Monthly Calls

Monthly TA Calls

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We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M.  The September call will focus on the following topics: IEP Facilitation, Mediation, and Arkansas Transition Services: Tools to Transition.

Presentation Slides

September 30, 2021

Call Details:

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Monthly Call Join Link

https://zoom.us/j/95304014824?pwd=S0ZRdkgvMittZUFzYVdlRjZwakJLUT09

You may also join by Telephone: Dial: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646-568-7788 (US Toll)
Webinar ID: 95304014824

Monthly TA calls are recorded and archived below. A link to the Monthly Calls page can be found under Related Links on the lower right side of the Special Education homepage here.

As a reminder, we will be using ZOOM for the calls and participants will be able to see and hear the presenters but will not be able to be heard or seen on the webcam. Pre-submitted questions will be answered during the call, so if you would like to submit questions or ideas for future topics, please provide that information to us by clicking here.

 

Previous Calls:

Thursday, May 27, 2021
 
Topics: Allyn Lowery, from El Dorado School District will be spotlighting how they use assistive technology.  Chris Carter, Kelsey Elam, and Angela Vann, from Magnolia School District will be spotlighting their successes with co-teaching and transition.  Katie Martin and Sarah Cotton from Stuttgart School District will highlight the work they have accomplished with behavior and the BX3 Project.  We know teachers across the state have great stories to tell and we are glad that these districts will be sharing theirs.

 

Thursday, April 29, 2021
 
Topics: Annual Performance Report (APR) Determinations, State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Updates, and ongoing statewide implementation efforts for the Strategic Instructional Model to support High Leverage Practice #14 – Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence.

 

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Topics: State’s VI-B Application and Input on Distribution of Funds; Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS); Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS); and Early Childhood to Kindergarten Transition.

 

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Topics: Behavior tips to support virtual learning, FBA modules, and strategies that can be implemented quickly to improve student engagement and success.

 

Thursday, November 19, 2020
 
Topics: High Cost Occurrence, Facilitated IEPs and Mediation Process. 
 
  

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Topics: Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM), The Role of School Psychology Specialists, and High Leverage Practices (HLP).

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Topics: Sonja Wright-McMurray, Associate Director for Accountability, Career Readiness, and Technical Programs and Sarah Shamburger, Program Coordinator for Accountability and Funding, Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE), will provide information on CTE-Perkins Accountability and TRIAND and eSchool coding issues for students with disabilities. Suzie Baker, Director of Easterseals Arkansas Outreach Program and Technology Services, will be discussing two capacity building projects that Easterseals is involved in that support LEAs. The call will include Special Education updates as well.

Presentation Slides