Customize Your PD with Special Education Training

Developing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Based) IEP goals is foundational to student success. This session provides practical strategies for IEP goal creation and best practices for aligning these goals with instructional activities. Learn how to design targeted instruction and track student progress using both quantitative data and anecdotal evidence.

This session offers an in-depth look at effective academic data collection methods. Participants will learn best practices for capturing and analyzing student progress using techniques such as anecdotal notes, discrete trials, task analysis, teacher-led observations, and lesson-based reporting. These strategies will help inform instruction and intervention planning.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has been shown to boost academic achievement, enhance emotional resilience, and foster long-term positive outcomes for students. This session explores practical, inclusive strategies for incorporating SEL into your classroom with engaging, accessible lessons for students of all ages and abilities. Gain insights into how SEL fosters critical life skills that extend beyond the classroom and enhances student engagement.