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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.***
Student Behavior: From Naming to Reframing
Instructor: Dave Melnick, LICSW
In this workshop, explore how reframing—shifting perspectives to challenge biases—can transform stressful situations into opportunities for equity, understanding, and improved outcomes with students.
Building Regulation and Restorative Interventions into the School Day
Delta Hotel, S. Burlington, VT 1117 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT, United StatesInstructor: Camille Koosmann
In this 2-day series, learn how to use trauma-informed restorative approaches that mitigate and respond to tricky student behavior.
Executive Function Skills (MS/HS): Strategies for Identifying and Overcoming Learning Barriers
Instructor: Sarah Ward, MS, CCC/SLP
In this workshop, participants will learn to identify common behaviors and learning barriers associated with delays in executive functioning skills and determine the most effective tools and strategies for providing support.
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.
Essential Communication Skills: Where SEL, Academics, and Discipline Intersect (Virtual)
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
Reimagine how speaking and listening standards can enhance academic learning, social-emotional growth, and restorative practices. March 20 & April 10