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Idaho SESTA Updates - May 2021
Idaho SESTA Resources. Transfer Process. Transfer Process Quick Guide and Transfer Process Flow Charts.
NEW RESOURCE
The Transfer Process, also known as the Sufficiency Review, is the process that teams use to review the special education records of incoming students and determine what next steps are needed to ensure that the student has uninterrupted access to FAPE. 

Transfer Process Quick Guide
Transfer Process Flow Charts
LITERACY FOR COMPLEX LEARNERS (Virtual Summer Institute)
Provided by the Idaho Project for Children & Youth with Deaf-Blindness, University of Idaho,  Center on Disabilities & Human Development; Idaho State Department of Education, Special Education Department; Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind. Presented by Kathee Scoggins, M. Ed. on August 3 & 4, 2021. 
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STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS
Registration open through May 21
Strengthening Partnerships is a one-day face-to-face training for improving collaboration between special education and general education teams. It is aimed at supporting diverse learners in the general education environment.  Unfortunately, we had to cancel some locations but we are still  providing this F2F training in Fort Hall on June 8th and Twin Falls June 11. Stay tuned for other opportunities to participate in this collaborative training!
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TURNING THE PAGE: SHARED READING WITH AAC (Webinar)
Idaho SESTA Presents: Turning the Page: Shared Reading with AAC
This training analyzes current research and best practice in shared reading and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Learn how to support children with complex communication needs while developing their emergent literacy skills.  June 14th, 2021 9:00 am Pacific 
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SAVE THE DATES
  • June 8  - Strengthening Partnerships with Instructional Strategies  -  Fort Hall 
  • June 11  - Strengthening Partnerships with Instructional Strategies  -  Twin Falls
  • June 14  - Turning the Page: Shared Reading with AAC
  • August 3-4 - Deaf-Blind Virtual Summer Institute 2021: Literacy for Complex Learners
TBA: 2021-22 STATEWIDE TRAININGS 
  • September 2021 - Specific Learning Disability Training - Locations & dates will be announced in June
  • September /October 2021 -Behavior 101 - Locations & dates will be announced in June
  • October 2021 - Essential Components - Locations & dates will be announced in June
  • March 2022 - Specific Learning Disability Training - Locations & dates will be announced in June
  • March 2022 - Instructional Training - Locations & dates will be announced in June
  • April 2022 - Behavior 201 - Locations & dates will be announced in June
CREDIT COURSES
Summer Session opens May 28th for courses on the Idaho Training Clearninghouse Learning Management System.
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HERE TO HELP
Idaho SESTA Help Desk is here for you to connect you to the support you need. 
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ONLINE TRAINING & RESOURCES
Click the title to view the resource on the ITC
 
ASSESSMENT LENDING LIBRARY - Assessments are available in a wide range of categories including: Social/Emotional/Behavioral, Language Proficiency, and Speech/Language. [April 2021]

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN MINUTES - New, cool, and awesome solutions for students with severe disabilities. [February 2019]

BEHAVIOR MODULES - This set of 5 module was created for Behavior 101 and 201 hybrid series [March 2021].
Module 1 (B101) - Introduction to Behavior 101
Module 2 (B101) - ABC Data Collection
Module 3 (B101) - Functions of Behavior
Module 4 (B101) - Competing Behavior Pathway
Module 5 (B201) - Finding your Way after Function 

BUILDING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS MODULES - These two modules focus on empowering special educators and general educators to work together in effectively supporting students with disabilities. [March 2021]

COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION MODULES - Set of 8 modules, used as part of Idaho SESTA's Referral to Eligibility: A Teacher's Guide to Comprehensive Evaluation and Best Practices in Comprehensive Evaluation hybrid learning series, covers everything you need to know about evaluation, reevaluation, administering academic assessments, and more. [February 2021]

CONNECTING THE DOTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD -Three modules and 3 quick guides for childhood teachers and related service providers. [May 2021]

CONSENT FOR ASSESSMENT QUICK GUIDE - This Quick Guide will answer the following questions: When is Consent for Assessment required and not required? When do we document Internal Assessment or External Documentation? What is existing information or existing data? Does Medicaid have Consent for Assessment requirements? [January 2021]

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. [January 2021]

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR SERIES - A Out-Of-The-Box content series delivers crucial information on managing classrooms, founded in best practice and science. 
Part 1: The Foundational Four [September 2020]
Part 2: Thinking Functionally [December 2020]
Part 3: Challenging Behavior [March 2021]
Part 4: Building Supportive Classrooms [May 2021]

CRACKING THE AAC CODE - Five webinars on augmentative/alternative communication, designed for SLPs and special education teachers. [August 2019]

CROSSWALK MODULES (CCCs) - A module series that take a crosswalk approach to help teachers understand Content Standards Core Connectors (CCCs). [August 2020]

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING - This five-part module series covers the data-making tool, sources of data, IEP goals, data collection and progress monitoring. [April 2017]

DEVELOPING A HIGH QUALITY IEP - An Idaho SESTA online module series covering all aspects of a high-quality IEP through 15 modules. [August 2018]

DON'T WE ALREADY DO INCLUSION? CREATING K-12 SCHOOLS FOR ALL - A 3-part webinar series with Dr. Paula Kluth on inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and creating more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. [February 2021]

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. [November 2019]

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - This series covers understanding characteristics, building comprehensive assessment plans & developing effective IEPs. [June 2019]

ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS - Four modules, a workbook and two recorded meetings from the SESTA hybrid learning series. [October 2020]

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - Two tutorials to connect you to AFIRM (Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules) and AIM (Autism Internet Modules). [May 2019]

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION: THE MAGIC IS IN THE INSTRUCTION - Keynote presentation by Dr. Anita Archer at the Summer 2019 SESTA Conference, Cut the Fluff, Teach the Stuff. [June 2019]

FREE READING & WRITING TOOLS FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS - Two modules, one on tools for  iOS/Android use and one on tools for PC/MAC use. [MAY 2020]

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.  [June 2020]

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. [October 2019]

IDAHO SPECIAL EDUCATION MANUAL - An Idaho State Department of Education resource. [October 2018]

IDAHO IEP GUIDANCE HANDBOOK - An Idaho State Department of Education resource. [October 2020]

LAUNCHING THE IEP MODULES - These 3 modules and accompanying workbook cover the definition, importance, considerations, and high-leverage practices of specifically designed instruction for students with disabilities. [February 2021]

PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPPORT - A paraprofessional topic page on the ITC has a paraprofessional handbook, resources and the paraprofessional modules.  Two modules added in May 2021: Paraprofessional: Feedback for Instruction and Paraprofessional: Engagement for Instruction. [May 2021]

PRINCIPALS CORNER - Resources to help principals navigate the complex world of special education. [January 2021]

PROGRESS MONITORING - Gain a comprehensive understanding of progress monitoring that includes how to set up, implement, and analyze progress monitoring systems. [April 2020]

REFERRAL TO ELIGIBILITY: THE TEACHERS GUIDE - This recorded webinar and accompanying modules provide special education teachers an in-depth look at their role in the referral process, conducting evaluations, and determining eligibility [March 2021]

SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBINARS -  Monthly Webinar Series from the Idaho SDE on various Secondary Special Education topics that will provide new information & resources. [April 2021]

SYSTEMATIC INSTRUCTION WEBINARS - Using Systematic Instruction to Improve Outcomes for Students with Severe Disabilities, presented by Dr. MaryAnn Demchak and is sponsored by the SDE. [November 2020]
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