Pathways to Success
Cost: $70 for 2-day workshop
These full-day workshops are designed to empower educators with the critical skills needed to effectively support diverse learners. The sessions will cover essential topics, including identifying students for Alternate Assessment, implementing equitable instructional practices, and utilizing data to inform teaching strategies. Participants will gain practical insights into writing effective IEPs, interpreting DLM Score Reports, and using the DLM Instruction and Assessment Planner to enhance their classroom practices. Additionally, educators will explore the foundational beliefs that influence their teaching and will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers in a Community of Practice, fostering professional growth and shared learning.
Benefits
These full-day workshops will equip educators with essential skills to support diverse learners, covering topics such as identifying students for Alternate Assessment, incorporating equitable best practices, and using data to inform instruction.
- Equips staff with skills and knowledge for professional growth.
- Works towards equal educational opportunities for all, especially underserved communities.
- Provides on-demand expertise to handle questions and improve service delivery.
- Assists organizations in maintaining compliance with new and evolving regulations.
Goals
- Correctly identify students who should take the Alternate Assessment
- Understand the use of data to inform instruction
- Learn how to interpret DLM Score reports so that you can effectively share reports with families
- Effectively plan instruction for Students aligned to Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
Who might benefit from participating?
Teams to include Special Education Teachers and 1 or more of the following:
- General Education Teacher
- Instructional Coach
- Principal
- District Assessment Coordinator
- Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- Director of Special Education or Pupil Services
Outcomes/Deliverables
The following topics will be addressed in these full day workshops:
- Understanding basic beliefs and dispositions
- Identifying which students should take the Alternate Assessment
- Incorporating equitable best practices for instruction, accommodations and differentiation
- Understand the use of data to inform your instruction
- Identify helpful hints for IEP writing
- Learn how to interpret DLM Score Reports
- Use the DLM’s Instruction and Assessment Planner to guide your practices
- Participate in a Community of Practice to share and collaborate with other professionals across the state.
