PD OPPORTUNITY: The Heart, Art, Craft, and Sciences of Reading/Writing for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities

The Heart, Art, Craft, and Sciences of Reading/Writing for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities

The Exceptional Student Services Professional Learning and Sustainability, Special Populations, and Assistive Technology teams are partnering to offer a professional learning opportunity focused on a literacy strengths-based teaching and learning approach for students with low-incidence disabilities in grades K–12.

This three-part series will focus on the sciences of reading and writing, adapted to meet the complex needs of all students at Tier 1. The Assistive Technology team will also share tips, tricks, and tools on using technology to enhance reading and writing for all students. Educators will walk away with skills and strategies that can be implemented the next day. This literacy series is for all educators! Participants can earn a total of 4.5 professional development credits for attending the entire series.

Part 1 Teaching the Whole Child

Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Part 2 Understanding the Words

Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Part 3 Bridging the Processes

Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Materials

Participants will receive the book, Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment, Second Edition.

Register early to ensure that you receive the book in the mail before the first session.

Cost

The cost is $30 per person.

Location

All three sessions will be held virtually on Zoom.

Accommodations must be requested at least one week in advance of each session. Please email Sandra Figueroa or email Christy Hegebush with any questions.

Register today!