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November 1, 2022 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): School-based therapists, like the therapists in many practice settings, may be challenged to maintain currency in the vast amount of information required for evidence-based practice. The purpose of this course is to make peer-reviewed research findings from pertinent journals available to the school-based therapists in attendance so that they can put the knowledge into practical use. Additionally, grey literature, non-peer reviewed information that is not produced by commercial publishers, will be identified and explored. Information from professional organizations also will be discussed. Dr. Lovelace-Chandler has over 15 years serving as a knowledge translator and assisting therapists in moving the latest findings and resources into their practices. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions, identify possible knowledge gaps, and share their own best sources.

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November 2-3, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): An Introduction to the Art of Translation will equip participants with a broader understanding of how to work as a professional translator. Participants will also learn appropriate skills to accurately facilitate the translation process. This one day training will focus on translation of written material from English into a target and target into source language. This training will also provide an overview of how the translation industry is structured and segmented in the U.S. In addition to that, students will be equipped with an understanding of how to communicate with customers needing translation from the first encounter with a customer to the final delivery of a translation product. Finally, this training will give participants the opportunity to practice essential skills that are necessary for a successful translation work.

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November 2, 2022 (3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.): This session will focus on STAAR accessibility for all students and designated supports on STAAR for those students who meet the eligibility criteria.

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November 3, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): Teachers will learn to use universal design principles to plan engaging activities that stimulate critical thinking and problem solving in young children. Teachers will gain specific strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students. Through hands-on experiences, participants will gain advanced strategies for designing rigorous, purposeful, play activities for early childhood classrooms.

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November 5, 2022 (8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.): Register today for the free Building Bridges Special Education Symposium. Parents can gather important information and updates related to special education with breakout sessions offered on a variety of topics. Sessions will be offered both virtually and in-person. Lunch will be provided for in-person participants.

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This is the seventh in our Inclusion Series. This course is focused on facilitating authentic friendships for students with significant cognitive disabilities and complex access needs. The content in this training aligns with the information in Chapter 8 of Cheryl M. Jorgensen’s book (2018), It’s More Than “Just Being In:” Creating Authentic Inclusion for Students with Complex Support Needs.

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This course is designed to provide teachers tasked with supporting the mental and behavioral health needs of students. Participants will have the ability to build their skills on independently throughout the semester via an on demand course module series supplemented by in person training dates at the beginning and the end of the program.

• Spring Registration Open

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• Audience - Behavior Specialists, Teachers, Support Staff (any behavior focused people)

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• 7 Communication Tips for Building Strong Partnerships

• Building Strong Partnerships with Students' Families

• Engaging Parents in Productive Partnerships

• Student Handbook Statement: English and Spanish (TEA)
• Texas Transition and Employment Guide (English)
• SB 139 Notice to Families: English and Spanish
• Resources (TEA)
• Compensatory Services: English and Spanish
• Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update Important Changes: English and Spanish
• Dyslexia Handbook

• SPEDTex
• Texas Transition and Employment Guide in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese
• Significant Disproportionality State/Federal Activity Updates Disproportionality
• Notice of Procedural Safeguards: English, Spanish, additional languages can be found at Procedural Safeguards- SPEDTex
• ARD Guide: English, Spanish, and additional languages can be found at Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process- SPEDTex

• Families and caregivers can register to receive free multilingual books and early literacy resources

• Organizations including LEAs, ESCs, or schools can register to provide two books distributions a year

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Do you have a technical assistance request that requires a call or web chat? Please complete the form below to request technical assistance and/or professional development(PD) from the Region 10 Special Populations team. A team member will be in touch with you soon following the submission of your request.

Email: special.pops@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/special-education-services/overview/
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1700