2024-25 Special Education Series
Join us for the "Special Education Directors Rookie and Refresher: Perfecting the Paperwork" series, a monthly webinar designed to sharpen your skills in crafting effective and compliant special education documentation. From PLAFPs to ESY decisions, gain expert insights and practical tips to enhance your documentation of the outstanding work you're already doing. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned director, this series offers invaluable guidance for improving the way you document your special education practices. Each webinar will be held from 12:00-1:00 CT. Cost is $1,500 per school district for the entire series, $200 per individual session.
August 20, 2024 - Hot Topics with Amy Rhone
Amy Rhone, the Director of Special Education at the Nebraska Department of Education, will join Karen Haase for an engaging session on what NDE’s enforcement focus for 24-25 will be and what their file reviews and complaint investigations reveal about how Nebraska’s special education directors can improve their paperwork for better compliance.
September 25, 2024 - Writing Better PLAFPs
Master the art of crafting clear and comprehensive Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAFPs) to better document your students' needs and progress.
October 1, 2024 - Writing Better Goals
Learn how to set precise, measurable, and achievable goals that accurately reflect the services and support your school is providing.
November 26, 2024 - Writing Better Transition Goals
Ensure your documentation of transition goals aligns with your students' post-secondary aspirations and the support your school is offering.
December 17, 2024 - Writing Better BIPs
Write Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that describe the interventions and supports you are implementing to address student needs and promote positive behavioral outcomes.
January 21, 2025 - Writing Better Accommodations and Modifications
Create meaningful accommodations modifications in your documentation that reflect how you are tailoring the educational experience to your students' individual capabilities and goals.
February 18, 2025 - Writing Better Duration, Location, and Frequency Descriptions
Refine your descriptions of service delivery in IEPs to clearly outline the duration, location, and frequency of support you are providing.
March 18, 2025 - Writing Better PWNs
Ensure compliance and clarity by mastering the writing of Prior Written Notices (PWNs) that effectively communicate the decisions and changes you are implementing.
April 15, 2025 - Writing Better ESY Decisions
Make informed and well-documented decisions regarding Extended School Year (ESY) services to accurately reflect the support provided for continued student progress.
IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERING FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES YOU CAN COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION BELOW AND SELECT INDIVIDUAL WEBINARS: