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1 Special Education: Adapted PE CPI FOR ITINERANT SERVICES Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to provide appropriate interventions to alleviate potential crisis situations. Audience: Hospital/Homebound Teachers, Vision Staff, Adapted PE Teachers 14-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL FIRST AID/CPR/AED FOR THE WORKPLACE (ADAPTED PE TEACHERS ONLY) Expected Outcome: Adapted Physical Education teachers will demonstrate knowledge and skills in First Aid and CPR in the workplace. Increased knowledge and skills will be maintained during the school year through accountable talk. Audience: Adapted Physical Education Teachers 02-AUG AUG :00-16:00 AMERICAN RED CROSS 4800 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas NOV NOV :00-16:00 AMERICAN RED CROSS 4800 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas NOV NOV :00-16:00 AMERICAN RED CROSS 4800 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas Dallas Independent School District 1

2 Special Education: ADL PROGRAM COMPONENTS & SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR THE ADL CLASSROOM Expected Outcome: Participants will learn strategies and techniques that will help in providing delivery of services to our student population. Audience: ADL classroom teachers and teacher assistants 14-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 2

3 Special Education: Autism BOOK STUDY: NO MORE MELTDOWNS Expected Outcome: Participants will independently read the book, No More Meltdowns, by Jed Baker. The reading of the book will be followed up with a meeting of all of the participants and a thorough discussion of the contents of the book. Audience: Autism classroom teachers chosen by program supervisor 14-JUN NOV VARIOUS IMPLEMENTING THE IEP FOR AUTISM Expected Outcome: This course will define IEP implementation. Participants will be able to use assessment to write the PLAAFP, and then use the PLAAFP to write IEP objectives. IEP related instructional strategies and ideas will be shared. Audience: Autism classroom teachers 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL INTRODUCTION TO AUTISM Expected Outcome: For teachers and paraprofessionals new to the autism classroom, this workshop includes a basic understanding of autism spectrum disorders. Characteristics, instructional strategies, and behavioral interventions will be discussed. Audience: Autism program teachers and teacher assistants new to the autism program 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 MOLINA HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 3

4 Special Education: Behavior Program ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR NEW BEHAVIOR PROGRAM STAFF (NEW TO BP IN ) Expected Outcome: Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the overall operations of the Behavior Program (BP), the function of a Behavior Adjustment Class (BAC) and Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), and policies/procedures that impact the operation of the program and other related functions. Audience: New Elementary Behavior Program (BP) teachers and paraprofessionals assigned Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in to the Behavior Adjustment 11-AUG AUG :00-16:00 MOLINA HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL HOW TO EXCEL AT VERBAL INTERVENTION (BEHAVIOR PROGRAM ONLY) Expected Outcome: Participants will increase their abilities in verbal intervention, build confidence in managing noncompliant and resistive students, and improve skills in recognizing and avoiding personal power struggles. Audience: Behavior Program (BP) teachers and paraprofessionals assigned to the Behavior Program Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU); and Social Workers/Visiting Teachers Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 17-JUN JUN :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN (BP TEACHERS ONLY) Expected Outcome: Participants will increase their ability to develop and write an effective Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) with measurable goal and objectives. They will use resource based interventions and behavioral strategies to ensure students develop academic and social/emotional skills for success in life. Audience: Behavior Program (BP) teachers assigned to the Behavior Program Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 15-JUN JUN :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 4

5 Special Education: Behavior Program REVIEW 360 TRACKING TRAINING FOR BEHAVIOR PROGRAM STAFF Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to electronically monitor and track student s behavioral progress and data through the use of an online behavioral tracking system. Audience: Behavior Program (BP) teachers and paraprofessionals assigned to the Behavior Program Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 27-JUL JUL :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL REVIEW 360 TRACKING TRAINING FOR NEW BP STAFF (NEW TO BP IN ) Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to electronically monitor and track student s behavioral progress and data through the use of an online behavioral tracking system. Audience: New Behavior Program (BP) teachers and paraprofessionals assigned to the Behavior Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 10-AUG AUG :00-11:30 MOLINA HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS (BEHAVIOR PROGRAM STAFF ONLY) Expected Outcome: Participants will develop their ability to effectively teach social skills. They will develop an understanding of the importance of social skills as an intricate part of academic skills and success in life. Audience: Behavior Program (BP) teachers and paraprofessionals assigned to the Behavior Program Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU); Social Workers and Visiting Teachers Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 15-JUN JUN :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 5

6 Special Education: Behavior Program WRITING EFFECTIVE IEPS FOR NEW ELEM BEHAVIOR PROGRAM TEACHERS (NEW IN ) Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to write effective and measurable IEPs as they relate to the district s POLs and instruction in the Behavior Program classroom. Audience: New Elementary Behavior Program (BP) teachers assigned to the Behavior Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) or provide in-class support for students assigned to those educational settings Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 10-AUG AUG :30-16:00 MOLINA HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL WRITING EFFECTIVE IEP'S FOR NEW SEC BEHAVIOR PROGRAM TEACHERS (NEW IN ) Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to write effective and measurable IEPs as they relate to the district's POLs and instruction in the Behavior Program classroom. Audience: New secondary behavior program teachers (new in ) assigned to the Behavior Adjustment Class or Crisis Stabilization Unit or who provide in-class support for students in those settings Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 09-AUG AUG :30-16:00 MOLINA HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 6

7 Special Education: Combined Course COMMUNICATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR LOW INCIDENCE POPULATIONS, PART 1 Expected Outcome: Participants will 1) review normal speech/language development, as well as functional communication goals and objectives in order to select individual communication systems and outcomes for their students; 2) learn strategies for increasing communicative opportunities throughout the school day while decreasing interfering behaviors; and 3) receive a communication co-implementation plan template for use with actual students in collaboration with a variety of service providers. Audience: Sp Ed teachers serving in ADL and Autism positions; Deaf Education teachers/itinerant staff/communication specialists, and interpreters; speech therapists and speech assistants; and paraprofessionals serving in the classrooms listed above Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 24-JUN JUN :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY SEP SEP :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OCT OCT :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OCT OCT :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY COMMUNICATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR LOW INCIDENCE POPULATIONS, PART 2 Expected Outcome: MUST HAVE COMPLETED PART 1 BEFORE TAKING PART 2. Participants will 1) use the communication co-implementation plan template provided in Part 1 of this training to make communication development decisions with actual students on their caseloads; 2) implement the plans in collaboration with a variety of service providers; and 3) report actual implementation status and progress as directed by specific program supervisors. Audience: Sp Ed teachers serving in ADL and Autism positions; Deaf Education teachers/itinerant staff/communication specialists, and interpreters; speech therapists and speech assistants; and paraprofessionals serving in the classrooms listed above Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 22-NOV NOV :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 7

8 Special Education: Combined Course COMMUNICATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR LOW INCIDENCE POPULATIONS, PART 2 -IND STUDY Expected Outcome: MUST HAVE COMPLETED PART 1 BEFORE TAKING PART 2. Participants will 1) use the communication co-implementation plan template provided in Part 1 of this training to make communication development decisions with actual students on their caseloads; 2) implement the plans in collaboration with a variety of service providers; and 3) report actual implementation status and progress as directed by specific program supervisors. Audience: Sp Ed teachers serving in ADL and Autism positions; Deaf Education teachers/itinerant staff/communication specialists, and interpreters; speech therapists and speech assistants; and paraprofessionals serving in the classrooms listed above Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 25-JUN NOV ONLINE Dallas Independent School District 8

9 Special Education: Deaf Education BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR LOW INCIDENCE POPULATIONS Expected Outcome: Teachers, paraprofessionals and sign language interpreters will learn strategies to incorporate classroom management into their teaching practice. Audience: Regional deaf teachers, paraprofessionals, and sign language interpreters 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY SEP SEP :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY IMPLEMENTING TROPHIES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PERK STUDENTS Expected Outcome: This presentation will introduce and familiarize deaf education teachers and assistants with the Trophies reading curriculum for prekindergarten students. Participants will understand the rationale for using Trophies with students who are deaf and hard of hearing and gain a working knowledge of the curriculum components and materials, including those for instruction and assessment. Participants will understand how to implement a Trophies lesson including special accommodations needed for deaf and hard of hearing students. Audience: Callier deaf education preschool teachers and deaf education preschool paraprofessionals only Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 05-AUG AUG :30-12:00 CALLIER IMPLEMENTING TROPHIES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PRE-K STUDENTS Expected Outcome: This presentation will introduce and familiarize deaf education teachers and assistants with the Trophies reading curriculum for prekindergarten students. Participants will understand the rationale for using Trophies with students who are deaf and hard of hearing and gain a working knowledge of the curriculum components and materials, including those for instruction and assessment. Participants will understand how to implement a Trophies lesson including special accommodations needed for deaf and hard of hearing students. Audience: Callier deaf education preschool teachers and deaf education preschool paraprofessionals only Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 14-JUN JUN :30-12:00 CALLIER Dallas Independent School District 9

10 Special Education: Elementary Inclusion SPECIAL ED ELEMENTARY PROGRAM UPDATES 2010 Expected Outcome: This workshop will update elementary Special Ed program teachers on continuum of support, models of support, data sources and collection, and interventions and strategies to support instruction for K-5 Special Ed students. Audience: Elementary In-class/Specialized Special Education teachers 14-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 11-SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 10

11 Special Education: FLS FLS COMMUNICATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR LOW INCIDENCE POPULATIONS Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to develop and implement communication strategies within their classrooms. They will implement their next steps as identified during the second half of the day. Audience: FLS teachers and paraprofessionals 17-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 21-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 24-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 29-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 02-AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 16-OCT OCT :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 23-NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, FLS CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR TEACHERS Expected Outcome: Participants will receive training on the use of technology to collect data and FLS program updates. Audience: FLS teachers JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY SEP SEP :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 11

12 Special Education: Individual Evaluation LPAC/ARD AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR INDIVIDUAL EVALUATION PROGRAM STAFF Expected Outcome: Individual Evaluation staff will demonstrate the ability to work with LPAC campus staff during Key Campus Meetings and ARDs for students with disabilities who are also ELL status. IE staff will also demonstrate knowledge of district assistive technology, low/high tech, when filling out FIE/ARD paperwork and making recommendations. Audience: Dallas ISD Individual Evaluation Program Staff, including Educational Diagnosticians, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs) and other designated Special Education Department staff 08-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 09-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 22-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 23-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 13-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 14-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 20-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 27-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 28-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 22-NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, Dallas Independent School District 12

13 Special Education: Individual Evaluation STANDARDS BASED IEP/ARD PROCESS FOR INDIVIDUAL EVALUATION PROGRAM STAFF Expected Outcome: Individual Evaluation staff will demonstrate the ability to plan and participate in ARD meetings. This involves writing Standards Based IEPs, connecting to district curriculum, correct use of an agenda, completing the forms correctly, writing appropriate minutes, knowing when to recess/reconvene, various uses of Brief ARDs, transition for high school and supplemental form usage. Audience: Dallas ISD Individual Evaluation Program Staff, including Educational Diagnosticians, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs) and other designated Special Education Department staff 08-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 09-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 16-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 22-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 23-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 13-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 14-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 20-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 21-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 27-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 28-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM 23-NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, OCTAGON ROOM Dallas Independent School District 13

14 Special Education: Itinerant Services CPI FOR ITINERANT SERVICES Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to provide appropriate interventions to alleviate potential crisis situations. Audience: Hospital/Homebound Teachers, Vision Staff, Adapted PE Teachers 14-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 14

15 Special Education: OT/PT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR OT/PT Expected Outcome: This course will provide participants with increased knowledge related to Assistive Technology (AT) available for students with disabilities in the areas of access to and participation in instructional programs/activities. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to identify and access campus-based AT materials/equipment and services, will have improved knowledge related to AT available for a large variety of school-related tasks, and will have increased knowledge in the use of AT to enhance direct OT and PT service delivery and documentation. Audience: Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 18-NOV NOV :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR OT/PT Expected Outcome: This course will address organizational strategies to assist OTs and PTs in time-management related to the areas of documentation requirements, direct service delivery, and tracking of OT/PT equipment/materials. Upon completion of this course, therapist will be able to utilize documentation templates, calendars, and checklists that enable them to improve efficacy of service delivery. Audience: Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 31-AUG AUG :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OT/PT INTEGRATED SERVICES DELIVERY: DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE SERVICE STRATEGIES Expected Outcome: This course is designed to increase participant knowledge regarding the scope of OT and PT services in relation to philosophical and procedural guidelines of low-incidence/specialized instructional settings, including Functional Living Skills, Activities of Daily Living, Total Communication, and Pre-School Programs for Children with Disabilities. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate efficacy in delivering collaborative OT and PT services that meet student needs according to the respective philosophical and procedural guidelines for each program. Audience: Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 16-SEP SEP :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 15

16 Special Education: OT/PT OT/PT PEER REVIEW PROCESS Expected Outcome: This course will provide a step-by-step overview of the OT/PT Peer Review Process. This course will enable the participant to improve the general efficacy of the process by improving understanding of the need for the Peer Review process, improving preparation for the process, and improving accuracy of process procedures and documentation. Audience: Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 21-OCT OCT :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY SPECIAL EDUCATION UPDATES: OT/PT DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS 101 Expected Outcome: This course will provide a comprehensive review of all documentation requirements for OT/PT caseload management. It will enable OT/PT staff to meet federal, state, and district documentation requirements related to referral, evaluation, IEP development and implementation, and progress reporting. NOTE: This course cannot be used to satisfy mandatory content training/compensatory time requirements. Audience: Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists Staff Development Credit: 7.0 Hours Contract Time/Required PD Credit 27-SEP SEP :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 16

17 Special Education: PPCD IEP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR PPCD TEACHERS AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS Expected Outcome: This workshop will provide PPCD teachers and teaching assistants with program updates related to writing measurable goals and objectives, implementing goals and objectives during small group time, completing the Child Outcomes Summary Form, and entering data in the Child Observation Record. Audience: PPCD Teachers and Teacher Assistants Only 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL PPCD PROGRAM UPDATES 2010 Expected Outcome: This workshop will provide PPCD teachers and teaching assistants with program updates related to quality classrooms, meeting the needs of students with varying disabilities, correct IEP format, State Performance Plan, required data submission, and improving articulation and expressive language. Audience: PPCD Teachers and Teacher Assistants Only 14-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 17

18 Special Education: Secondary Inclusion/VAT CRITICAL DECISION MAKING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Expected Outcome: Participants will examine individual case studies and transition components to explore the critical connections between instruction, assessment, and graduation for students receiving special education services. Audience: Secondary Special Education Inclusion Teachers 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL ENSURING QUALITY THROUGH COMPLIANCE (INVITATION ONLY BY PROGRAM SUPERVISOR) Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to complete a transition plan with 100% compliance based upon the Indicator 13 checklist. In addition, they will be able to conduct transition assessments and utilize this data to develop high quality transition plans. Specific resources include assessment protocols, VAT tool kit CD, and the Indicator 13 notebook that will assist them in transition planning. Audience: Vocational Adjustment Teachers (VAT) 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 18

19 Special Education: Social Workers/Visiting Teacher BOOK STUDY: LOVE & LOGIC--SOLUTIONS FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Expected Outcome: Participants will under the Love & Logic principles for addressing solutions for the home to school connections. Participants will report to the Pegasus Building on June 14th at 8:00 AM to receive the book and assignments. Follow-up dates will also be shared. Audience: Special Education Social Workers and Visiting Teachers 14-JUN OCT :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING HOW TO EXCEL AT VERBAL INTERVENTION (BEHAVIOR PROGRAM ONLY) Expected Outcome: Participants will increase their abilities in verbal intervention, build confidence in managing noncompliant and resistive students, and improve skills in recognizing and avoiding personal power struggles. Audience: Behavior Program (BP) teachers and paraprofessionals assigned to the Behavior Program Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU); and Social Workers/Visiting Teachers Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 17-JUN JUN :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL OCT OCT :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS (BEHAVIOR PROGRAM STAFF ONLY) Expected Outcome: Participants will develop their ability to effectively teach social skills. They will develop an understanding of the importance of social skills as an intricate part of academic skills and success in life. Audience: Behavior Program (BP) teachers and paraprofessionals assigned to the Behavior Program Adjustment Class (BAC) or Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU); Social Workers and Visiting Teachers Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Credit 15-JUN JUN :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL NOV NOV :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 19

20 Special Education: Speech Therapy SPEECH THERAPY IEP IMPLEMENTATION FOR ARTICULATION DISORDERS Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to identify target articulatory patterns for intervention and select appropriate goals/objectives for this therapy; use the flexible scheduling of the Weekly Activities Schedule to provide best practice duration and frequency decisions for students' intervention; and document service provision and student progress that ensures quality implementation of articulation IEPs. Audience: Speech therapy staff employed and/or contracted by Dallas ISD 22-JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OCT OCT :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 20

21 Special Education: Vision INNOVATIONS, ACTIVITIES & APH MATERIALS IN WORKING WITH MULTIPLY IMPAIRED/VISUAL Expected Outcome: Participants will be more fully informed about innovation, activities, and materials that are available when working with multiply impaired, visually impaired children. Audience: Vision Teachers and Orientation and Mobility Instructors 22-JUL JUL :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY TEXAS FOCUS: LEARNING FROM NEAR TO FAR Expected Outcome: Participants will attend a conference sponsored by the Texas State School for the Blind to hear experts in their field. LOCATION: Marriott at Legacy Town Center, Plano, Audience: Vision Teachers and Orientation and Mobility Instructors 11-JUN JUN :00-16:00 OUT OF DISTRICT Dallas Independent School District 21

22 Special Education: Optional or Stipend Optional/Stipend CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION 2010 Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to provide appropriate interventions to alleviate potential crisis situations. This training involves web-based and classroom instruction. You must present your certificate of completion from the web-based class when you come to class. Audience: DISD Staff new to CPI and those whose certification card has expired Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Optional PD Credit 26-AUG AUG :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 26-AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 30-SEP SEP :00-12:00 NOLAN ESTES PLAZA, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX 30-SEP SEP :00-16:00 NOLAN ESTES PLAZA, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX 28-OCT OCT :00-12:00 NOLAN ESTES PLAZA, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX 28-OCT OCT :00-16:00 NOLAN ESTES PLAZA, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX 18-NOV NOV :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 18-NOV NOV :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 16-DEC DEC :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 16-DEC DEC :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 27-JAN JAN :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 27-JAN JAN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 24-FEB FEB :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 24-FEB FEB :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 31-MAR MAR :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 31-MAR MAR :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 28-APR APR :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 28-APR APR :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 26-MAY MAY :00-12:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 26-MAY MAY :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, Dallas Independent School District 22

23 Special Education: Optional or Stipend Optional/Stipend CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION REFRESHER Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to provide appropriate interventions to alleviate potential crisis situations. NOTE: You must bring your CPI certification card with you. Audience: Individuals whose certification card has not expired and who are active with the practices or frequently involved in restraints Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Optional PD Credit 24-AUG AUG :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING AUG AUG :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING SEP SEP :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING SEP SEP :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING OCT OCT :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING OCT OCT :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING NOV NOV :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING NOV NOV :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING DEC DEC :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING DEC DEC :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING JAN JAN :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING JAN JAN :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING FEB FEB :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING FEB FEB :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING MAR MAR :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING MAR MAR :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING APR APR :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING APR APR :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING MAY MAY :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING MAY MAY :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING Dallas Independent School District 23

24 Special Education: Optional or Stipend Optional/Stipend INTERPRETER PROTOCOL TRAINING PROGRAM Expected Outcome: This training is designed to develop skills to provide interpretation for special education meetings and activities to assist parents/guardians. Participants will discuss and identify ethical standards and guidelines for several professional interpreting programs. They will discuss and review the processes and terminology of the ARD special education process. Audience: Teachers, Teacher Assistants, or Principal's Designee Staff Development Credit: 10.5 Hours Optional PD Credit 13-SEP SEP :00-15:00 NOLAN ESTES PLAZA, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX 22-SEP SEP :00-15:00 NOLAN ESTES PLAZA, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX 12-OCT OCT :00-15:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 27-OCT OCT :00-15:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, 08-NOV NOV :00-15:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY, PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATIVE TEACHING Expected Outcome: Participants will learn six collaborative teaching approaches, multi-level instructional planning, and strategies to promote collaboration among teaching partners. Audience: Elementary and secondary general and special education teachers Staff Development Credit: 7.0 Hours Stipend PD Credit JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AUG AUG :00-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL TECH BUNDLE 2010 Expected Outcome: Participants will learn how to use various technology resources in the classroom. Audience: Special Education teachers and teacher assistants Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Optional PD Credit 17-JUN JUN :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUN JUN :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY JUL JUL :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 24

25 Special Education: Optional or Stipend Optional/Stipend U.S. GEOGRAPHY ALIVE GRADE 9 FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Expected Outcome: Teachers wanting to engage in deep academic, rigorous thought provoking lessons should attend Geography Alive! Grade 9. If you have attended Geography Alive training in the last 4 years you are not eligible. Teachers must be attend both days of training with a general education teacher from your campus. Teachers must enroll in Oracle. Seating is limited to 12. NOTE: This course cannot be used to satisfy compensatory time/mandatory training requirements. Participants will receive extra duty pay at the rate of $20 per hour. Audience: Secondary Special Education Teachers who have not taken Geography Alive! within the past 4 years Staff Development Credit: 14.0 Hours Stipend PD Credit 09-JUN JUN :00-16:00 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICE CENTER (BUCKNER BLDG) 6TH FLOOR U.S. HISTORY ALIVE GRADE 11 FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Expected Outcome: Teachers wanting to engage in deep academic, rigorous thought provoking lessons should attend History Alive! Grade 11. If you have attended History Alive training in the last 4 years you are not eligible. Teachers must be attend both days of training with a general education teacher from your campus. Teachers must enroll in Oracle. Seating is limited to 12. NOTE: This course cannot be used to satisfy compensatory time/mandatory training requirements. Participants will receive extra duty pay at the rate of $20 per hour. Audience: Secondary Special Education Teachers who have not taken History Alive! within the past 4 years Staff Development Credit: 14.0 Hours Stipend PD Credit JUN JUN :00-16:00 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICE CENTER (BUCKNER BLDG) 6TH FLOOR VIDEO CAMP FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Expected Outcome: Participants will learn how to capture and edit video, including adding titles, transitions, and sound, for use with students in the classroom. Project based and practical applications for student use will be discussed. Output options for presentation, web, and CD/DVD distribution will be discussed. Audience: One member of staff from each Special Education Department educational program Staff Development Credit: 7.0 Hours Optional PD Credit JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 25

26 Special Education: Optional or Stipend Optional/Stipend VIDEO CAMP FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Expected Outcome: Participants will learn how to capture and edit video, including adding titles, transitions, and sound, for use with students in the classroom. Project based and practical applications for student use will be discussed. Output options for presentation, web, and CD/DVD distribution will be discussed. Audience: Special Education teachers only Staff Development Credit: 7.0 Hours Optional PD Credit 15-JUN JUN :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY AUG AUG :00-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 26

27 Specialized Data Management Support Optional/Stipend DOCUMENTING REGRESSION/RECOUPMENT IN ENCOUNTER TRACKER 2010 Expected Outcome: Special Education teachers will be trained in the process of documenting regression/recoupment data in Encounter Tracker. Participants must be current Encore users with username and password. Audience: Special Education teachers who are current Encore users with a current user name and password Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Stipend PD Credit 16-JUN JUN :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OCT OCT :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY ENCOUNTER TRACKER (ADL, FLS, PPCD, TC ONLY) Expected Outcome: Special Education staff will be trained to electronically document student encounter. Data will be used for tracking of services as well as capturing the necessary data elements for Medicaid billing purposes. Staff will be trained in Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) procedures enabling them to complete the random moment time study. Audience: Current Special Education service providers (ADL, FLS, PPCD, TC Only) with current user name and password Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Stipend PD Credit 15-JUN JUN :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL SEP SEP :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OCT OCT :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV NOV :30-16:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY INTRODUCTION TO ENCORE, PARTS 1 AND 2 (NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS) Expected Outcome: Participants will leave with a basic understanding of the Encore web-based application. This is a two-day class. Participants must attend both days to receive credit. No partial credit will be given. Audience: New Special Education Teachers Staff Development Credit: 7.0 Hours Stipend PD Credit 14-SEP SEP :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY SEP SEP :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OCT OCT :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY OCT OCT :30-20:00 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY NOV DEC :00-11:30 PEGASUS BUILDING, 912 S. ERVAY Dallas Independent School District 27

28 Specialized Data Management Support Optional/Stipend SDMS: ENCORE REVIEW & REVISION 2010 Expected Outcome: Special Education teachers will be trained in the purpose and function of standard Encore processes with the new and revised forms. Participants must be current Encore users with current user names and password. Audience: Special Education Teachers (must be an Encore user with current user name and password) Staff Development Credit: 3.5 Hours Stipend PD Credit 22-JUN JUN :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUN JUN :30-16:00 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL JUL JUL :00-11:30 CARTER HIGH SCHOOL Dallas Independent School District 28