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February 2025
A Book Study on: “Inclusion Includes Us” – Webinar Series (February 6, 2025 and February 13, 2025)
The deadline to register is January 9, 2025. The book study on Inclusion Includes Us: Building Bridges and Removing Barriers in Early Childhood Classrooms by Mike Huber will focus on changing educators' thinking from binary thinking to constellation thinking. We will discuss how to create true inclusion and belonging in each classroom. Inclusion Includes Us includes many real-life examples, practice strategies, and prompts for reflecting practice to help educators include everyone – children and adults – in their programs/classrooms. Both…
Find out more »February 2025 – New Teacher Cohort – Virtual Meeting Series
Are you a new teacher stepping into the dynamic world of inclusive or blended classrooms? Whether you're fresh out of training or transitioning from a different teaching environment, this series of discussions is tailored just for you! Facilitated by seasoned educators and inclusion specialists, these discussions will cover essential topics including: *Understanding Inclusive Classroom Models: Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of inclusive and blended classrooms, including strategies for creating an environment where all students can thrive. …
Find out more »March 2025
March 2025 – New Teacher Cohort – Virtual Meeting Series
Are you a new teacher stepping into the dynamic world of inclusive or blended classrooms? Whether you're fresh out of training or transitioning from a different teaching environment, this series of discussions is tailored just for you! Facilitated by seasoned educators and inclusion specialists, these discussions will cover essential topics including: *Understanding Inclusive Classroom Models: Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of inclusive and blended classrooms, including strategies for creating an environment where all students can thrive. …
Find out more »Building Self-Regulation Skills in the Home – Webinar
Children from birth to age 5 are learning the foundational skills of executive function: self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and working memory. When developmental delays, disabilities, or sensory issues are present, these skills are critically essential in helping children be available for learning academics and social behaviors. Participants will learn how to create routines, use co-regulation skills, and the types of games that help build these fundamental skills. This training is geared toward family members of young children with disabilities. Note: Approximately…
Find out more »Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities – Webinar
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention into Early Childhood Special Education. This training will cover requirements regarding timeline, role responsibilities, transition process meetings, state forms, as well as vital partnerships, collaborative…
Find out more »April 2025
April 2025 – New Teacher Cohort – Virtual Meeting Series
Are you a new teacher stepping into the dynamic world of inclusive or blended classrooms? Whether you're fresh out of training or transitioning from a different teaching environment, this series of discussions is tailored just for you! Facilitated by seasoned educators and inclusion specialists, these discussions will cover essential topics including: *Understanding Inclusive Classroom Models: Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of inclusive and blended classrooms, including strategies for creating an environment where all students can thrive. …
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