SEIS for Providers & Case Managers

Autism: Positive School Climate, Classroom & Culture

Positive School Climate, Classroom, and Culture is intended to assist school personnel, emphasizing general education staff, to effectively support students in the general education classroom and other educational environments. As a result of this learning opportunity, educators will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of ASD and its potential impacts on learning and behavior.
• Discover the essential elements necessary for establishing a positive school climate that addresses the needs of students with ASD.
• Explore individualized intervention strategies to support the needs of students with ASD in the general education environment.

Writing Standards-Based IEP Goals Through the Lens of Educational Benefit

This training supports educators in designing high-quality, standards-based IEP goals that promote meaningful educational benefit for students. Participants will examine the connection between FAPE, present levels of performance, and measurable annual goals. The session focuses on using multiple data sources to develop strong present levels, establish clear baselines, and write measurable goals aligned with state standards. This training will also address progress monitoring practices and documentation within SEIS.

Developing the Thread of Educational Benefit

Providing students educational benefit is foundation of IEP development and the crossroad between compliance and outcomes for students with disabilities. In recent years there have been a number of legal cases and OSEP guidance that outlines IEP decision-making, thought processes, and progress monitoring with creating a reasonably calculated IEP. This training focuses on gathering assessment data to develop a clear picture of the student’s individualized need. Moreover, educators will learn how the thread of educational benefit connects assessment data, present levels of performance (PLOP), and needs and how to document in SEIS forms accurately.

Education Specialist Community of Practice

Academies and Communities of Practice (CoP) offer educators valuable opportunities to delve into key special education concepts. These events, held both in-person and virtually, provide a platform for networking with colleagues and gaining insights from experienced professionals.