Training

Special Educator Induction Program

Free

The purpose of the Special Educator Induction Program is to support the attraction and retention of Wisconsin’s new special educators through a statewide comprehensive induction program consisting of “just-in-time” professional learning, coaching, and a support network.

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Benefits

CESA 6 offers a structured statewide induction program that encompasses targeted professional learning sessions, personalized coaching, and access to a professional support network to attract and retain special educators.

  • Equips staff with skills and knowledge for professional growth.
  • Enhances leadership skills and strategic planning to manage educational programs.

Goals

Teachers will receive:

  • Six sessions of “just-in-time” professional development on special education related topics
  • Six support networking sessions 
  • Six individualized coaching sessions

Who might benefit from participating?

Early Career Special Educators

Outcomes/Deliverables

Teachers will receive:

  • Six sessions of “just-in-time” professional development on the use of High-Leverage Practices in Special Education, Comprehensive Evaluation, College and Career Ready (CCR) Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, IEP meeting facilitation and monitoring progress
  • Six support networking sessions on the Adult Social and Emotional Learning Competency Modules and problems of practice
  • Six individualized coaching sessions

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