New or recently assigned special education administrators, or those responsible for special education administration are invited to participate in these training and networking meetings. This is a multi-session, 2-year cohort. Year one focuses on building building foundation and capacity in your role, while year two centers on using knowledge to impact overall school improvement.
During the 2020-21 school year, participants will:
- dive into the foundation of special education federal and state requirements, and using IDEA to guide understanding of district- and school-wide policies, procedures, and practices
- gain foundational knowledge of the law
- reflect on and evaluate current district special education policies, practices, and processes
- receive support in navigating timelines and annual requirements
- be introduced to team participation as instructional leaders
- move towards monitoring progress throughout the sessions
- network with other special education leaders for collaboration, learning, and growth
- access strategies for training staff on providing effective student-focused services
- build relationships with school improvement consultants
- receive supplemental coaching to meet the needs of individual district/school improvement/CCIP
Please note
- This professional learning opportunity is available by invitation only.
- Participants will be asked to complete pre-work to prepare for each session.
- Registration will be closed after the first session.
- Participants are expected to make a strong commitment to attending sessions, as content is cumulative.
Contact Laura Low, M.Ed. with program questions.
Network Event Dates
| November 3, 2020 | January 19, 2021 | March 23, 2021 |
| November 17, 2020 | February 9, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| December 1, 2020 | February 16, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| December 8, 2020 | March 2, 2021 |
Event Flyer
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Registration
Email Jill Barnhisel or call 419.720.899, ext. 152 to register for New Special Education Administrator Network: Year 1 of 2. Zoom session information will be sent to registrants prior to the date of each event.
