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Response to Intervention
Free Workshop in Sterling, CO
Date & Time:
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
5:30-6p.m. Sign in, free dinner
6:00-8:30pm Workshop
Place
Northeastern Junior College-Hays Student Center Room 207
100 College Ave
Sterling, CO
Childcare and Spanish Translation available. Please request by Novemeber 5th
To sign up and have your questions answered, please call PEAK Parent Center at 719.531.9400 or 800.284.0251 or email:training@peakparent.org by Novemeber 5, 2008
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PEAK Parent Center Workshops
PEAK Parent Center’s workshops are offered to families, general educators, special educators, para-professionals, administrators, service providers, and interested community members. Please email : cthaner@peakparent.org to schedule a workshop.
1. Accommodations and Modifications to Curriculum: Assuring Meaningful Participation in General Education Classrooms
Parents and educators will explore real examples of accommodations (changes in how a student learns and shows what he/she knows) and modifications (changes in what a student will learn). Learn how to include individualized accommodations and modifications on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
2. Advocacy 101
The benefits of parent/professional partnerships and positive, assertive advocacy strategies will be shared. Strategies to address the implementation of IEPs are included.
3. Cultural Competency
This workshop will focus on a strengths-based approach to cultural differences in order to provide a foundation for positive parent and professional partnerships.
4. Friendship Building Strategies
Families, educators, and advocates will explore the nature and types of relationships they have personally and strategies they can use to assist children to develop friendships.
5. From Bullying to Belonging
This workshop is full of strategies to help families and educators promote acceptance and healthy peer relationships.
6. IDEA 2004: New Law, New Expectations – What Do the Changes Mean for Students with Disabilities?
Participants will learn the changes in IDEA 2004 and in federal and state regulations. How parents can ensure their child is receiving an effective and appropriate education with individualized services and supports is emphasized
7. Access to General Education Curricula: What Does It Mean, How Can It Be Achieved?
Participants will increase their knowledge of how students can be included successfully in general education classrooms and also meet their IEP goals. Assistive technology devices, teacher training, and built in curriculum alternatives are a few of the examples that will be discussed.
8. Key Ingredients for Effective IEPs
The student’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This workshop offers an in-depth look at the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document.
9. The Why’s and How’s of Behavior
Behaviors are a form of communication. Learn about Functional Behavioral Assessments, how to reinforce positive behaviors as well as how to develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan.
10. Response to Intervention: The Roles of Families
One goal of Response to Intervention (RTI) is to create positive learning outcomes for students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs.
Explore ways families and educators can collaborate with problem-solving strategies and making instructional decisions.
11. Transition from Infant Services to Preschool Services
Various educational options available to children after age 3 will be discussed and information given on making a smooth transition from IFSP services to IEP services.
12. Transition – Grade-to-Grade, School-to-School: Planning for Success
Families and educators do not want to “reinvent the wheel” every time a student changes grades or schools. Learn how to collect and share information so teams can build on successes the student has already experienced.
13. Transition: Life After High School
This workshop is for both students and parents. It provides an introduction to the planning and action process to ensure students, families, and community services are involved in transition decision-making.
14. Which Plan is for Your Child: IEP or 504?
The focus of this workshop is to understand how a student is determined to be eligible for an IEP or a 504 plan. Learn about the rules and regulations of a 504 Plan and practical uses of accommodations.
15. Working Together to Resolve Disagreements
Participants will learn the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems. Tips and strategies will be given to help families and educators develop effective communication styles, listening skills, and conflict resolution techniques.
16. Making Sense of Dispute Resolution (for participants who have already attended Working Together to Resolve Disagreements)
This workshop provides a more in depth discussion of the resolution process included in the special education law and regulations.
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Criteria for Training Requests
Since we receive more requests than we are able to grant each year, priority for free trainings is determined based on the following criteria:
Topic areas targeted in PTI grant
Geographic diversity
Local sponsors providing space, AV equipment, publicity, and refreshments
Target audience including both parents and professionals
Attendance should number at least 20 people
Training open to all members of the community
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