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PRESENTERS: Nancy Gonzalez, Leah Price, and Mitzi Swiatkowski LOCATION: Over Zoom DESCRIPTION: Will share information and strategies for supporting English Learners/Multilingual Learners in early childhood classrooms, including effective classroom practices and steps to take if there are concerns about a student's progress. With increased numbers of EL/MLs enrolling (including Newcomers), districts have had multiple students concerns related to students who are in the age group of preschool students - K. Session will provide strategies to promote language acquisition, collect data other other relevant info that would support the student, family, school and the BOCES team.
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PRESENTERS: Megan Bashioum, School Psychologist and Leah Price, SPED Coordinator/School Psychologist LOCATION: Over Zoom DESCRIPTION: This session will analyze cognitive assessments results, and how these results impact students in the school setting and can be utilized to guide professionals in decision making which aligns with instructional strategies. This training meets the requirements for special education and behavioral health licensure. A $25 stipend will be paid in May for all attendees of this session. You must complete the required steps to be eligible to receive a stipend.
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PRESENTER: Faith Wailes LOCATION: Over Zoom DESCRIPTION: Join us for an engaging and informative training designed to empower early childhood educators with practical strategies for implementing visual supports in the classroom. This training will explore the use of visuals to enhance communication, support transitions, and promote independence for young learners, particularly those with diverse learning needs. Participants will gain hands-on experience creating and utilizing visual aids such as schedules, social stories, play visuals, book visuals, and choice boards. Whether you're new to visual supports or looking to refine your techniques, this session will provide valuable tools to enrich your teaching and foster a more inclusive learning environment.
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PRESENTER: Catapult Learning LOCATION: Zoom Session DESCRIPTION: Join experts from Catapult Learning for a professional coaching session aimed at K-12 teachers to discuss effective math instruction and the Mathematical Practice Standards. Math strategies will be discussed if there are no questions from the field. A $25 stipend is included!
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