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Capacity Building Coaching- Fall 2013	Choose and continue
Do you want to improve your individual and team coaching skills? Do you want to develop the language of effective coaching? Do you want to learn research-based strategies to support and coach individuals and school-based teams? If so, this training is for you! In the Capacity Building Coaching training, participants develop skills related to: Identifying the language of coaching Facilitating planning conversations Facilitating reflecting conversations Dealing with difficult people Coaching individuals and teams The training is a six-day interactive course conducted over three sessions. In addition, one 90-minute webinar will also be provided. Course structure provides for active engagement as participants continuously practice and apply new skills throughout the training sessions. Course content builds progressively with each successive training session. The first day of each training session begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. The second day of each training session begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. The total cost for all six days of training is $720. Location: Sheraton Phoenix Airport 1600 South 52nd Street Tempe, AZ 85081 Session Dates: Session 1: July 9 & 10, 2013 Webinar: September 19, 2013, from 3:30–5:00pm Session 2: October 24 & 25, 2013 Session 3: November 14 & 15, 2013 Please send payment to the Arizona Department of Education, Attention: Abby Sanchez, 1535 W. Jefferson ST, Bin #24, Phoenix, AZ 85007. There are no refunds for this event. A registration fee is charged for all registrants, including those who are unable to attend one or more sessions. No substitutions are allowed. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Abby Sanchez at 602-364-3026 or Abby.Sanchez@azed.gov. If you have questions regarding the training, please contact Tracey Sridharan at 602-542-0398 or Tracey.Sridharan@azed.gov.
Jul 9, 2013 - Nov 15, 2013 Sheraton Phoenix Airport: 1600 South 52nd Street Tempe, AZ 85081 Event Times: 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM

Directors Institute 2013- Opening the Door to the Common Core	Choose and continue
The Directors Institute 2013: Opening the Door to the Common Core will be held August 26-August 28, 2013, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel. Sessions will cover a range of topics and current issues facing special education directors in Arizona. Participants will receive updates on federal and state requirements, and will be able to access hands-on resources that can be used immediately. Conference Schedule: Monday: 8:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All registrations include participation over the entire three-day conference; no one- or two-day registrations are available. Early Bird Registration begins March 12 and continues through June 14, 2013, at $300 per participant. Standard registration begins June 17 and continues until August 2, 2013, at $325 per particpant. Beginning August 5, 2013, and space permitting, registration will increase to $350 per participant. Space is limited-- please register as soon as possible. Hotel Guest Room Rate: $74.00+tax (the room block for this rate will close July 26th, 2013) Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation number. If you do not receive a confirmation number, your registration is not complete. Confirmation numbers are not a guarantee of admittance; payment must be received before you attend the conference. Payment is accepted by check or purchase order only; either form of payment must be received before the registration deadlines. Purchase order numbers are NOT required for early registration, but payment information for ALL registrations must be submitted by August 5, 2013.Please advise ADE of any substitutions by August 12, 2013. Contact Abby Sanchez via phone at (602) 364-3026 or via email at abby.sanchez@azed.gov. No cancellation or refunds will be allowed. Two weeks prior to the conference, all paid, registered attendees will receive information on how to access all printed material. For detailed conference information contact: Linda Mosteller: 602-542-4469 or via email:Linda.Mosteller@azed.gov For questions regarding billing contact: Abby Sanchez: 602-364-3026 or via email: Abby.Sanchez@azed.gov.
Aug 26, 2013 - Aug 28, 2013 Renaissance Glendale Hotel 9495 West Coyotes Boulevard Glendale, Arizona 85305 1-800-HOTELS1 (468-3571) and reference the group code: "ADEADEA" or the "Directors Institute". Please note, the hotel does not take individual guest reservations. Event Times: 8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM

Multi-Tier Behavior Supports Year 1	Choose and continue
Purpose: Multi-Tier Behavior Supports is a three-year training that will assist school teams with the development of a school-wide approach for positive behavior management practices. This training is based on School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (SW-PBIS) evidence-based elements. Eligibility: Preference will be given to district teams. The six-person district team should consider including: Special education director Counselors Psychologists Behavior specialist School teams may also apply. The school team would require representation from the following staff memebers: Building administrator General education teacher Special education teacher Specials teacher (library, computer, P.E., etc.) District level administrator Building classified staff (office staff, custodian, etc.) Year One—Tier 1 Outcomes: Ascertain site behavior management needs using school data, surveys from vested parties (staff, students, parents), and determinations of teacher efficacy Apply instructional and environmental management techniques Identify the importance and benefit of positive versus punitive behavior management practices Implement evidence-based, school-wide, classroom- and specific-setting universal behavioral supports Implement a data collection process to monitor effects of behavior management strategies Establish a coherent and consistent office referral process Create school rules and communicate the rules to staff, students, and parents Year One training dates: September 19–20, 2013, December 5–6, 2013, February 27–28, 2014 Event times – Day 1: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Day 2: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Cost: Year One–$600 per team member, Year Two–Grant funded, Year Three–Grant Funded Breakfast and lunch provided. Registration Deadline: August 31, 2013 Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation number. If you do not receive a confirmation number, your registration was not completed. Payment is accepted by check or purchase order only. Either form of payment must be received before the registration deadlines. No substitutions, cancellations, or refunds will be allowed. Please inform your business office of your registration promptly. A confirmation number is required on the day of the event and should also be included on your purchase order. Contact Information: Linda Mosteller, Program Specialist: 602-542-4469 or via email: Linda.mosteller@azed.gov Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services
Sep 19, 2013 - Feb 28, 2014 Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel 1600 South 52nd St. Tempe, AZ 85281 Event Times: 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM

Arizona’s Thirteenth Annual Transition Conference, 'I's Focused on the Future: Invested, Involved, and Independent	Choose and continue
A collaborative, cross-stakeholder professional development event aimed at providing meaningful and pertinent information needed in the transition planning process for youth and young adults with disabilities. This annual conference provides a dynamic array of national speakers and state-level experts and also includes youth, young adult, and family member participation. Session content is structured around three topical strands: (1) strategies for enhancing youth success, (2) community involvement, and (3) interagency collaboration.
Sep 30, 2013 - Oct 2, 2013 PROFESSIONALS Talking Stick Resort 9800 East Indian Bend Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Event Times: 8:00:00 AM - 1:00:00 PM

Arizona’s Thirteenth Annual Transition Conference, 'I's Focused on the Future: Invested, Involved, and Independent	Choose and continue
A collaborative, cross-stakeholder professional development event aimed at providing meaningful and pertinent information needed in the transition planning process for youth and young adults with disabilities. This annual conference provides a dynamic array of national speakers and state-level experts and also includes youth, young adult, and family member participation. Session content is structured around three topical strands: (1) strategies for enhancing youth success, (2) community involvement, and (3) interagency collaboration.
Sep 30, 2013 - Oct 1, 2013 YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES Talking Stick Resort 9800 East Indian Bend Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Event Times: 8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM

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