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Writing Standards Based IEPs in Preschool
Snow Date is 2/21

This full-day workshop will include three of four modules from the BLUEPRINT for Early Childhood Special Education & Related Services Professionals.These modules are designed to facilitate participants’ learning and implementation of: •The use of relevant evaluation and progress monitoring data in conjunction with CT’s Early Learning Standards (ELDS) to write measurable, attainable standards based individual education program (IEP) goals. •The creation of a well aligned IEP from crafting appropriate Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance that are aligned to Standards Based IEP Goals with effective means of Progress Monitoring measures, to accurate determination of Service Delivery type, amount and frequency. •A decision-making framework for choosing relevant progress monitoring tools and methods that can be aligned to CT’s Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (DOTS). •A decision-making framework for choosing evidence-based or designing effective methodology for specially designed instruction. •The development of IEP Matrices and Specially Designed Instruction Plans for integrated and collaborative service delivery in the least restrictive setting.

Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will: 1) Identify and prioritize appropriate sources of assessment data to establish current baselines and performance levels. 2) Define the adverse effect of delay or disability on current educational performance. 3) Effectively use parent/guardian/family input. 4) Learn the characteristics of an effective standards-based IEP. 5) Understand the organization & essential components of the CT ELDS. 6) Make connections between the 7 Essential Life Skills, the Essential Dispositions of the CT ELDS, and the IEP to support educational benefit for school readiness. 7) Analyze developmentally appropriate instructional approaches and tools for determining effective specially designed instruction. 8) Understand how to use the CT ELDS to CCSS Kindergarten Alignment to develop appropriate IEP goals for Preschoolers transitioning to Kindergarten.

Notes

Things to know -

Workshop registration does not include breakfast or lunch. Please feel free to bring your own food and beverage or visit the CREC Central Café (111 Charter Oak Ave.) which offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options with daily specials.
Bring a refillable water bottle and/or beverage.
Bring a laptop or other electronic device (some workshops require only laptop) for note taking and access to online resources.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the workshop.
Sometimes workshop room temperatures can vary so we suggest you dress in layers.
Please check the CREC website or your local TV station for any delay/closing information.