WORKSHOPS
Instructional Strategies & Teaching Techniques
Unified Teaching
Strategies and Solutions for Effective Co-Teaching
Co-teaching is more than just a buzz word used in education, it is a delicate dance between teaching professionals. Co-teaching provides classroom teachers with assistance in the development, delivery, and evaluation of effective instructional programs. It provides specialists with critical in- formation about classroom setting demands, teacher expectations, and current student performance levels. This knowledge enables specialists to provide more appropriate recommendations regarding the instructional procedures that are most likely to benefit all students particularly those with disabilities and many of their low-achieving peers. Co- teaching fosters ongoing support, collaborative problem solving, and professional development for both teachers.
The I.E.P. Autopsy
Scaffolding is an instructional technique, associated with the Zone of Proximal Development, in which a teacher provides individualized support by incrementally improving a learner’s ability to build on prior knowledge. Scaffolding is a learning process designed to promote a deeper level of learning. It is the support given during the learning process which is tailored to the needs of the student with the intention of helping the student achieve his/her learning goals. Instructional scaffolding is the provision of sufficient support to promote learning when concepts and skills are being first introduced to students.
Writing Defensible I.E.P.s
I.E.P.s are the blueprint of specially designed instruction. Full-day workshop: This training explains the common difficulties teachers and districts encounter in the development of I.E.P.s and Special Education Programs. The session cites court cases and explains the relevance to the Case Conference and I.E.P. process.
Practical
Strategies
for Special
Education
Paraprofessionals in Inclusive and Self-Contained Classrooms
This presentation will define the role of a paraprofessional and demystify the myths of their previous and current roles. Participants will actively engage in strategies for use within Inclusion and Self-Contained classrooms.
SRA – Corrective Reading Training
A workshop to provide an overview of the three strands addressing Reading, Language Arts, and Literature through a common instructional design that helps students learn more efficiently. The training will also outline the development of skills in the comprehension component progressing from comprehending oral language to comprehending written material. Skills are first taught in structured exercises that are controlled by the teacher.
Later, students are shown how to apply the skills independently to complex written materials.
Using Technology to Strengthen Student Learning
With so many students coming to school behind in their learning, how might we use technology to help them make the gains necessary to catch up to grade level expectations in record time? With so many options, how do we decide which tools are most effective for 21st century skill building and learning, and can also help us make the most of every minute we have with our students? In this seminar, you will receive practical, easy-to-use strategies for infusing effective technology tools into your K-6 learning environment. This highly practical seminar will focus on ways to increase student engagement and learning through technology integration. It will also help you rethink the technology you might already use and refresh your skills through the newest, most innovative, free, or low-cost technology resources available to boost your students' progress. You will receive an extensive technology digital resource handbook with all the tools and apps presented in this seminar.
Technology Integration & Innovation
Applying Accommodations and Modifications Incorporating Technology
This training will focus on defining and practicing different types of accommodations, as well as, identify the differences between accommodations and modifications. Additionally, participants will demonstrate practical applications and strategies for providing accommodations and modifications to students
Organizational Technology: Tools for Success
Middle school and high school students often struggle to stay organized. In this presentation, focused on upper elementary through high school students, attendees are given different technology tools and strategies that will be helpful to keep them organized and successful in school.
Using AI Tools to Enhance Student Learning and Increase Teacher Productivity
In this workshop educators will learn to embrace Artificial Intelligence tools in their classroom and be given practical strategies to make the most of all the tools and resources provided. Teachers will focus on ways to increase student engagement and learning through AI integration. It will also help ease worries about what this technology means for the future of education!
Student Support & Inclusion
The Why of D.E.I.
Schools have always been interested in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.), but the work has taken on renewed meaning as student populations grow increasingly diverse in every way: race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, special needs and MORE. This presentation is an introduction to teaching
from a culturally responsive approach to help students and staff thrive educationally.
English
Language
Learners
and the Role of WIDA to Support Struggling Students
This training will provide teachers with research based strategies to identify and differentiate between academic discrepancies that are a result of boundaries in language acquisition and those that are a result of a learning disability, making it easier for teachers to identify whether a child’s situation is appropriate to be referred to problem solving, or if language proficiency based instructional strategies should be incorporated into lessons.
The strategies that can be used to increase academic performance of English Language Learners in the general education and special education classroom along with explanation of how WIDA standards should be applied to planning.
Social Emotional Learning: The Parental Guide
This is an introduction to social emotional learning for parents or staff supporting kids. This presentation will explore some common red flags in kids’ emotional well being, how to support them, and where to get additional support.
Knowledge is Power
The special education process is long and complicated. This is an introduction into the world of IEPs and 504s for parents and all advocates.
Behavior, Discipline, & Equity
CHAMPS Behavior Management
This program is perfect for schools who are beginning their journey with the CHAMPS Behavior Management Program. Designed to start your school year in a series of two trainings for first and second year teachers. Trainings will focus on the “why” of a positive and proactive behavior management approach. Educators will be walked through the process of creating and utilizing a classroom management system.
Equitable Discipline & Alternatives to Suspension
The development of effective systems for school discipline requires a broad set of resources. The intent of this session is to support schools in their movement towards more effective, evidence-based methods of behavior management and school discipline for all students. These considerations are offered for staff at the classroom level as well as administrators at the school and district level.
Building Relationships and Restorative Practices
In today’s educational landscape, connecting with your students is imperative for true success in the classroom. This workshop focuses on the why of teaching, creating an environment of respect and rapport, and Restorative Justice practices in the classroom.
Often given in conjunction with CHAMPS trainings, this session will help teachers reduce the negative behaviors in the classroom and create a more welcoming classroom and school culture.
Leadership & Support Staff Development
Supervising Paraeducators in School Settings:
A Team Approach
When a teacher and paraeducator work in the same classroom, they share responsibilities, workloads, successes, and challenges. Although there are many benefits to teaming, sharing instructional space creates some level of anxiety in both parties. This workshop would identify some tasks or issues that, if discussed prior to working together in the same classroom, can ease the tension and create a climate of mutual respect among teachers and paraeducators.
Co-Teaching That Works!
National Train-the-Trainer Institute (Grades K-12)
The Co-Teaching Train-the-Trainer Institute is a four-day, hands-on professional learning experience designed to prepare educators to become effective Co-Teaching trainers within their schools and districts. Led by nationally recognized experts Sonya Heineman Kunkel and Yamiley Jean-Simon, participants gain a deep understanding of research-based Co-Teaching practices and learn how to deliver engaging, high-quality professional development that builds sustainable inclusive practices. Attendees also receive a three-year subscription to a grade-level-specific video streaming package that can be used to support future staff training.
Through interactive learning, collaboration, and extensive video examples of Co-Teaching in action, participants develop the skills needed to train others in establishing strong Co-Teaching partnerships, defining teacher roles, improving communication, maximizing whole-group and small-group instruction, and implementing effective inclusive practices. Ideal for administrators, instructional coaches, general and special educators, and other educational leaders, this institute helps schools and districts create a strong foundation for building and sustaining high-quality Co-Teaching programs.
Live Online Seminars &
Recorded Versions
Presented through the
Bureau of Education and Research
Strengthening Your Co-Teaching:
Practical Ideas for Improving Student Success (Grades K-12)
This engaging seminar with presenter Yamiley Jean-Simon explores effective, up-to-date co-teaching practices designed to support today's diverse learners, including students with disabilities and other special needs. Participants will learn how general education teachers and specialists can successfully partner in shared learning environments through proven co-teaching models, collaborative lesson planning, and practical instructional strategies. The session also highlights innovative ways to maximize instructional time, meet a wide range of student needs, and strengthen co-teaching partnerships. Attendees will leave with a digital resource handbook and a collection of practical tools and strategies to create more dynamic, inclusive, and effective classrooms that promote success for all students.
Using AI Tools to Enhance Student Learning and Increase Teacher Productivity
This one-day seminar with outstanding educator A.J. Galli will present the many benefits of embracing Artificial Intelligence tools in your classroom, and practical strategies to make the most of all the tools and resources provided. This highly practical seminar will focus on ways to increase student engagement and learning through AI integration. It will also help ease your worries about what this technology means for the future of education. You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook with tools and resources to help you implement all the strategies presented in this innovative one-day seminar!
December 1 and December 10, 2026
February 1 and February 24, 2027
July 14, 2026
November 13 and November 18, 2026
April 9 and April 15, 2027
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