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Supporting files for Behavior Challenges training

Presenter: Angela Galioto

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8:00am - 10:00am: Legally Defensible Assessments

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8:00am - 10:00am: Legally Defensible Assessments

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Presenters: Jennifer Nix and Zenia Lemos Horning

Contact info for Zenia: zeniahorninglep@gmail.com

Ms. Lemos Horning and Ms. Nix will review best practices in completing assessments with multilingual and multicultural learners.

Objectives:

1. Determining when a bilingual assessment is necessary

2. Best practices when working with interpreters

3. Review of legally defensive assessments

4. Presenting assessment information and building trust with families

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Legally Defendable Assessments - Ukiah USD - August 8_ 2024(6999214.1).pptx

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Announcement!  Today's work is at Mendocino College.  Meet in Little Theater (LWRY 710) at 8:00.  Thank you!

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Announcement!  Today's work is at Mendocino College.  Meet in Little Theater (LWRY 710) at 8:00.  Thank you!

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8:00am - 8:30am:  Quiz Game = What have we learned.

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8:00am - 8:30am:  Quiz Game = What have we learned.

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FOR THOSE WITH MAKE-UP TIME. THE QUIZ WAS LIVE. YOU WILL NEED TO WATCH THE VIDEO AND A NEW QUIZ WILL BE POSTED IN THE 'QUIZ FOLDER' AT THE END OF THE DAY (ALONG WITH THE OTHER QUIZZES).

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"Ironic" IEP Song (must watch for teachers!!!)

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Rita Pierson was an advocate for under-served students and an educator for over 40 years. Read more about her here: https://www.ted.com/speakers/rita_f_pierson

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Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED

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8:00am - 12:00pm:  CAPTAIN - Discrete Trial Training (DTT) & Functional Communication Training (FCT) Training with Prompting Support

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8:00am - 12:00pm:  CAPTAIN - Discrete Trial Training (DTT) & Functional Communication Training (FCT) Training with Prompting Support

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Presenters: Michela Figini-Myers & Jillian Guevara

In this 4 hour training series, trainees will learn about the principles of reinforcement to teach skills in a discrete trial training format, learn effective prompting procedures and learn how to teach functional replacement behaviors for maladaptive behaviors occurring in the classroom.

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Defensible IEP Training for Administrators

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Defensible IEP Training for Administrators

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8:00am - 8:30am: Quiz - What have we learned?

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8:00am - 8:30am: Quiz - What have we learned?

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FOR THOSE WITH MAKE-UP TIME DUE - PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO WATCH THE VIDEO AND THEN A NEW QUIZ WILL BE POSTED IN THE 'QUIZ' FOLDER FOR FRIDAY (ALONG WITH THE OTHER QUIZZES FOR THE DAY)

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Supporting Students with Disabilities in Comprehensive MTSS Systems.NovakEducation

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Presenters: Amy Hanson, Marisa Sizemore, Ryan Weidaw, Mendocino County SELPA

IEP Avengers: Earn Your Superhero Cape One IEP at a Time - Become the hero your students deserve by mastering the art of effective IEPs!

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8:30am - 12:00pm: Building Bridges - Mendocino SELPA

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8:30am - 12:00pm: Building Bridges - Mendocino SELPA

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Presenter: Mendocino County SELPA

Building Bridges: Case Management, Facilitation, & Parent Engagement - Strengthen your partnerships with families and enhance student success.

Work smarter, not harder! This training will focus on how to manage IEPs to minimize potential IEP hazards, thus making your life and that of the entire team easier! We will share strategies and practices for caseload management, including scheduling, communication, collaboration, facilitation, and follow-through. Practice opportunities will be provided.

The intended audience is for Case Carriers and Administrators.

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Presenter: Jennifer Nix

Ms. Nix will review the IDEA's core mandates and procedural safeguards. She will then review the due process hearing decision driving this week's training for all attendees.

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Presenters: Diane Conger (LinkedIn) with Jennifer Nix, Lydia Colvig and Beth Kirkley

Attendees will better understand the thread of Educational Benefit, including how to develop present levels from assessment data, the connection between present levels and goals, and then goals and services. We will also practice what we have learned with a sample IEP and, time permitting, case managers will be able to review one of their own IEPs.

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11:30 - 12:30 (Staff attending UDL Session) or 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Staff attending Preschool Inclusion Session): Lunch (on your own)

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11:30 - 12:30 (Staff attending UDL Session) or 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Staff attending Preschool Inclusion Session): Lunch (on your own)

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For those travelling to Mendocino College allow yourself enough time to park and find your location. Sessions start at 12:45. See agenda for directions and room numbers.

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1:00pm - 4:00pm:  Preschool Inclusion & Best Practices

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1:00pm - 4:00pm:  Preschool Inclusion & Best Practices

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Afternoon Option 1, designed for preschool and kindergarten teachers and administrators

Presenters: Susan Langer and Jennifer Nix

Participants from today's presentation will walk away with the understanding of the "why's" of inclusion, the continuum of preschool settings, placement considerations, LRE, and Early Childhood Evidence-Based Practices.

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2024.08.05 Preschool Inclusion and Best Practices

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Slide deck for preschool inclusion presentation

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Additional resources for the preschool inclusion presentation

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12:45pm - 4:00pm:  Universal Design for Learning

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12:45pm - 4:00pm:  Universal Design for Learning

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AGENDA Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-P62SVRGz7szfY8wwfgMxT4MJ_4Jax-j6z2gzjF042o/edit?usp=sharing

Afternoon Option 2, for Upper Elementary & Secondary Teachers and Administrators Only.

Presenters: Mendocino SELPA

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August 5th & 6th, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mendocino College 1000 Hensley Creek Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482 Lowery Student Center

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4:00pm - 5:00pm:  CAPTAIN - Introduction

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4:00pm - 5:00pm:  CAPTAIN - Introduction

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Presenter: Mark Pfaff (via Zoom)

This presentation is a 60-minute information session on CAPTAIN Resources and Professional Development that can be used to Enhance Autism support and expertise through Evidence Based Practices. The goal of CAPTAIN is to raise awareness and capacity with in the community and educational system.

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Provided by Mendocino SELPA

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Provided by Mendocino SELPA

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IEP Compliance Checklist rev. 7/2024.docx

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comparison of language differences versus disabilities

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10:00am - 12:00pm: Occupational Therapy (OT) Strategies

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10:00am - 12:00pm: Occupational Therapy (OT) Strategies

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Presenter: Betsy Mischke, Anova

Ms. Mischke will be focusing on sensory processing skills and the best means of supporting students’ sensory needs in the classroom and school environments. She will be discussing multiple strategies to assist with self regulation,

and improve attention and focus for students presenting with

challenges in this area. Hyper and hypo-responsiveness to specific sensory systems (tactile, auditory, visual, vestibular, proprioceptive) will be covered, as well as helpful strategies for each area. Executive functioning skills (the ability to plan, monitor, and execute goals) and how to help support challenges in this area at various age ranges will also be covered.

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Sensory Processing Skills  And  Executive Function

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12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch (provided by SELPA)

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12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch (provided by SELPA)

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Presenter: Angela Galioto, BCBA

Angela will be presenting on the topic of: What tools teachers and staff can use to create classroom based interventions at the earliest signs of challenging behavior, the antecedents and consequences (ABCs) of behavior, what necessary steps to complete in the IEP documentation

process when challenging behavior impacts accessing education, and steps to de-escalate a behavior crisis.

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Ukiah Unified School District (What to do When Behavior Challenges Arise)

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1:00pm - 3:00pm:  Q&A with F3 Law Legal Panel

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1:00pm - 3:00pm:  Q&A with F3 Law Legal Panel

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Presenters: Jennifer Nix, Lenore Silverman and Melanie Larzul

Ms. Silverman, Ms. Larzul, and Ms. Nix will answer any and all questions arising from this week's training. Get ready to try and stump the attorneys!

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3:00pm - 4:00pm:  CAPTAIN - Next Steps & Resources

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3:00pm - 4:00pm:  CAPTAIN - Next Steps & Resources

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Presenter: Mark Pfaff

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8_9_24 Ukiah presentation UNDERSTANDING AND SELECTING EBPS FOR AUTISM AUGUST 2022 FINAL.pptx

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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Transitions - Parent Perspective

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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Transitions - Parent Perspective

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Presenters: Ryan and Emily, parents of Aisley (via Zoom)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WAS NOT RECORDED. SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMPLETE THIS DAY, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU SPEND MORE TIME WITH THE SLIDES FROM SELPA TODAY.

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1:00pm - 4:00pm: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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1:00pm - 4:00pm: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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Presenter: Michelle Kinner and Aubrie Fulk, Pathways to Partnership

This presentation will provide an overview of:

● IEP team members’ roles and responsibilities

● The principles of effective and meaningful parent participation in the IEP process

● Addressing bias and incorporating culturally responsive practices for school special education teams

● Preparing for successful IEP meetings

● Conflict styles and scenarios, applying preventative and alternative dispute resolution skills, and tips for handling challenging conversations

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Pathways to Partnership Slide Deck (with live links!)

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Pathways to Partnership Slide Deck (with live links!)

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Google Slide Deck

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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Assistive Technology (AT) & Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Assistive Technology (AT) & Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

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Presenter: Jennifer Nix

Ms. Nix will present on the legal requirements for Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). Topics will include discussions of what AT and AAC is, AT/AAC assessments, and a review of related caselaw.

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Open Access AT Resources | Open Access 2.0

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The objective of the Open Access website is to facilitate the Learning and Participation for ALL students by eliminating barriers to learning.

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EBP MATRIX DEFINITIONS 2020 REV FEB 2022 (3)

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4:00pm - 5:00pm:  Wrap-Up - PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW FOR MAKE-UP INSTRUCTIONS

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4:00pm - 5:00pm:  Wrap-Up - PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW FOR MAKE-UP INSTRUCTIONS

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For those who need to make-up this session, please complete a professional development module. The options above are from IRIS. Alternatively, you may choose modules in AFIRM (https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/node/2972)

There are many choices. For both you must create an account/sign-in. Once completed successfully, you will receive a certificate. Please forward this to dcongerwork@gmail.com and lschiele@uusd.net. Thank you!

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This is a new link to a form made editable by Angela Galioto. If you have any issues, please feel free to reach out directly to her at AGalioto@hcoe.org.