Professional Learning Opportunities by Nicole McGrath https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl Professional learning facilitated through Calhoun ISD, as well as other evidence based practices and learning en-us 2021-10-26 15:52:46 UTC 2023-09-15 17:12:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Mini Intensive Training: Extensive Needs mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763561530 The ultimate goal is to increase in knowledge and skills for supporting students with ASD and other extensive needs through teamwork and collaboration.

Mini Intensive Training involves the delivery of training modules to teams, each focused on a target student. The general content of the START Intensive Training Program includes modules on understanding autism, behavior supports, educational supports, more.

]]> 2021-09-23 16:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763561530 Problem Solving Challenging Behaviors mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763566562      This series will use a variety of tools and frameworks, including the Ziggurat Model, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), and START resources, to help you address challenging behaviors successfully in both general education and special education classrooms. 
    Each session will begin with an overview of a tool or approach along with an applicable case study, and will then provide time for group problem-solving regarding your own students.  

**Shared drive + resources available to those who have completed the course.***

]]> 2021-09-23 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763566562 CISD Professional Learning Registration mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763585184 2021-09-23 16:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763585184 Para Educator Training (In Person) mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763890325 2021-09-23 19:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1763890325 mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1764325575 2021-09-24 00:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1764325575 mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1764326454 2021-09-24 00:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1764326454 NCAEP Evidence- Based Practices Report 2020 mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1765469177 2021-09-24 12:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1765469177 Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1765470452 2021-09-24 12:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1765470452 Autism Internet Modules mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1765471069 2021-09-24 12:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1765471069 Social Thinking mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1814240917 Social Thinking]]> 2021-10-13 14:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1814240917 EBP for Autism Spectrum Disorders mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1827915381 2021-10-19 17:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1827915381 Free and Appropriate Public Education Webinar mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1827923296 Free, accessible any time. (Approximately 16 minutes)]]> 2021-10-19 17:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1827923296 Least Restrictive Environment Webinar mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1827926092 Free, accessible any time 
(Approximately 18 minutes)]]> 2021-10-19 17:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1827926092 Climate and Culture Topics mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1848501912 2021-10-27 14:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/1848501912 Developing and Implementing Self-Management Systems with Students wildg https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2270342561 Self-management strategies have been used for students with a wide range of academic and behavioral challenges, including students with ASD. Teaching self-management is a pivotal behavior for students to learn how to independently regulate their behavior across many situations. This material provides information about how to individualize a self-management system for a student with ASD or other extensive needs. This will include the steps needed for a student to learn to discriminate between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors, monitor and record their own behaviors, and reward themselves for meeting a specified goal.

Outcomes:
  • Participants will be able to identify target behaviors that can be addressed using self-management systems
  • Participants will gain knowledge on the primary steps for developing a self-management system
  • Participants will be able to identify the components for teaching the use of a self-management system
  • Participants will be able to develop a self-management system to address a skill deficit or challenging behavior

Contact IST to schedule this course for your team or staff.
]]> 2022-08-24 16:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2270342561 Supporting Learners With Extensive Needs wildg https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2270351675 Learning Outcomes:
1. Given information and examples, staff will recognize or be able to describe 2-3 ways in which extensive needs (including autism spectrum disorder) may impact the academic, social, and behavioral skills of their students.

2. Using the Universal Supports for Prevention-K-12 Checklist and Classroom Teaching Environment Assessment- Revised, staff will self evaluate the use of evidence based and best practices currently implemented in their environments. 

3. Provided targeted training related to evidence based and best practice, staff will select and integrate strategies and practices to support the growth of academic, social, and behavioral skills in their students with extensive needs (including autism spectrum disorder). 
]]> 2022-08-24 16:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2270351675 Effective Teaming and Meeting Mechanics wildg https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2271336011 This series is intended to provide any team the knowledge and tools related to effective teaming. “Experience tells us that certain key ingredients are important for meetings to achieve their purpose, for example getting the right people to the table, staying on task, making decisions based on accurate information, problem solving, and executing plans in a fair and timely manner….

The Effective Teaming and Meeting Mechanics processes and tools are both universal for all meetings and customized for specific types of meetings so that it will function as a resource for various meetings.” 


]]> 2022-08-25 12:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2271336011 Professional Learning Planning Guide: Special Education Focus mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2272736089 2022-08-26 14:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2272736089 How to create a learning stream account mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2350841261 2022-10-21 14:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2350841261 Padlet for Bridging the Gap Series & Resources mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2498050197 2023-02-28 14:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2498050197 Document: Recordings + Resources mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2498052656 2023-02-28 14:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2498052656 Form to submit questions & feedback mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2498053671 2023-02-28 14:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2498053671 Regulation & Targeted Strategies in the Classroom (November 2023) mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2553542348 Teachers and those supporting in classrooms recognize that they are spending more time helping our students get ready to learn and to keep learning throughout the day. This series will expand on the foundational understandings presented in Teachers These Days (Carrington, J., & Mcintosh, L. 2021). Additionally, the series will explore immediately applicable strategies that can be incorporated into daily practice within the classroom and school environment. These strategies target the whole child and aim to increase regulation, engagement, and support growth for staff and students. ]]> 2023-04-13 18:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2553542348 Customized Extensive Needs Learning Series mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669072315 Request Form]]> 2023-08-22 17:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669072315 By Request: Regulation & Targeted Strategies mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669075844 Request Form]]> 2023-08-22 17:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669075844 mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669080313 Contact Nicci McGrath for further details
McGrathN@calhounisd.org]]> 2023-08-22 17:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669080313 Evidence Based Practice Lunch & Learn mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669081235 This series is intended to build understanding and provide strategies and ideas for implementation related to evidence based practices identified by the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice, which explains “Identification of EBPs allows educators and practitioners to select the appropriate interventions based on the age, needs, and outcomes of those they serve.”

August 18, 2023 Classroom Environment
September 15, 2023 Visual Schedules
October 20, 2023 Prompting
November 17, 2023 Direct Instruction
December 15, 2023 Reinforcement
February 16, 2024 Behavioral Momentum
March 15, 2024 Social Narratives
April 19, 2024 Supporting Social/ Peer Interactions
May 17, 2024 Questions & Answers
]]> 2023-08-22 17:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669081235 Supporting Learners with Extensive Needs (Virtual, off calendar) mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669082848 September 28th, 2023: Structure, Visuals, & Universal supports

October 26, 2023: Teaching Supports & Strategies

4:15- 5:45 pm via zoom

*Register via Learning stream

]]> 2023-08-22 17:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2669082848 Whole Child Community of Practice mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2671382999
  • Explore the connection between academic achievement and trauma-informed practices, social and emotional learning, schoolwide PBIS, diversity, equity and inclusion, classroom management and environment, neurodiversity, culturally responsive teaching, and equitable and restorative practices.
  • Obtain a solid understanding of the tiers of support to meet the needs of the whole child.
  • Develop an implementation plan for long term goals while obtaining practical strategies to implement immediately.
  • Network with other professionals and access ongoing ISD level support throughout the year.

    • ]]>     2023-08-24 13:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2671382999     Document: Course descriptions for CISD IST facilitated offerings mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2685527383 2023-09-05 20:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2685527383 Para Educator Training (Self Paced Learning) mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2685557827
    Follow the link above to access the self paced course that allows para-educators or other adult supports to navigate through the content presented during in person training at any time in the school year via pre-recorded learning and exploration of resources. ]]>     2023-09-05 21:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2685557827     Classroom Environment mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706122722 Printable Slides

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    Session Recording (approx 30 minutes)]]>     2023-09-15 15:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706122722     Visual Schedules mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706128841 Printable Slides

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    Session Recording (approx 28 minutes)]]>     2023-09-15 15:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706128841     Lunch and Learn Evidence Based Practices Flyer mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706131906 2023-09-15 15:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706131906 CISD Intensive Support Team Padlet mcgrathn4 https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706213455 This link will allow you to access all other padlets and resources. ]]> 2023-09-15 17:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathn4/bk2864cra7a0qxl/wish/2706213455