(Note: this session will be duplicated later today) Are you feeling a little "lost in the woods" when it comes to reaching every student in your classroom? Don't let your instructional planning be an uphill hike without a map! Join us for a workshop dedicated to building access points—the ultimate "trail guide" for teaching EVERYONE!
Don’t let your instruction get lost in the woods; join our workshop to master access points, the proactive trail guide for inclusive learning. Rather than a last-minute rescue mission, these built-in strategies remove boulders (barriers) without lowering the peak (grade-level expectations), providing a pre-mapped route for every student. This session is essential for every educator because access points are available to all learners—not just those with specific "trail passes" like IEPs—allowing you to increase engagement and reduce the need for one-on-one survival gear. Pack your instructional backpack with us to ensure every student in your troop reaches the summit and finds success on the trail.
Krysta Salon has worked within the field of education as a general education teacher, special education teacher, District Resource Teacher, and Hawai'i State Educational Specialist. Her work focuses on the improvement of inclusive practices for all learners including students with... Read More →
Are you ready to navigate your first year of teaching without getting completely lost in the woods? Lace up your boots and grab your gear for an interactive, camping-themed survival session tailored specifically to help new special educators confidently traverse the instructional trail. Together, we will strategically map out your professional expedition across four vital, high-leverage phases:
1. Gathering Around the Campfire: Build a strong culture of belonging and professional safety using a collaborative student inventory icebreaker. 2. Mapping the Trail: Unpack the Case Manager Checklist to efficiently master critical timelines, IEP documentation, and baseline scheduling. 3. Wilderness Survival Skills: Target core competencies like writing jargon-free profiles, solidifying co-teaching partnerships, and utilizing explicit instruction. 4. S'mores & Scouting Badges: Lock in your classroom behavior priorities and claim essential digital resource toolkits to guide your upcoming journey.
Set your internal professional compass, align with your partners, and prepare to conquer this incredible school year adventure!
