Jonathan Stewart has worked in education for over 20 years, first as a school psychologist and then as an advocate for technology integration in the classroom as part of the Canyons School District's Digital Teaching and Learning team. He currently works as an AI project co-lead for... Read More →
This session will focus on what executive functioning skills are, the importance of practicing them throughout the school day, and how to do this to get the best results from your students.
This training explores the interrelationship between sensory processing, child temperament, and childhood trauma responses. It addresses the challenges of differentiating and effectively intervening when symptoms overlap. Participants will gain an understanding of these interconnected areas, allowing them to distinguish between and address the specific needs of children. Key topics include sensory processing, child temperament, the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and common strategies for intervention.
Based on district behavioral priorities, this training will review multiple tiered interventions. Participants will dive deeper into interventions of their choice and create a practical plan for their classroom and the behavioral intervention. They will also get a chance to create and share materials with participants.
What two teachers? Who does what? Come and learn about the different co-teaching models, the effect size, and how to implement effective instruction with another teacher in the mix.
In this session we will be exploring and creating adapted books to make them more accessible and engaging for students with various learning differences and disabilities. This can include adding visuals, braille, simplified text, or making books interactive with movable pieces. The goal is to support literacy development, comprehension, and engagement in a way that meets the specific needs of the individual student.
This session provides an overview of sensory diets and their role in supporting students with sensory needs. Educators will learn how to identify a student’s sensory challenges in the implementation of practical, individualized strategies to enhance focus, self-regulation, and participation. The session includes discussion of sensory tools and activities, examples, and guidance on integrating sensory supports into daily routines.
In this session we will discuss the impact and importance of movement and exercise on academic achievement and overall engagement and how to infuse this skills into your school day without forgoing instructional time.
This session will focus on what executive functioning skills are, the importance of practicing them throughout the school day, and how to do this to get the best results from your students.
Designed for special education teachers, school psychologists, and SLPs, this session focuses on effective instructional strategies and scaffolds for supporting multilingual learners across all WIDA proficiency levels. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance access and engagement for students with lower English proficiency.
Jonathan Stewart has worked in education for over 20 years, first as a school psychologist and then as an advocate for technology integration in the classroom as part of the Canyons School District's Digital Teaching and Learning team. He currently works as an AI project co-lead for... Read More →
This training explores the interrelationship between sensory processing, child temperament, and childhood trauma responses. It addresses the challenges of differentiating and effectively intervening when symptoms overlap. Participants will gain an understanding of these interconnected areas, allowing them to distinguish between and address the specific needs of children. Key topics include sensory processing, child temperament, the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and common strategies for intervention.
Based on district behavioral priorities, this training will review multiple tiered interventions. Participants will dive deeper into interventions of their choice and create a practical plan for their classroom and the behavioral intervention. They will also get a chance to create and share materials with participants.
This session provides an overview of sensory diets and their role in supporting students with sensory needs. Educators will learn how to identify a student’s sensory challenges in the implementation of practical, individualized strategies to enhance focus, self-regulation, and participation. The session includes discussion of sensory tools and activities, examples, and guidance on integrating sensory supports into daily routines.
Participants will explore evidence-based supported writing strategies tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners with moderate to severe disabilities, including those with communication, cognitive, and motor challenges. The session will focus on practical approaches to embedding writing instruction into daily routines using tools such as sentence frames, graphic organizers, alternative pencils, AAC supports, and modeled writing. Emphasis will be placed on strategies that promote student engagement, independence, and expressive language development while aligning with IEP goals and state writing standards. Participants will leave with a toolbox of adaptable strategies, sample lesson materials, and planning templates that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms.
In the "Working with Paras" session, we will explore effective strategies for managing paraprofessionals. Participants will learn practical tips and tricks for training paras, fostering collaboration, managing challenging situations, and building a cohesive team dynamic
