Event Details

This in-person 30-hour course aims to build upon principals’ working knowledge and skill sets needed to successfully innovate and program for students with disabilities.  The growing field of research at the intersection of principals and special education yields evidence-based practices that support outcomes for students with disabilities. 

The three professional development days (followed by a half-day of project presentations) are titled as follows:

Day 1 - The Essentials of Special Education

Day 2 - Supporting Effective Behavioral Systems

Day 3 - Leading Effective Instruction

Day 4 - Project Presentations

Please note:

Each instructional day requires the completion of preceding activities/readings.

Dates and Times:

Registration deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025. 

All applicants will be notified via email of their status by Oct 10, 2022 and will receive registration information.

 Cost: $100 per person

Act 45 Hours: 30

Lunch will be provided

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of a Local Education Agency (LEA) representative
• Identify key principles of IDEA and Chapter 14 regulations
• Assess Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
• Analyze and implement the use of data to guide decision
• Identify instructional and behavioral practices that impact all students                                
• Identify organizational culture and core values to strengthen relationships with family and educational partners