LEUSD Professional Development 2023/2024

This will be a 2 day training (Please sign up for both days) on what ABA is and how to use ABA strategies for both direct therapy and as part of classroom instruction. This two day, paid training is open to both SpEd Paras and SpEd Teachers. It will be in the Lakeland Village MPR. There will be breakfast snacks/coffee and lunch served. Please contact Wendy Enochs by 7/27 with any special dietary needs.

Topics that will be covered:  
Intro to ABA
            Reinforcement
            Punishment 
            Three term contingencies (ABC)
            Schedules of reinforcement 
            Prompting 
Measurement and data collection
            Continuous 
            Non continues 
            Permanent product 
Token economy
            Token boards 
            Self-monitoring 
Graphing and data analysis
Running ABA programs
            Table CR+
            Toys CR+
            Wait training 
            Face CR+
            Activity schedule
            DRO
Preference assessments
Decreasing problem behaviors
            Functions of behaviors
            Antecedent strategies
            FERBs
            Consequence strategies 
How to read a behavior plan

• 8:00am-8:30am Breakfast and Networking
• 8:30am-10:00am Welcome and Introduction to Inclusive Education, Legislation and Understanding Disabilities
• 10:00am-10:15am Break
• 10:15am-12:00pm UDL, Differentiated Instruction,  Assistive Technology, Positive Behavior Support,Collaboration and Teamwork,
• 12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch
• 12:45pm-1:15pm Creating Inclusive Learning Environments,Social and Emotional Development 
• 1:15pm-2:15pm Case Studies
• 2:15pm-2:30pm Learnings and Lingering Questions

This day will cover a myriad of topics, including the following:

1) Introduction to Inclusive Education:
a) This topic provides an overview of the principles and benefits of inclusive education, emphasizing the importance of providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities in secondary education settings.

2) Legislation and Policies:
a) Participants will gain an understanding of the legal framework and policies that govern inclusive education, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

3) Understanding Disabilities:
a) This topic explores various disabilities commonly encountered in secondary education, enabling participants to develop a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs and challenges associated with each disability.

4) Universal Design for Learning (UDL):
a) Participants will learn about UDL principles and strategies that promote inclusivity by providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to accommodate diverse learners.

5) Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development:
a) This topic focuses on the development and implementation of IEPs, personalized plans that outline specific accommodations and support services for students with disabilities.

6) Differentiated Instruction:
a) Participants will explore techniques for adapting teaching methods, curriculum, and assessments to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to education.

7) Assistive Technology:
a) This topic introduces participants to various assistive technologies available to support students with disabilities, empowering them to access educational materials, communicate effectively, and enhance their learning experience.

8) Positive Behavior Support:
a) Strategies for creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment will be covered, including proactive approaches to behavior management and fostering social-emotional development.

9) Collaboration and Teamwork:
a) Participants will learn how to establish effective partnerships with colleagues, parents, and support staff to ensure the holistic support and success of students with disabilities.

10) Creating Inclusive Learning Environments:
a) This topic focuses on practical strategies for designing physical spaces, arranging resources, and using visual supports to create inclusive and accessible classroom environments.

11) Social and Emotional Development:
a) Participants will gain insights into addressing the social and emotional needs of students with disabilities, fostering their active participation in social interactions and extracurricular activities.

This will be a 2 day training (Please sign up for both days) on what ABA is and how to use ABA strategies for both direct therapy and as part of classroom instruction. This two day, paid training is open to both SpEd Paras and SpEd Teachers. It will be in the Lakeland Village MPR. There will be breakfast snacks/coffee and lunch served. Please contact Wendy Enochs by 7/27 with any special dietary needs.

Topics that will be covered:  
Intro to ABA
            Reinforcement
            Punishment 
            Three term contingencies (ABC)
            Schedules of reinforcement 
            Prompting 
Measurement and data collection
            Continuous 
            Non continues 
            Permanent product 
Token economy
            Token boards 
            Self-monitoring 
Graphing and data analysis
Running ABA programs
            Table CR+
            Toys CR+
            Wait training 
            Face CR+
            Activity schedule
            DRO
Preference assessments
Decreasing problem behaviors
            Functions of behaviors
            Antecedent strategies
            FERBs
            Consequence strategies 
How to read a behavior plan

October 4th Session: 
Dear Educator, 
Lake Elsinore USD has partnered with Learning Ally to support students with reading deficits and improve reading outcomes. Learning Ally will provide you with the online professional learning workshop, Motivating Struggling Readers on October 4th from 3:45-4:45 p.m. (PDT). 
During this session, we will identify barriers impacting students' reading confidence and enjoyment of reading, apply research-based strategies to motivate students to read and implement best practices to help students become empowered readers.
Joining the Session:

• On the date listed above, please join the Zoom session here. 

Access Your Participant Guide:

• Prior to the session, please make a copy of the Participant Guide

During the Session:
Throughout the session you will be hands-on in the Learning Ally program, please bring the following:

• A laptop computer or tablet
• Learning Ally login credentials
• Access to the Learning Ally App and Portal

Recommended Prerequisite: 

• Learning Ally Launch Workshop
• If you have not attended the Launch Workshop, you can watch our Rapid Launch here.

October 4th Session: 
Dear Educator, 
Lake Elsinore USD has partnered with Learning Ally to support students with reading deficits and improve reading outcomes. Learning Ally will provide you with the online professional learning workshop, Motivating Struggling Readers on October 4th from 3:45-4:45 p.m. (PDT). 
During this session, we will identify barriers impacting students' reading confidence and enjoyment of reading, apply research-based strategies to motivate students to read and implement best practices to help students become empowered readers.
Joining the Session:

• On the date listed above, please join the Zoom session here. 

Access Your Participant Guide:

• Prior to the session, please make a copy of the Participant Guide

During the Session:
Throughout the session you will be hands-on in the Learning Ally program, please bring the following:

• A laptop computer or tablet
• Learning Ally login credentials
• Access to the Learning Ally App and Portal

Recommended Prerequisite: 

• Learning Ally Launch Workshop
• If you have not attended the Launch Workshop, you can watch our Rapid Launch here.

Please consider joining our upcoming one-hour and 30-minute interactive dyslexia simulation. This interactive session will take place on Zoom, so we kindly request that participants have their cameras enabled. The simulation is designed to provide valuable insights into dyslexia, allowing you to better understand the experiences of students with dyslexia. We look forward to your participation in this informative and enlightening session.


Kirsten Kelley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Dyslexia SimulationTime: Oct 12, 2023 02:15
https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/93086927644?pwd=RGppeGgwWDJQaW96QXpGNk02cHFHZz09

Meeting ID: 930 8692 7644

Passcode: LEUSD

• 3:30-4:00 Check in and Networking
• 4:00 Professional Development begins
• 5:00 Din

Learning Ally’s Dyslexia Awareness Workshops are designed to help educators and school leaders move from understanding to action. Based on neuroscience and the science of how reading skills are developed, attendees will understand what dyslexic students experience in the classroom and how to build a school culture that supports them. By exploring the indicators and understanding screening, intervention, and accommodations, educators will be better prepared to execute strategies that support students with dyslexia, and leaders will be better prepared to support their educators in implementing those strategies.

Learning Objectives
■ Understand and empathize with dyslexic students by participating in a simulation.
■ Recognize the signs of dyslexia in your students and understand its neurological basis.
■ Discuss the requisite skills needed to build the foundation of reading.
■ Learn appropriate strategies and tools to support students with dyslexia.
■ Build systems to support educators and students.

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

Zoom LInk 
https://learningally.zoom.us/j/95153984603

• Prior to the Dyslexia session, please make a copy of the Elementary Participant Guide and Application Journal.

 

Learning Ally’s Dyslexia Awareness Workshops are designed to help educators and school leaders move from understanding to action. Based on neuroscience and the science of how reading skills are developed, attendees will understand what dyslexic students experience in the classroom and how to build a school culture that supports them. By exploring the indicators and understanding screening, intervention, and accommodations, educators will be better prepared to execute strategies that support students with dyslexia, and leaders will be better prepared to support their educators in implementing those strategies.

Learning Objectives
■ Understand and empathize with dyslexic students by participating in a simulation.
■ Recognize the signs of dyslexia in your students and understand its neurological basis.
■ Discuss the requisite skills needed to build the foundation of reading.
■ Learn appropriate strategies and tools to support students with dyslexia.
■ Build systems to support educators and students.

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

Secondary
Please use the link to access all secondary sessions here: https://learningally.zoom.us/j/93455924185

• Prior to the Dyslexia session, please make a copy of the  Secondary Participant Guide and Application Journal

 

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

Elementary
Please use the link to access all elementary sessions here: https://learningally.zoom.us/j/95153984603

• Prior to the COP sessions, please make a copy of the journals below.

COP #1 Educator Journal

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

Please use the link to access all secondary sessions here: https://learningally.zoom.us/j/93455924185

• Prior to the COP sessions, please make a copy of the journals below.

COP #1 Educator Journal

Zoom Link:  https://learningally.zoom.us/j/95153984603

Learning Ally’s Dyslexia Awareness Workshops are designed to help educators and school leaders move from understanding to action. Based on neuroscience and the science of how reading skills are developed, attendees will understand what dyslexic students experience in the classroom and how to build a school culture that supports them. By exploring the indicators and understanding screening, intervention, and accommodations, educators will be better prepared to execute strategies that support students with dyslexia, and leaders will be better prepared to support their educators in implementing those strategies.

Learning Objectives
■ Understand and empathize with dyslexic students by participating in a simulation.
■ Recognize the signs of dyslexia in your students and understand its neurological basis.
■ Discuss the requisite skills needed to build the foundation of reading.
■ Learn appropriate strategies and tools to support students with dyslexia.
■ Build systems to support educators and students.

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

Zoom link will be added. 
 

Zoom Link: https://learningally.zoom.us/j/93455924185


Learning Ally’s Dyslexia Awareness Workshops are designed to help educators and school leaders move from understanding to action. Based on neuroscience and the science of how reading skills are developed, attendees will understand what dyslexic students experience in the classroom and how to build a school culture that supports them. By exploring the indicators and understanding screening, intervention, and accommodations, educators will be better prepared to execute strategies that support students with dyslexia, and leaders will be better prepared to support their educators in implementing those strategies.

Learning Objectives
■ Understand and empathize with dyslexic students by participating in a simulation.
■ Recognize the signs of dyslexia in your students and understand its neurological basis.
■ Discuss the requisite skills needed to build the foundation of reading.
■ Learn appropriate strategies and tools to support students with dyslexia.
■ Build systems to support educators and students.

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

Zoom link will be added. 
 

Link for today:  https://learningally.zoom.us/j/95153984603

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

Zoom Link:  https://learningally.zoom.us/j/93455924185

Communities of Practice 

Learning Ally’s Communities of Practice professional learning programs go beyond “one-and-done” workshops to ensure the effective application of dyslexia awareness and brain-based literacy instruction in order to ensure student achievement and close the literacy gap. Together with the Dyslexia Awareness sessions the communities of practice sessions provide the benefit of individual reflection time and reinforcement of content through discussions with colleagues.

This innovative learning format leverages the power of your educator community to provide support and hands-on, practical learning that elevates instructional practice and improves student outcomes. With discussion-based learning by engaging in peer-to-peer support, collaboration and learning, educators are able to strengthen the implementation of their literacy plans. Communities of practice are crucial as we tackle the literacy crisis and close the achievement gap:

1. Community Discussion and Brainstorming: Challenges are discussed in depth and strategies for addressing those challenges are established
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: The educators in the community have the opportunity to practice the new strategies.
3. Progress Review and Continued Community Support: Review progress, draw upon continued support for implementing new strategies, and celebrate successes.

We have decided to move in a different direction with our Community of Practice to hopefully encourage participation. We have changed this to a Dyslexia Simulation with Judy Reising.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/7758949776?omn=97139486205

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We have decided to move in a different direction with our Community of Practice to hopefully encourage participation. We have changed this to a Dyslexia Simulation with Judy Reising.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/7758949776?omn=97139486205

Dear Educator,
Lake Elsinore USD has partnered with Learning Ally to support students with reading deficits and improve reading outcomes. Learning Ally will provide you with the online professional learning workshop, Motivating Struggling Readers.
During this session, we will identify barriers impacting students' reading confidence and enjoyment of reading, apply research-based strategies to motivate students to read and implement best practices to help students become empowered readers.
Joining the Session:

• On the date listed above, please join the Zoom session:  https://learningally.zoom.us/j/97226977365

Access Your Participant Guide:

• Prior to the session, please make a copy of the Participant Guide

During the Session:
Throughout the session you will be hands-on in the Learning Ally program, please bring the following:

• A laptop computer or tablet
• Learning Ally login credentials
• Access to the Learning Ally App and Portal

Recommended Prerequisite:

• Learning Ally Launch Workshop
• If you have not attended the Launch Workshop, you can watch our Rapid Launch here.

Dear Educator,
Lake Elsinore USD has partnered with Learning Ally to support students with reading deficits and improve reading outcomes. Learning Ally will provide you with the online professional learning workshop, Motivating Struggling Readers.
During this session, we will identify barriers impacting students' reading confidence and enjoyment of reading, apply research-based strategies to motivate students to read and implement best practices to help students become empowered readers.
Joining the Session:

• On the date listed above, please join the Zoom sessionhttps://learningally.zoom.us/j/99432456079

Access Your Participant Guide:

• Prior to the session, please make a copy of the Participant Guide

During the Session:
Throughout the session you will be hands-on in the Learning Ally program, please bring the following:

• A laptop computer or tablet
• Learning Ally login credentials
• Access to the Learning Ally App and Portal

Recommended Prerequisite:

• Learning Ally Launch Workshop
• If you have not attended the Launch Workshop, you can watch our Rapid Launch here.

If you have any questions regarding how to collect data on IEP Implementation (service tracking) or would like an opportunity to speak with us about the process, we will be available. 


https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/6501320871?omn=92140155536

If you have any questions regarding how to collect data on IEP Implementation (service tracking) or would like an opportunity to speak with us about the process, we will be available. 


https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/6501320871?omn=92140155536

If you have any questions regarding how to collect data on IEP Implementation (service tracking) or would like an opportunity to speak with us about the process, we will be available.


https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/6501320871?omn=93106687400

https://learningally.zoom.us/j/94195153254

During this session, we will understand the impact of social-emotional learning on academic achievement, identify the five core competencies of social-emotional learning, and plan and prepare to integrate instructional strategies that support social-emotional learning through text.
Joining the Session:

• On the date listed above, please join the Zoom session here. 

Access Your Participant Guide:

• Before the session, please make a copy of the Participant Guide

During the Session:
You may be hands-on with the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution. Please bring the following:

• A laptop computer or tablet

Lake Elsinore USD has partnered with Learning Ally to support students with reading deficits and improve reading outcomes. Learning Ally will provide you with the online professional learning workshop, Deepening Comprehension through Think-Alouds.
During this session, participants will discover the steps to plan and deliver effective think-aloud practices with the audiobook solution.
Joining the Session:https://learningally.zoom.us/j/94015447627

• On the date listed above, please join the Zoom session . 

Access Your Participant Guide:

• Prior to the session, please make a copy of the Participant Guide

During the Session:
Throughout the session you will be hands-on in the Learning Ally program, please bring the following:

• A laptop computer or tablet
• Learning Ally login credentials
• Access to the Learning Ally App and Portal

Recommended Prerequisite:

• Learning Ally Launch Workshop
• If you have not attended the Launch Workshop, you can watch our Rapid Launch for Teachers here.

Explore the long arc of disability history with Ross Newton, high school history teacher in Special Education, and Rich Cairn, author of Reform to Equal Rights: K-12 Disability History Curriculum. Consider disability from the founding of the American Republic through the Disability Rights Movement that won passage of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and its impacts. Participants will also discuss why and how disability history can be integrated into school classrooms.  Made possible by a Teaching with Primary Sources grant from the Library of Congress.  

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I8tGE3tgRX6s3gExIG_4BQ#/registration