active Engagement
March 7, 2025
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 complimentary 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. 6 hours of PD/EILA credit will be earned upon completion of this workshop. Contact amanda.burrows@ckec.org for more information.
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March 11, 2025, April 22, 2025, June 3, 2025 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Erin McIver
In Person
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Target Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Deeper Learning Leads, 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 2024-2025 school year. Day 1 will introduce participants to the basics of 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.
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Day 1 Overview (3/11/2025):
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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​
$500 fee for CKEC members
$750 for non-CKEC members
For more information, contact Erin McIver (erin.mciver@ckec.org)
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Elevating ELA: Creating a Community of Inquiry and Book Club Discussions in the 6-12 Classroom
March 12, 2025 and June 2, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Erin McIver
In Person
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This two day cohort designed for 6-12 ELA teachers will support educators in inspiring inquiry and student centered discussions. In Day 1 of the cohort, participants will learn the what, why, and how of essential questions to build a culture of sustained inquiry in their classroom. This professional learning experience will teach participants to frame student learning around thematic ideas and essential questions, utilize 10+ instructional tools to engage students in meaning making, and engage in active reading strategies for student engagement. Day 2 of the cohort will focus on how to implement a student-centered literature program that promotes critical thinking and literary understanding through the study of novels and other texts. Participants will learn how to use whole-class novels as a model to guide students to choice books and book clubs that build on skills taught through whole-class novels.
Anchor texts for this training include Essential Questions: Opening Doors to Student Understanding by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins, Whole Novels for the Whole Class by Ariel Sacks, and A Novel Approach by Kate Roberts. Participants will receive free copies of these texts over the course of the two day cohort to support their learning and implementation of ideas.
For more information, contact Amanda Burrows (amanda.burrow@ckes.org) or Erin McIver (erin.mciver@ckec.org)
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Designing Behavior Interventions
March 18, 2025 8:30 am - 3:00 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 specialized training program focused on designing behavior interventions for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Our comprehensive approach centers on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions tailored to address the needs of students displaying challenging behaviors. Through this program, educators will learn evidence-based strategies and techniques to effectively assess, plan, and implement interventions that promote positive behavior change and academic success. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and collaborative discussions to deepen their understanding and application of behavior intervention principles. Join us to enhance your skills in supporting students with IEPs and create a positive learning environment for all. 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.
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Building-to-Building Transitions for Low-Incidence Classrooms
March 18, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Claire Johnson
Virtual
Target Audience: MSD Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Administrators
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It is almost that time of year - time to start transitioning your students who will be moving to a new building next year. Discover how to smoothly transition your learners to a new classroom and school environment by using evidence-based practices and supports. In this session, we will discuss creating schedules to help transition, planning between teachers at different buildings, and how to help support your low-incidence learners. 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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​Getting Started with What Canva Has to Offer
March 19, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Laura Smith
Virtual
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Target Audience: All Educators (special ed, gen ed, interventions, instructional coaches, administrators)
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Are you new to Canva or want to learn more about the unique features offered? Join us for a virtual session to explore tools and templates that can be used in your role as an educator. Learn ways to make your documents and presentations more engaging. 2 hours PD Credit
Contact laura.smith@ckec.org with questions.
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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
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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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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Promoting Participation and Engagement
April 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Laura Smith
Virtual
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Target Audience: All Educators (special ed, gen ed, interventions, instructional coaches, administrators)
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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. 1 ½ Hours PD
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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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​​Writing Across the Curriculum-Nonfiction
April 29, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Laura Smith
In Person
​Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches
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Writing is a critical communication tool for students:
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to learn new concepts and information
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This session will provide strategies and ideas to support student learning in any content area. This session is recommended for intermediate and secondary teachers who want to help their students better access and communicate content knowledge through the genre of nonfiction. 6-Hours PD
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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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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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Empowering Adolescent Readers: Short & Powerful Strategies
April 30, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Kasie Lakarosky
In Person
Target Audience: Grades 6-12 general and special education teachers, co-teaching teams, content area teachers, reading interventionists, instructional coaches, and/or administrators
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Join us for an engaging workshop focused on empowering adolescent readers! This session will explore short and powerful strategies to enhance reading skills in the areas of advanced decoding, morphology, vocabulary, and comprehension. If you have any questions contact Kasie.Lakarosky@ckec.org 6 Hours PD Credit
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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.
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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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