Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is the core of special education, defined under IDEA as adapting content, methodology, or delivery to address a student's unique, disability-related needs. It ensures access to the general curriculum and progress toward IEP goals, focusing on specialized, evidence-based strategies tailored to individual learning requirements. Participants will be able to 1) develop […]
-Provide explicit instruction, consistent demonstrations and descriptions, and intentionally scaffold the steps or processes needed to understand writing concepts -Reduce scaffolds as the student models skills independently and fluently -Design, provide, and assess the effectiveness of specially-designed instruction to provide students with disabilities with access to participate and progress in the general education curriculum -Facilitate […]
This engaging, interactive, and practical workshop is designed specifically for educators who are new to co-teaching or are preparing to begin their journey as co-teaching partners. Whether you are a general education teacher, a special education teacher, or a support specialist entering a co-taught classroom for the first time, this workshop provides the essential foundation […]
Audience: K-2 Classroom teachers, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Early readers deserve instruction that is clear, intentional, and rooted in what we know works. This high‑impact session brings the Science of Reading to life for K-2 classrooms, spotlighting the small‑group practices that build strong, confident beginning readers. You'll explore explicit, assessment‑driven routines […]
Content-area learning depends on vocabulary and knowledge. This workshop focuses on practical routines for teaching academic and domain-specific vocabulary in science, social studies, and beyond. Teachers learn how to select, teach, and revisit words so they support comprehension and writing across subjects. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be […]
Challenging times call for school adults to communicate issues and needs without judgment or blame. This workshop introduces a simple 4-step process for improving our ability to: 1) say what we are observing without evaluation, 2) listen for and acknowledge the feelings and needs of others, 3) state our needs, and 4) make requests instead […]
In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional […]
A meditation inspired by Jon Kabat Zinn. This can be adapted to a 7 week program. Join us for a guided meditation workshop designed to explore the essence of mindfulness through reflection and practice. Together, we'll answer questions such as: -What is mindfulness? -How can I bring it into my daily life? -Why is being […]
In today's evolving educational landscape, the role of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Chairperson is more vital-and more complex-than ever before. Chairpersons are responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE), while also maintaining compliance […]
A world where every individual teacher sees themselves as a Community Architect. A world where teachers find ways to work together to create a village of learning. Building a village is a necessary part of being an educator in a world often siloed and polarized. Instead of creating greater spaces for adaptation we often find […]