Scheduling for students with significant intellectual disabilities can be a daunting task especially since we often don’t have control over changes to the master schedule. This is compounded in most cases by teachers serving multiple grade and ability levels. It is very important to “hit the ground” running with a well-planned schedule at the beginning of each year so that bad habits aren’t formed and routines are clearly established for students and adults.
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
Literacy is the ability to read and interact with book and text materials. But how do we include children with disabilities who are unable to access traditional reading materials? Through the information presented in this course, you will understand the components of literacy for students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities.
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
Prompting is an effective practice to increase the success and generalizability of target skills or behaviors for learners with autism. In this course, you will explore two external courses to learn more about promoting and how to apply prompting in activities.
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
This course is designed for educators providing services to students identified as having significant intellectual disabilities and complex needs. Content covered within this course is based on evidence-based practices and current research within the field of special education. This training will provide various examples of instructional strategies that you may use as a starting point in planning appropriate programming for your students. The content is not intended to be fully inclusive. In addition to resources provided in this training, coaching, resources, and professional learning should be explored through your local school district and/or cooperative.
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
Building teacher and paraprofessional teams is key to creating a positive work environment and a positive learning environment for students. Paraprofessionals are an essential part of the team to support student learning; make sure paraprofessionals are made to feel valuable on a daily basis.
Summary • An understanding of the roles and characteristics of the teacher and paraprofessional • Effective classroom leadership skills • The ability to facilitate a productive TEAM • Development and implementation of training plans to meet the needs of the classroom and students
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
There needs to be a willingness to follow through, to be consistent and to change the program when it is not working. This may mean to seek assistance from a support person in your district to ensure we are teaching students alternative ways to respond to stress and emotions.
Learning Targets:
I can create classroom expectations and rules to promote positive behaviors.
I can create predictable routines and classroom procedures to promote an efficient classroom
I can use acknowledgment strategies to increase positive interactions within my classroom
I can increase opportunities to respond that will increase practice and encourage active engagement
I can develop staff schedules to provide a safe environment and active supervision for my students
I can develop standard, planned reactions to students’ inappropriate behavior for a consistent continuum
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
In this course, you will explore systematic instruction through the MAST module.
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
In this course, you will identify types of data collection systems and use data to make informed decisions for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
A functional behavior assessment can be used when the intensity, duration, or type of interfering behavior creates safety concerns or impacts a child’s development. In this course you will explore a module hosted through AFIRM.
The goals of this course are to 1) describe the rationale for the use of visual supports 2) identify the components of visual supports in the classroom3) develop, organize, and implement visual supports in the classroom and 4) develop, implement, and track outcomes of visual supports.
Course Funding: SPLASH is an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) funded by the Office of Special Education Programs and managed by the University of Louisville.
SPLASH activities are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high-quality teaching and learning for students with moderate/severe disabilities (MSD). SPLASH is a program focusing on supporting low incidence teachers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students.
This course is for special education professionals working in a PK-12 school setting. Credit for early care and education/child care will NOT be issued.
