Register Here Behavioral challenges can complicate eligibility, placement, and disciplinary decisions—but with the right lens, they can also guide stronger support plans.This session explores how to proactively address behavior through data-informed practices, recognize behavioral indicators tied to disability, and navigate discipline decisions within the legal frameworks of IDEA and Section 504.Participants will gain clarity on...

Register Here The Special Education Teacher Forum is a professional community designed to support teachers working with students with diverse needs. This forum provides a space to collaborate, problem-solve, work through IEPs, and share strategies for creating inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environments. Sessions are held virtually on a monthly basis, offering ongoing opportunities for...

Register Here This 2-part virtual training series will offer school staff an opportunity to learn about 504 foundational components, practices, and law. Attendees will talk through the legal requirements of 504, will walk away with examples of forms and resources, and talk-through "real-school" scenarios of supporting students through the nuanced 504 process and procedure.This is...

Register Here Join us for a dynamic one-day workshop designed to strengthen decision-making in special education related services. This session will uncover inconsistencies in service determinations and help participants confidently make decisions that are educationally relevant and necessary.Through collaborative discussions, we’ll examine your role in the evaluation process and explore how values and assumptions shape...

Register Here This workshop is designed for special education teachers, school psychologists, and related service providers who play a critical role in evaluating students with disabilities. Participants will deepen their understanding of special education laws and regulations related to comprehensive evaluations, explore effective planning and assessment strategies across multiple domains, and learn how to collaborate...

Register Here In "What's So Special About Special Education?", educational leaders will explore specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities, key federal laws such as IDEA and Section 504, and their implications for creating inclusive learning environments. The training will cover least restrictive environments, MTSS, strategies for providing support, and universal design for learning....

Register Here The Special Education Director Forum provides virtual sessions designed to enhance your networking, access valuable resources, and foster professional growth within the realm of special education leadership. As a director, your pivotal role demands continuous connection with colleagues across Kansas, and our forum serves as the central hub for facilitating these connections, enabling...

Register Here Providing a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation for dyslexia can be a daunting undertaking. Using the definition of dyslexia and the Kansas Eligibility Indicators for the identification of dyslexia can aid in this process. However, we have found that school psychologists and IEP teams may still benefit from the opportunity to ask questions and process...

Register Here The purpose of the monthly forum is to define the roles of the school nurse in day-to-day and emergency operations within a school district including but not limited to preparedness and response. Day-to-day roles include sickness, injury, or other medical situations that could occur. The importance of the “All Hazards Approach” will be emphasized during...

Register Here Join us for an interactive forum designed for professionals supporting students with significant and complex needs. Together, we’ll share strategies, explore challenges, and collaborate on solutions that strengthen instruction, communication, and behavior supports in low incidence programs. Connect with colleagues, gain new ideas, and leave with practical tools you can use right away.Led...