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Special Education - Special Programs [clear filter]
Thursday, February 11
 

9:35am CST

Making the Most of PE
Limited Capacity seats available

Best practice for including special needs students in the PE classroom

Speakers
avatar for Marisa Schuller

Marisa Schuller

Adapted Physical Educator, Lake Travis ISD
I am a Certified Adapted Physical Educator with experience in Houston, Denton, and Fort Worth. I also taught Lifeskills in Houston. In LTISD, I provide APE services at all schools and am the Head of Delegation for our Special Olympics teams.


Thursday February 11, 2016 9:35am - 10:35am CST
K 106

9:35am CST

Where Did That Come From? - How to Choose a Meaningful Goal
Limited Capacity seats available

This course will explain how to look at a child on the whole to determine appropriate and meaningful IEP goals based off assessment, existing skills, and based off TEKS.

Speakers
avatar for Gail Denton

Gail Denton

Occupational Therapist, Lake Travis ISD
Much of my career as an Occupational Therapist has been spent in a medical or rehabilitation setting. I started as a therapist at Dallas Easter Seal Society where I met and studied with my mentor, Reggie Boehme, a world renowned occupational therapist, who taught me to look at my... Read More →
avatar for Erin Russo

Erin Russo

ES SpEd - ECSE Teacher, 105 - Serene Hills Elementary School
Behavior Intervention Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis, Classroom Management, Assessment, Managing programs and para professionals


Thursday February 11, 2016 9:35am - 10:35am CST
K 105

10:45am CST

Technology in the Inclusion and Special Ed Classroom
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

We will explore how to use technology to enhance your teaching abilities in the Resource classroom and in the general ed classroom with Inclusion students. Topics include ways to provide oral administration, administering tests on Schoology with oral administration, and tracking data.

Speakers
avatar for Kim Oren

Kim Oren

T-MS LANGUAGE ARTS, Bee Cave Middle School
I teach 7th grade English and ESL. This is my 7th year at LTMS and my 14th year of teaching.


Thursday February 11, 2016 10:45am - 11:45am CST
D 205 Lab

10:45am CST

The gifted learner, growth mindset and perfectionism
Limited Capacity seats available

This session will help to understand the gifted learner and how developing a growth mindset can foster development and avoid maladaptive perfectionism.

Speakers
avatar for Raine Maggio

Raine Maggio

GT Coordinator, Lake Travis ISD
Hi! My name is Raine Maggio and I'm the GT Coordinator at LTMS. I've been teaching gifted for 18 of my 21 years of teaching. I spent the first 15 years in elementary before moving on for new experiences in middle school. I graduated from the University of Texas in 1995 and I earned... Read More →


Thursday February 11, 2016 10:45am - 11:45am CST
K 104

2:45pm CST

Decoding the Mystery of Dyslexia
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Lonnie and I will present what Dyslexia is, signs to look for in the classroom, and ways to help a struggling student with dyslexia in the classroom and related disorders.

Speakers
LD

Lonnie Driggers

T-ELEM INSTR SUP LIT, Lakeway Elementary
I'm the dyslexia therapist at LWE. I also do reading intervention with students that aren't dyslexic. Working with all grade and skill levels is fun, challenging, and requires knowing a LOT about reading! I'll try to my best to answer any question you have!
KF

Karen Frey

Lake Pointe Elementary
I am the Reading and Dyslexia Specialist at Lake Pointe Elementary.
CN

Carol Nelson

T-ELEM INSTR SUP LIT, Serene Hills Elementary
avatar for Mary Senn

Mary Senn

Dyslexia Specialist at Lake Travis Elementary
avatar for Diane Tilley

Diane Tilley

Lead Dyslexia Specialist
avatar for Shannon Voges

Shannon Voges

Reading Specialist, West Cypress Hills Elementary (LTISD)
I am the Reading and Dyslexia Specialist at WCHE.


Thursday February 11, 2016 2:45pm - 3:45pm CST
K 103

2:45pm CST

Paraprofessionals: Implementing Academic Accommodations
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Providing paraprofessionals with support on implementing academic accommodations within the general education classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Midge Simmons

Midge Simmons

Coordinator of Special Services, Lake Travis ISD


Thursday February 11, 2016 2:45pm - 3:45pm CST
K 102

2:45pm CST

Working as a Team: Tips and Tools for Teachers Working with Paraprofessionals
Limited Capacity filling up

This will be a training on how to manage and train your team of paraprofessionals. In the special education world, paraprofessionals are as valuable as gold! Come to this session to learn how to model, train, motivate, and mediate your team!

Speakers
CC

Clare Chung

Behavior Specialist, Lake Travis ISD
avatar for Erin Russo

Erin Russo

ES SpEd - ECSE Teacher, 105 - Serene Hills Elementary School
Behavior Intervention Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis, Classroom Management, Assessment, Managing programs and para professionals


Thursday February 11, 2016 2:45pm - 3:45pm CST
K 105
 
Friday, February 12
 

9:15am CST

Making the Most of PE
Limited Capacity seats available

Best practice for including special needs students in the PE classroom

Speakers
avatar for Marisa Schuller

Marisa Schuller

Adapted Physical Educator, Lake Travis ISD
I am a Certified Adapted Physical Educator with experience in Houston, Denton, and Fort Worth. I also taught Lifeskills in Houston. In LTISD, I provide APE services at all schools and am the Head of Delegation for our Special Olympics teams.


Friday February 12, 2016 9:15am - 10:15am CST
K 106

9:15am CST

The Gifted Learner, Growth Mindset and Perfectionism
Limited Capacity seats available

This session will help to understand the gifted learner and how developing a growth mindset can foster development and avoid maladaptive perfectionism.

Speakers
avatar for Raine Maggio

Raine Maggio

GT Coordinator, Lake Travis ISD
Hi! My name is Raine Maggio and I'm the GT Coordinator at LTMS. I've been teaching gifted for 18 of my 21 years of teaching. I spent the first 15 years in elementary before moving on for new experiences in middle school. I graduated from the University of Texas in 1995 and I earned... Read More →


Friday February 12, 2016 9:15am - 10:15am CST
K 104

9:15am CST

Working as a Team: Tips and Tools for Teachers Working with Paraprofessionals
Limited Capacity seats available

This will be a training on how to manage and train your team of paraprofessionals. In the special education world, paraprofessionals are as valuable as gold! Come to this session to learn how to model, train, motivate, and mediate your team!

Speakers
CC

Clare Chung

Behavior Specialist, Lake Travis ISD
avatar for Erin Russo

Erin Russo

ES SpEd - ECSE Teacher, 105 - Serene Hills Elementary School
Behavior Intervention Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis, Classroom Management, Assessment, Managing programs and para professionals


Friday February 12, 2016 9:15am - 10:15am CST
K 105

10:25am CST

Decoding the mystery of Dyslexia
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Lonnie and I will present what Dyslexia is, signs to look for in the classroom, and ways to help a struggling student with dyslexia in the classroom and related disorders.

Speakers
LD

Lonnie Driggers

T-ELEM INSTR SUP LIT, Lakeway Elementary
I'm the dyslexia therapist at LWE. I also do reading intervention with students that aren't dyslexic. Working with all grade and skill levels is fun, challenging, and requires knowing a LOT about reading! I'll try to my best to answer any question you have!
KF

Karen Frey

Lake Pointe Elementary
I am the Reading and Dyslexia Specialist at Lake Pointe Elementary.
CN

Carol Nelson

T-ELEM INSTR SUP LIT, Serene Hills Elementary
avatar for Mary Senn

Mary Senn

Dyslexia Specialist at Lake Travis Elementary
avatar for Diane Tilley

Diane Tilley

Lead Dyslexia Specialist
avatar for Shannon Voges

Shannon Voges

Reading Specialist, West Cypress Hills Elementary (LTISD)
I am the Reading and Dyslexia Specialist at WCHE.


Friday February 12, 2016 10:25am - 11:25am CST
K 109

1:00pm CST

Technology in the Special Ed Classroom
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

We will explore how to use technology to enhance your teaching abilities in the Resource and Inclusion classroom settings. Topics include ways to provide oral administration, administering tests on Schoology with oral administration, and tracking data.

Speakers
avatar for Kim Oren

Kim Oren

T-MS LANGUAGE ARTS, Bee Cave Middle School
I teach 7th grade English and ESL. This is my 7th year at LTMS and my 14th year of teaching.


Friday February 12, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
D 205 Lab

1:00pm CST

STAAR Testing Accommodations Triangle
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will review the allowable testing accommodations as presented in the TEA STAAR Accommodations Triangle.

Speakers
avatar for Midge Simmons

Midge Simmons

Coordinator of Special Services, Lake Travis ISD


Friday February 12, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
K 102

1:00pm CST

Where Did That Come From? - How to Choose a Meaningful Goal
Limited Capacity seats available

This course will explain how to look at a child on the whole to determine appropriate and meaningful IEP goals based off assessment, existing skills, and based off TEKS.

Speakers
avatar for Gail Denton

Gail Denton

Occupational Therapist, Lake Travis ISD
Much of my career as an Occupational Therapist has been spent in a medical or rehabilitation setting. I started as a therapist at Dallas Easter Seal Society where I met and studied with my mentor, Reggie Boehme, a world renowned occupational therapist, who taught me to look at my... Read More →
avatar for Erin Russo

Erin Russo

ES SpEd - ECSE Teacher, 105 - Serene Hills Elementary School
Behavior Intervention Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis, Classroom Management, Assessment, Managing programs and para professionals


Friday February 12, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
K 105
 


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