Workshop

Special Education Foundations

Learn the fundamentals of special education, from writing effective, complaint IEPs to creating impactful IEP schedules.

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In this workshop, you’ll learn the foundational skills every educator needs to lead successful classrooms—from writing compliant, student-centered IEPs to managing behavior, scheduling SDI, and leading effective para support—so teaching feels more effective and even fun.

This comprehensive package includes everything you need to have fun and be successful in the classroom.

It is designed for Special Education Staff - Special Education Teachers, ESAs, Interventionists - to get better at your craft.

I designed this course based on my learnings from my BCBA that I then applied in my classroom. It brought an increase in student achievement, decrease in problem behavior as well as relief and fun for me!

What You'll Gain from This Workshop

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Address Challenging Behaviors
Learn proactive, compassionate strategies that help teachers confidently respond to challenging classroom behaviors.

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Increase Student Achievement
Discover evidence-based tools and techniques that simplify data collection and demonstrate student progress.

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Boost Confidence and Satisfaction in Teaching
Build clarity, consistency, and confidence in your teaching to boost resilience and reduce staff burnout and turnover.

Modules

IEP Writing 101

Learn how to write every part of an IEP, involve team members effectively, and lead a successful IEP meeting.

SDI Scheduling

Learn to create IEP-aligned pull-out and push-in schedules that line up with master and specialist schedules using best practices for team collaboration.

Data Collection & Progress Monitoring

Learn to write measurable goals, collect and graph data, and build a classroom-friendly system for tracking IEP and behavior progress.

Para-Management 101

Learn strategies to onboard, train, and support paraeducators with clear roles, schedules, and tools to deliver SDI effectively.

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Learn evidence-based strategies to reduce challenging behavior and boost engagement through clear expectations, rapport-building, and token economies.

Instructor

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Kristy Banks

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Safety Care Trainer, educator, compassion cultivation trainer, and mom with over 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher, district-level coach, and curriculum leader.

What's Included

  • Led by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • 40+ engaging lessons with real-life classroom scenarios
  • 13 clock hours of professional development
  • Lifetime access to all workshop materials

What Makes this Workshop Unique

  • Fun, interactive, and engaging learning experience
  • Designed for real-world classroom challenges
  • Aligned with the latest, up-to-date OSPI legal requirements
  • Integrated compassionate practices to build resilience

Two Formats to Choose From

Two flexible options so you can deliver training in the way that works best for your team's schedule, learning style, and goals.

In-Person (At Your School)

  • Live training sessions led in-person by a BCBA
  • Real-time, guided practice and feedback
  • Group-based learning and collaboration with your team

Asynchronous (Online & Self-Paced)

  • Self-paced videos and assignments
  • Guided feedback via email and/or chat
  • Ideal for teams that prefer flexible scheduling

Ready to get started, or want to learn more?

Let's hop on a quick 30-minute call to discuss your school's needs and next steps.

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