Welcome to the NSSED Professional Development web page! Flyers for workshops are accessible directly from this webpage and can be found simply by clicking on the title of the workshop. Online registration is now available. You may also register by calling the NSSED Workshop Hotline (847-831-5100 ext. 2201). Please be sure to take the time to register for a session in advance. If you are unable to make a session that you have previously registered for, we appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
NSSED and member district staff and parents attend workshops free of charge. For a list of our member districts, click here. If you are not an NSSED or member district staff member and are interested in attending a workshop, please call or e-mail Mary Kober at mkober@nssed.org (847-831-5100 ext. 2201) for information on costs.
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Click on the title of the workshop to access the flyer containing additional information.
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ACADEMIC |
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy-Mark Reinecke CLOSED
Date: Friday, December 9, 2011
Target Audience: High School Staff: Psychologists, Therapists, and Social Workers.
Description: Dr. Reinecke is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Chief of the Division of Psychology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. His research and clinical interest’s center on understanding and treating depression and suicide among children and adolescents. He is widely published, and has authored or edited eight books including Cognitive Therapy Across the Lifespan, Comparative Treatments of Depression, Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents and his latest book Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On.
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University of Kansas: Error Monitoring Grades 4-12
Date:Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Description: The Error Monitoring strategy is an editing intervention to be used by the students to detect and correct errors in written work. The strategy focuses on the importance of proofreading the written piece and eliminating errors independently BEFORE submitting it to the teacher.
The second part of the strategy teaches the student to correct their spelling errors. This intervention is a basic spelling strategy that has been published at the Center for Research on Learning. The strategy includes formative and summative evaluations. Review, practice and scoring will be included in the training class.
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Future Workshops:
- University of Kansas: Study Skills Thursday, January 12, 2012
- University of Kansas: Sentence Writing Strategy-Fundamentals (a.m. session) Tuesday, January 31, 2012
- University of Kansas: Proficiency in Sentence Writing (p.m. session) Tuesday, January 31, 2012
- Assessment for Instructional Planning: Writing Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (a.m. session)
- Assessment for Instructional Planning: Writing Tuesday, February 27, 2012 (a.m. session)
- University of Kansas: Paragraph Writing Strategy Wednesday, February 29, 2012
- University of Kansas: Theme Writing Tuesday March 20, 2012
- University of Kansas: Error Monitoring Thursday, April 12, 2012
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BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL EMOTIONAL |
Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011
Target Audience: In order for participants to be certified, the crisis Prevention Institute requires attendees to pass a written test at the end of the training. Early release is therefore not available. A one-half day refresher course is recommended every six to 12 months, not to exceed 18 months of certification.
Description: Through participation in this program, you gain a practical, common-sense approach for identifying behaviors that can escalate into full-blown crises. Using these behaviors as a framework, the training program focuses on prevention, stepping you through a series of simple yet powerful nonverbal and verbal techniques that enable you to effectively defuse mounting hostility.
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NonViolent Crisis Intervention-Refresher (For a flyer click on the date)
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 (morning session)
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 (afternoon session)
Target Audience: Session may be attended only by those who are certified in Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Description: Through participation in this program, you gain a practical, common-sense approach for identifying behaviors that can escalate into full-blown crises. Using these behaviors as a framework, the training program focuses on prevention, stepping you through a series of simple yet powerful nonverbal and verbal techniques that enable you to effectively defuse mounting hostility.
PLEASE SPECIFY MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSION WHEN REGISTERING
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Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Date: Monday, January 23, 2012
Target Audience: In order for participants to be certified, the crisis Prevention Institute requires attendees to pass a written test at the end of the training. Early release is therefore not available. A one-half day refresher course is recommended every six to 12 months, not to exceed 18 months of certification.
Description: Through participation in this program, you gain a practical, common-sense approach for identifying behaviors that can escalate into full-blown crises. Using these behaviors as a framework, the training program focuses on prevention, stepping you through a series of simple yet powerful nonverbal and verbal techniques that enable you to effectively defuse mounting hostility.
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NonViolent Crisis Intervention-Refresher (For a flyer click on the date)
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 (morning session)
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 (afternoon session)
Target Audience: Session may be attended only by those who are certified in Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Description: Through participation in this program, you gain a practical, common-sense approach for identifying behaviors that can escalate into full-blown crises. Using these behaviors as a framework, the training program focuses on prevention, stepping you through a series of simple yet powerful nonverbal and verbal techniques that enable you to effectively defuse mounting hostility.
PLEASE SPECIFY MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSION WHEN REGISTERING
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy- Mark Reinecke CLOSED
Date: Friday, December 9, 2011
Target Audience: High School Staff: Psychologists, Therapists, and Social Workers.
Description: Dr. Reinecke is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Chief of the Division of Psychology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. His research and clinical interest’s center on understanding and treating depression and suicide among children and adolescents. He is widely published, and has authored or edited eight books including Cognitive Therapy Across the Lifespan, Comparative Treatments of Depression, Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents and his latest book Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On.
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Future workshops:
- NVCI-Refresher February 8, 2012 morning session
- NVCI Initial Full Day March 13, 2012
- NVCI Refresher March 14, 2012 morning session and afternoon session
- NVCI-Refresher April 10, 2012 morning session and afternoon session
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AUTISM |
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Social Skills Support (2 Part Series) Best Practices for Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) CLOSED
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Friday, December 9, 2011
Target Audience: This training is most appropriate for teachers, support staff, and family members who are seeking more information regarding the best practices for teaching social skills within the educational setting, community, and home.
Description: This two-part course will provide information on best practices for promoting social skills development for children and young adults with ASD or other social communication needs. The course will cover ways to more accurately assess student social skill development, establish goals related to social development, organize and implement supports and interventions and monitor student progress
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ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) Clinical Training for Clinicians & Educators
Date: Monday, February 6 and Tuesday February 7, 2012
Target Audience:Multidisciplinary team members that may include speech-language pathologists and special education teachers
Description: The ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) is a semi-structured standardized observational method used for assessing communication, reciprocal social interaction, play and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests in individuals of all ages who have been referred because of possible Autism or other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). This measure used for decades in research has along with the ADI-R, become a standard means of direct assessment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in research and clinical practice alike. Used with children as young as 12 months, and through adulthood, the ADOS is intended to create a social context through which observations can be made about the quality of engagement with the examiner, patterns of communication, and appropriateness of play, as well as the presence of stereotypic, repetitive, or atypical behaviors and interests. Behaviors are coded, interpreted and then compiled on an algorithm which yields classifications of Autism Spectrum or Non-Spectrum. The results are then used to support diagnosis, identify behaviors for intervention, monitor growth or progress, and/or develop individualized educational goals.
A materials fee of $100 is required to cover proprietary materials for the training. Please let us know when you register whether you will pay by Purchase Order or check payable to NSSED
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RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION |
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Future Workshops
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FBA/BIP Series Day 1 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 (a.m. session)
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FBA/BIP Series Day 2 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 (a.m. session)
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FBA/BIP Series Day 3 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (a.m. session)
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FBA/BIP Series Day 4 Wednesday, February15, 2012 (a.m. session) |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL |
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy- Mark Reinecke CLOSED
Date: Friday, December 9, 2011
Target Audience: High School Staff: Psychologists, Therapists, and Social Workers.
Description: Dr. Reinecke is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Chief of the Division of Psychology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. His research and clinical interest’s center on understanding and treating depression and suicide among children and adolescents. He is widely published, and has authored or edited eight books including Cognitive Therapy Across the Lifespan, Comparative Treatments of Depression, Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents and his latest book Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On.
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TECHNOLOGY |
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Blogs, Podcasts, and Twitter, Oh My! (Twitter)
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Target Audience: All educators interested in learning how to expand their Personal Learning Network
Description: Have you heard all the buzz about Blogs, Wiki's, Twitter, and Podcasts and want to know what all the hype is about? Interested in exploring these great resources but not sure how to get started? Come and learn how to broaden your professional development and expand your Personal Learning Network through these web 2.0 tools. ** This is a hands on workshop so please bring your laptop or other personal device.**
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Blogs, Podcasts, and Twitter, Oh My! (Podcasts)
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Target Audience: All educators interested in learning how to expand their Personal Learning Network
Description: Have you heard all the buzz about Blogs, Wiki's, Twitter, and Podcasts and want to know what all the hype is about? Interested in exploring these great resources but not sure how to get started? Come and learn how to broaden your professional development and expand your Personal Learning Network through these web 2.0 tools. ** This is a hands on workshop so please bring your laptop or other personal device.**
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Future Workshops:
- Boardmaker for Parents Thursday, March 1, 2012
- Smart Board Advanced Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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PARENTS |
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The Internet & Your Teen with Special Needs: What You Need to Know
Presented by: JJ Hanley Executive Director, JJ’s List
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Northbrook Public Library, Ryan Auditorium
Are you concerned about your teen with special needs using the Internet? Are you thinking about an iPad for your teen for the holidays? The Internet is a life skill that middle and high school students now use for learning, socializing and exploring the world. Students with special needs cannot – and should not – be excluded. But how do you address the unique needs around Internet safety and productivity for your teen with special needs?
Parents of teens, pre-teens and transitioning students with special needs will want to join us to learn: The importance and risks of the Internet for teens with disabilities
"Uh-oh! Lessons learned the hard way about Internet safety.", by those with disabilities
State Law, school policy, parent policy
JJ Hanley is Founder and Executive Director of JJ’s List whose mission is to strengthen the social and economic futures of people with disabilities through direct use of and training in technology and the Internet to build skills for job readiness and community integration and to break down the growing digital divide between people with and without disabilities.
Space is limited. To ensure a seat, please RSVP to mades@nssed.org with your name, home telephone number and home school district by November 9, 2011. Direct questions to Mary Ades at 847-831-5100, extension 2211.
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Future Workshops:
- Technology to Support Students with Special Needs January 17, 2012 9:30 am-11:30 am New Trier West
- "Beginning your Journey with a Child with Special Needs"- A Panel Presentation, February 14, 2012 9:30 am-11:30 am, New Trier West
- Boardmaker for Parents Thursday, March 1, 2012
- "A Father's Perspective"- A Panel Presentation, March 13, 2012 7:30 pm -9:30 pm New Trier West
- "Best Practice Initiatives" April 17, 2012 9:30 am -11:30 am, New Trier West
- VISIONS Saturday, April 21, 2012 Glenbrook North High School
- VISIONS Saturday, April 28, 2012 Glenbrook North High School
- Mental Health May 15, 2012 9:30 am -11:30 am Techny Towers
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TEACHING ASSISTANTS |
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Direct Instruction
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011
Description: This presentation will give an overview of Direct Instruction strategies and programs. Participants at the session will learn:- Overview & principles of Direct Instruction- Examples of DI programs in our classrooms- Strengths & Drawbacks of using DI with our students-Authentic use and assessment of DI programs
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Future Workshops
- New TA/Staff training TBD
- Fostering Independence Tuesday, January 17, 2012
- Visual Supports/Problem Solving, Thursday January 26, 2011
- Community Training (PACE, Community Service Ideas) Tuesday, February 21, 2012
- Vocational Training/Readiness Tuesday, March 6, 2012
- AAC & Communication throughout the day Thursday, March 8, 2012
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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS |
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Professional Network Meetings are designed to provide professional development related to a specific discipline or topic with the opportunities to share, discuss and learn from colleagues. Currently there are organized network meetings for Autism, Technology, School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education Teachers, and Social Workers. In addition, network meetings have been established to discuss Math and implementation of RtI at the High School level. |
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Autism Network Meeting
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ITechnology Network
(2:00 -4:00 p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Techny Towers
- Thursday, January 19, 2012 TBD
- Wednesday, March 14, 2012 TBD
- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 TBD
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School Psychologist Network
(1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
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Thursday, January 5, 2012-TBD
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Friday, April 13, 2012-TBD |
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Speech and Language Pathologist Network
(3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
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Thursday, January 26, 2012-NSSED Technology Center
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Thursday, April 12, 2012-NSSED Technology Center |
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Special Education Teacher Network (SET Net)
(1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
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Wednesday, January 11th North Shore Academy
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Wednesday, March 14th Northbrook Junior High School
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Wednesday, May 9th TBD |
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Social Worker Network
(8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.)
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 NSSED District Services Center Conference Room
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Thursday, March 1, 2012 NSSED District Services Center Conference Room |
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Math Network
(9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
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High School Network Meeting
(8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
TBD |
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Infinitec/UCP of Greater Chicago
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Dear Coalition Members,
I am sorry to send another e-mail but the formatting of the previous e-mail was 'lost in translation' and I would like to send an easier to read version.
Below are the current listing of free Infinitec webinars. To register go to www.myinfinitec.org
Under the calendar section please choose the date, title, time, and then click on the link provided to register. Certificates of completion will be provided for all webinars.
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Infinitec Webinars
Resources for All Learners: Unleashing the Power of Your MyInfinitec.org
-December 6th - 3:00pm to 4:00pm (CST) or 4:00 to 5:00 (CST)
-November 30th - 3:30-4:30 (PST)
InfiniTEXT - An Online Repository of Accessible Instructional Materials for Schools
-November 29th 3:30pm-4:00pm (PDT)
-December 19th 3:30pm- 4:00pm (PDT)
SETT - Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology
-December 1st - 3:00pm to 4:00pm (CST) or 4:00pm to 5:00pm (CST)
Understanding the Nonverbal Communication of Children with Autism
-November 16th - 3:00pm to 4:00pm (CST) or 4:00pm to 5:00pm (CST)
Visual Strategies to Support Students on the Autism Spectrum in the Classroom
-December 12th 3:30pm- 4:30pm (PDT)
Apps in the Classroom
-November 15th - 3:00pm to 4:00pm (CST) or 4:00pm to 5:00pm (CST)
-November 22nd - 3:30pm- 4:30pm (PDT)
-December 13th - 3:00pm to 4:00pm (CST) or 4:00pm to 5:00pm (CST)
Helping Struggling Readers to Understand Vocabulary thru Visual Expression
-November 14th - 3:30pm- 4:30pm (PDT)
Using Mind Mapping Software to Facilitate Understanding of Fiction for Struggling Readers
-December 15th - 3:30pm- 4:30pm (PDT)
No Cost/Low Cost Reading Resources to Support Universal Design for Learning
-November 28th - 3:30pm to 4:30pm (PDT)
Learning & Study Tools to Support Students with High Incidence Disabilities
-November 22nd - 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
Google Series (attend one or all)
*Using Blogger & Google Docs-Make Your Blog Work for You
-November 15th-3:00pm to 4:00 pm (CST) or 4:00pm to 5:00pm(CST)
-November 16th-3:30pm- 4:30pm (PDT)
*Using Google Tools to Create Student Portfolios
-December 7th -3:00pm to 4:00 pm(CST) or 4:00pm to 5:00pm(CST)
-December 8th-3:30pm- 4:30pm (PDT)
Using MyStudyBar to Support Transition Aged Students in Reading & Writing
-November 17th - 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
-December 8th - 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
Creating Interactive Books in Boardmaker Plus
-November 14th - 4:00pm to 5:00pm (CST)
-December 14th - 3:00pm to 4:00pm (CST) or 4:00pm to 5:00pm (CST)
No Cost/Low Cost Reading Resources to Support Universal Design for Learning
-December 15th 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
Follow Up to 11/16/11 Training-Learning & Study Tools to Support Students with High Incidence Disabilities
-December 13th - 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
Assistive Technology & the Writing Process By Brian Wojcik
-December 20th - 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
Written Productivity Profile by Denise DeCoste
-January 18th - 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
AT: Curriculum Access for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities By Kelly Fonner
-February 3rd- 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
Follow Up to Lab on 1/18/12-Assistive Technology & the Writing Process By Lynda Hartman
- February 15th- 3:30pm to 4:30pm (CST)
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NSSED has partnered with other local special education cooperatives to increase the range of professional development opportunities available to you. Below are links to the workshops being offered by these other cooperatives. PLEASE NOTE: You are responsible for covering the costs of attending these workshops. Please contact the cooperative hosting the workshop directly for cost and registration information. If you have any questions about attending workshops given by other cooperatives, or would like assistance in locating other professional development opportunities, please contact Heather Miehl at hmiehl@nssed.org
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NSSED is committed to the professional growth of parents and educators. We welcome your suggestions and comments.
Please contact:
Heather Miehl
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Support Services
847-831-5100 x 2235
Mary Kober
Professional Development Office Support Specialist
847-831-5100 x 2201 |
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