b'EmpoweringIn this full-day presentation, educators will gain practicalDecember 2, 20256No Educators:tools designed for self-contained classrooms serving8:30am-3:30pmcharge Supportingstudents with autism and cognitive disabilities. TheFace-to-Facein session emphasizes the concept of learning for all,region; Students with Autism andrecognizing that every child, regardless of ability or$35Cognitivedisability, deserves an active role in the learning process. out of DisabilitiesUnderstanding Core Deficits region Delve into the fundamental challenges faced bystudents with autism and cognitive disabilities. Target Audience:Investigate communication strategies, addressingSpecial Needsexpressive and receptive language difficulties. Preschool Teachers, &Introduce alternative and augmentative Teachers of Students with Significantcommunication methods. Cognitive DisabilitiesExplore explicit socialization techniques to enhance peer interactions. Behavioral and Academic Supports Understand and manage challenging behaviors associated with autism and cognitive disabilities. Implement positive behavior strategies effectively. Personalize educational and academic supports, tailoring instruction to individual needs for students with cognitive disabilities.Participants will leave equipped with practical resource materials, empowering them to immediately apply these evidence-based strategies. By providing support, educators enable individuals with autism and cognitive disabilities to thrive in self-contained classrooms, showcasing their unique capabilities to others. High LeverageUnderstanding and utilizing assessment data plays a keyJanuary 13, 20266No Practices:role in special education. In this session, participants will8:30am-3:30pmcharge Assessmentdelve into three assessment High-Leverage PracticesFace-to-Facein (HLPs). Come learn how to use a variety of data sources,region; Target Audience:interpret data, communicate the information to various$35General Education andstakeholders, and make necessary adjustments thatout of Special Educationimprove outcomes for students with disabilities. regionTeachers Navigating theIn this full-day presentation, educators will be equippedJanuary 20, 20266No Spectrum: with practical tools to support high-functioning students8:30am-3:30pmcharge Effective Strategieswith autism across diverse educational settings. WhetherFace-to-Facein for Educatorsin a resource classroom, co-teaching environment, orregion; Teaching Studentsgeneral education context, the focus remains on fostering$35 with Autism ininclusive and successful learning experiences. out of General Education,regionCo-Teaching, andUnderstanding Core Deficits Associated with Resource SettingsAutismTarget Audience:Investigate communication strategies, addressing General Education andexpressive and receptive language difficulties. Special Education Teachers~ 48'