The Office of Special Education develops and presents numerous staff development opportunities for special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, building level administrators, and paraprofessionals.

Inservice opportunities are provided on an annual basis in the identified areas of need. Inservice topics range from proper development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Child Study Committee procedures (CSC) to strategies for differentiating instruction and implementation of pre referral strategies/accommodations prior to the referral for special education services. Training topics are also provided regarding the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 04), procedural changes based upon the reauthorized regulations and the adoption of state regulations. Additional inservice topics are also provided at individual building level requests.

The Office of Special Education offers inservice opportunities that are aligned with division-wide initiatives such as data analysis, cultural diversity, the literacy initiative, and differentiated instruction.

Courses are also offered on a variety of topics through the Staff Developer. These courses are geared for all target audiences and are offered throughout the entire school year as well as the summer months.

If you have any questions about the staff development opportunities that are available to special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, building level administrators, and paraprofessionals regarding special education, please contact Mindy Green, Harriette Law, or Lisa Perkins at 494-7600.