This professional development session will focus on leveraging Read&Write and OrbitNote to provide greater access to digital resources for all students. In collaboration with the Wayne Assistive Technology (AT) team, a representative from Texthelp will demonstrate the powerful capabilities of these tools, including text-to-speech, word prediction, and PDF annotation; all designed to enhance student engagement and accessibility. Educators will gain hands-on experience and explore the practical integration of these tools into everyday instruction. This session is ideal for teachers and support staff that would like to deepen their understanding of learning technologies that promote accessibility and engagement in a digital learning environment.
What is comprehensible input? It is one of the eight components of SIOP. Although SIOP is a researched base model proven effective to support our multilingual learners, it is beneficial for all students. This session will provide useful strategies that support the understanding of content so students can be successful and obtain the learning goals for a lesson. Work time will be provided so bring a device and / or anything you need to plan.
Sanders is more than a program. Sanders' culture includes a way of thinking about how we approach our most vulnerable and unique learners. Join us for a panel discussion led by Dr. Richard where some of our elementary lead teachers from Sanders explain #WhatWeDoDifferently. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
This professional development session will focus on leveraging Read&Write and OrbitNote to provide greater access to digital resources for all students. In collaboration with the Wayne Assistive Technology (AT) team, a representative from Texthelp will demonstrate the powerful capabilities of these tools, including text-to-speech, word prediction, and PDF annotation; all designed to enhance student engagement and accessibility. Educators will gain hands-on experience and explore the practical integration of these tools into everyday instruction. This session is ideal for teachers and support staff that would like to deepen their understanding of learning technologies that promote accessibility and engagement in a digital learning environment.
Join us for an essential professional development session focused on optimizing state assessment accommodations for your students. This workshop will offer in-depth guidance on managing the transitions from 6th to 7th grade and from ILEARN to PSAT/SAT. It will specifically focus on the essential review and adjustment of accommodations to meet students' evolving needs as they advance through grade levels.
Key Learning Outcomes: *Understanding Transition Needs: Learn how to assess and adjust accommodations as students move between different assessment levels, ensuring that their needs are met during critical transitions, such as from ILEARN to PSAT/SAT. *Accommodation Review and Adjustment: Gain insights into best practices for reviewing and modifying accommodations to align with individual student requirements and changes in assessment formats. *2024-2025 Updates: Stay informed about any changes or updates to state assessment accommodations for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. *Interactive Q&A Session: Engage in a collaborative Q&A to address your specific questions and concerns regarding state assessment accommodations and their application.
This session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support students through state assessments, ensuring equitable and fair testing experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and stay updated on important changes.
Who Should Attend: Admin, STCs, special education staff, and anyone involved in the planning and implementation of state assessment accommodations.
This session will cover strategies and best practices in behavior and instruction for Special Education Paraprofessionals. It will also include information about the Wayne Township continuum of services and general practices for supporting all students in an inclusive manner.
Assistant Director of Special Services, President-Elect, MSD of Wayne Township, Indiana Council for Exceptional Children
Mr. Hawks is the Assistant Director of Special Services for the MSD of Wayne Township. He comes to Wayne Township by way of Indianapolis Public Schools as the Special Education Learning Community Director where he oversees twenty-two K-8 schools. He also served as the Therapeutic... Read More →
Director of Special Services, MSD of Wayne Township
Dr. Linda Watkins has been a dedicated special educator for over twenty years serving as a teacher, coordinator, school supervisor, and director. She is passionate about universal accessibility and thrives on the opportunity to collaborate with team members and families to support... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
E201
During this session, LAP paraprofessionals will learn more about sheltered instruction with a focus on academic vocabulary. This session is required for all LAP paraprofessionals.
During this session, LAP teachers will continue diving into the new WIDA ELD Standards with a focus on the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs). This session is required for all LAP teachers.
Participants will grow in their knowledge of routines and strategies to build upon students' oral language and vocabulary throughout the day. These routines and strategies will also increase student engagement! We will develop a shared understanding of the importance of having an asset based ideology when reaching and teaching multilingual learners. Participants will walk away from this session with the ability to integrate opportunities for developing students' language skills and vocabulary knowledge into all content areas of instruction throughout their day. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Julia Kim is in her third year teaching in an Indiana public school. She graduated from Indiana University of Indianapolis in 2021, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and a license addition in English as a Second Language (ESL). Miss Kim is bilingual in Korean... Read More →
Emily Polanco has been teaching English to multilingual students for 25 years in the public schools. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, and has taught in Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Arkansas. Ms. Polanco is passionate about building relationships with students and has... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B104
Join us for an essential professional development session focused on optimizing state assessment accommodations for your students. This workshop will offer in-depth guidance on managing the transitions from 6th to 7th grade and from ILEARN to PSAT/SAT. It will specifically focus on the essential review and adjustment of accommodations to meet students' evolving needs as they advance through grade levels.
Key Learning Outcomes: *Understanding Transition Needs: Learn how to assess and adjust accommodations as students move between different assessment levels, ensuring that their needs are met during critical transitions, such as from ILEARN to PSAT/SAT. *Accommodation Review and Adjustment: Gain insights into best practices for reviewing and modifying accommodations to align with individual student requirements and changes in assessment formats. *2024-2025 Updates: Stay informed about any changes or updates to state assessment accommodations for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. *Interactive Q&A Session: Engage in a collaborative Q&A to address your specific questions and concerns regarding state assessment accommodations and their application.
This session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support students through state assessments, ensuring equitable and fair testing experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and stay updated on important changes.
Who Should Attend: Admin, STCs, special education staff, and anyone involved in the planning and implementation of state assessment accommodations.
Classroom management strategies are the tools and techniques teachers use to ensure a smooth and productive learning environment. These strategies are designed to support both academic progress and social-emotional development by addressing disruptions and student misbehavior in a proactive and effective manner. This session will teach research-informed techniques to Improve behavior, Reduce problem behavior, Increase student engagement and Improve learning outcomes and academic achievement for all learners, in any environment, regardless of their age.
District Behavior Specialist, MSD of Wayne Township
Thank you for your interest in classroom management. I am passionate about the role that positive behavior has in a students school success. I also believe that behavior is manageable and any teacher can learn ways to create well managed classrooms where students can learn and thrive... Read More →
During this session, LAP paraprofessionals will learn more about sheltered instruction with a focus on academic vocabulary. This session is required for all LAP paraprofessionals.
During this session, LAP teachers will continue diving into the new WIDA ELD Standards with a focus on the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs). This session is required for all LAP teachers.
This session focuses on the critical role of Assistive Technology (AT) in supporting students with disabilities through their IEP. Educators will learn where and how to document AT tools effectively within the IEP to ensure legal compliance and individualized support for students. This session will also include a comprehensive walkthrough of our Wayne AT Guide, equipping participants with strategies to assess and recommend the appropriate AT tools for students' specific needs. This session is designed for special educator teachers, IEP coordinators, and administrators involved in developing and implementing IEPs. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking to enhance their understanding of AT tools and how to incorporate them into a student's personalized education plan.
