Videos

This video shows how to model solving an equation using a representation of concrete models as part of a CRA sequence of instruction.

After sharing at the Community on Transition Conference, Angela Lavish and Renee Benise discuss what makes a good advocate and how to advocate for yourself.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is responsible for ensuring that all special education programs in schools are appropriate and effective. To do this, school districts must submit a Special Education Plan every three years to PDE as required under 22 PA Code 14.104. This training will provide school districts with necessary information to develop and implement required special education plans.

This session supports practitioners in becoming fully aware of the latest policies relevant to supporting students with disabilities in virtual learning environments. Presenters will share considerations and perspectives from the field concerning the accessibility of virtual environments, resources, and experiences. Digital solutions will be provided for ensuring learning activities are accessible across in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning environments.

This session supports practitioners in becoming fully aware of the latest policies relevant to supporting students with disabilities in virtual learning environments. Presenters will share considerations and perspectives from the field concerning engaging parents and caregivers to support learning in virtual/hybrid environments. Topics will include how educators can use digital tools and strategies to effectively communicate and collaborate with parents and caregivers, and how you as an educator can empower parents and caregivers to support their child’s virtual/hybrid learning.

This session supports practitioners in becoming fully aware of the latest policies relevant to supporting students with disabilities in virtual learning environments. Presenters will share considerations and perspectives from the field concerning effective progress monitoring with messy data. Digital solutions will be provided for effective ongoing progress monitoring in in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning environments.

This "SSDVE (Supporting Students with Disabilities in Virtual Environments) Presents" session supports practitioners in becoming fully aware of the latest policies relevant to supporting students with disabilities in virtual learning environments. Presenters will share considerations and perspectives from the field concerning the use of virtual environments and tools for providing special education and related services such as speech language pathology and audiology services and physical and occupational therapy. Digital solutions for providing special education services in in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning environments will be discussed.

This session supports practitioners in becoming fully aware of the latest policies relevant to supporting students with disabilities in virtual learning environments. Presenters will share considerations and perspectives from the field concerning the use of virtual environments and tools to replace, supplement, or extend classroom learning.

This session offers considerations and strategies for closing out the school year, supporting learners and their families in the summer, and planning for the upcoming year. Topics will include collecting accurate data that measures student growth, maintaining student and family engagement in the summer, developing and implementing effective IEPs, and growing professional capacity.

This session supports practitioners in becoming fully aware of the latest policies relevant to supporting students eligible for special education or Section 504 during a pandemic. Legal considerations are conveyed as of the date presented, March 17, 2022. Changes may been made since then.