November 13, 2009 Consortium Meeting
Consortium will be held: Nov 13, 2009
Location: Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT - Rose Room - Restaurant Bldg. - Directions
The Agenda:
Handouts:
Presentations:
Utah Consortium for Special Education
Wimba Live Classroom: Wimba Classroom
May Special Education Consortium Meeting
Come join us for a wonderful Consortium experience on Friday May 8, 2009.
Are your students with autism and significant cognitive disabilities in danger of performing below their capabilities? The basis for effective strategies for students with autism and
significant disabilities can be found in 24 practices that have met rigorous research standards. Learn what they are, how you can tell if your teachers are using them, and resources for staff development.
Presented by Christine Timothy, Jocelyn Taylor and Catherine Longstroth
| Where? | Topics |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 8, 2009 SLCC Larry Miller Center (Room 203) 9751 South 300 West Sandy, Utah 84070 |
Teacher Retention 24 Evidence-Based Practices Video Modeling |
Full Agenda Here:
Teacher Retention:
Cant Attend in Person? Try watching the Archive. - Wimba Classroom
U-CASE & Consortium Spring Conference
Registration Cost: FREE! We encourage you to bring a colleague from General Education.
U-CASE Dinner March 18th (optional): $30 per person. Make checks payable to Provo School District.
Registration open January 5, 2009 at http://158.91.165.5 or contact Cheryl Smith at the UPDC, 800-662-6624
About Our Presenter: Dr. Batsche is Professor and Co-Director of the Institute for School Reform at the University of South
Florida.!His experience includes work as a university professor and researcher, school psychologist, district-level administrator,
building principal and consultant to school districts and state agencies regarding implementation of problem-solving/response
to intervention.!
The Presentation will focus!on:
• What challenges do schools and districts confront when attempting to achieve 95% student proficiency? What
evidenced-based practices must be implemented to increase student proficiency?
• What are the components of the Problem Solving Process and how can schools and districts implement the
Problem Solving Process to match instruction to students’ need?
• What is the blueprint to successfully design and implement a multiyear plan that will ensure consensus,
infrastructure, and implementation of multi-tiered instructional systems for all students?
George Batsche documents, presentation and video of the session
(Crawford & Torgeson Article)
