Welcome Back from Summer Break!
A Note from the LASEC👱🏻‍♀️
You Are Back!
We hope you had a terrific summer vacation. We're all looking forward to the first quarter of the year, with all the excitement it brings. Let's have a wonderful 2026-2027 School Year!
Read down for our upcoming September Professional Development Opportunites and remember that you can always stay up-to-date by checking our LASEC website.
Stay well and have fun 🌻
đź—“ Important Dates
- THINK TANK- September 9, 12:00PM (virtual)
- TAS-September 14, 3 PM (virtual), September 25, 8AM (in person)
- OT/PT- September 23, 8:05 AM ( in person)
- SP-September 29, 2:00 PM (in person)
- SLP- September 25, 9:00 AM (hybrid)
- SW- September 25,-10:00AM (hybrid)
Professional Development Opportunities!
STAR NET!
Event Information
KEY2ED Workshops Hosted by LASEC 8/25-26/2026 and 8/31-9/1/2026
CPI Training at Pennoyer, SD 79.
Key2 Ed Workshop at Franklin Park, SD 84.
Key2 Ed Workshop at Roy School, SD 83.
Learn more about SLD Initiative
This project offers training and resources to meet the educational needs of all students with specific learning disabilities. It also aims to increase reading and math skills and decrease achievement gaps by expanding upon the development of previous training materials to address “specially designed instruction” for students with specific learning disabilities, including, but not limited to, dyslexia.
ISBE Updates
Podcast Every Month
Several Reminders For The Month Of September
September Observances Supporting Inclusion, Awareness, and Student Well-Being
September offers numerous opportunities to celebrate diversity, raise awareness, and strengthen inclusive school communities. Special education professionals, educators, and advocates can use these observances to promote understanding, accessibility, and belonging for all students.
Deaf Awareness Month and International Day of Sign Languages (September 23)
Deaf Awareness Month recognizes the culture, achievements, and contributions of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. International Day of Sign Languages, observed on September 23, highlights the importance of sign languages and equitable communication access for all.
ADHD Awareness Kickoff (Late September)
As academic demands increase during the school year, this awareness initiative encourages conversations about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), executive functioning skills, and effective accommodations that support student success in educational settings.
National Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month focuses on mental health awareness, early intervention, and access to support services. Schools can use this opportunity to reinforce trauma-informed practices, encourage help-seeking behaviors, and promote student well-being through regular mental health check-ins and supportive resources.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Events
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) will host its Virtual Washington Update Session on September 24, 2026, providing education professionals and advocates with updates on policies and initiatives affecting students with disabilities and special education services.
Why These Observances Matter
Together, these observances provide meaningful opportunities to foster empathy, celebrate diverse identities and experiences, and create more inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.