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Is IEP Facilitation a mystery to you? Do you wonder what happens in a facilitated IEP meeting? This webinar will explore the who, what, when, where, and how of IEP Facilitation. Participants attending this webinar will come away with a better understanding of what IEP Facilitation is all about and how to prepare for success when participating in a facilitated IEP meeting.

"Ally Versus Adversary Behaviors: The Utility of a Special Education Advocate During Conflict Between Families and Professionals" Navigating the special education system can leave many families confused, overwhelmed, and struggling to find information, particularly when in conflict with professionals. One source of solace for such families is the support of an advocate. This module presents res...

"Just Keep Meeting: Individualized Education Program Meeting Strategies" Are you tired of long IEP meetings that feel like an adult read aloud? IEP meetings can sometimes become an initial source of conflict between families and professionals simply because they are challenged by time, paperwork, communication, and there is no real process. During the meeting there are several key areas to disc...

"Moving Research to Practice: Lessons Learned and Applied for Building Equitable and Trusting Family-Professional Partnerships" This module will define equitable and trusting family-professional partnerships, including reviewing research about barriers and strategies used to address them and promote meaningful partnerships. The content is presented to bridge research to practice aimed to promot...

"One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding and Applying Culturally Responsive Considerations for Families" Not surprisingly, the field of special education has been described as having its own culture due its jargon, language, unique procedures, and processes that are new and, in many cases confusing, for most families and professionals to understand. This challenge is ever further heightened fo...

"What Does the Law Have to Do With It? Understanding the Letter and Intent of Partnering with Families through Federal Laws" The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) can be overwhelming and challenging to understand and interpret when it comes to family involvement. This module provides a deeper look at understanding the research behind the im...

"Why Use IEP Facilitation? Understanding the Usability, Credibility, and Versatility of the Process" This module will provide a detailed overview about IEP facilitation, including understanding the research about the usability and versatility of the process. The module will describe and apply the IEP facilitation framework and process through a conflict prevention and resolution lens.

Many people find Due Process Hearing in Special Education a mystery. Jo Anne Blades, J.D., brings a three-part Webinar Series entitled, So You Think You Want to File a Due Process Hearing Request. The webinars do not contain every piece of information one needs to navigate the process, but Due Process will be explained in a way so that it can make more sense! Since Parents are most often making...

Many people find Due Process Hearing in Special Education a mystery. Jo Anne Blades, J.D., brings a three-part Webinar Series entitled, So You Think You Want to File a Due Process Hearing Request. The webinars do not contain every piece of information one needs to navigate the process, but Due Process will be explained in a way so that it can make more sense! Since Parents are most often making...

Many people find Due Process Hearing in Special Education a mystery. Jo Anne Blades, J.D., brings a three-part Webinar Series entitled, So You Think You Want to File a Due Process Hearing Request. The webinars do not contain every piece of information one needs to navigate the process, but Due Process will be explained in a way so that it can make more sense! Since Parents are most often making...

Implementation of the IDEA requires collaboration between, families, educators, other professionals, and community resources. This is also true of the larger system of education. We are expected to work interdependently in the context of this complex and essential work. The effectiveness of this shared work is often enhanced when supported by a skilled facilitator. SERC in partnership with the ...

ABLE Tech is Oklahoma’s Assistive Technology Act program. ABLE Tech provides a variety of assistive technology (AT) resources for educators and families to support students with disabilities in all aspects of their lives. Dr. Gretchen Cole-Lade is a former Special Educator, higher education professor, and currently ABLE Tech’s Training Specialist. Her Wisdom Wednesday presentation will provide ...

Implementation of the IDEA requires collaboration between, families, educators, other professionals, and community resources. In the ideal environment, IEP team members listen to each member’s point of view and work together to develop a high-quality IEP. We’ve all been in IEP meetings where it didn’t take long to realize that the biggest Issue in the meeting wasn’t the “issues” that were being...

This presentation will provide attendees a framework for viewing evaluation results in terms of comprehensiveness, psychometric properties, and use of results to develop individualized goals.

May 2024 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: “You Can’t Make Me.”

Jan. 2023 WW: What Crucial Conversations Training Can Do for Your District and for Families

December 2021 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: What Did 34 Years of Experience Teach Me?

January 2022 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Behavior IS a Disability

April 2022 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Parent School Engagement

December 2022 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Executive Function

November 2022 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Dyslexia

May 2022 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Questions

June 2022 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Special Education “Ponders” from a Former School Attorney

February 2022 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: What’s Trust Got to Do with It?

November 2021 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: The Discipline Zones

April 2024 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: School Based Adult Support Determinations

March 2024 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Introducing Parents to the IEP Team Process

February 2024 Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Parent Perspective and Positive Advocacy Approaches