Happy holidays from SESTA!

Idaho SESTA Updates - December 2020

What a wild year it has been! We thank you for your patience & support. We hope you enjoy the holiday season and a much-deserved break.
- Idaho SESTA

BEHAVIOR 201: Finding Your Way After Function
Registration now open!

REFERRAL TO ELIGIBILITY: A Teacher's Guide to Comprehensive Evaluation
Registration opens January 5th
Evaluations are about more than just paperwork. Take a close look at the importance of each step of the process as well as how to gather meaningful information that will help in determining how to best meet student needs. Referral to Eligibility will be offered as a Hybrid Learning Series including self-paced modules and one online meeting. The self-paced modules will begin February 9, 2021, and the wrap-up online meeting will be on February 23, 2021.

Classroom Management Behavior (CMB) Series Part 2: Thinking Functionally is now available on the Idaho Training Clearinghouse. There's a module, infographic, podcasts, charts and a checklist available for you, anytime, anywhere. You can access the Idaho SESTA Classroom Management Behavior (CMB) Podcast Series on: Spotify (http://ow.ly/tEhx50CnkS0), Amazon Music Podcasts (http://ow.ly/rJnq50CnkS2), Listen Notes (http://ow.ly/AI6150CnkRZ), and Apple Podcasts (http://ow.ly/Woeq50CnkS1). Did you check out Classroom Management Behavior Series Part 1: The Foundational Four yet? Check out the video below to learn about it and how to access it.

Three-part Webinar series - Don't We Already Do Inclusion? Creating K-12 Schools for All.
This webinar series will focus on how we look at “inclusion” and how we define current practices that seem inclusive but may be problematic. Participants will learn what it means to design inclusive lessons for a range of students, explore ideas on how to be creative for students who need more support, how to use strategies for virtual inclusion, and collaborate with families and paraprofessionals. February 8, 16, & 22.

Idaho SESTA Help Desk is here for you to connect you to the support you need.

Focusing on social skills, a three-part Webinar series - presented Maurice Belote. Offered April 20, 27 & May 4, registration and more information coming soon.

Connecting the Dots in Early Childhood Education, an Idaho SESTA statewide training -  Learn how the determination of ECO ratings, annual goals, and services within the Early Childhood IEP connects to high quality instruction and classroom setup, leading to improved student outcomes. Offered April 2021, registration and more information coming soon.

Launching the IEP, an Idaho SESTA statewide training -  Learn how to use what we know about our students to develop and implement high-quality instruction. Offered April 2021, registration and more information coming soon.

Strengthening Partnerships with Instructional Strategies, an Idaho SESTA statewide training -  Continue to strengthen the partnerships between special education and general education teachers to improve student outcomes. Offered June 2021, registration and more information coming soon.

Videos on General, Preschool, Secondary & SLD file review that follow the GSFR checklist.

This module series aims to increase understanding of basic behavioral principles.

ONLINE TRAINING & RESOURCES:
Click the title to view the resource on the ITC.

ABC DATA - Learn how to determine whether behavior is challenging, how to define a target behavior, and how to collect ABC data.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN MINUTES - New, cool, and awesome solutions for students with severe disabilities.

COVID-19 TOOLS & RESOURCES - Tools for your teams to use as you navigate how to provide support to students with disabilities in your schools and districts following the guidance of the Idaho State Department of Education and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR SERIES - A new Out-Of-The-Box content series delivers crucial information on managing classrooms, founded in best practice and science. Content is released throughout the year.

CRACKING THE AAC CODE - Five webinars on augmentative/alternative communication, designed for SLPs and special education teachers.

CROSSWALK MODULES (CCCs) - A module series that take a crosswalk approach to help teachers understand Content Standards Core Connectors (CCCs).

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING - This five-part module series covers the data-making tool, sources of data, IEP goals, data collection and progress monitoring.

DEVELOPING A HIGH QUALITY IEP MODULES - An Idaho SESTA online module series covering all aspects of a high-quality IEP through 15 modules.

DIFFICULT LEARNERS SERIES - A four-part SESTA online series covering motivation, strategies, and IEP goals for challenging behavior.

EARLY CHILDHOOD WEBINARS - The Idaho Special Education Department with Idaho SESTA address various topics that impact students 3-5 years of age that receive special education services.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - This series covers understanding characteristics, building comprehensive assessment plans & developing effective IEPs.

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - Two tutorials to connect you to AFIRM (Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules) and AIM (Autism Internet Modules)

FBA & BIP MODULES - Idaho SESTA online modules on developing a targeted and effective Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).

FREE READING & WRITING TOOLS FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS - Two modules, one on tools for iOS/Android use and one on tools for PC/MAC use.

GENERAL EDUCATION MODULES - An Idaho SESTA online module series to support general education teachers in understanding their role as part of a student's special education team.

GENERAL SUPERVISION FILE REVIEW VIDEOS - Four videos on General, Preschool, Secondary and SLD file review.

GETTING STARTED - A handbook for brand new special education teachers.

IDAHO SPECIAL EDUCATION MANUAL - An Idaho State Department of Education resource.

IDAHO IEP GUIDANCE HANDBOOK - An Idaho State Department of Education resource.

IEP IMPLEMENTATION MODULES - An online module series that covers Elementary, Middle School & High School IEP Implementation.

PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPPORT - A paraprofessional topic page on the ITC has a paraprofessional handbook, resources and the paraprofessional modules.

PRINCIPALS CORNER - Resources to help principals navigate the complex world of special education.

PROGRESS MONITORING - Gain a comprehensive understanding of progress monitoring that includes how to set up, implement, and analyze progress monitoring systems.

SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBINARS - Monthly Webinar Series from the Idaho SDE on various Secondary Special Education topics that will provide new information & resources; as well as address topics, needs, & frequently asked questions from teachers across Idaho who are working with students on transition planning.

SYSTEMATIC INSTRUCTION WEBINARS - Using Systematic Instruction to Improve Outcomes for Students with Severe Disabilities, presented by Dr. MaryAnn Demchak. This webinar series, sponsored by the SDE, will focus on systematic instruction which is a research-based method of teaching individuals with disabilities.

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