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July 2023
ESOL Essentials
This full-day training is a crash course in all things English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) facilitated by the Regional English Learner Specialist, Central Arkansas. The goal of the session is to build capacity in educators of all content areas, grade bands, and experience levels, so they may provide meaningful access and learning experiences for all learners including English Learners (ELs). Participants will strengthen their basic terminology and acronyms related to ESOL, become familiar with the process for identifying…
Find out more »August 2023
Making the Connection Between Inclusion and Co-Teaching
Inclusion and co-teaching. Topics covered include co-planning, co-instructing, and co-assessing, six instructional formats and collaborative partnerships. This session will be held in the APSRC Training Center, Suite 375, in the Victory Building at 1401 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201. Parking is available in a garage located on 6th Street, which runs parallel to Capitol Avenue. The garage is connected to the Victory Building via a second-floor walkway. You will need $6 to cover all-day parking or $2 per…
Find out more »The Evolving Role of Special Educators
Participants will explore the data and research driving the inclusive practices movement in Arkansas, illustrating the necessity to rethink our service models and redefining the roles of special educators. Practical tools, strategies and resources will be provided to guide teams as they design supports for students with disabilities in more inclusive settings. This workshop was designed using the following materials: Yes We Can! General and Special Educators Collaborating in a Professional Learning Community (Frizielle, Schmidt & Spiller, 2016) and Reimagining…
Find out more »September 2023
Essential Elements of Co-Teaching
Co-teaching is an inclusive practice that allows students with disabilities to learn alongside their peers in an environment that supports all learners. Through the critical components of co-teaching, participants will learn how to effectively and efficiently plan, instruct, and assess all students in the co-taught classroom. Strategies will be shared to equip co-teachers with the necessary skills to be a contributing member of a successful partnership. This session will be held in the APSRC Training Center, Suite 375, in the…
Find out more »Essential Behavior Concepts
Essential Behavior Concepts will explain how behavior is learned and changed through experience. The focus of this training is not to provide a list of behavior interventions, but rather to provide a foundation for understanding behavior that will help facilitate more meaningful analysis and problem-solving of issues related to student behavior. Participants will be introduced to and apply the following concepts: ABC contingency Behavior Antecedents Consequences Setting events Function This training is great for both general and special educators, along…
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