Training
FDLRS Human Resources Development (HRD) function personnel collaboratively plan and provide information, professional learning, technical assistance/consultation and resources related to effective instructional strategies and models for the education of children and youth who are exceptional and/or have unique needs based on locally assessed needs and established priorities.
HRD services include needs assessments and personnel learning opportunities with multi-level professional learning activities at the awareness, comprehensive, integration, application, and follow-up levels.
For more information on HRD services in your area, contact FDLRS Gulfcoast Associate Center HRD Specialist.
The BEESS Portal to Professional Learning Alternatives (PLA) offers a variety of online courses for Florida educators that will increase their ability to respond to the needs of students with disabilities.
FDLRS Gulfcoast Professional Learning
Facilitated Courses
September Sessions
Accommodations (3 points)
September 12, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Anne Fouda - afouda@pasco.k12.fl.us
Participants will:
• Define accommodations and modifications
• Determine who is eligible for accommodations
• Identify types of accommodations
• Select, use and evaluate accommodations
Understanding Behavior in the Classroom (3 points)
September 13, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Jessica Rey - reyj@pcsb.org
This course will help staff:
• understand the functions of behavior
• understand the ABC’s of behavior
• teach replacement skills
• learn how to create transitions and routines for effective classroom management
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PDA Facilitated Online Course: Components of Secondary Transition (60 Points)
September 18, 2023 through December 8, 2023
Required Virtual Meetings:
- September 18, 2023 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm
- October 12, 2023 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm
- November 13, 2023 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Sandi Bailey - shoenigm@pasco.k12.fl.us
This course has been designed to assist educators in identifying the components of effective transition planning and the essential elements that must be in place for an individual with disabilities to successfully transition from school to work or continued education and adult living. Participants will learn how to identify resources to assist students with post-secondary success that is centered around their strengths, preferences, and interests. Participants will gain an understanding of the timeline and legislative changes that have resulted in a positive impact on individuals with disabilities related to transition services. The content and activities in this course will prepare participants to implement best practices to prepare students for transition to post-secondary education, work, and adult living.
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PDA Facilitated Online Course: Differentiating Math Instruction (30 Points)
September 18, 2023 through November 17, 2023
Required Virtual Meetings:
- September 18, 2023 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm
- October 12, 2023 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm
- November 13, 2023 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Kelly O'Malley - omalleyk@pcsb.org
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about how to apply the guidelines of differentiating instruction to mathematics instruction. Emphasis is on evidence-based practices structured by a responsive decision-making framework in order for all students to achieve at the highest possible level. Content includes how to use pre-assessment, continuous assessment, and summative assessments to design and deliver effective lessons for initial instruction in mathematics and how to effectively use flexible small group instruction to respond to individual learner needs.
PDA Facilitated Online Course: Technology for the Diverse Classroom
September 18, 2023 through November 3, 2023
Required Virtual Meetings:
- September 18, 2023 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm
- October 9, 2023 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm
- October 23, 2023 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Kelly O'Malley - omalleyk@pcsb.org
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about instructional technology, assistive technology, accessible instructional materials, and Universal Design for Learning. Content and activities include how to determine appropriate tools to meet student needs and identify available resources to support district/school use of instructional technology, assistive technology, accessible instructional materials, and Universal Design for Learning.
Behavior Contracts (3 points)
September 19, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Jessica Rey - reyj@pcsb.org
This course is designed to help with the understanding of how a behavioral contract intervention strategy can help with:
• Defining behavior expectation
• Setting goals
• Specifying rewards
• Clarify consequences in writing
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Sensory Island (4 points)
September 19, 2023
5:00pm-8:00pm
Contact Information: Janeen Goben - gobenj@pcsb.org
This training is designed to be a tool to help educators understand the sensory systems and how to manage hyperactivity or hyposensitivity to a certain point. The training focuses on the child as a whole person as we explore sensory issues, sensory modulation, emotional modulation, and the relationship between the sensory and emotional systems and behavior.
Microsoft Learning Tools (2 points)
September 20, 2023
5:00pm-6:00pm
Contact Information: Kelly O'Malley - omalleyk@pcsb.org
Participants will understand the features of the Microsoft Learning Tools: - Immersive Reader - Dictation - Writing Tools - Microsoft Lens - Math Tool
Participants will have time to practice using each accessibility tool and be provided with any needed coaching in order to collaborate and problem-solve use with students that have disabilities and as Universal Design for Learning in their own classroom.
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Universal Design for Learning (3 points)
September 20, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Janeen Goben - gobenj@pcsb.org
Participants will learn about diversity and variability and how these elements create the foundation for Universally Designed Learning environments; identify learning barriers, explore and demonstrate understanding of the 3 UDL Guidelines and how they represent the foundations for best instructional practice for all students; reflect on own classroom practice and environment.
Brain Power (4 points)
September 21, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact Information: Janeen Goben - gobenj@pcsb.org
Participants will:
• Develop an understanding of the basic anatomy of the brain
• Learn to identify the 4 lobes of the brain.
• Model the 4 parts of the brain with your hands
• Learn strategies to activate learning and store the learned material to long term memory.
• Submit Student Impact Data to monitor your implementation of strategies learned here.
October Sessions
Learning Ally, Bookshare, and PAR
October 2, 2023
5:00pm-6:00pm
Contact Information: Kelly O'malley - omalleyk@pcsb.org
Participants will learn what Learning Ally, Bookshare, and PAR are, how to access them, determine how to assign and enroll qualifying students in Learning Ally and Bookshare, how to assign books in Bookshare and Learning Ally, and how to assess students with the Protocol for Accommodations in Reading to make appropriate reading support decisions.
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Preventing Challenging Behaviors through De-Escalation (3 points)
October 3, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Jessica Rey - reyj@pcsb.org
This course will help staff:
• Identify characteristics of a student whose challenging behavior is escalating
• Identify the impact of our verbal and non-verbal behavior when working with a student whose challenging behavior is escalating
• Identify strategies to utilize when approaching and redirecting a student whose behavior is escalating.
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Brain Power (4 points)
October 10, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact Information: Janeen Goben - gobenj@pcsb.org
Participants will:
• Develop an understanding of the basic anatomy of the brain
• Learn to identify the 4 lobes of the brain.
• Model the 4 parts of the brain with your hands
• Learn strategies to activate learning and store the learned material to long term memory.
• Submit Student Impact Data to monitor your implementation of strategies learned here.
Microsoft Learning Tools (2 points)
October 11, 2023
5:00pm-6:00pm
Contact Information: Kelly O'Malley - omalleyk@pcsb.org
Participants will understand the features of the Microsoft Learning Tools:
- Immersive Reader - Dictation - Writing Tools - Microsoft Lens - Math Tool
They will have time to practice using each accessibility tool and be provided with any needed coaching in order to collaborate and problem-solve use with students that have disabilities and as Universal Design for Learning in their own classroom.
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Differentiated Instruction: An Introduction (3 points)
October 10, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Anne Fouda - afouda@pasco.k12.fl.us
Executive Function (3 points)
October 17, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Janeen Goben - gobenj@pcsb.org
Participants will:
• Develop an increased awareness of the impact of Executive Functioning (EF) Difficulties
• Learn teaching strategies to develop EF skills in the classroom
• Increase knowledge of interventions and strategies designed to promote academic skills and increase social interactions
• Improve behavior through EF strategy use
• Submit Student Impact Data to monitor your implementation of strategies learned here.
Dealing with Differences and Disability Awareness (3 points)
October 18, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Anne Fouda - afouda@pasco.k.12.fl.us
Participants will:
- Understand disability history and the Florida eligibility categories as required in Fl. Statute 1003.4205
- Receive an overview of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) eligibility categories in Florida
- Understand the impact of each disability on students
- Be able to identify evidence-based practices
Technology for Inclusive Classrooms: Reading (2 points)
October 18, 2023
5:00pm-6:00pm
Contact Information: Kelly O'Malley - omalleyk@pcsb.org
Participants will explore reading tools that can benefit students with and without disabilities in inclusive classroom settings. Using these tools, teachers can provide multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement in alignment with Universal Design for Learning guidelines. Instructional and assistive technology tools will be explored in reading. Assistive Technology devices will range in complexity from low-tech to high-tech tools.
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The Art and Science of Positive Interaction (3 points)
October 24, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Jessica Rey - reyj@pcsb.org
This course is based on "I" in STOIC (Interact Positively) and is aligned with the behavior management principles in CHAMPS and Discipline in the Secondary Classroom. It will focus on:
· teacher / student interactions
· impact on school / classroom environment
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Ipad 101: Accessibility and App Choices (2 points)
October 30, 2023
5:00pm-6:00pm
Contact Information: Kelly O'Malley - omalleyk@pcsb.org
Participants will learn how to use the built in accessibility features of iPads for use with students with disabilities. They will share apps to support student needs in reading, writing, math, organization, and behavior. Participants will problem solve barriers of instructional and assistive technology.
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Universal Design for Learning - UDL (3 points)
October 30, 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Information: Janeen Goben - gobenj@pcsb.org
Participants will learn about diversity and variability and how these elements create the foundation for Universally Designed Learning environments; identify learning barriers, explore and demonstrate understanding of the 3 UDL Guidelines and how they represent the foundations for best instructional practice for all students; reflect on own classroom practice and environment.
Independent Study Courses
Annual Sessions
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Independent Study Course (Self Paced): Supporting Twice Exceptional Students
Contact Information: Jessica Rey - reyj@pcsb.org
The course focuses on strategies to help instructional staff: (1) Implement Visuals to Support Instruction (2) Keep Motivation Levels High and Active (3) Provide Sufficient and Appropriate Sensory Breaks (4) Meet the Needs of All 2e Students
Independent Study Course (Self Paced): Maximizing Associates in your Classroom
Contact Information: Jessica Rey - reyj@pcsb.org
The course focuses on strategies to help instructional staff work more effectively with their MBA and/or Paraprofessional by: (1) Developing effective communication strategies (2) Understanding the differences in roles and responsibilities (3) Developing shared expectations and mechanisms
Teachers Rocking Technology Livebinder
Teachers can now access our one stop shop for quick tutorials and resources to help in:
- Accessing Canvas and the Resource Center
- Accessing and exploring Nearpod
- Using Microsoft Learn Tools (Dictation, Immersive Reader, Math Tool, Word Predication)
- Exploring math and reading virtual manipulatives
- Exploring resources on how to virtually support mental health for your students