Special Education

This 8 week online course is offered in both fall and spring semesters, The purpose of the course is to support participants in the development of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) plans and instruction based on identified building-level and student-specific needs. Individual course participants will explore the evidence-based practices and competencies involved in effective SEL planning and intervention. Assessment for lagging skills and data collection opportunities will be provided. Participants will be able to identify specific skill deficits and needs to plan for effective SEL instruction and support. Instruction will be given via the online course shell and discussion boards for collaboration with colleagues will be provided. No face-to-face opportunities or scheduled meetings are included in this course.

This course will open Spring, 2024.  

Course Description:

This course will guide participants in understanding how to complete a Person-Centered Plan for individuals with special needs, however, this planning process can be used by anyone in need of a comprehensive plan to help guide their future.  The course takes 8 weeks to complete and each participant must facilitate the completion of at least three specific tools with an individual with a disability and schedule an online review with the instructor.  

The online course will cover principles of early childhood mental health, common and unusual presentations of early childhood mental health needs, and strategies educators can use to support mental health, including for students with disabilities.

(5) The Department of Education shall create and implement rigorous standards for training school staff and administrators on the "Protection of individuals from Restraint and Seclusion Act", 
Sections 26-20-101 to 26-20-111.  

Questions, please email:  Bill Brown at brown_w@cde.state.co.us

The purpose of the manifestation determination review is to determine if the student’s conduct was a manifestation of the child’s disability or a result of the failure to implement the student’s IEP. IDEA Regulation 34 CFR §500.536. 

This training will provide participants with an introduction to the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) process. Participants will gain a basic understanding of  why, when and how to conduct a Manifestation Determination review meeting for students with disabilities. 

The purpose of the manifestation determination review is to determine if the student’s conduct was a manifestation of the child’s disability or a result of the failure to implement the student’s IEP. IDEA Regulation 34 CFR §500.536. 

This training will provide participants with an introduction to the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) process. Participants will gain a basic understanding of  why, when and how to conduct a Manifestation Determination review meeting for students with disabilities. 

**No or training credit will be provided in this On-Demand version of this course.  To receive credit for the is training please contact Bill Brown (Brown_W@cde.state.co.us) to be enrolled in the course for training credit.

This 8 week online course is offered in both fall and spring semesters, The purpose of the course is to support participants in the development of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) plans and instruction based on identified building-level and student-specific needs. Individual course participants will explore the evidence-based practices and competencies involved in effective SEL planning and intervention. Assessment for lagging skills and data collection opportunities will be provided. Participants will be able to identify specific skill deficits and needs to plan for effective SEL instruction and support. Instruction will be given via the online course shell and discussion boards for collaboration with colleagues will be provided. No face-to-face opportunities or scheduled meetings are included in this course.

This course will open Fall, 2022.  The course will run from Sunday, September 18, 2022 to Sunday, November 20, 2022.