WayneLearns 2024

Have you looked around your school and noticed a need for instructors in special education? Have you ever considered adding a mild intensive license to your teaching license? The state of Indiana has partnered with universities to try and bridge the gap between the amount of need in special services and the number of licensed instructors available. The I-Seal program provides multiple different pathways for educators to obtain their mild-intervention license, all completely free of cost. Further, the program allows teachers to work within their own school and district for field experience. Aaron Edwards worked with U-Indy and completed the program in a hybrid style and I completed it through Taylor U working completely asynchronous but with the feedback and mentorship of professors there. We will be talking about our experience with the program. We would also have representatives from the I-Seal available for questions from the audience (I would arrange this) and links and resources available for those who attended. The program is open for teachers K-12 but is only applicable to individuals who already have a teaching license.

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.

This session is for all therapists who use Relay to bill for Medicaid eligible services. This session will be a time for Q&A and to troubleshoot any issues within the system. This session is intended for OT's , PT's, and SLP's only

It's no secret that chronic absenteeism has become one of the most pressing issues facing our nation's schools. We believe that building a deeper understanding of why students might be struggling with attendance and the role that trauma-informed care can play in improving their attendance may be a missing piece to that puzzle. We will synthesize these ideas into an easily digestible format as well as tie them to current scenarios and broader data from our district. We hope to send our audience home with actionable steps to improve attendance and psychological safety in their buildings.

This session builds on last year's exploration of contract grading by focusing on real-world experiences. Teachers who have implemented contract grading will share reflections on what has worked, what challenges they faced, and their evolving perspectives after over a year of use. We will also provide an overview of the contract grading process, making this session suitable for both newcomers and those who attended last year's discussion. Whether you're considering adopting contract grading or looking to refine your approach, this session offers valuable insights from experienced educators. Intended audience: 7-12 Grade.

Introducing basic Kagan Strategies to be used with any subject or grade level.