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FY 2013 Special Education Annual Data Collection Regional Workshops	Choose and continue
This training session will provide assistance to school and district personnel who are involved in the submission of Special Education Annual Data Collection. < br > This is an in-person training that will go over all of the reports in depth that must be submitted for SPED Annual Data Collection. The Annual Special Education Data Collection consists of the following sections: Exit, Discipline, Personnel, Teacher Attrition Rate Survey, Preschool Transition, and Parentally Placed Private School Students. < br > The target audience of the in-person regional workshops will be the novice or new user. However, these workshops are also open to advanced users who wish to receive a 'refresher' on this data collection requirement.
May 31, 2013 Phoenix Location Arizona Department of Education (Central Office) 3300 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 Event Times: 9:00:00 AM - 1:00:00 PM

TBI 303: Contemporary Issues in Brain Injury and Neurological Impairments	Choose and continue
This 4-part workshop will include three 90-minute presentations from agency professionals who will focus on (1) Assessing Executive Functioning, (2) TBI Youth. Depression and Suicide, (3) Secondary Transition: From School to Adult Services within Vocational Rehabilitation. In addition, this workshop will offer a 2-hour session for Assistive Technology after Cognitive Impairment complete with hands-on activities. The format for the sessions will be short-format lecture with open discussion, ongoing question and answer sessions throughout, and an interactive lab featuring brain-injury specific AT materials, software, and equipment. All materials for this training will be provided. There is NO COST for the workshop; however, you must be pre-registered and you must have taken TBI 101 prior to this workshop.
Jun 13, 2013 SECURE CARE Regional Training Florence Unified School District 1000 S. Main St. Florence, AZ (Parking as if you're entering the high school) Event Times: 9:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM

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

ADE Special Education Teacher Conference: Common Core Connections and Collaborations	Choose and continue
ADE Special Education Teacher Conference: Common Core Connections and Collaborations will be held July 11th and 12th, 2013, at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel. Sessions will cover a range of topics and current issues facing special education teachers in Arizona. Participants will receive teaching strategies and knowledge about the Arizona Common Core Standards and will also access hands-on resources to use immediately. The Arizona Department of Education is hosting a new conference tailored to the needs of special education teachers and administrators. This two-day conference features nationally recognized educator Marilyn Friend, author of Co-Teach! A Manual for Creating and Sustaining Classroom Partnerships, as well as presentations from prominent local Arizona special education teachers who will highlight methods and strategies that have been found to be effective in Arizona schools. Conference Schedule: Thursday: 8:15 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. Hotel Guest Room Rate: $74.00+tax (the room block for this rate will close June 10th, 2013) At the New Special Education Conference for Teachers, you will be able to network with fellow special education teachers while attending informative sessions covering a range of topics and current issues facing special education teachers in Arizona. Participants will receive teaching strategies and knowledge about the Arizona Common Core Standards and will also access hands-on resources to use immediately. Breakout sessions will cover topics influencing the special education classroom such as assessment, autism, behavior, bullying, co-teaching, differentiated instruction, law, technology, parent involvement, response to intervention, and inclusion. Other presenters include: Andrew Chen, member of the Common Core State Standards Development Team in Mathematics and the Advisory Board of the National Council on Teacher Quality Hannah Erhli, Council for Exceptional Children 2012 Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year Danielle Ferreira, current Arizona Milken Educator Award winner A certificate reflecting participation and professional development credit hours will be provided at the end of the conference. For detailed conference information contact: Oran Tkatchov Email: oran.tkatchov@azed.gov Please be prompt in informing your business office of your registration. A confirmation number is required on the day of the event and should also be included on your purchase order. A registration fee is charged for all registrants, including those who do not show. For questions regarding registration, please contact: Abby Sanchez Phone: 602-364-3026 Email: abby.sanchez@azed.gov Hotel Information SHERATON CRESCENT HOTEL 2620 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85021 (800) 325-3535 Reference the room block for the 'ADE Teacher Conference.' Click Here for Hotel Information
Jul 11, 2013 - Jul 12, 2013 SHERATON CRESCENT HOTEL ,2620 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85021 (800) 325-3535 Event Times: 8:00:00 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 Rocio Munoz via phone at (602) 542-0610 or via email at rocio.munoz@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 TBD Event Times: 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM

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