IRN PD, Training, Conferences 2021-2022 school year

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4	Yearlong Statewide & Virtual			PATINS
5	Yearlong Statewide & Virtual			Indiana IEP Resource Center
6	July 2021
7	June - Sept.	June 7 - Sept. 10, 2021	Online	PASS Project	UEB: A Supported Independent Study Course	The purpose of this thirteen week supported independent study course is to train educators of students who are blind or have low vision to become proficient in the use and transcription of Unified English Braille (UEB). This course will be taught online.	Teachers of Students who are Blind/Low Vision, Transcribers, paraprofessionals, Parents of Children who are Blind/Low Vision, & Administrators.
8	July	1	Webinar	PATINS Project	You, as a Digital Rights Manager	This training will explain the tasks required of a Digital Rights Manager (DRM) as they acquire accessible educational materials (AEM) for students with documented print disabilities through the Indiana Center for Accessible Materials (ICAM).	Digital Rights Managers (DRMs)
9	July	6	Webinar	PATINS Project	Getting Started with UDL	From engagement to assessment, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) allows educators to increase accessibility for all students through intentional environmental and lesson design from the beginning. This webinar will walk attendees through the 3 principles of UDL, where UDL can already be seen in classrooms across the district, and how to make small changes to keep equity for all at the forefront of instruction. *NOTE: Email PATINS Specialist, Jena Fahlbush at jfahlbush@patinsproject.org to request this training.	All educators
10	July	8	Webinar	PATINS Project	ICAM Ordering: Answers and Problem Solving	You have become a DRM, now it is time to order. This training will guide you through the ordering process and solve any problems you might encounter.	Digital Rights Managers (DRMs)
11	July	13	Virtual Only	PATINS Project	Summer Book Study - Part 3 Virtual Discussion	These virtual discussions are an opportunity to discuss and reflect on The Knowledge Gap with educators and parents around the state. Facilitators from PATINS, IDA-IN, and TRL-IN will lead small-group conversations on each of the three main sections of The Knowledge Gap, centering around the themes of "The Way We Teach Now", "How We Got Here", and "How We Can Change". PGP certificates available following each discussion. Bring your insights and questions and join us for this important statewide literacy conversation! View the The Knowledge Gap Book Study Pacing Guide for all registration links/information on the no-cost events.	All educators
12	July	13	Twitter	PATINS Project	#PatinsIcam Twitter Chat - 8:30 pm EST	Join us on Twitter, Tuesday nights at 8:30 pm EST, for one half hour full of collaboration, resource/tool sharing, and supportive conversation. Simply follow #PatinsIcam on Twitter to participate in the chat.	All Indiana educators, parents/caregivers, pre-service teachers
13	July	15	Webinar	PATINS Project	ICAM Digital Files: Delivery and what to do once you receive them!	The order has been processed and the DRM has received notification, what is next? This training will demonstrate how the particular digital file ordered will be delivered and accessed by the student.	Digital Rights Managers (DRMs)
14	July	19	Webinar	PATINS Project	New School Year, New Student: Prepping for Your New Student Who is Deaf/Hearing of Hearing Register for 10 am EST Register for 3 pm EST	A new school year brings many new students with amazing gifts to your classroom. This presentation will focus on considerations you may need in planning for a student who has hearing loss coming to your classroom. Topics will include FM/DM systems, classroom acoustics, communication considerations, and possible accommodations.	general educators, special educators, deaf educators
15	July	21	Virtual Only	PATINS Project	Summer Book Study - A Night with Natalie Wexler	Session 2: A Night with Natalie Wexler To conclude your summer book study, you’re invited to an exclusive evening with author Natalie Wexler! Natalie will share insights from her book, The Knowledge Gap, on the power of a content-rich curriculum and answer your questions about teaching, learning, and anything in between. View the The Knowledge Gap Book Study Pacing Guide for all registration links/information on the no-cost events.	All educators
16	July	23	Webinar	PATINS Project	Use It Tomorrow AAC: Core Word Boards for Beginners	For those getting started (or seasoned folks who would like to enjoy a refresher and cheer on the new folks!) with core words and the idea of core boards as a support for students who may benefit from visual representation of language through core word boards. As always, participants will walk away with a few new tools in their toolbox of supports that they can use tomorrow!	Teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, families, administrators of students who may benefit from tools to help with communication
17	July	27	Webinar	PATINS Project	H-Appy Hour: Apps for Fine Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills	There's an app for that! Over this series of H-Appy Hour webinars, a variety of app categories will be shared. Today's fast-paced training will be all about apps that can be used to practice Visual and Fine Motor Skills. This training will demonstrate at least 10 apps (offering a list of even more apps) that can be used as strategies to help students who need options for visual motor skill or fine motor skills for literacy and math in the classroom. This will apply to mostly iOS apps.	All General and Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Related Service Providers, and/or Paraprofessionals.
18	July	29	Virtual	HANDS	Make-It Take-It Series: Sensory Considerations	This HANDS in Autism® Make-It Take-It Workshop* series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across settings, as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored for the individual(s) you know.	Great for a diverse range of community members, including: individuals with ASD, families and caregivers, education personnel, medical staff, first responders, as well as other community providers, supports and advocates.
19	July	29	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Advanced Reporting: The Basics of Reporting and Data Collection	The Advanced Reporting system built into IIEP can truly unlock the potential of our state’s IEP system. Every field completed in the Indiana IEP is available to create custom reports that fit your district’s unique needs. The system can be used to develop anything from quick probes for specific data to extensive student or district reports. This workshop addresses the needs of both beginners and intermediate users of the system.	District Administrators, School Administrators, Special Education Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Data Managers, CODA Managers, Report Developers
20	July	30	Indianapolis (Hybrid)	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Indiana IEP Walkthrough	This full-day session is perfect for all levels of Indiana IEP (IIEP) users. New users will see and work with the system alongside our IIEP consultant. Veteran users of the system also benefit as updates and changes to the IIEP system are explained and demonstrated live. Both groups will have ample time to work with the system and address questions or concerns throughout the workshop.	Special Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Case Managers, Compliance Specialists
21	August 2021
22	August	2	Webinar	PATINS Project	New School Year, New Student: Prepping for Your New Student Who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing	A new school year brings many new students with amazing gifts to your classroom. This presentation will focus on considerations you may need in planning for a student who has hearing loss coming to your classroom. Topics will include FM/DM systems, classroom acoustics, communication considerations, and possible accommodations.	general educators, special educators, deaf educators
23	August	4	Vodcast	Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC)	Transition Talk at High Noon (First Wed. of the month at noon EST)	INSTRC Interviews Matt Johnson of IEP Resource Center shares some valuable resources and IEP insights.	Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Students
24	August	5	Webinar	PATINS Project	You, as a Digital Rights Manager	This training will explain the tasks required of a Digital Rights Manager (DRM) as they acquire accessible educational materials (AEM) for students with documented print disabilities through the Indiana Center for Accessible Materials (ICAM).	Digital Rights Managers, Administrators
25	August	5	Virtual	HANDS	Make-It Take-It Series: Tasks & Adaptations	This HANDS in Autism® Make-It Take-It Workshop* series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across settings, as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored for the individual(s) you know.	Great for a diverse range of community members, including: individuals with ASD, families and caregivers, education personnel, medical staff, first responders, as well as other community providers, supports and advocates.
26	August	12	Webinar	PATINS Project	ICAM Ordering - Answers and Problem Solving	You have become a DRM, now it is time to order. This training will guide you through the ordering process and solve any problems you might encounter.	Digital Rights Managers
27	August	12-13	Virtual 2-Day Training	HANDS	2-Day Virutal Intensive Administrator Training	This training is designed for administrators and teams. It will focus on essential components to programming for students with ASD and related disabilities. A special emphasis will be on administrative and evaluation tools track outcomes of classrooms and programming.	Administrators and team leaders in the school setting
28	August	13	Webinar	PATINS Project	I Love Data!	Turn information mountain into automated magic! We'll show off some Google tools used by therapists, teachers, and AT coordinators to make progress monitoring, timeline watching, case history filling, device training, student information gathering, and team communication a snap. For anyone who is a little nervous around spreadsheets, this will be a practical and hands-on demonstration of Google Forms, Google Sheets, AutoCrat, and Form Mule. Note: "I Love Data 2: The Advanced Course" is a slower and more in-depth look at Autocrat and Form Mule along with Data Studio.	Teachers, Administrators
29	August	17	Webinar	PATINS Project	Creating Accessible Materials in Canvas & Beyond	In an age of digital learning, we must ensure that we are creating accessible digital resources for all students. Retrofitting accessibility into current content or old documents and worksheets can prove cumbersome and challenging. In this webinar, attendees will explore essential design & accessibility elements to include and how to make this happen in Canvas and other digital spaces when creating new content for students and families.	All educators, IT personnel, and administrators
30	August	17	Graduate Courses	PASS Project	VI & DHH Licensure Program	The Deaf/Hard of Hearing and VI Licensure Program courses are primarily online through distance education. Some face to face sessions take place each semester in the Indianapolis area.	Anyone with a teaching license wishing to receive licensure in the areas of DHH or VI.
31	August	18	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Essentials for Public Agency Representatives	This session will provide essential information that Public Agency Representatives (PARs) must know in order to serve in this required role as part of the case conference committee. The webinar will include some video pre-learning and real time review of the criteria and responsibilities of the PAR, required members of the case conference committee, and the Notice of Procedural Safeguards. The session content will also cover key ways to promote effective case conferences, information about manifestation determination conferences, and tips for helping to keep your building and district in compliance with the law.	Special Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Case Managers, Compliance Specialists
32	August	18-19	Virtual 2-Day Training	Project Success Resource Center	Registration for New Teacher Jump Start	Designed specifically for new teachers who support students with disabilities, the New Teacher Jump Start program will build foundational skills with new special education teachers that emphasize planning, collaboration and instructional best practices. Registration is for two (2) half-day virtual sessions and will include relevant, engaging content developed for new teachers. Cost $150 per New Teacher	New Teachers who support students with disabilities
33	August	19	Webinar	PATINS Project	DHH in the UDL World Register for 10:00 am EST/9:00 am CST Register for 3:00 pm EST/2:00 pm CST	Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a way to make sure ALL of our students have access to grade level curriculum. In this webinar, we will take a look at Universal Design for Learning and considerations for our students who are deaf/hard of hearing in your classroom.	general educators, special educators, deaf educators
34	August	19	Webinar	PATINS Project	H-Appy Hour Apps for iOS - Accessibility Deep Dive	Apple has great built-in accessibility features. This session will highlight those accessibility innovations to enable you and your students to get the most out of your iOS devices. This webinar showcase and teach practical examples of how they are utilized by students with varying needs and abilities. You will learn simple tools and tricks that you can implement right away!	All Educators, parents and students
35	August	19	Webinar	PATINS Project	ICAM Digital Files: Delivery and what to do once you receive them!	The order has been processed and the DRM has received notification, what is next? This training will demonstrate how the particular digital file ordered will be delivered and accessed by the student.	Digital Rights Managers
36	August	19	Webinar	PATINS Project	AAC Evaluations	Where do I begin? Let's talk about where to start and what to do with your results. This session will highlight how to initiate the AAC evaluation, assessment considerations, team members, data collection and what to do next in the process. You will learn simple tools and ideas that you can implement right away!	All Educators
37	August	19	Webinar	Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education	Educational Interpreter Roundtable	Summer: Vocabulary Online opportunity for hands-up interpreting practice. Each session is offered at 0.2 PS CEUs at the Some Content Level or 2 contact hours for PGP. Session size is limited. Participants will identify and discuss resources for preparing for a classroom lesson. They will then have real practice interpreting a lecture while being observed by peers. All participants will have an opportunity to give and receive feedback.	These trainings are designed for educational interpreters.
38	August	19	Virtual	HANDS	Make-It Take-It Series: Social Interactions	This HANDS in Autism® Make-It Take-It Workshop* series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across settings, as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored for the individual(s) you know.	Great for a diverse range of community members, including: individuals with ASD, families and caregivers, education personnel, medical staff, first responders, as well as other community providers, supports and advocates.
39	August	20	Indianapolis	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Writing Skill-Based Annual Goals	Measurable goals are the backbone of an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP). This session is an in-depth look at the process behind developing and implementing skill-based goals. Participants will learn the goal writing process, align goals to academic standards, and develop progress monitoring methods to mark student progress on goals.	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Education Administrators
40	August	24-25	Indianapolis	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Indiana Special Education Law Conference	A variety of sessions will be available. Topics include: Legally Defensible IEPs, Bullying and Suicide, School Resource Officers, Complaint Investigations, Mental Health, Top Ten Trending Topics, High Quality IEPs, Endrew F. vs Douglas County Public School, Developing Goals and Monitoring Progress, LRE and Placement Decisions, Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans, Discipline, Trauma Informed IEPs, and Extracurricular Activities	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, District Administrators, School Administrators, Special Education Administrators, Advocates, Behavior Consultants, School Resource Officers, and Others Involved in Developing and Supporting Special Education Services
41	August	25	Webinar	PATINS Project	Open Your Windows and Let in the Accessibility	With a new CEO and mission “to empower every person on the planet to achieve more,” Microsoft has really upped their game when it comes to the built-in accessibility features throughout Windows and Office 365. Harness the power of these tools and join Jena Fahlbush to explore some of the latest features that could improve your students’ access to the curriculum. Text suggestions, dictation, and captioning are a few of the tools that will be highlighted. Please note - to access these features, you must have the 2016 version of Office 365 and Windows 10 version 1803. In many cases, Windows can be updated to the latest version for free.	All educators working with Windows
42	August	25	Webinar	PATINS Project	How do you do that? Alternate Access - Switches, Eye gaze and Head Control (all platforms)	This session is directed toward Teachers, AT providers, SLPs, OTs, and Educators working with students that require additional methods to access devices for games, communication, literacy and more. Students with communication needs (AAC), Orthopedic Impairments (OI) or limited movement can access devices and literacy across many platforms! Learn how to empower students to control their devices and improve literacy.	All Educators
43	August	26	Webinar	PATINS Project	Google Chrome Journey	Using technology intentionally cannot only engage our learners through independence but support student outcomes. This 1-hour webinar will cover Chrome/Google tools and demonstrate the specific use of them in Elementary, Middle, High School, and for educators. Get ready for an interactive and lively session hosted by enthusiastic and energetic hosts who are passionate about access for ALL. Attendees will leave with tools for immediate implementation and renewed excitement for tech in the classroom. This webinar is available for in-person and individualized training upon request. So grab your coffee or tea and join us.	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers
44	August	26	Webinar	PATINS Project	Students with Autism? Try This! Tech & Tools That Could Change the Game for Your Student	This live webinar session will lead you through examples and ideas of how to implement built-in accessibility features and assistive technology that can be borrowed from the PATINS Lending Library to support success for students with ASD academically, behaviorally, and socially. The tech and tools that will be shared are available in the PATINS Lending Library for your trial purposes or can be accessed on your current devices at no cost!	All educators, related service providers, and those working with students with Autism in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
45	August	27	Indianapolis	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Goal Writing and Inclusive Services for Speech/Lanugage and Related Service Providers	How goals are created in the IEP can determine how a Speech Language Pathologist and Related Service Provider can effectively provide inclusive services in the general education environment. This workshop will provide an overview of creating skill-based goals as well as strategies to successfully deliver Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to improve outcomes for all students.	Itinerant Teachers, Related Service Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, District Administrators, School Administrators, Special Education Administrators
46	August	27	Webinar	PATINS Project	I Love Data!	Turn information mountain into automated magic! We'll show off some Google tools used by therapists, teachers, and AT coordinators to make progress monitoring, timeline watching, case history filling, device training, student information gathering, and team communication a snap. For anyone who is a little nervous around spreadsheets, this will be a practical and hands-on demonstration of Google Forms, Google Sheets, AutoCrat, and Form Mule. Note: "I Love Data 2: The Advanced Course" is a slower and more in-depth look at Autocrat and Form Mule along with Data Studio.	Teachers, Administrators
47	August	27	Webinar	PATINS Project	SLPs Serving Students Who Struggle with Reading: What You Need to Know	This simple and introductory session focuses on the longstanding scope of the SLP’s role in literacy and what the law states regarding students with IEPs, including “speech only IEPs,” about print disability and accessible educational materials. Agenda: SLPs Role in Literacy Simple strategies and accommodations Accessible Educational Materials What SLPs need to know about the Indiana Center for Accessible Materials	SLPs, SLPAs, and their administrators
48	August	30	Virtual Professional Learning Community	Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education	New Deaf Educator and Emergency Permit Professional (N'DEEP) cohort	Current Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with less than 5 years of experience in the field, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing who have recently moved to Indiana, professionals working on an Emergency Permit for Deaf Education and professionals interested in becoming a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are all welcome to attend monthly mentoring sessions.	New and aspiring teachers for the deaf and hard of hearing
49	August	30	Virtual Annual Transition Training Region Focus: Northwest and North Central	Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC)	Register Now! Choose one of the sessions below! All webinars will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time. August 30 Region focus: Northwest and North Central August 31 Region focus: Northeast and East September 1 Region focus: Central September 2 Region focus: Southwest and Southeast	From Facing the Future Together to Building the Future Together Topics will include: Transition IEP and data from Indiana IEP monitoring--common issues Transition programs and IEPs for 18-22 year-olds Connecting students and families to Indicator 14, post-school outcomes surveys and resources Work session: How to monitor Transition IEPs *Transition IEP changes coming your way	Teachers and Administrators
50	August	31	Virtual Annual Transition Training Region Focus: Northeast and East	Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC)	Register Now! Choose one of the sessions below! All webinars will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time. August 31 Region focus: Northeast and East September 1 Region focus: Central September 2 Region focus: Southwest and Southeast	From Facing the Future Together to Building the Future Together Topics will include: Transition IEP and data from Indiana IEP monitoring--common issues Transition programs and IEPs for 18-22 year-olds Connecting students and families to Indicator 14, post-school outcomes surveys and resources Work session: How to monitor Transition IEPs *Transition IEP changes coming your way	Teachers and Administrators
51	August	31	Indianapolis	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Addressing the Needs of All Students Using Multi-Tiered System of Support	Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a comprehensive framework providing structures and procedures that promote the success of each and every student. This session will address the essential elements of MTSS as well as resources to support implementation in order to promote the academic, behavioral, and social emotional success of all students.	District Leadership Teams, School-Based Leadership Teams (Teams are encouraged to be cross-disciplinary, representing a variety of grade levels, content areas, and special populations)
52	September 2021
53	September	1	Virtual Annual Transition Training Region Focus: Central	Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC)	Register Now! Choose one of the sessions below! All webinars will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time. September 1 Region focus: Central September 2 Region focus: Southwest and Southeast	From Facing the Future Together to Building the Future Together Topics will include: Transition IEP and data from Indiana IEP monitoring--common issues Transition programs and IEPs for 18-22 year-olds Connecting students and families to Indicator 14, post-school outcomes surveys and resources Work session: How to monitor Transition IEPs *Transition IEP changes coming your way	Teachers and Administrators
54	September	2	Virtual Annual Transition Training Region Focus: Southwest and Southeast	Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC)	Register Now! Choose the last sessions below! Webinar will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time. September 2 Region focus: Southwest and Southeast	From Facing the Future Together to Building the Future Together Topics will include: Transition IEP and data from Indiana IEP monitoring--common issues Transition programs and IEPs for 18-22 year-olds Connecting students and families to Indicator 14, post-school outcomes surveys and resources Work session: How to monitor Transition IEPs *Transition IEP changes coming your way	Teachers and Administrators
55	September	1-3	Virtual 3-Day Training	HANDS	Transition to Adulthood, Employability, and Post-Secondary Inclusive Practices	An Intensive Training for Specialists Supporting Individuals with ASD and Related Disabilities across Community Settings Topics include: 1. proactive supports, workplace and community accommodations, goal setting, skills assessment and teaching 2. Hands-on practice, coaching, and feedback within simulated and live job settings 3. Practical solutions that work across settings and disabilities	employment providers, coaches, educators, and specialists in community, work, and school settings
56	September	2	Webinar	PATINS Project	You, as a Digital Rights Manager	This training will explain the tasks required of a Digital Rights Manager (DRM) as they acquire accessible educational materials (AEM) for students with documented print disabilities through the Indiana Center for Accessible Materials (ICAM).	Digital Rights Managers, Administrators
57	September	2	Webinar	PASS Project	Making Math Accessible	The mathematics classroom can be challenging for many students, but even more so for students with visual impairments. This webinar will help you to break down some of the barriers to learning by building positive mindsets and making math concepts more accessible to students with visual impairments. Come and learn how to create new materials and lesson plans using accessible ideas that are presented, including activities with cards, hundreds board activities, and graphing examples.	Teachers of students who are Blind/Low Vision, Paraprofessionals, Administrators
58	September	3	Webinar	PATINS Project	Using Google Tools for Behavior Interventions	Join us as Clive Williams, Behavior Consultant, and Jessica Conrad talk about how to use Google Forms and Sheets to level up data collection and visual representation. The Behavior Data Form and Sheet they have developed has gone through a lot of real-world testing in Indiana schools with real students, and they invite you to try out this free tool and learn what they’ve discovered when the daily paperwork becomes automated.	behavior consultants, teachers, therapists, those working with student-level data regarding behavior
59	September	7	Indianapolis	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Indiana IEP Walkthrough	This full-day session is perfect for all levels of Indiana IEP (IIEP) users. New users will see and work with the system alongside our IIEP consultant. Veteran users of the system also benefit as updates and changes to the IIEP system are explained and demonstrated live. Both groups will have ample time to work with the system and address questions or concerns throughout the workshop.	Special Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Case Managers, Compliance Specialists
60	September	7	Webinar	PATINS Project	Braille Note Touch Math Skills: Calculator, KeyMath, and Graphing	This training is designed for staff working with a student using a Braille Note Touch device. We will cover math functions on the device and how the student can send assignments, including graphs to both an embosser and a printer.	Teachers, Therapists, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Families, and Students
61	September	8	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Indiana IEP Walkthrough	This full-day session is perfect for all levels of Indiana IEP (IIEP) users. New users will see and work with the system alongside our IIEP consultant. Veteran users of the system also benefit as updates and changes to the IIEP system are explained and demonstrated live. Both groups will have ample time to work with the system and address questions or concerns throughout the workshop.	Special Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Case Managers, Compliance Specialists
62	September	9	Webinar	PATINS Project	Getting Started with Co:Writer	This is an overview of the Co:Writer tool offered through the PATINS AEMing for Achievement grant. This training can be requested at your convenience.	Students and Educators
63	September	9	Webinar	PATINS Project	ICAM Ordering - Answers and Problem Solving	You have become a DRM, now it is time to order. This training will guide you through the ordering process and solve any problems you might encounter.	Digital Rights Managers
64	September	9	Virtual	HANDS	Make-It Take-It Series: Proactive Behavioral Supports	This HANDS in Autism® Make-It Take-It Workshop* series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across settings, as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored for the individual(s) you know.	Great for a diverse range of community members, including: individuals with ASD, families and caregivers, education personnel, medical staff, first responders, as well as other community providers, supports and advocates.
65	September	13	Webinar	PATINS Project	AAC Evaluations	Where do I begin? Let's talk about where to start and what to do with your results. This session will highlight how to initiate the AAC evaluation, assessment considerations, team members, data collection and what to do next in the process. You will learn simple tools and ideas that you can implement right away!	All Educators
66	September	14	Webinar	PATINS Project	Getting Started with Co:Writer	This is an overview of the Co:Writer tool offered through the PATINS AEMing for Achievement grant. This training can be requested at your convenience.	Students and Educators
67	September	14	Twitter	PATINS	#PatinsIcam Twitter Chat	Join us on Twitter, Tuesday nights at 8:30 pm EST, for one half hour full of collaboration, resource/tool sharing, and supportive conversation. Follow #PatinsIcam on Twitter to participate in the chat. Indiana educators can earn 1 PGP upon completion of each chat. The link will be tweeted at the end of each chat.	All Educators
68	September	14	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Effective Case Conferences	This workshop will discuss common issues experienced with case conference committee meetings. Specific strategies will be presented to promote positive communication and a spirit of collaborative problem solving to develop a mutually agreed upon Individualized Education Program (IEP). Topics to be covered include: Pre-meeting strategies to enhance communication and clarity of the meeting purpose, Meeting space and room arrangement, Strategies to establish mutual trust and respect, Post-meeting activities	Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, School Administrators, Special Education Administrators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Public Agency Representatives
69	September	14	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Including Students in the IEP Process Before High School, WHAT??	Research has shown that including student in developing their IEPs promotes improved self-determination, academic achievement, awareness, and communication skills. This workshop focuses on going byond the traditional transition plan involvement of students in the IEP process. Participants will leave with tips and strategies of how to promote the involvement of any age student in the IEP meeting.	Special Education Teachers, Teachers of Record (TOR), Speech Language Pathologists, School Administrators, Special Education Administrators
70	September	15	Webinar	PATINS Project	The Barriers that COVID Conquered: Shining a Light on Equitable Ed 4 All	While the pandemic tested our patience and resilience, there have been many silver linings. Attendees will find a high-energy, interactive discussion highlighting the learning barriers that were overcome during the pandemic. Presenters will model the principles of Universal Design for Learning through demonstrations of tools and strategies that bridged the gap during COVID. These tools are essential for equitable access and engagement in the classroom. Attendees will leave the session being able to discuss the continued need for implementation of these practices.	All Educators
71	September	15	Webinar	PATINS Project	How Do You Do That? Alternate Access - Switches, Eye Gaze, and Head Control (all platforms)	This session is directed toward Teachers, AT providers, SLPs, OTs, and Educators working with students that require additional methods to access devices for games, communication, literacy and more. Students with communication needs (AAC), Orthopedic Impairments (OI) or limited movement can access devices and literacy across many platforms! Learn how to empower students to control their devices and improve literacy.	All Educators
72	September	15	Webinar	PATINS Project	Open Your Windows and Let in the Accessibility	With a new CEO and mission “to empower every person on the planet to achieve more,” Microsoft has really upped their game when it comes to the built-in accessibility features throughout Windows and Office 365. Harness the power of these tools and join Jena Fahlbush to explore some of the latest features that could improve your students’ access to the curriculum. Text suggestions, dictation, and captioning are a few of the tools that will be highlighted.	All educators working with Windows
73	September	15	Indianapolis	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Indiana IEP for Administrators	Managing a school, school district, or cooperative is a challenging task on the best days. We can help! Our Indiana IEP consultant will demonstrate all of the administrative functions and tools built into Indiana IEP. This workshop covers everything from managing teacher accounts and caseloads to reporting school and district data.	School Administrators, Special Education Administrators, Public Agency Representatives
74	September	16	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Inclusive Practices: Establishing a Supportive School Culture for All Learners	All students are general education students first and deserve equitable access to high quality instruction and educational/social opportunities available to all students. This session will address potential barriers and solutions in establishing an inclusive culture. Topics that will be covered include Inclusives Instructional Practices, Relationship Building, and Inclusive Instructional Models. Participants will leave with concrete strategies and a variety of ways to apply these practices in order to improve outcomes for all learners.	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, District Administrators, School Administrators, Special Education Administrators
75	September	16	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Goals Work Session	This session is an open forum for questions and issues encountered in the development and implementation of annual goals and progress monitoring. The workshop atmosphere allows participants to interact directly with consultants and other practitioners in face-to-face and virtual settings.	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Education Administrators
76	September	16	Webinar	PATINS Project	New School Year, New Student: Prepping for Your New Student Who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing	A new school year brings many new students with amazing gifts to your classroom. This presentation will focus on considerations you may need in planning for a student who has hearing loss coming to your classroom. Topics will include FM/DM systems, classroom acoustics, communication considerations, and possible accommodations.	general educators, special educators, deaf educators
77	September	16	Webinar	PATINS Project	ICAM Digital Files: Delivery and what to do once you receive them!	The order has been processed and the DRM has received notification, what is next? This training will demonstrate how the particular digital file ordered will be delivered and accessed by the student.	Digital Rights Managers
78	September	17	Virtual	HANDS	1-Day Intensive Paraprofessional, Assistant, & Support Personnel Training	Focus is on providing hands-on experience and coaching in a simulated setting. While the program includes traditional instructional methods such as lectures and discussion, the emphasis of the workshop is building increased knowledge and skill of the process to support students with varying level of disability and need in achieving maximum success.	Paraprofessionals, Assistants, and Support Personnel
79	September	17	Webinar	PATINS Project	Communication Matrix Lights the Way!	For students with the earliest communication skills and most complex needs, it can be difficult to know where we are and where we are going in their journey to communication. Join us for a practical look at the Communication Matrix, a popular and free tool to help teams plan communication intervention, Augmentative Communication assessment, and team communication.	Speech-language pathologists, Assistive Technology specialist, administrators, educators, families, and other team members who support students with complex communication needs.
80	September	17	Webinar	PATINS Project	H-Appy Hour Apps for iOS - Accessibility Deep Dive	Apple has great built-in accessibility features. This session will highlight those accessibility innovations to enable you and your students to get the most out of your iOS devices. This webinar showcase and teach practical examples of how they are utilized by students with varying needs and abilities. You will learn simple tools and tricks that you can implement right away!	All Educators, parents and students
81	September	20	Webinar	PATINS Project	Basics of AT Team Development and Evaluations	This training is for district/cooperative/building staff who would like to develop or update their assistive technology team. Each team will find direction in producing policies, procedures and forms that fit their unique needs and scale.	teachers, therapists, administrators, paraprofessionals, families, students
82	September	21	Indianapolis	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Data-Based Problem Solving within a Multi-Tiered System of Support	Data-based problem solving is an essential component of implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support. This process can be used at the district, school, and classroom levels to help teams appropriately identify problems, develop plans to meet desired outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of plans throughout their implementation. This half-day workshop will introduce participants to this process with a case study and provide guidance as teams explore the process using their own school or district data. Participants are encouraged to attend with school or district teams.	General Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, District Administrators, School Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Data Coordinators
83	September	21	Webinar	PATINS Project	Creating Accessible Materials in Canvas & Beyond	In an age of digital learning, we must ensure that we are creating accessible digital resources for all students. Retrofitting accessibility into current content or old documents and worksheets can prove cumbersome and challenging. In this webinar, attendees will explore essential design & accessibility elements to include and how to make this happen in Canvas and other digital spaces when creating new content for students and families.	All educators, IT personnel, and administrators
84	September	21	Twitter	PATINS	#PatinsIcam Twitter Chat	Join us on Twitter, Tuesday nights at 8:30 pm EST, for one half hour full of collaboration, resource/tool sharing, and supportive conversation. Follow #PatinsIcam on Twitter to participate in the chat. Indiana educators can earn 1 PGP upon completion of each chat. The link will be tweeted at the end of each chat.	All Educators
85	September	21	Year-Long Professional Development and Coaching Opportunity	Project Success Resource Center	Registration	Playbook for Special Education Teachers: PCG’s Project Success Resource Center is excited to offer this year-long professional development and coaching opportunity for educators during the 2021-22 school year! Personalized needs assessment, Access to Playbook content, platform, coaches, and a teacher community, Bi-monthly-live virtual collaboration and professional development: Tuesday, September 21st-Virtual (2.5 hours) Tuesday, November 9th-Virtual (2.5 hours) Tuesday, January 11th-Virtual (2.5 hours) Tuesday, February 8th-Virtual (2.5 hours) Tuesday, March 8th-Virtual (2.5 hours) Tuesday, April 12th-End of Year Show Case Personal virtual check-ins and coaching End of year showcase Cost: $750 per teacher	Teachers of students with significant disabilities
86	September	21	Virtual Professional Learning Community	Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education	DHH Roundtable	Indiana professionals who work with students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing are invited to attend a virtual DHH Roundtable to discuss: IDEAL Tracking, Mobile Unit, Least Restrictive Environment/Language Rich Environment, Service Delivery, Caseload Please invite SLPs, interpreters, special education staff, administrators and audiologists who work directly with students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Participants will receive Professional Growth Points (PGP) for attendance.	Professionals who work with students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, SLPs, school psychologists, administrators, interpreters, paraprofessionals, language facilitators, etc.)
87	September	22	Year-Long Professional Development and Coaching Opportunity	Project Success Resource Center	Registration	Teachers ready to engage in a more intensive professional development opportunity to build capacity and establish themselves as leaders in their district will engage in content, collaboration, coaching through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous professional development. Throughout the year, they will implement a plan to address a problem of practice which will be presented as a capstone project at the end of the year. This includes: Personalized needs assessment, Access to Playbook content, platform, coaches, and community, Monthly, live virtual collaboration and professional development Dates of Professional Development: Wednesday, September 22nd-Virtual (2.5 hours), Wednesday, October 13th-Virtual (2.5 hours), Wednesday, November 10th-Virtual (2.5 hours),Wednesday, December 8th-Virtual (2.5 hours), Wednesday, January 12th-Virtual (2.5 hours), Wednesday, February 2nd-Virtual (2.5 hours), Wednesday, March 9th-Virtual (2.5 hours), Wednesday, April 20th-Capstone Celebration, Personal virtual check-ins and coaching, Capstone project and end of year celebration. Cost: $1000 per teacher (year-long opportunity)	Teacher Leaders
88	September	23	Webinar	PATINS Project	DHH in the UDL World Register for 10:00 am EST/9:00 am CST	Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a way to make sure ALL of our students have access to grade level curriculum. In this webinar, we will take a look at Universal Design for Learning and considerations for our students who are deaf/hard of hearing in your classroom.	general educators, special educators, deaf educators
89	September	23	Webinar	PATINS Project	Top 9 Things Educators Can Do To Support Students	While there are many ways we can support our students, we have come down to the Top 9 to implement right out of the gate. Building relationships with our students can set the ground work for the school year; as well as supporting and teaching the skills for executive functioning. Whether you are a special educator, general education teacher, administrator, related services provider, paraprofessional, school staff, we all can play an integral role in successful student outcomes while supporting equitable opportunities for student independence. This session will leave you with practical ideas and actions to consider to facilitate engagement, represent and action and expression for ALL students.	All educators, IT personnel, paraprofessionals and administrators
90	September	23	Virtual	HANDS	Make-It Take-It Series: Sensory Considerations	This HANDS in Autism® Make-It Take-It Workshop* series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across settings, as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored for the individual(s) you know.	Great for a diverse range of community members, including: individuals with ASD, families and caregivers, education personnel, medical staff, first responders, as well as other community providers, supports and advocates.
91	September	24	Webinar	PATINS Project	SLPs Serving Students Who Struggle with Reading: What You Need to Know	This simple and introductory session focuses on the longstanding scope of the SLP’s role in literacy and what the law states regarding students with IEPs, including “speech only IEPs,” about print disability and accessible educational materials. Agenda: SLPs Role in Literacy Simple strategies and accommodations Accessible Educational Materials What SLPs need to know about the Indiana Center for Accessible Materials	SLPs, SLPAs, and their administrators
92	September	24	Webinar	PATINS Project	Beyond Wh- Questions: Narrative Language & Story Time for Students with Intensive Support Needs	Stories are a big part of how we understand, explain, hope, and relate to the world and a regular part of everyday classroom instruction. In this session, we will explore tools and techniques for supporting student's reading and listening comprehension within narrative language and stories for all students, in particular, those with the most intensive support needs in communication, learning, and access. Agenda: 1. What is Narrative Language 2. Story Grammar and intervention 3. "Use it tomorrow" intervention ideas 4. Material adaptations and assistive technology supports	teachers, therapists, administrators, staff serving children in preschool, early childhood, or early elementary life skills settings
93	September	27	Virtual Professional Learning Community	Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education	New Deaf Educator and Emergency Permit Professional (N'DEEP) cohort	Current Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with less than 5 years of experience in the field, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing who have recently moved to Indiana, professionals working on an Emergency Permit for Deaf Education and professionals interested in becoming a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are all welcome to attend monthly mentoring sessions.	New and aspiring teachers for the deaf and hard of hearing
94	September	28	Merrillville	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Addressing the Needs of All Students Using Multi-Tiered System of Support	Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a comprehensive framework providing structures and procedures that promote the success of each and every student. This session will address the essential elements of MTSS as well as resources to support implementation in order to promote the academic, behavioral, and social emotional success of all students.	District Leadership Teams, School-Based Leadership Teams (Teams are encouraged to be cross-disciplinary, representing a variety of grade levels, content areas, and special populations)
95	September	28	Webinar	PATINS Project	A Plan After My Own Heart	This live 30-minute webinar will provide examples of Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and Assistive Technology (AT). Participants will learn about how to incorporate AEM/AT into IEP, 504, and/or ILP. We will clarify the difference and use of each of these plans, as well as, discuss the annual review of strategies and tools and plans for training staff, student, and family. This session is short, interactive, and informative, a great way to end the school day	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, English Language Learner Coordinators/Teachers
96	September	28	Twitter	PATINS	#PatinsIcam Twitter Chat	Join us on Twitter, Tuesday nights at 8:30 pm EST, for one half hour full of collaboration, resource/tool sharing, and supportive conversation. Follow #PatinsIcam on Twitter to participate in the chat. Indiana educators can earn 1 PGP upon completion of each chat. The link will be tweeted at the end of each chat.	All Educators
97	September	29	Webinar	PATINS Project	Students with Autism? Try This! Tech & Tools That Could Change the Game for Your Student	This live webinar session will lead you through examples and ideas of how to implement built-in accessibility features and assistive technology that can be borrowed from the PATINS Lending Library to support success for students with ASD academically, behaviorally, and socially. The tech and tools that will be shared are available in the PATINS Lending Library for your trial purposes or can be accessed on your current devices at no cost!	All educators, related service providers, and those working with students with Autism in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
98	September	29	Webinar	PATINS Project	Autism & Assistive Technology Supports	It is imperative that we are offering appropriate accommodations to support our students with high incidence disabilities and/or autism in the mainstream classroom. ALL students deserve an equitable education...even during distance learning. This fast paced, beginner level webinar will explore the “why” of accessibility and model ways students can access online text independently. Attendees will leave with immediate implementation of no/low cost, simple tools for Mac, PC, iOS, Chrome browser to turn instructional materials, documents into accessible formats/instruction. This webinar is part of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA). To request this webinar for your school, please email Kelli Suding at ksuding@patinsproject.org	All educators, IT personnel, paraprofessionals, related service providers and administrators
99	September	29	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Goals Work Session	This session is an open forum for questions and issues encountered in the development and implementation of annual goals and progress monitoring. The workshop atmosphere allows participants to interact directly with consultants and other practitioners in face-to-face and virtual settings.	General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Education Administrators
100	September	30	Virtual	Indiana IEP Resource Center	Goal Writing and Inclusive Services for Speech/Lanugage and Related Service Providers	How goals are created in the IEP can determine how a Speech Language Pathologist and Related Service Provider can effectively provide inclusive services in the general education environment. This workshop will provide an overview of creating skill-based goals as well as strategies to successfully deliver Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to improve outcomes for all students.	Itinerant Teachers, Related Service Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, District Administrators, School Administrators, Special Education Administrators