Cutting to the Chase: Avoiding Those Critical Mistakes!
Have you ever thought…if pressure makes diamonds, then I should be rich? The pressures of being knowledgeable of revisions to regulations and meeting the vast number of requirements under NCLB, IDEA, Section 504 and FERPA can create critical mistakes. During this session, the presenter will provide the latest updates on FERPA, Section 504 and the proposed changes in the MDE IDEA 2004 regulations.
Participants will explore the common mistakes related to the special education processes that cause compliance issues and undermine the success of programs concerning students with disabilities. Issues related to the responsibilities of principals, teachers, special education staff members and administrative assistants will also be discussed.
Practical solutions will be explored in the critical areas to improve student achievement, including the tier process, behavior, inclusion, IEP development/implementation, Section 504, data entry and timelines.
Who Should Attend: Administrators, Special Education Staff, Special Education Administrative Assistants and Teachers
Presenter:CAROLYN WOOTEN BLACK is the Director of the Center for Special Education Services (C-SPED) that provides a network of services designed for educators. Ms. Black consults with districts on the development and implementation of policies and procedures under IDEA, Section 504, FERPA and Response to Intervention (RTI). She provides training on inclusion practices and research-based strategies. Ms. Black is a frequent presenter and speaker on subjects related to the implementation of IDEA, Section 504, Inclusion, RTI and Differentiated Instruction.
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Positive Behavior Supports: It is Worth My While!
Want to reduce unnecessary discipline and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety and learning? Attend this session and learn how school-wide systems of support that include proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors create positive school environments.
Instead of using a piecemeal approach of individual behavioral management plans, participants will explore how a continuum of positive behavior support for all students within a school is implemented in areas including the classroom and non-classroom settings. The focus of this session will be on creating and sustaining Tier l (school-wide), Tier ll (classroom), and Tier lll (individual) systems of support that improve social competence and academic achievement for all students.
Who Should Attend:Administrators, Special Education Support Personnel, Interventionists, Counselors, Behavior Specialist, Teacher Support Team staff and Teachers
Presenter: DIANNE ENIS is the Director of Network Services for C-SPED. Ms. Enis is a MDE and NASP certified school psychologist. She began her career by serving as a school psychologist in a public school. She retired from the Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Special Education, where she provided training in the areas of evaluation and eligibility. She frequently provides onsite consultation and training on C-SPED’s compliant Intervention/TST process, positive behavioral interventions, inclusion and cultural diversity.
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Tried and True: Strategies to Address the Complexity of Today’s Curriculum
Do you need help building your knowledge of research-based strategies? Do you have an understanding of how such strategies link to the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels to meet the instructional challenges in classroom activities?
Although emphasis has been placed on clarifying the use of the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels to measure the degree of complexity of assessment items, little attention has been given to the link between the levels and the use of instructional strategies in the classroom. Participants will explore how to use research-based strategies to promote engagement, comprehension and academic success to bridge the gap between motivation, classroom teaching and student learning. Participants will be inspired by this interactive session!
Who Should Attend: Administrators, Interventionists, Curriculum Personnel andTeachers
Presenter:CECILIA LEACH is a consultant with C-SPED and works with districts throughout the State. She retired as the Director of Special Education for the Senatobia School District after twenty-two years of public service. Ms. Leach has expertise in the relationship between IDEA and NCLB, student data analysis for improvement in achievement, “Habits of the Mind,” and issues pertaining to IDEA and Section 504. She has presented in the State and out-of–state on the “Nine Essential Instructional Strategies That Work” and is a valued resource in working with teachers regarding effective interventions, the response to intervention process and inclusion practices.
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