Professional Development

I have provided over 46 presentations at local and national conferences and 35 invited professional development sessions with special education and deaf education professionals. I offer workshops for schools and districts with opportunities for engagement and application on the following topics:

• Data-Driven Present Levels and Goals: Collecting Data and Ensuring IEP Compliance 

• Writing Data-Driven IEPs 

• Special Education in Public Schools: LRE, Eligibility, Services, and Fostering Positive Relationships Between Families, Providers, and Districts 

• Self-Determination for Students: An Introduction and Strategies for Supporting Development

• Self-Determination Interventions and Assessments 

• The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI): An Evidence-Based Intervention

• Supporting Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Teaching Tips for Special and General Ed. Teachers 

• Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education 

• Introduction to special education (disability categories, inclusive education) for general educators

• Introduction to IEPs for general educators

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Professional development workshops may be tailored to the needs of your team. If you are looking for a workshop on a topic not listed, let me know and I will see if I can offer that topic or recommend someone with expertise in that area.