Comprehensive School Solution (CSS), the new training division of National Professional Resources (NPR, Inc.), has partnered with the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) to present series of professional development workshops designed to assist educators working with students with special needs. Three of our most popular authors—Marilyn Friend, Toby Karten, and Lisa Dieker—will each be presenting two full-day workshops at different locations in New York City, in December, February, and March, respectively. Register now for early-bird pricing!
A description of each presentation follows. Each session includes complimentary breakfast and lunch, as well as training materials.
Marilyn Friend
Co-Teaching: Classroom Partnerships for Student Success with Marilyn Friend
Explore different models of co-teaching, the necessary elements for successful co-teaching partnerships, and the ways in which co-teaching can improve student outcomes. Learn about the interrelationship of co-teaching with specially designed instruction (SDI) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Marilyn Friend, PhD, past president of CEC and professor emeritus at UNC, is the foremost authority on co-teaching, having authored several best-selling publications, as well as co-authored three of the most widely used college textbooks on special education.
Toby Karten
Implementing the Common Core Standards for Students with Special Needs with Toby Karten
February 1 & 2, 2016
Align K-12 standards to research-based instructional practices that respect learning differences. Learn ways of creatively connecting CCSS to students with and without IEPs who are instructed across the least restrictive environment (LRE) continuum.
Toby Karten has extensive experience with NYC schools as a teacher, instructional coach, and professional development provider. Her internationally best-selling books explore effective inclusion strategies that respect students’ diverse abilities, skills, and knowledge.
Lisa Dieker
Co-Teaching in Secondary Schools with Lisa Dieker
March 9 & 10, 2016
Learn best practices and winning techniques for implementing co-teaching in the unique settings of middle and high school. Develop effective lesson plans and enhance co-teaching partnerships.
Lisa Dieker, PhD, a professor and Lockheed Martin eminent scholar and the coordinator of the University of Central Florida’s PhD program in special education, has produced six books and two videos focused on effective strategies for inclusion and co-teaching.
Brought to you by CSS & CEI
Comprehensive School Solutions (CSS), a training division of NPR, Inc., offers affordable, customizable professional training delivered by world-class authors, researchers, and presenters in the field of education. CSS provides schools with research-based strategies and solutions to improve the process of support around learning.
The Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) is a non-profit education organization and a recognized leader in advancing meaningful reforms in public education. Our mission is to ensure that the school is the center and driving force of public education reform and innovation. CEI provides customized, hands on support to principals, teachers, parents and staff to help them meet the unique needs of their students.
