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Directors of Special Education Spring Meeting
Moving Toward a Better Tomorrow
We have some very exciting professional learning opportunities in store for you and your colleagues at the Spring Directors’ Meeting. Our first day, Thursday, April 7th, will focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and will feature two keynote addresses, question and answer sessions with the speakers, and important updates for all directors on ESSER III funds.
Our second day, Friday, April 8th, will focus on leadership, Universal Design for Learning, and strategies such as high dosage tutoring and accelerated learning, especially as they are in use as a result of the pandemic. Presenters from CDE’s Office of Standards and Instructional Supports, Office of Accountability and Continuous Improvement, Office of Learning Supports, and the Exceptional Student Services Unit will share up-to-date information and ideas for success.
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Thursday April 7 Meeting Schedule
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome & Keynote
Igniting the Power of Us: Exploring our roles in the important work of equity, inclusivity & diversity
Presented by Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Plenary Session
Effective Recruitment and Retention Practices in Diversifying the Teacher Workforce
Presented by Dr. Cindy Gutierrez
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions (These sessions will repeat at 1:15 PM)
- Meet Dr. Mosby-Tyler & Live Q&A
- Meet Dr. Gutierrez & Live Q&A
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
- Meet Dr. Mosby-Tyler & Live Q&A
- Meet Dr. Gutierrez & Live Q&A
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Plenary Session & Small Group Discussion
Preparing to Meet ARP ESSER III Planning and Budgeting Requirements
Presented by Tammy Giessinger, Kristin Crumley, Mackenzie Owens, & Shannon Wilson
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
- When the LRE Might Be a Gifted Program/Classroom presented by Cynthia Rundquist, Ed.D., Colleen Anthony, Robin Greene, & Sarina Compoz
- Ensuring Equity within the IEP process through Understanding and Consensus presented by Mary Anne Fleury, Ph.D.
Friday April 8 Meeting Schedule
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome & Keynote
Are Your Academic Interventions Catching Students Up or Leaving Them Behind?
Presented by Joanna Bruno, Susan Barrett
Handout: Are Your Academic Interventions Catching Students Up or Leaving Them Behind? (PDF)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Plenary Session
Universal Design for Learning: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
Presented by Milcah Hawk Ed.S., NCSP & Arlisha Lawson M.S., M.A.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions (these sessions will be repeated at 1:00 PM)
- Accelerated Learning: High Quality Tutoring Strategies
Presented by: Spencer Ellis & Joanna Bruno
Handout: High Impact Tutoring (PDF)
Presentation Slides: High Impact Tutoring (PDF)
- UDL: A Deeper Dive into Universal Design for Learning: Ensuring Successful Implementation
Presented by: Milcah Hawk Ed.S., NCSP & Arlisha Lawson M.S., M.A.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions (these sessions were presented at 11:30 AM)
- Accelerating Learning: High Quality Tutoring Strategies
Presented by Spencer Ellis & Joanna Bruno
Handout: High Impact Tutoring (PDF)
Presentation Slides: High Impact Tutoring (PDF)
- UDL: A Deeper Dive into Universal Design for Learning: Ensuring Successful Implementation
Presented by Milcah Hawk Ed.S., NCSP & Arlisha Lawson M.S., M.A.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Plenary Session
Inclusion of Students with Hearing Loss through Specially Designed Instruction
Presented by Shauna Moden & Sandy Bowen
Handout Equitable Education for Students with Hearing Loss (PDF)
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions
- Maintenance of Effort Rules and Regulations
Presented by Evan Davis
More information about Maintenance of Effort
- Colorado Early Childhood System Changes & Impacts on Preschool Special Education
Presented by Heidi White, Marcia Blum & Mary Morin
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