Special Education

Behavior Foundations Face-to-Face consists of two one-day trainings. The first was held in the Fall and the current is scheduled for Spring (February/March). The Fall training focused on practical applications of evidence-based intervention strategies for individuals with ineffective or problem behavior. Spring training will focus on conducting functional behavioral assessment and designing interventions that will increase engagement in appropriate alternative and desirable replacement behaviors that will lead to individual success and academic growth.
There are more ways to benefit from the Behavior Foundations training series! Behavior Foundations Face-to-Face is the first of the four-part Idaho Behavior Foundations Academy that will assist schools, districts, and regions to achieve effective practices for students with problem behavior. 

To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behavior-foundations-face-to-face-spring-functional-behavior-assessment-registration-30563981692

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 120

How many credits are offered? See Instructor

Where is the credit offered from? University Of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements? See Instructor

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behavior-foundations-face-to-face-spring-functional-behavior-assessment-registration-30563981692

Session 1: This session will focus on assessing levels of communication for learners at the non-symbolic or
early symbolic level of communication. The Communication Matrix will be used to review the
assessment process and how to target levels for instruction and programming.

Session 2: This session will discuss the difference between intentional and intentionally communicative
behaviors in learners at the non-symbolic and early symbolic levels of communication. Students
will be presented with a variety of examples of learners at various ages and how the process
used to encourage more communicative communication.

Session 3: : Programming and Instruction for Learners at the Non-Symbolic Level
This session will discuss a process for making decisions on instructional goals and objectives for
learners at the non-symbolic and early symbolic levels of communication. Students will discuss
examples of programming and instruction for a variety of learners..

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 100

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?  

  1. Participation: Participants are required to log into/attend the full period (2 hours) of all
webinars in this series.

2. Quizzes: All quizzes must be submitted through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.
http://www.idahotc.com/lms

3. Survey: Participants are required to complete a course satisfaction survey.

4. Final assignment: A written assignment (requirements listed below) must be submitted
through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS

Registration or more information:  http://idahotc.com/lms

This three-part webinar series will focus on children who communicate at the pre-symbolic or early symbolic level. Participants will learn about the Communication Matrix, a tool for assessing levels of communication and targeting appropriate goals. The final session will look at research-based instructional strategies to develop and enhance a child's communication system.

Describe the seven levels of the Communication Matrix · Describe the difference between intentional and intentionally communicative behavior · Describe two intervention strategies for learners at the non-symbolic level · Describe two intervention strategies for learners at the early symbolic level · Write a goal and two objectives for a learner at the non-symbolic level · Write a goal and two objectives for a learner at the early symbolic level

Registration deadline is October 14, 2016.

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 100

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?     Graduate Credit Course Requirements 1. Participation: Participants are required to log into/attend the full period (2 hours) of all webinars in this series. 2. Quizzes: All quizzes must be submitted through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS. http://www.idahotc.com/lms 3. Survey: Participants are required to complete a course satisfaction survey. 4. Final assignment: A written assignment (requirements listed below) must be submitted through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS. Note: There are no outside readings or materials required for this course. Handouts for each webinar session are located in the course site at the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS. Quizzes All quizzes must be completed on the Idaho Training Clearinghouse Learning Management System on the date(s) specified in the course site. Students must earn an 80% score on each quiz to pass the course. Quizzes can be retaken until passed. Quiz 1 (20 points) Quiz 2 (20 points) Quiz 3 (20 points) Final Assignment Final Assignment (10 points) Assess a student using the Communication Matrix and write a teaching plan that include the results of the assessment, a goal and two instructional objectives that target the student’s level of communication Grading Policy This is a Pass/Fail course. 1. Participants must earn an 80% score on each quiz to pass the course. Quizzes can be retaken until passed. 2. Credit participants must also earn an 80% (8/10 points) on the final written assignment to pass the course. 3. Participants must complete the online course satisfaction survey.

This is an online course using the Idaho Training Clearinghouse Learning Management System at the Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the University of Idaho. There are not face to face classes. The weblink for the LMS is http://www.idahotc.com/lms. See the link to the course syllabus to get more information about the course content. The course is available from August 31, 2016 to December 5, 2016. Registration deadline is October 14, 2016.

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 100

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?     See the following: http://www.idahotc.com/lms

This is an online course using the Idaho Training Clearinghouse Learning Management System (LMS at the Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the University of Idaho. There are no face-to-face classes. The web link for the LMS is: http://www.idahotc.com/lms Registration deadline is October 14, 2016.

The content of the course is foundational and is divided into seven webinars. These include:
Webinar I – Introduction to Explicit Instruction (EI)
Webinar II – Designing Lessons: Skills & Strategies
Webinar III – Designing Lessons: Vocabulary & Concepts 
Webinar IV -- Designing Lessons: Rules for Content
Webinar V -- Organizing Structure for Instruction
Webinar VI --Delivering Instruction: Eliciting Responses
Webinar VII -- Delivering Instruction: Other Critical Skills

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 100

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?    

1. Participation: Participants are required to log into/view the full period of all webinars in
this series.
2. Quizzes: All quizzes must be submitted through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.
http://www.idahotc.com/lms
3. Survey: Participants are required to complete a course satisfaction survey.
4. Final assignment: A written assignment (requirements listed below) must be submitted
through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.

This is an online course using the Idaho Training Clearinghouse Learning Management System at the Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the University of Idaho. There are not face to face classes. The weblink for the LMS is http://www.idahotc.com/lms. See the link to the course syllabus to get more information about the course content. The course is available from August 31, 2016 to December 5, 2016. Registration deadline is October 14, 2016.

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 100

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?    See the following web page for a course syllabus: http://idahotc.com/Portals/0/docs/2015spring/QLIS-Spring-2015-Syllabus_R_W.pdf

This is an online course using the Idaho
Training Clearinghouse Learning Management System (LMS)
at the Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the
University of Idaho. There are no face-to-face classes. The
web link for the LMS is:
http://www.idahotc.com/lms

Registration deadline is October 14, 2016

Session 1: “Just Give Him the Whale”: Teaching Passions, Areas of Expertise and Strengths

Session 2: Beyond “Turn and Talk”: 10 Ways to Support Communication in the Classroom

Session 3: “You’re Going to Love This Kid”: Educating Students on the Spectrum in Inclusive
Schools (K-12)

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 100

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?    See this link to view the Course Syllabus: http://idahotc.com/Portals/0/docs/2016spring/Teaching,%20Supporting,%20and%20Including%20Students%20on%20the%20Spectrum.pdf

This is an online course using the Idaho
Training Clearinghouse Learning Management System (LMS) at
the Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the
University of Idaho. There are no face-to-face classes. The web
link for the LMS is:
http://www.idahotc.com/lms

Registration deadline is October 14, 2016

Session 1: The Dynamical Systems Framework

Session 2: Interaction of Systems

Session 3: Application

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 100

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?    See the following PDF: http://idahotc.com/Portals/0/docs/2015spring/ZM-Spring-2015-Syllabus_2013_r.pdf

This event is password protected.

For password assistance, please contact Nichole Kristensen at (208) 426-3035 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 75

How many credits are offered? None

Where is the credit offered from? N/A

What is the cost of each credit? N/A

What are the credit requirements?  N/A

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/specific-learning-disability-training-idaho-falls-registration-27312710051

Behavior Foundations Part 1 is the first part of the 4-part Idaho Behavior Foundations Academy that will assist schools, districts, and regions achieve effective practices for students with problem behavior. The other parts of the Behavior Foundations Academy include: Part 2 - open call-in office hours monthly with expert behavioral consultants; Part 3 - monthly just-in-time webinars on instructional strategies or tools related to the Foundations Academy training content; and Part 4 - intensive behavioral coaching support for specific or complex sutent or program needs. Participants can access all or part of the behavior skills support system.
Behavior Foundations Part 1 consists of two face-to-face trainings, one day in the Fall (October/November) and one day in the Spring (February/March). The Fall training will focus on practical applications of evidence-based intervention strategies for individuals with ineffective or problem behavior.

Is this event sponsored by the district?  No

What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 120

How many credits are offered? 1

Where is the credit offered from? University Of Idaho

What is the cost of each credit? $60

What are the credit requirements?  For more information, contact: Renee Miner at 208-426-4858 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behavior-foundations-1-fall-idaho-falls-registration-27337651652