Professional Development and Training
An overview of the training and Professional Development offered, including NHSEIS.
The New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Student Support can provide the following professional learning opportunities to school district/Special Education Private Providers in key special education topics areas at no cost.
Measurable Annual Goals
Description
Participants will learn how to use the student information/evaluation data to write Present Levels of Performance of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLOAAFP –IEP Page 2). They will learn to use the pertinent student evaluation data combined with other current observation and assessment data to write present levels for each annual goal. They will learn what components need to be included in the writing of age –appropriate measurable annual goals and objectives based on the each annual goal present level information; and how to write measurable annual IEP goals and objectives to help build the student skills so they can access, participate, and make progress in the general curriculum.
Audience
Special educators, administrators, and related service personnel
Length of Training
2 hours
A follow up work session is also available upon request; 1-2 hours in which staff bring their goals to work on or ask specific questions.
Written Prior Notice Guidance
Description
This professional development for Written Prior Notice (WPN) was created with stakeholder input in response to district requests for the Bureau to provide guidance regarding the use of and the content of WPNs. This training utilizes IDEA regulations as a guide to remind participants of the intent of the WPN, when districts should use a WPN, and the required components of the form. The guidance document and model WPN form will be shared along with sample compliant WPNs.
Audience
Special educators, administrators
Length of Training
2 hours
Accommodations and Modifications
Description
Participants will learn the legal definitions of accommodations and modifications, as well as how to determine the difference between the two. Types and examples of accommodations and modifications are discussed. Guidance is given as to how teams can make better decisions about when to accommodate and when to modify as well as how to review the effectiveness of accommodations and modifications, and how to document their implementation. A description of the continuum of support is provided as well as how to use and not use the NHSEIS dropdown menu of accommodations and modifications. Smarter Balanced accommodations and alternate assessment are briefly discussed in relation to how the law requires teams to tie them to the accommodations and modifications being used day to day in the classroom.
Audience
Special educators, administrators, and related service personnel
Length of Training
2 hours
Specially Designed Instruction
Description
Participants will learn what specially designed instruction is as defined by IDEA and how it applies to students with disabilities. They will gain a practical understanding of specially designed instruction, and the means in which it can be delivered as a service to special education students. Additionally, participants will learn how it is merged into the IEP using the special education process in a sequential and cyclical manner beginning with using evaluation data to describe unique student needs based upon present levels of academic and function performance, then identifying specific areas of specially designed instruction incorporated into special education services combined with annual measurable goals and progress monitoring.
Audience
Special educators, administrators, and related service personnel
Length of Training
2 Hours
Understanding the Special Education Monitoring Process through the Self- Assessment Form
Description
Participants will learn about and understand the special education process in accordance with Federal and State regulations using the NH Department of Education On-Site File Review IEP Compliance & Improvement Monitoring Self-Assessment Data Collection Form as a tool for walking through each requirement and what constitutes compliance.
Audience
Special educators, administrators, and related service personnel
Length of Training
2½ Hours
How to Request a Training
Contact
Amy Jenks, NH Department of Education
Bureau of Student Support
101 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (603) 271-3842
Priority given to those schools currently going through or preparing for the NH Special Education Compliance & Improvement Monitoring process. Minimum 5 participants required.
Please contact Amy if you have questions.
Also Offered
NHSEIS trainings and webinars for Special Education Teachers, Office Professionals, and Personnel entering Special Education Aid and Chapter 402.
Contact
Terry Hersh
[email protected]
(603) 371-3775
Contact
Heidi Clyborne
[email protected]