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This SEAT-FREE session will cover the legal background of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, including the recent updates, and the responsibilities of NYC charter schools. We will discuss best practices for ensuring full compliance with the regs, as well as build out time to explore case studies and resources to support […]
While many schools leverage morning meeting or advisory time to support SEL with their students, there's so much more practitioners can be doing throughout the rest of the day! In this session we will explore strategies for integrating social emotional learning into instruction in order to teach and reinforce SEL strategies in an authentic setting. […]
Join us for an informative, SEAT-FREE session on special education funding and per pupil billing and invoicing. In this session, we will cover essential processes, best practices, and common challenges in accurately tracking and billing for special education services through the city’s per pupil billing and invoicing process. During the session, we’ll provide direct support […]
This session is designed for coaches who are supporting teachers in guided reading. We will discuss the foundations of a strong guided reading lesson as well as tools that can be used to effectively support and coach teachers leading guided reading. Participants will leave with tools for tracking and using guided reading data effectively, as […]
Is your co-teaching stuck in a rut? Are you relying on your "go-to" model a little too often? Come join us for a day of learning to break out of that pattern! In the morning session, we'll walk you through the 'how' of implementing over 20 innovative, practical, and clearly defined co-teaching models that will […]
Kick off the semester by joining our Leadership Cohort on Special Populations, an ongoing learning community for special education leads. In this group, we will provide a supportive space for special education coordinators and directors to connect, share, and grow together. Engage in insightful discussions about the latest trends in special education, exchange best practices […]
Exams and final projects are equitable when they assess the content taught. However, when tests and long-term assignments become reading and writing assessments about content knowledge, then equity is absent. In other words, when we see MLLs/ELLs struggle on an assessment, we must ask ourselves if we've removed all linguistic barriers such that they are […]
Join us for an impactful session that will equip participants with practical knowledge and skills to foster secure attachments, promote social-emotional learning, and create a supportive environment where every child can develop and thrive. More specifically, this session will enhance participants' understanding of Attachment Theory and its impact on children's behavior, emotions, and relationships in […]
Calling all coaches! Even before the pandemic, but especially afterward, our secondary ELA classrooms have a wide range of reading and writing ability. With such varied data points, teachers should be leveraging small group instruction to meet the various needs in their classroom, but how? In this session, we'll explore key opportunities for facilitating small […]
In this dynamic workshop, participants will learn how to break down linguistic barriers and plan intentional instructional supports for MLLs/ELLs of all proficiency levels. We will explore high leverage, research-based methods when differentiating instruction by content, process, and product to address language development throughout a lesson, regardless of content area. Work time will be given […]
Our CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) trainings are ONLY available to Enhanced and Premier Collaborative members. Part I (Verbal De-Escalation): Through training in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), participants will develop prevention strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or unsafe behavior at the earliest possible stage. Participants will learn how behavior escalates and how to […]
This office hours session will provide Title III cohort participants an opportunity to raise MLL/ELL questions, both around legal compliance as well as instructional best practices. We'll provide timely assistance and resources, so come with your questions! Facilitator: Melissa Katz & Rene Minnocci If you're outside of NYC and would like to learn more about […]
Our CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) trainings are ONLY available to Enhanced and Premier Collaborative members. Part II (Physical Disengagement) Through training in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), your school’s designated team (up to 4 for Enhanced member schools and up to 5 for Premier member schools) will develop prevention strategies for safely defusing anxious, […]
This presentation explores the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its crucial Manifestation Determination Review process. We'll examine the legal rights of students with disabilities, key regulations governing disciplinary actions, and the specific implications for charter school staff. Attendees will gain essential knowledge to ensure compliance, protect student rights, and implement best practices in […]
We talk about biodiversity, but what about NEURODIVERSITY? In this session, you'll gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, reflect on ways to recognize and celebrate the value and contributions of neurodivergent students who are in your classroom, and learn how these variations can show up in students with conditions like autism, ADHD, and […]
How do we create an environment where students with developmental language disabilities thrive? In this interactive session, we’ll explore this question and more. We’ll dive into research around culturally sustaining practices, Universal Design for Learning, and multiliteracies – practices that can be used to dismantle ableism and affirm neurodivergence. Leave this session with more knowledge […]
In this full day, in-person session, counselors and social workers will have the opportunity to network with peers, learn and share best practices, and feel empowered to better support their school communities for an impactful Fall semester. Note that participants will be eligible to receive 3 CEUs from the morning session with the SWEET Institute. […]
For newcomer MLLs/ELLs, the initial school experience can be daunting, presenting unique challenges for both students and teachers. Join California Teacher of the Year, Alex Kajitani, in this engaging session that explores the lived experiences of newcomer students and will equip participants with specific, implementable strategies to build meaningful relationships and ensure students’ success in […]
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) has wonderful potential to support students with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers in an inclusive environment. That having been said, it is easier said than done! How can we ensure the outcomes for kids with two teachers are substantively different and more effective than if one teacher were teaching alone? In this […]
Supporting students with ADHD effectively requires a strong partnership between educators and families. Communication, consistency, and mutual understanding are essential but often challenging. This session with veteran educator Evelyn Polk Green (who brings personal experience as both an adult with ADHD and a mother to two adult sons with ADHD) aims to provide practical strategies […]
Multilingual students bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our classrooms, including their home language(s)! It is our challenge as educators to honor all languages while we simultaneously develop English language proficiency. As a way to meet this challenge, in this session we will explore translanguaging and sheltered instruction, research-based approaches that support teachers […]
In this full day session with inclusion expert Toby Karten, recommit to being the special education coach and coordinator who leads your teachers to inclusion success! You know the benefits of inclusion, and your colleagues know that you're the go-to expert when they need assistance with school and classroom implementation. Now you can take your […]
Does your secondary ELA classroom have a wide range of reading and writing abilities? Are you interested in learning how to create small group opportunities to respond to these varied data points? In this session, we'll explore key opportunities for facilitating small group instruction during core classroom time to target reading and/or writing needs. By […]
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