Monthly Calls
Monthly TA Calls
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. The May call will focus on celebrating the hard work and progress made during this year. 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.
May 27, 2021
Call Details:
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Monthly Call Join Link
https://zoom.us/j/94524278394?pwd=cDhtbktJMkxqdW03c2tqVVpMQXRQQT09
You may also join by Telephone: Dial: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646-568-7788 (US Toll)
Webinar ID: 94524278394
Monthly TA calls are recorded and archived on the ADE Special Education Unit website on the Monthly Call page. The Monthly Call tab is found under Related Links on the lower right side of the homepage or may be reached by clicking 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:
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.
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
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Topics: Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM), The Role of School Psychology Specialists, and High Leverage Practices (HLP).
Presentation Slides
October Video Recording
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
August Video Recording
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Topics: Faith Park and Rebecca Walters, teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, will provide information on Meeting the needs of Deaf/HH Students in a Remote Way and How to Address the Science of Reading with Deaf/HH Students. Dr. Jeff Adams, State Systemic Improvement Plan Coordinator, will share some information about High Leverage Practices.
Presentation Slides
May Video Recording
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Topics: COVID-19 guidance and updates
Presentation Slides
April Video Recording
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Topics: Matt Sewell, Director of Special Education, will discuss the State’s VI-B Application and input will be solicited on the distribution of funds among activities in the State’s Annual Part B Grant Application. Jeff Adams, State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Coordinator, will follow up on High Leverage Practices (HLP) part 3.
Presentation Slides
March Video Recording
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Topics: Coordinated Early Intervening Service (CEIS) and Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Service (CCEIS) application processes and associated deadlines
Presentation Slides
February Video Recording
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Topics: Catastrophic Reimbursement
Presentation Slides
January Video Recording
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Topics: Catastophic Reimbursement
Presentation Slides
December Video Recording
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Thursday, September 26, 2019
PowerPoint Presentation
September Video Recording
Thursday, August 29, 2019
PowerPoint Presentation
August Video Recording
Thursday, May 30, 2019
PowerPoint Presentation
May Video Recording
Thursday, April 25, 2019
April Video Recording
Thursday, March 28, 2019
March Video Recording
Thursday, February 28, 2019
February PowerPoint Presentation
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
January PowerPoint Presentation
January Video Recording
Thursday, November 29, 2018
November PowerPoint Presentation (Updated 09/05/2019)
Thursday, October 25, 2018
October PowerPoint Presentation
October Video Recording
Thursday, August 30, 2018
August PowerPoint Presentation
August Video Recording
Video Part 1: Student Success Plans
Video Part 2: Alternate Pathway to Graduation
April Monthly Call PowerPoint Presentation
April Video Recording
March Monthly Call PowerPoint Presentation
Excess Cost Worksheet
Excess Cost PowerPoint Presentation
March Video Recording
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Topics: Catastrophic Reimbursement
Topics: Status update on the consideration of offering an Alternate Diploma option for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities along with information from the Dispute Resolution and Assessment sections.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Topics: Updates on Finance, Dispute Resolution, and Assessment; Professional Training modules; frequently asked questions about Dyslexia and students with IEPs.
Google Presentation
September Video Recording