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Cultivating Belonging To Retain Educators and Build Thriving Schools (Virtual)
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
- with Elijah Hawkes
Building a strong sense of community among adults is crucial for teacher retention and creating the collaborative environment necessary for schools to thrive. Oct 31 & Nov 21, 2024
Act 139: Using Reading Assessment Data to Guide MTSS-Based Instructional Decisions
Instructor: Nicole Chick
This workshop will explore best assessment practices in accordance with Act 139 requirements.
Transforming Trauma (Level 1): The School as a Healing Community
Instructor: Dave Melnick, LICSW
In the course we will study the harmful effects of trauma on students, their families, and the workforce, as well as the unique, adaptive capacities people form under conditions of pain and adversity.
Self Regulation in Young Learners: A Framework for Understanding and Reframing Behaviors
Instructors: Judith Masson, M.Ed., Danielle Kent, M.S., CCC-SLP
This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of self-regulation skills in young students, emphasizing the importance of reframing behaviors to understand corresponding functional skills.
Establishing and Maintaining Effective Educational Support Teams
Instructor: Jennifer Patenaude, M.A.
This workshop will focus on the key systems and processes necessary for ensuring the establishment and maintenance of effective Educational Support Team collaboration.
Integrating STEM, Play, Literacy, and SEL in Early Childhood
Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, VT 100 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United StatesDesigned for early childhood educators, this workshop will provide you with the tools and insights needed to foster a curious and investigative classroom environment.
Understanding and Supporting Newly Arrived Multilingual Learners
Instructor: Kelly Cray, M.Ed.
This webinar series will explore new research in language acquisition theories to support the development of practical strategies that foster inclusive classrooms.
Dec 5 & Dec 12, 2024
Using a Pattern of Strength and Weakness Approach to Determine SLD
Instructor: Milton J. Dehn, Ed.D
This workshop will focus on the appropriate use of patterns of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) assessment procedures to identify specific learning disabilities (SLD).
Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives to Monitor Educational Benefit
Instructor: Jennifer Patenaude, M.A.
Participants will learn how to write measurable IEP goals and objectives using standards-based learning progressions as a roadmap for both academics and functional skills.
Critical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms
Instructor: Alicia Beth, Ph.D.
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents both promise and problems for educators and learners. How can AI be used critically to support higher order thinking?
Trauma Informed Schools in 2025: Creating Thriving School Communities
Instructor: Joelle van Lent
This workshop series will connect the impact of stress and adversity on development with practical strategies that promote resilience.
White Educators, (Mostly) White Schools, and Racial Justice
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
Explore how white educators can find and sustain the motivation to drive meaningful change.
Autism Identification Under IDEA: Diagnostic Tools and Recent Research
Instructor: Heather Flynn
This workshop will focus on clarifying the special education eligibility determination process for students with autism, highlighting the importance of using the most current evidence-based practices for diagnosis.
Resetting Special Education Evaluation Processes with Purpose
Instructor: Jennifer Patenaude, M.A.
Rethink special education evaluation processes to ensure they are focused upon informing both specialized programming and eligibility.
Gender and Sexuality Development and Considerations in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Instructor: Mark Palmieri
Gender identity and sexual development in neurodiverse populations present many complex questions. This workshop will address LGBTQIA+ issues and intersectionality with autism.
What is Specially Designed Instruction?
Instructor: Jennifer Patenaude, M.A.
Session 1 of a 4-part workshop series, "Understanding Specially Designed Instruction: Clarifying Its Role Within MTSS Layers." ***Session 1 is required and participants can then choose any or all of the remaining sessions.***