June FREE Professional Development Opportunities
June 18, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Navigating Support for d/Deaf Students: Insights and Strategies for the ARD/IEP Committee
Dr. J. Lindsey Kennon
As we have progressed toward inclusive education for diverse learners, it is essential for IEP committee to equip themselves with the knowledge and tools necessary to support students with diverse needs. One such group is students who are d/Deaf, whose educational journey can be significantly enhanced when their team is prepared to support their unique needs as a micro-population within Special Education. This session aims to empower educators with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively support d/Deaf students in their classrooms. Join us for a lunch-and-learn discussion, outlining the challenges educators may encounter when working with d/Deaf students. The focus of this session will be to share knowledge related to language acquisition and development in students who are d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing and their unique and varied linguistic landscape, including variations in signed languages, communication preferences, and the impact of hearing loss on language acquisition. We will also discuss assessment considerations, as well as actionable strategies for effective support related to LRE, accommodations, modifications, and support services.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoce-vrDouHdJ9zwdhRWkjMItivOkq-bgN
June 26, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Understanding Exclusionary Factors: All Things Considered
Georgene Moon
This session covers the role of Exclusionary Factors and their impact on SLD identification, while also considering the continued impact from Covid-19 on education and the importance of documentation in our reports. Included in the presentation is a brief review of the Exclusionary Factors required by federal and state law and the impact of societal changes: social, economic, cultural and technology related. The updated Exclusionary Factors Checklist is presented, as well as additional forms that can be used as documentation during your data gathering and evaluation process. In addition, the possible impact of Covid-19, both short and long term, on our students’ education and the ethical implications of disregarding Exclusionary Factors is reviewed.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuc-6srT4oEtddFqtktIrk4q8xeRhTG9At
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