Special Education
Courses in this category are designed for delivering effective instructional practices that support Special Education students. Professional Development will also be provided for teachers and paraprofessionals in IDEA/Medicaid compliance, behavior training, CPR/First Aide, etc.
To see past events, please check out our Special Education Archive.
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The content of the course is foundational and is divided into seven webinars. These include:
Webinar 1: Introduction to Explicit Instruction
Webinar 2: Designing Lessons: Skills & Strategies
Webinar 3: Designing Lessons: Vocabulary & Concepts
Webinar 4: Designing Lessons: Rules for Content
Webinar 5: Organizing Structure for Instruction
Webinar 6: Delivering Instruction: Eliciting Responses
Webinar 7: Delivering Instruction: Other Critical Skills
Registration deadline is March 9, 2018. Link to registration: https://idahotc.com/lms -
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Explicit Instruction01/19/201804/30/2018OnlineOnlineOnlineCari Murphy, Ph.D.
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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?
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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.
See link above to register.
The course consists of 10 online modules with descriptions of each below. Modules are selfpaced
and include quizzes to check for understanding.
Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Word Recognition, Phonics-All About Syllables: Part 1, Phonics-All About Syllables: Part 2, Partner Talk, Academic Discussion, Academic Vocabulary, Developing Word Consciousness, Word Analysis, and Context Clues
Registration deadline is March 9, 2018. Link to registration: https://idahotc.com/lms
Essential Components for Reading Instruction: Part 1
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01/19/2018
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04/30/2018
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Online
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Online
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Online
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Cari Murphy, Ph.D. and Alayna Gee, M.Ed.
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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?
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- 1. Participation: Participants are required to complete all modules, including handouts and
quizzes.
2. Quizzes: All module quizzes must be submitted through the online course at the Idaho
Training Clearinghouse LMS.
3. Surveys: Participants are required to complete a satisfaction survey after each module.
4. Final assignment: A written assignment (requirements listed below) must be submitted
through the online course at the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.
- 1. Participation: Participants are required to complete all modules, including handouts and
Session 1: “Just Give Him the Whale”: Teaching Passions, Areas of Expertise and Strengths
This session will explore how special interests can serve as supports, teaching tools,
inspirations, and hobbies for children on the autism spectrum.
Session 2: Beyond “Turn and Talk”: 10 Ways to Support Communication in the Classroom
This session will discuss ten different low tech strategies that provides students with
opportunities to share ideas, practice communication skills, and learn augmentative and
alternative communication.
Session 3: “You’re Going to Love This Kid”: Educating Students on the Spectrum in Inclusive
Schools (K-12)
This session will focus on practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum labels and
other disabilities within a general education classroom. It will address differentiated instruction,
making classrooms comfortable and providing opportunities for social development.
Registration Deadline is March 9, 2018. Link to registration: https://idahotc.com/lm
Teaching, Supporting, and Including Students on the Spectrum
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01/19/2018
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04/30/2018
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Online
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Online
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Robin Greenfield, Ph.D.
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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.
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The course consists of several online modules with descriptions of each below. Modules are selfpaced
and include handouts and quizzes to check for understanding.
Module 1: Response to Intervention Overview
Module 2: Comprehensive Assessment System
Module 3: Tiered Interventions
Module 4: Intervention Design 1--Elementary/Secondary
Module 5: Intervention Design 2--Elementary/Secondary
Module 6: Family and Community Involvement
Module 7: Progress Monitoring
Module 8: Leadership
Module 9: Implementation Cycles within RTI
Registration deadline is March 9, 2018. Link to registration: https://idahotc.com/lms -
Response to Intervention: Moving from Theory to Practice01/19/201804/30/2018OnlineOnlineOnlineDr. Cari Murphy
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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 complete all modules, including handouts and
quizzes.
2. Quizzes: All quizzes must be submitted through the online course at the Idaho Training
Clearinghouse LMS.
3. Surveys: Participants are required to complete a satisfaction survey after modules 1-9
and an overall course satisfaction survey after module 9.
4. Final assignment: A written assignment (requirementslisted below) must be submitted
through the online course at the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.
See link above to register.
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- Session 1: “Making Assistive Technology Solutions Using Ordinary Items.” This session will
discuss and demonstrate over 40 assistive technology solutions that can be made in minutes
using everyday tools and materials.
Session 2: “Making Assistive Technology Solutions Using Corrugated Plastic.“ This session will
discuss and demonstrate 101 assistive technology solutions that can be created using
corrugated plastics.
Session 3: Making Assistive Technology Solutions Using Velcro Brand Fasteners and Lock Line”
This session will demonstrate 101 assistive technology solutions that can be
Created using Velcro Brand Fasteners and Loc Line.
Registration deadline is March 9, 2018. Link to registration: https://idahotc.com/lms-
Creating Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes01/19/201804/30/2017OnlineOnlineOnlineDr. Robin Greenfield
- Session 1: “Making Assistive Technology Solutions Using Ordinary Items.” This session will
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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. Survey: Participants are required to complete a course satisfaction survey.
3. Final Assignment: A written assignment (requirements listed below) must be submitted
through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.
See link above to register.
- Session 1: “The Neurology of ASD” - This session will provide a user-friendly discussion of the
neurological research on ASD. It will serve as a foundation for interventions discussed in
Sessions 2 and 3.
Session 2: “The Cycle of Meltdowns for Individuals with ASD” - This session will focus on the
cycle of meltdowns for learners with ASD including those with “high-functioning” ASD. Leaners
with ASD typically have self-regulation and sensory issues that can lead to meltdowns and
follow three stages: (a) rumbling; (b) rage, and (c) recovery.
Session 3: “Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment for Students with ASD” –This session
will discuss evidence-based strategies that assist learners in gaining and generalizing
social/communication, hidden curriculum, academic, and behavior skills.
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2018. Link to registration: https://idahotc.com/lms
ASD: Neurology, Behavior, and Interventions
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01/19/2018
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04/30/2018
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Online
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Online
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Robin Greenfield, Ph.D.
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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?Idaho State University
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: Complete a written assignment (requirements listed below) must be
submitted through the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.
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Session 1: Building Student Portfolios
This session will address essential self-determination practices and use the process of building
students portfolios to increase self-awareness and helping students advocate for themselves.
Session 2: Goal Tracking Tools
This session will discuss various goal tracking tools and strategies for actively involving students
in setting goals, self-evaluating their performances, and monitoring their progress.
Session 3: Leadership within the School Community
This session will address strategies for helping students experience increased positions of
leadership in the school community. Participants will learn how all of these strategies can apply
to students at various ages and across disabilities.
Registration deadline is March 9, 2018. Link to registration: https://idahotc.com/lms -
Self Determination Practices for Students with Disabilities01/19/201804/30/2018OnlineOnlineOnlineRobin Greenfield, Ph.D.
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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?
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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.
See link above to register.
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The course consists of 10 online modules with descriptions of each below. Modules are selfpaced
and include quizzes to check for understanding.
Semantic Mapping, Academic Language Part 1, Academic Language Part 2, Close Reading, Identifying & Analyzing Theme, Intro to Informational Text, Text Dependent Questions, Teaching Students to Use Evidence, Importance of Text Structures, and Importance of Text Features. -
Essential Components for Reading Instruction: Part 201/19/201804/30/2018OnlineOnlineOnlineCari Murphy, Ph.D. and Alayna Gee, M.Ed.
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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 complete all modules, including handouts and
quizzes.
2. Quizzes: All module quizzes must be submitted through the online course at the Idaho
Training Clearinghouse LMS.
3. Surveys: Participants are required to complete a satisfaction survey after each module.
4. Final assignment: A written assignment (requirements listed below) must be submitted
through the online course at the Idaho Training Clearinghouse LMS.
New Special Education Teacher Training (NSETT) Part 2 is for all new Special Education teachers, including those who were unable to attend Part 1 in the Fall.
To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-special-education-teacher-training-nsett-part-2-idaho-falls-registration-30002935588
New Special Education Teacher Training Part 2 |
01/18/2017
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01/18/2017
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8:30am
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4:30am
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Residence Inn 635 W. Broadway, Idaho Falls | Idaho SESTA |
Is this event sponsored by the district? No
What is the maximum enrollment for this class? 75
How many credits are offered? 0
Where is the credit offered from? N/A
What is the cost of each credit? N/A
What are the credit requirements? N/A
To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-special-education-teacher-training-nsett-part-2-idaho-falls-registration-30002935588
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
Behavior Foundations 1 Fall |
02/15/2017
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02/15/2017
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8:30am
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4:30pm
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Residence Inn, 635 W. Broadway | Idaho SESTA |
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..
Session 1: Assessing Levels of Communication |
01/11/2017 | 05/01/2017 | Online | Online | Online | Robin Greenfield, Ph.D. | |
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Session 2: Defining Communicative Competence |
01/11/2017 | 05/01/2017 | Online | Online | Online | Robin Greenfield, Ph.D. | |
Session 3:
Programming and Instruction for Learners at the Non-Symbolic Level.
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01/11/2017
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05/01/2017
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Online
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Online
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Online
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Robin Greenfield, Ph.D.
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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
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