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1. Function Based Thinking (Virtual)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 8/5/2024

This training provides an overview of understanding challenging behaviors, the behavior pathway, and the function-based thinking process. Function-based thinking is a Tier 1 support that can be used for all students, and encourages staff to use the behavior pathway to determine the function of the behavior in order to identify practices to support the function of the student's behavior. This session will be delivered virtually via zoom. Participants will receive materials and the zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the session starting. Please reach out to any of the following with questions: hailey_lehman@boces.monroe.edu or cassandra_mccumber@boces.monroe.edu
  • Enrolled: 27/30
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Creating the IEP & Testing Accommodations - asynchronous with in-person follow-up

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 8/6/2024

This session blends two trainings into one, with a break in between. Participants will develop an understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Additionally, Participants will develop an understanding of the types of testing accommodations, as well as how to determine appropriate testing accommodations that meet student needs and document accurately in an IEP. Please note: This training requires participants to independently view a total of 12 video modules (7 for IEP and 5 for Testing Accommodations) ahead of time, and then attend an in-person session on 8/6 to collaborate and ask questions about the content. Participants must attend the follow-up session in order to receive CTLE credit for the training. Participants are welcome to bring any IEPs for the upcoming school year to review/ask questions. There will be workspace available until 3:00.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

3. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 8/7/2024

Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

4. FBA/BIP ToolKit

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Administration, CSE Chairperson

Dates: 8/13/2024

The purpose of this training is to provide an overview of the regulations and processes involved in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans. It is designed for Administrators and CSE/CPSE chairpersons looking to obtain an overview of the requirements.
  • Enrolled: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/0

5. SPP Indicator 13 Workday: Prepare for the Review

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 8/20/2024

School districts reporting for NYSED State Performance Plan Indicator 13 during the 2024-2025 school year are invited to attend a workday to prepare. The session will review and highlight information from the SPP 13 Required Regional Learning all Directors/ CSE Chairs have already attended, discuss common errors found during the review, and allow time to review transition assessments and IEP documents. Districts are welcome to attend as a team and strongly encouraged to bring documents.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

6. NYS Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 8/21/2024

The goals of this professional development are to ensure that participants understand the Multiple Pathways to Graduation as delineated in New York State laws and regulations. Safety Net options available to support graduation for students with disabilities will also be explored in addition to the requirements for the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential and the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential. Discussion of the importance and impact of supporting the self-determination of students to aid in the identification of Pathway options and throughout the transition planning process will also occur.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

7. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 9/17/2024

Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
  • Enrolled: 14/30
  • Wait: 0/0

8. FBA/BIP Toolkit

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Administration and CSE/CPSE Chairpersons

Dates: 9/18/2024

The purpose of this training is to provide an overview of the regulations and processes involved in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans. It is designed for Administrators and CSE/CPSE chairpersons looking to obtain an overview of the requirements. This is a virtual training. Zoom link will be sent prior to the training day via the e-mail address associated with your registration account.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

9. Classroom Management Practices:

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: general and special education teachers, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, building administrators, school psychologists, school counselors, school social workers, and other related services providers

Dates: 9/24/2024

This multiple module training package is designed for PreK-12th grade educators who would like foundational information on positive behavior support- classroom management strategies including: 1) arranging the physical environment, 2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules, 3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines, 4) active supervision, 5) behavior specific praise, 6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior, 7) class-wide group contingencies, and 8) multiple opportunities to respond. This training is designed for asynchronous participation (12 hours) followed by live participation in a follow-up Q&A session (1 Hour). Registration must occur September 4th to receive materials. Participants must attend follow-up Q&A session on September 14th to receive credit.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Overview of Specially-Designed Instruction - asynchronous with VIRTUAL follow-up

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 9/24/2024

Participants will develop introductory knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI) and will be able to identify ethical & legal reasons for the use of SDI; define SDI & its purpose; understand the relationships between SDI & other instructional strategies; describe SDI & its core elements; differentiate between accommodations & modifications; and discuss appropriate SDI based upon student needs & characteristics. Please note: This training requires participants to independently view 4 brief video modules (no longer than 15 minutes in length for each), and then attend a virtual follow-up session on 9/24 to collaborate and ask questions about the content. Links to the video modules will be sent ONE WEEK prior to the virtual session. Participants must attend the virtual session in order to receive CTLE credit for the training.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

11. CSE Chairperson Training

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 10/8/2024

This training was developed by the NYS Education Department Office of Special Education to provide district staff acting in the chairperson role with a best practice approach to the CPSE/CSE process. This training will include the following modules: Regulatory Foundations, Referral, Evaluation, Eligibility, Recommendation/IEP Development, IEP Implementation, Annual Review, Reevaluation, Effective Meetings and the CPSE Process. This will be an in-person training for all dates. Any questions and comments can be directed to Alissa Mayer, alissa_mayer@boces.monroe.edu, 585-383-6677
  • Enrolled: 17/60
  • Wait: 0/0

12. Family Engagement, Communication and Culture

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Administrators, General Education & Special Education teachers, related service providers, preschool providers, community agencies, county representatives

Dates: 10/16/2024

This professional development training is designed to introduce educators of students ages 3 - 21 to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Overall, the aim is to ensure that educators are mindful with how they communicate with parents, guardians, and families to ensure that educational sites are culturally responsive and welcoming. This session will be delivered on Zoom. Participants will receive an email with the Zoom meeting information and materials for the session prior to October 16th.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/10

13. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/17/2024

Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

14. Creating the IEP & Testing Accommodations - asynchronous with in-person follow-up

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/21/2024

This session blends two trainings into one, with a break in between. Participants will develop an understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Additionally, Participants will develop an understanding of the types of testing accommodations, as well as how to determine appropriate testing accommodations that meet student needs and document accurately in an IEP. Please note: This training requires participants to independently view a total of 12 video modules (7 for IEP and 5 for Testing Accommodations) ahead of time, and then attend an in-person session on 10/21 to collaborate and ask questions about the content. The videos will be sent ONE WEEK prior to the in-person session, and participants must attend the follow-up in order to receive CTLE credit for the training. Participants are welcome to bring any IEPs to review/ask questions. There will be workspace available until 3:00.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

15. Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: District/building level administrators – may include: superintendents, directors of special education, directors of pupil personnel services, CSE chairpersons, principals, deans of students, etc.

Dates: 10/21/2024

This training package is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities as per the Part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements and the administrative responsibilities, as they relate to discipline, and are aligned to state law to ensure district compliance. Participants will increase their knowledge of policies, regulations, and best practices related to suspension, removal, and behavioral supports related to implementing discipline for students with disabilities. Participants will receive a recorded portion of the PD one week prior to the live session to review prior to this training.
  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

16. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/25/2024

Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

17. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/7/2024

Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

18. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/12/2024

Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

19. CPSE Chairperson Training

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/13/2024

Participants will gain an understanding of NYSED Regulations to help ensure compliance with CPSE procedures and timelines. Roles of the different CPSE members will be discussed as well as how to encourage and facilitate participation of parents in the provision of preschool special education services for their child. Strategies for ensuring that everyone at the CPSE meeting understands the child's individual evaluation will be presented. Discussion regarding the referral process, transition from the Early Intervention system, and obtaining parent consent will be included. Also included will be the development of a preschool IEP, the preschool continuum of services and the State Performance Plan Accountability system, highlighting SPP # 7 for entry and exit information.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Overview of Specially-Designed Instruction (@ GV BOCES)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/21/2024

Participants will develop introductory knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI) and will be able to identify ethical & legal reasons for the use of SDI; define SDI & its purpose; understand the relationships between SDI & other instructional strategies; describe SDI & its core elements; differentiate between accommodations & modifications; and discuss appropriate SDI based upon student needs & characteristics. Please note: This training requires participants to independently view 4 brief video modules (no longer than 15 minutes in length for each), and then attend an in-person session at GV BOCES to collaborate and ask questions about the content. Links to the video modules will be sent ONE WEEK prior to the virtual session. Participants must attend the in-person session in order to receive CTLE credit for the training.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

21. Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention (2 day series)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/21/2024 to 12/19/2024

Throughout this 2-day series, participants will build fluency with the theoretical foundations on which FBAs and BIPs are based (i.e., the behavioral pathway). They will understand and develop the skills necessary to complete the FBA; learn the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway (CBP) from which to develop the BIP and develop the skills necessary to monitor and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the student's BIP. Participants must attend both days.  Please reach out with questions: cassandra_mccumber@boces.monroe.edu
  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/0

22. EI to CPSE for Professionals

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/5/2024

This presentation will guide professionals through the process of transitioning children from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education by learning about the role of the Early Intervention Program and the Committee on Preschool Special Education as it relates to the transition process as well as how to encourage and facilitate participation of parents in the provision of preschool special education services for their child.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

23. CSE Optional Day 4 - Coaching Conversations

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/9/2024

This additional, OPTIONAL day is for those who attended or plan to attend CSE and/or CPSE Chairperson during the 2024-25 school year. This is an in-person session that will provide additional support to those acting in the role of CSE/CPSE Chairperson, including an overview of graduation requirements for students with disabilities, additional resources for culturally responsive meetings, any updates from NYSED, and allow time for personalized coaching that will assist in the transfer of knowledge into practice.
  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

24. Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: District/building level administrators – may include: superintendents, directors of special education, directors of pupil personnel services, CSE chairpersons, principals, deans of students, etc.

Dates: 1/9/2025

This training package is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities as per the Part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements and the administrative responsibilities, as they relate to discipline, and are aligned to state law to ensure district compliance. Participants will increase their knowledge of policies, regulations, and best practices related to suspension, removal, and behavioral supports related to implementing discipline for students with disabilities. Participants will receive a recorded portion of the PD one week prior to the live session to review before the training.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Overview of Specially-Designed Instruction - asynchronous with VIRTUAL follow-up

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 1/16/2025

Participants will develop introductory knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI) and will be able to identify ethical & legal reasons for the use of SDI; define SDI & its purpose; understand the relationships between SDI & other instructional strategies; describe SDI & its core elements; differentiate between accommodations & modifications; and discuss appropriate SDI based upon student needs & characteristics. Please note: This training requires participants to independently view 4 brief video modules (no longer than 15 minutes in length for each), and then attend a virtual follow-up session on 1/16 to collaborate and ask questions about the content. Links to the video modules will be sent ONE WEEK prior to the virtual session. Participants must attend the virtual session in order to receive CTLE credit for the training.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

26. CSE Chairperson Training

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 3/11/2025

This training was developed by the NYS Education Department Office of Special Education to provide district staff acting in the chairperson role with a best practice approach to the CPSE/CSE process. This training will include the following modules: Regulatory Foundations, Referral, Evaluation, Eligibility, Recommendation/IEP Development, IEP Implementation, Annual Review, Reevaluation, Effective Meetings and the CPSE Process. This will be an in-person training for all dates. Any questions and comments can be directed to Alissa Mayer, alissa_mayer@boces.monroe.edu, 585-383-6677
  • Enrolled: 2/40
  • Wait: 0/0

27. NYS Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 3/13/2025

The goals of this professional development are to ensure that participants understand the Multiple Pathways to Graduation as delineated in New York State laws and regulations. Safety Net options available to support graduation for students with disabilities will also be explored in addition to the requirements for the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential and the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential. Discussion of the importance and impact of supporting the self-determination of students to aid in the identification of Pathway options and throughout the transition planning process will also occur.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

28. Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities in English Language Learners 2-part series

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 4/21/2025 to 5/19/2025

Part 1 begins with an overview of core concepts regarding ELLs to ensure understanding of the terms and concepts in order to discuss and analyze procedures and policies in Part 2, with the overall goal of reducing disproportionality in classification of ELLs and to ensure that school districts are better serving all students. This 2 Part Professional Development Series presented by the MidWest RPC and MidWest RBERN supports school districts in reviewing their policies, practices, and procedures that may contribute to the disproportionality of ELLs in Special Education.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

29. CSE Optional Day 4 - Coaching Conversations

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 5/22/2025

This additional, OPTIONAL day is for those who attended or plan to attend CSE and/or CPSE Chairperson during the 2024-25 school year. This is an in-person session that will provide additional support to those acting in the role of CSE/CPSE Chairperson, including an overview of graduation requirements for students with disabilities, additional resources for culturally responsive meetings, any updates from NYSED, and allow time for personalized coaching that will assist in the transfer of knowledge into practice.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

30. CPSE Chairperson Training

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 6/10/2025

Participants will gain an understanding of NYSED Regulations to help ensure compliance with CPSE procedures and timelines. Roles of the different CPSE members will be discussed as well as how to encourage and facilitate participation of parents in the provision of preschool special education services for their child. Strategies for ensuring that everyone at the CPSE meeting understands the child's individual evaluation will be presented. Discussion regarding the referral process, transition from the Early Intervention system, and obtaining parent consent will be included. Also included will be the development of a preschool IEP, the preschool continuum of services and the State Performance Plan Accountability system, highlighting SPP # 7 for entry and exit information.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0