Presented by Lucas Harrington, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and SEL Consultant, Social Cipher; and Dr. Nathalie Henderson, District Partnerships Advisor, Social Cipher
Moderated by Vanessa Castañeda Gill, CEO and Founder, Social Cipher
Autism
Fostering Positive Behavior: Establishing Expectations in the Classroom
Presented by Danielle Lindquist, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Manager of Professional Learning, Stages Learning
Moderated by Michelle Nutini, Ed.D., Director of Learning Services, Stages Learning
Using Structured Routines to Minimize Challenging Behaviors in the Autism Classroom
Presented by Penney Patterson Owens, M.Ed., BCBA, Manager of Professional Development and Learning, Stages Learning; and Frankie Kietzman, District Relations Director, Stages Learning
Fine and Gross Motor Fun: Supporting Academic Readiness in Early Childhood and Children with Autism
Presented by Laura Dowdy, Occupational Therapist, Humble Independent School District (TX); and Katy Mercier, Manager of Professional Learning, Stages Learning Materials
Empowering Autism Educators: A Panel Conversation
Presented by Bronwynne Stewart, Preschool Disabilities Teacher, John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center (NJ); Heather Ganime, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Fredericktown R-1 School District (MO); Anne May, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Warren Consolidated Schools (MI); and Dr. Kari Stubbs, SVP, Business Development, Stages Learning
Moderated by Lisa Schmucki, CEO and Founder, edWeb.net
Integrating Sensory Insights and Strategies: From Stress to Success
Presented by Michelle Nutini, Ed.D., Director of Learning Services, STAGES Learning; Frankie Kietzman, Ed.S., Director of District Relations, STAGES Learning; and Katy Mercier, M.Ed., Educational Ambassador, STAGES Learning
The IEP and Me: Crafting Intentional, Effective, and Purposeful IEPs from the Inside Out
Presented by Amanda Struss, Educational Ambassador, STAGES Learning; and Dr. Michelle Nutini, Director of Professional Development Services, STAGES Learning
Supporting Students and Staff in the Autism Classroom by Creating an Inclusive Environment
Presented by Eric Crespo, Superintendent of Schools, Weehawken Township School District (NJ); and Lisa Schleer, Vice President of Educational Partnerships, Stages Learning
Bolstering the Special Education Teaching Force
The number of students with disabilities in U.S. schools is growing. Yet the number of teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff qualified and prepared to teach them is declining, leaving special education learners without the services and support they need.
The Impact of Staff Shortages on Students with Special Needs
Presented by Dr. Kari Stubbs, Senior Vice President, STAGES Learning; and Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO, edWeb.net