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ELS Core Curriculum Series- Cohort 9
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The goal of this Core Curriculum series is to provide Elwyn ELS LEA Rep and associated roles, with a thorough overview of US Special Education regulations – at the federal and state level – as well as support LEA Representatives in their day-to-day work with families, service providers, Early Childhood personnel and other relevant stakeholders. Participants will learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as PA Title 22, Chapter 14 and PA Act 212 of 1990. The Core Curriculum series is comprised of a series of 17 sessions.
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Syllabus
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Scope/Sequence of Program Review
Module 1 Pre-Competency Assessment
Introduction to IDEA and Chapter 14: Purpose of preschool early intervention; What is the role of the SEA, LEA, the LEA Representative, SI and Related Services? (§300.321) What is the role of the parent, as equal participant and informed decision maker? (IDEA Section 1400, Purpose)
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(§300.129, 300.500 and § 14.162) Parental Consent (§300.300) and Prior Written Notice (§300.503(a)); Timeline & Compliance Review
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Evaluation, Reevaluation and Eligibility:
Procedures for Evaluation and Determination of Eligibility & Re-Evaluations (§300.303; §300.304; §14.123, §14.124, §14.153)
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Brandon Gordon & Daire Ryan
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IEP Components and Goal Development Individualized Education Programs (§300.128; §14.154); Out-of-County/State IEPs (§ 14.154 and § 300.323)
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Specially Designed Instruction
Participants will complete the Asynchronous training as pre-req prior to the live session
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Effectively Addressing Special Considerations
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Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE §300.121; §300.122); Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) (§300.130; §14.145)
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Prior Written Notice/NOREP (§300.503(a))
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Exit and 4 Month Monitoring:
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EITA Application activity
Module 1 Post Competency Assessment
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Module 2 Pre Competency Assessment
Bringing it All Together: Facilitating IEP Meetings
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Data Collection and Progress Monitoring (§300.320; §14.158)
Review Asynchronous Data Collection Training and Progress Monitoring Training in Relias
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Compensatory Education and Independent Educational Evaluation
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Problem Solving and Dispute Resolution
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Positive Behavior Support: Positive Behavior Support and Least Intrusive Interventions (§§300.324(a)(2)(i) and (b)(2); and 300.320(a)(4); § 14.133)
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Quality Assurance (§ 14.156) and Descriptions of Verification Determination/
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QI and Special Guests (EITA and OCDEL Advisor)
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Family Engagement and Community Connections:
Promoting Parent Engagement, Involvement, Community Connections
Child Find (§300.111; §14.121; 14.152)); Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (§300.127);
Module 2 Post Competency Assessment
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FRC (Sam R, Isabel K and David W)
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Target Audience
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INVITE ONLY
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Learner Outcomes
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At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• The overall goal of this series is to support LEA Representation staff in all elements of special education processes and procedures and to ensure our students receive access to compliance-aligned, high-quality preschool early intervention services.
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Instructor Led Sessions (To Register, or for more information,click on a start date.)
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10/17/2025
| 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | 16 | ELW 5548 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19139 |
ELS Core Curriculum Series- Cohort 9 |
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