DSAC Inclusive Practices Network
Requested by: Marcia O'Neill

Equity Concerns for Students in Special Education Placements:
Considering Course Credit, Course Titles, Transcripts and Diplomas

Sponsored by the South Shore Special Education Directors and
the Southeast Collaborative Regional Organization (SCRO)

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presenter: Attorney Mary Ellen Sowyrda

Description: This session will provide a foundation for participants to embark on a discussion of best practices for:

• equitably reporting grades from special education placements; 
• assigning titles and points to students' courses' 
• identifying modified and accommodated curriculum on reportcards; 
• legally documenting courses/grades for transcripts; and 
• identifying equity concerns for graduation requirements/diplomas. 

Attorney Sowyrda will review state and federal laws and provide examples of court decisions. There will be time allotted for table discussion around issues that are impacting equitable opportunities for students with disabilities. Participants may share best practices and scenarios. This is an opportunity to share and problem-solve with districts, collaboratives and private schools in the southeast region. Participants may sign up for continuation of the discussion through a series of workgroups extending through the 2017-18 school year. 

Registration through READS Collaborative SmartPD site. 

RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course

Presenter: Charlotte Sturdy, M.Ed.
Location: North River Conference Center, 525 Beech Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Dates: Face-to-face, online, and capstone sessions

• 12 Face-to-face Class Sessions: Thursday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) - full attendance is mandatory:
  Sept 14, 21. October 05, 12, 19, 26. November 02, 09, 16, 30. December 07, 14. 
• Online Sessions: Eight sessions TBA 
• Capstone Sessions (Tuesday/Thursday) Participants will attend one 2-hour session:
  December 19 (4-6 PM); December 19 (6-8PM); December 21 (4-6PM); December 19 (6-8PM) 
• Make-up Sessions Only used in case of class cancellation (4:00-7:00 PM) 
  December 05, January 04 & January 11, 2018

Cost: $495 per person. Payment must be received by NRC before your registration can be confirmed. 
PDPs: 45 hours. 67.5 PDPs. Three (3) Graduate credit available through Fitchburg State University for an separate fee of $285 paid directly to the university at the first class meeting. 

Register by fax, email, or US Mail. Seats are limited. The registration flyer is available on the NRC-PD webpage. 

Safety-Care Behavioral Safety (QBS) Specialist Certification

Presenter: Alexandra Murphy, NRC District Services

Dates: December 6, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Session Number: 18-295202
Audience: NRC Learning Center and District Services educators (Group 2)

Joanna's Place 
Information Session & Breakfast

FREE     FREE     FREE

Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30/10:00 AM 

Description: NRC is pleased to host this free Information Breakfast meeting that will introduce you to the programs and services provided by Joanna’s Place – a non-profit organization (501c3) founded in loving memory of 6-year old Joanna Mullin who was murdered in 2007. Joanna's parents, Heather & Jerry, have transformed their tragedy into strength and support for others through free programs and community events. Joanna’s Place is dedicated to promoting resilience in children who are facing some of life’s most stressful events by providing tools, support and resources to heal, grow and strengthen families.

Joanna's Place offers NO COST programs for South Shore families.

Registration link:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JoannasPlace_InfoNRCC_Dec6

Impact of Trauma on Learning --
Focus on Middle & High School Students

Presenter: Deni Howley, Ph.D., LICSW, BHI Coordinator, North River Collaborative
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017 
Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session: 18-353501

Description: The effects of trauma are cumulative. How can we set up our classrooms and our schools to accommodate the growing number of children whose brains have been impacted by persistent trauma (homelessness, neglect, parental absence, abuse, witness to violence) in order to assure that we can help them to reach their academic potential? This workshop will use current literature on the impact of trauma on learning as well as review current models utilized in schools to address this issue. 

Audience: 6-12 Educators, Counselors, School Psychologists, Administrators.
Registration fee: $59 NRC member districts. $69 other districts. Participants receive workshop materials/resources.

Hours/PDPs: 3 hours. 

Register by: Thursday, November 20, 2017. 
Register online through your district SmartPD link. Or use NRC's link: https://app.smartedu.net/nrc/pd/

RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course

Presenter: Charlotte Sturdy, M.Ed.
Location: North River Conference Center, 525 Beech Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Dates: Face-to-face, online, and capstone sessions

• 12 Face-to-face Class Sessions: Thursday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) - full attendance is mandatory:
  Sept 14, 21. October 05, 12, 19, 26. November 02, 09, 16, 30. December 07, 14. 
• Online Sessions: Eight sessions TBA 
• Capstone Sessions (Tuesday/Thursday) Participants will attend one 2-hour session:
  December 19 (4-6 PM); December 19 (6-8PM); December 21 (4-6PM); December 19 (6-8PM) 
• Make-up Sessions Only used in case of class cancellation (4:00-7:00 PM) 
  December 05, January 04 & January 11, 2018

Cost: $495 per person. Payment must be received by NRC before your registration can be confirmed. 
PDPs: 45 hours. 67.5 PDPs. Three (3) Graduate credit available through Fitchburg State University for an separate fee of $285 paid directly to the university at the first class meeting. 

Register by fax, email, or US Mail. Seats are limited. The registration flyer is available on the NRC-PD webpage. 

Presenter: Kathleen Spencer., RBT: Research for Better Teaching
Dates: Seven dates throughout the school year (Wednesdays)
          2017: Oct.11, Nov.01, Nov.29, Dec.13, 2017.
          2018: Jan.03, Jan.24, and Feb.14, 2018.
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Session Number: 18-102201

Description: Reflecting the national shift towards learning-focused supervision and evaluation, the Analyzing Teaching for Student Results (ATSR) course helps leaders zero in on high-leverage teaching strategies that make a difference to student learning. During the 42-hour ATSR course, participants examine and use both a common language and concept system about teaching to support any state framework. In addition, they develop skills for identifying and providing results-oriented reports and feedback based on observations and analysis of data from other sources including student achievement.

      This program is comprehensively redesigned to meet the requirements of the new teacher evaluation systems used in Massachusetts and other states. To apply the language and concepts to various states’ models, crosswalks have been developed for districts where RBT has already been working.

Outcomes: Practice exercises, video clips, case studies, collegial problem-solving, and fieldwork all
emphasize a range of instructional leadership skills to:

• Name, explain, and document what expert instructors know and do in many performance
  areas from classroom management to planning standards-based lessons and assessments,
• Communicate effectively about practices and decisions that impact student learning,
• Provide standards-based feedback and collegial conferences about teaching practice to
  stimulate reflection and growth, and thereby support and sustain high-quality teaching,
• Use multiple data sources to assess growth opportunities and help meet new requirements
  for teacher goal-setting and improvement planning.

ASTR also includes a site visit to participants working within a 90-mile radius of NRC.
Participants completing all course requirements will receive 67.5 PDPs, and optional graduate credit.

Audience: K-12 Administrators, department chairpersons
Hours/PDPs: 42 hours; 67.5 PDPs
Registration infomation: See details listed on October 11, 2017.

Sponsored by the Southeast Collaborative Regional Organization (SCRO)

Dates: December 14 & 15, 2017 (Thursday-Friday)
Registration handled by SCRO through SmartPD.

Details about the schedule will be added when available.  

Location: Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA
 

Integrating Social and Emotional Learning
into Tier One Instruction

Presenter: Deni Howley, Ph.D., LICSW, BHI Coordinator, North River Collaborative
Dates: Thursdays: Oct.05, Oct.19, Nov.09, Nov.30 & Dec.14, 2017 
          and Jan.11 & Jan.25, 2018 
Times: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Session: 18-354701
Location: Central MA Special Education Collaborative, Worcester 
Audience: K-8 Central Office Administrators, Building Principals, Team Leaders.

See the October 5, 2017 event listing for the full description, details, and registration information.  

Reserved by Jo Anne Stenbuck

Set-up in Middle School Lobby

RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course

Presenter: Charlotte Sturdy, M.Ed.
Location: North River Conference Center, 525 Beech Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Dates: Face-to-face, online, and capstone sessions

• 12 Face-to-face Class Sessions: Thursday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) - full attendance is mandatory:
  Sept 14, 21. October 05, 12, 19, 26. November 02, 09, 16, 30. December 07, 14. 
• Online Sessions: Eight sessions TBA 
• Capstone Sessions (Tuesday/Thursday) Participants will attend one 2-hour session:
  December 19 (4-6 PM); December 19 (6-8PM); December 21 (4-6PM); December 19 (6-8PM) 
• Make-up Sessions Only used in case of class cancellation (4:00-7:00 PM) 
  December 05, January 04 & January 11, 2018

Cost: $495 per person. Payment must be received by NRC before your registration can be confirmed. 
PDPs: 45 hours. 67.5 PDPs. Three (3) Graduate credit available through Fitchburg State University for an separate fee of $285 paid directly to the university at the first class meeting. 

Register by fax, email, or US Mail. Seats are limited. The registration flyer is available on the NRC-PD webpage. 

NRS PD: Full-day

October 6, 2017 (8:00-3:00 PM) - Topics: CPR & First Aid; CPI-Recertification
December 15, 2017 (8:00-3:00 PM) - Behavioral Health Symposium @ Mansfield

Sponsored by the Southeast Collaborative Regional Organization (SCRO)

Dates: December 14 & 15, 2017 (Thursday-Friday)
Registration handled by SCRO through SmartPD.

Details about the schedule will be added when available.  

Location: Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA
 

RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course

Presenter: Charlotte Sturdy, M.Ed.
Location: North River Conference Center, 525 Beech Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Dates: Face-to-face, online, and capstone sessions

• 12 Face-to-face Class Sessions: Thursday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) - full attendance is mandatory:
  Sept 14, 21. October 05, 12, 19, 26. November 02, 09, 16, 30. December 07, 14. 
• Online Sessions: Eight sessions TBA 
• Capstone Sessions (Tuesday/Thursday) Participants will attend one 2-hour session:
  December 19 (4-6 PM); December 19 (6-8PM); December 21 (4-6PM); December 19 (6-8PM) 
• Make-up Sessions Only used in case of class cancellation (4:00-7:00 PM) 
  December 05, January 04 & January 11, 2018

Cost: $495 per person. Payment must be received by NRC before your registration can be confirmed. 
PDPs: 45 hours. 67.5 PDPs. Three (3) Graduate credit available through Fitchburg State University for an separate fee of $285 paid directly to the university at the first class meeting. 

Register by fax, email, or US Mail. Seats are limited. The registration flyer is available on the NRC-PD webpage. 

RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course

Presenter: Charlotte Sturdy, M.Ed.
Location: North River Conference Center, 525 Beech Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Dates: Face-to-face, online, and capstone sessions

• 12 Face-to-face Class Sessions: Thursday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) - full attendance is mandatory:
  Sept 14, 21. October 05, 12, 19, 26. November 02, 09, 16, 30. December 07, 14. 
• Online Sessions: Eight sessions TBA 
• Capstone Sessions (Tuesday/Thursday) Participants will attend one 2-hour session:
  December 19 (4-6 PM); December 19 (6-8PM); December 21 (4-6PM); December 19 (6-8PM) 
• Make-up Sessions Only used in case of class cancellation (4:00-7:00 PM) 
  December 05, January 04 & January 11, 2018

Cost: $495 per person. Payment must be received by NRC before your registration can be confirmed. 
PDPs: 45 hours. 67.5 PDPs. Three (3) Graduate credit available through Fitchburg State University for an separate fee of $285 paid directly to the university at the first class meeting. 

Register by fax, email, or US Mail. Seats are limited. The registration flyer is available on the NRC-PD webpage. 

Reserved by Jo Anne Stenbuck

Set-up in Middle School Lobby

RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course

Presenter: Charlotte Sturdy, M.Ed.
Location: North River Conference Center, 525 Beech Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Dates: Face-to-face, online, and capstone sessions

• 12 Face-to-face Class Sessions: Thursday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) - full attendance is mandatory:
  Sept 14, 21. October 05, 12, 19, 26. November 02, 09, 16, 30. December 07, 14. 
• Online Sessions: Eight sessions TBA 
• Capstone Sessions (Tuesday/Thursday) Participants will attend one 2-hour session:
  December 19 (4-6 PM); December 19 (6-8PM); December 21 (4-6PM); December 19 (6-8PM) 
• Make-up Sessions Only used in case of class cancellation (4:00-7:00 PM) 
  December 05, January 04 & January 11, 2018

Cost: $495 per person. Payment must be received by NRC before your registration can be confirmed. 
PDPs: 45 hours. 67.5 PDPs. Three (3) Graduate credit available through Fitchburg State University for an separate fee of $285 paid directly to the university at the first class meeting. 

Register by fax, email, or US Mail. Seats are limited. The registration flyer is available on the NRC-PD webpage. 

RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course

Presenter: Charlotte Sturdy, M.Ed.
Location: North River Conference Center, 525 Beech Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Dates: Face-to-face, online, and capstone sessions

• 12 Face-to-face Class Sessions: Thursday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) - full attendance is mandatory:
  Sept 14, 21. October 05, 12, 19, 26. November 02, 09, 16, 30. December 07, 14. 
• Online Sessions: Eight sessions TBA 
• Capstone Sessions (Tuesday/Thursday) Participants will attend one 2-hour session:
  December 19 (4-6 PM); December 19 (6-8PM); December 21 (4-6PM); December 19 (6-8PM) 
• Make-up Sessions Only used in case of class cancellation (4:00-7:00 PM) 
  December 05, January 04 & January 11, 2018

Cost: $495 per person. Payment must be received by NRC before your registration can be confirmed. 
PDPs: 45 hours. 67.5 PDPs. Three (3) Graduate credit available through Fitchburg State University for an separate fee of $285 paid directly to the university at the first class meeting. 

Register by fax, email, or US Mail. Seats are limited. The registration flyer is available on the NRC-PD webpage.