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Professional

Development

Series

2017/2018

Regional Professional Development Academy

The Memorial Middle School

7 Grant Avenue

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Phone: (862) 227-0352

Email: [email protected]

www.lehsd.k12.nj.us

(or Google RPDA workshops)

http://www.ss8.sharpschool.com/

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Welcome

The Regional Professional Development Academy’s office is located at The Memorial Middle School in

Eatontown Borough. Our mailing address is: 7 Grant Avenue, Eatontown, NJ 07724. Our phone number is

(862) 227-0352. Deb Smith will be handling all inquiries and registrations for the RPDA workshops. Our

Business Office is located in Little Egg Harbor. The Business Office mailing address is: Little Egg Harbor

BOE, 307 Frog Pond Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. Ann Facemyer provides us with all our Business

Office support. Our website address is: www.lehsd.k12.nj.us, or you can Google “RPDA workshops”.

The mission of the Regional Professional Development Academy continues to address students with moderate

to severe disabilities in the general education classroom. Based on survey responses from member districts,

feedback forms from educators attending workshops, and feedback from the Steering Committee, we have

selected the following strands:

Autism

Behavior Management

Best Practices

Interactive Technology for the Classroom

Literacy

Social Skills

The intent is to improve learning outcomes for students by having educators share knowledge and work

collaboratively across district boundaries. Educators will be able to return to their local professional learning

communities and provide turn-key training back to their respective districts.

We want to emphasize that all the seminars are open to all school personnel. This includes general and

special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, child study teams and

administrators. Parents are welcome to attend all of the workshops and we have requested member school

districts to make a special effort to inform parents of the seminars so that they may register and participate.

Our fee structure is very manageable. The following participation fee entitles all staff and parents unlimited

attendance at workshops identified in the brochure:

400 or less students, the annual fee is $710.00

401 - 900 students, the annual fee is $1,100.00

901 or more students, the annual fee $1,995.00

Non-member schools may send staff and parents to workshops at a fee of $100.00 for each participant on a

space available basis.

The seminars for the 2017-2018 school year are in the lower level presentation room at the Monmouth

Mall in Eatontown. Coffee and bagels will be provided during sign-in at the Monmouth Mall location

only. If you desire your own refreshments during registration or at the break, you are welcome to use the food

court or any other food facilities at the Monmouth Mall at your own expense.

We look forward to welcoming you to the workshops and thank you for your continued input and

participation. Good wishes for a successful school year.

William V. Kaskow Deb Smith Lee Lasser

Program Administrator Administrative Assistant Training Specialist

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About Us

The Regional Professional Development Academy is entering into its nineteenth year and has grown

from the original fourteen member collaborative focused on providing quality seminars promoting

Professional Development. Membership into the academy is open to all public school districts and non-

public schools and Schools for the Disabled in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. An annual

sliding scale fee based on school district size is charged to each district. The participation fee entitles the

district to an open registration of all staff and parents to the seminar programs. The academy welcomes

new members each year in order to engage as many schools and school districts that wish to participate

and to provide greater opportunity for professional development services to the member school

districts. The academy will continue to focus on the inclusion of moderately to severely disabled students

with specific emphasis on specialty areas such as reading as well as behavioral disorders that interfere

with optimal learning. In addition, educators continue to express the need for further training in autism

spectrum disorders, assistive technology and differentiated instruction. In order to support the New Jersey

Professional Development Standards of improved learning outcomes for students, participants attending

workshops will be encouraged to work collaboratively across district boundaries.

In addition to the seminars provided through the participation fee, Collaborative Administrators may

request workshops and training programs that are developed by the academy and offered on a “Fee for

Service” basis.

The Steering Committee meets regularly each year to provide guidance to the Program Administrator and

Program Training Specialist. Additional seminars are arranged based upon both suggestions of the

Steering Committee and the availability of funds from the current budget.

The following statements represent the academy’s goals and provide impetus for the planned activities:

To provide collaborative opportunities across district boundaries for effective inclusive

educational programs.

To improve learning outcomes for non-traditional learners.

To utilize assistive technology to support learning.

To increase the number of students with moderate to severe disabilities in general education programs.

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2017-2018 Regional Professional Development Academy Members

Middlesex County:

Old Bridge Township Christie Schutz

Monmouth County:

Asbury Park BOE Carolyn Marano

Brielle Colin Sabia

Colts Neck Richard Beck

Deal Schools Robin Dunikoski

Eatontown Debra Nappi

Farmingdale Edith Conroy

Freehold Township Heather Mills

Hazlet Thomas Toohey

Holmdel Meryl Gill

Howell Patricia Callander

Keyport Laura Godlesky

Little Silver Suzanne Lazzari

Long Branch Janetlynn Dudick

Manalapan/Englishtown Gigi Petillo

Marlboro Robert Klein

Middletown Robert Dunn

Neptune Township Kathleen Skelton

Ocean Township Denise Ricciardi

Oceanport Robin Dunikoski

Sea Girt Carly Fanslau

Spring Lake Krystyna Domogala

Spring Lake Heights Danielle Holter

Tri-District (Atlantic Highlands, Henry Dan Layton

Hudson & Highlands)

Union Beach Bonnie Russo

Wall Township Carol Duffy

West Long Branch Lolita Yacona

Ocean County:

Barnegat Brian Latwis

Brick Township Colleen Dalrymple

Central Regional Colleen McCauley

Jackson Township Robert Cerco

Lacey Township Michael Maschi

Lakehurst Clifford Barneman

Little Egg Harbor Township Erin Lichtenwalner

Manchester Township Oliver Lokerson

Plumsted/New Egypt Jessica Howland

Pt. Pleasant Beach Patricia Cartwright

Pt. Pleasant Borough Rita Miller

Stafford Township Hope Scherlin

Private Schools:

Academy Charter High School Mary Jo McKinley

Ocean Academy Scott Corbett

St. Peter School Tracey Kobrin

St. Rose Grammar School Greg Guito

The Rugby School Jen McMahon

Village Charter School Keoke Wooten-Johnson

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2017 - 2018 Steering Committee Members

The professional development activities organized and sponsored by the Academy are the outgrowth

of an annual needs assessment survey. A Steering Committee comprised of Directors of Special

Services from some of the member districts provide insight and direction into the planning of our

professional seminars. Membership of the Steering Committee is voluntary.

Robin Dunikoski

Director of Special Services

Oceanport School District

Gigi Petillo

Supervisor of Special Education

Manalapan/Englishtown

Carol Duffy


Wall Township

Dr. Richard Beck


Colts Neck Township

Patricia Callander

Assistant Supt. of Pupil Services

Howell Township

Heather Mills

Supervisor of Educational Services

Freehold Township

Meryl Gill


Holmdel Township

Bob Dunn

District Director of Student Services

Middletown Township

Bonnie Russo


Union Beach

Michael Maschi


Lacey Township

Christie M. Schutz Supervisor of Special Services Old Bridge Township School District

Brian Latwis

Director of Special Education

Barnegat Township School District

Colin Sabia


Brielle School District

Rita Miller

Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services

Point Pleasant Schools

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Website

Visit our website at www.lehsd.k12.nj.us (or Google RPDA workshops) to

view our Regional Professional Development Seminars.

View all sections of the brochure, which are listed at the side of the page and

select from the list.

http://www.lehsd.ss8.sharpschool.com/

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2017-2018

Calendar of Strands and Workshops

(All workshops are for Grades K – 12 unless otherwise stated.)

Autism

Date Workshop Presenter Page #

10/26/17 High Functioning Autism and Anxiety Dr. Debra Salzman

Clinical Psychologist

Behavior Therapy Associates, PA

11

10/30/17 A Collaborative Approach Using Applied Behavior

Analysis (ABA) Lauren Payer

12

5/31/18 Transition Planning for Teens and Young Adults with

Autism – What’s Next? (Grades 6 -12) Lauren Payer

13

6/6/18 Effective Instruction for Students with High

Functioning Autism: Academic and Related Issues

Dr. Michael C. Selbst Behavior Therapy Associates, PA

14

Behavior Management


10/20/17 ADHD - The Best Strategies to Know and Use Mary Fowler 16

11/1/17

Canceled

Learn More Techniques for Restraint Training:

Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP),

Part II Canceled

Louis Daly

17

11/14/17 Behavior Intervention Plans for Students with

Challenging Behaviors Dr. Rebecca K. Schulman Behavior Therapy Associates, PA

18

11/29/17

School Refusal: Interventions and Coordination of Care

between Schools, Families and Clinics Dr. Debra Salzman

Clinical Psychologist


19

12/5/17

New

Session

11/27/17

Been There, Done That, Now What?!? Avoiding Power

Struggles and De-escalating Behavior

Michelle Lockwood, Director

Positive Behavior Support Services,

NJCIE

20

12/15/17 Bridging the Gap Between Principles and Practice:

Behavioral Strategies for Managing Problematic

Behavior in the Classroom

Meir Flancbaum, PsyD

Center for Cognitive Behavior

Therapy

21

6/1/18 Fostering Resilience and Academic Grit Mary Fowler 22

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Best Practices


10/17/17 American Sign Language: Classroom Vocabulary,

Part 3 (Continuation of Classroom Vocab. Part 1 & 2)

Maximum of 35 Participants

Kimberly Bohichik

24

10/24/17 Supporting Students Through Organization Skill

Development (Grades 2 – 8)

Rochelle Kapel, Consultant

Teach 2 Teach, LLC

25

11/17/17 Canceled

Study Skills Canceled

Jamie Saponaro 26

11/30/17 Applying Principles of Co-Teaching Toby Karten

TAMKA Educational Products 27

4/10/18 Student Engagement Strategies (Grades K - 8) Stephanie Goldberg

Teach 2 Teach, LLC 28

4/12/18 Survivor Skills for Paraprofessionals: Working

Effectively with Students and Staff Members

Michelle Lockwood, Director

Positive Behavior Support Services,

NJCIE

29

5/22/18 Differentiation in a Co-Teaching Classroom, Level 2 (**Participants should attend with their co-teacher**)

Stephanie Goldberg

Teach 2 Teach, LLC 30



10/12/17 Google Tools to Support Struggling Learners Lauriene Tschang 32

10/18/17 Reimagining Learning Environments with Technology:

Flipped, Blended and Personalized Instructional

Tools

Kristine Scharaldi

33

11/15/17 Amazing Presentations: Best Tech Tools for Sharing

Ideas and Project Based Learning Kristine Scharaldi 34

4/11/18 STEM to STEAM: Incorporating Creativity and

Innovation Across Disciplines to Develop 21st Century

Skills

Kristine Scharaldi

35

Literacy


11/2/17 Cross-Curricular Literacy: The Smart Path to PARCC

Success (Grades 3 – 8) Kristine D. Gibson

37

11/16/17 Interventions for Students with Dyslexia and Other

Reading Differences Toby Karten

TAMKA Educational Products 38

11/20/17 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading Jamie Saponaro 39

12/7/17

Writers’ Workshop: A Teacher, Literacy Coach and

Researcher’s Perspective on How to Provide Effective

Writing Instruction in K - 5 Classrooms (Grades K – 5)

Deanne Opatosky

40

5/30/18 Effective Instructional Strategies to Teach Phonemic

Awareness in the Classroom (Grades K – 5) Deanne Opatosky 41

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Social Skills


10/25/17 Improving Social Skills for Students with Autism

Spectrum Disorders Dr. Rory Panter Behavior Therapy Associates, PA

43

11/3/17 Fostering Social Skills Development in Children with

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Meir Flancbaum, PsyD

Center for Cognitive Behavior

Therapy

44

12/13/17

Social Skills in Your Classroom Kimberly Bohichik 45

6/7/18 Social & Emotional Learning Tools Sarah Levine, Consultant

Teach 2 Teach, LLC

46

Fee for Services Training

Date

Workshop Presenter Page #

9/19/17 Woodcock Johnson IV

Cognitive Abilities & Achievement Components

Closed – at full capacity

Houghton & Mifflin Certified

Trainer

47

10/3/17

Wilson Reading & Language “Fundations” Training

Grades 3

Closed – at full capacity

Wilson Certified Trainer

47

8/28,29,

30, 31,

2017

Wilson Reading & Language Three Day Applied Methods

& Level 1 Certification Practicum


47

TBD Wilson Reading & Language “Fundations” Training

Grades K, 1, 2 & 3

Currently accepting Letters of Commitment


47

TBD Wilson Reading & Language “Just Words” – Group

Instruction Grades 4 - 12

Currently accepting Letters of Commitment


47

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Autism

Autism workshops have been very well attended and continue

to be identified by staff in our member districts as a request

for training. Four workshops will be presented this year.

As our children are aging up, we have a need to address

Transitioning Planning. A workshop will focus on What’s

Next for our Students with Autism. We will also be

presenting workshops on a Collaborative Approach to ABA,

Anxiety in High Functioning Students with Autism and a

workshop addressing Effective Instruction for Students with

High Functioning Autism.

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High Functioning Autism and Anxiety

October 26, 2017

Presenter: Dr. Debra Salzman


Location: Monmouth Mall, Lower Level

180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724

For directions to the Mall, go to the back of the brochure or our

website at: www.lehsd.k12.nj.us (or Google RPDA workshops)

Time: 8:30 am Registration and Coffee

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Seminar presentation

(Lunch will not be provided)

Fee: No charge for Collaborative Members

$100 per person for Non-Collaborative Districts (non-refundable)

Overview: Individuals with high functioning autism often struggle with significant anxiety, fears,

obsessive compulsive symptoms and ritualistic behaviors. These symptoms can greatly impact

their learning environment and can lead to disruptive behaviors in the classroom and to school

avoidance. Participants will learn how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety among students

with high functioning autism and learn strategies to better manage their anxious symptoms.

Outcome

Objectives: Participants will gain knowledge and skills in:

Identifying signs and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias and other

ritualistic behaviors in students with high functioning autism.

Identifying signs and symptoms of anxiety that lead to school avoidance.

Learning cognitive behavioral strategies used to treat OCD, excessive worry and other school

based fears.

Understanding how the rigid beliefs of students on the autism spectrum exacerbate and

complicate symptoms of anxiety.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours

NOTE: IN AN EFFORT TO GO “GREEN”, HANDOUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR

WEBSITE APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP. PLEASE GO TO OUR

WEBSITE: www.lehsd.k12.nj.us (or Google RPDA workshops), CLICK ON THE “REGIONAL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY” BUTTON AND CLICK ON “HANDOUTS” ON THE

MENU TO DOWNLOAD. HANDOUTS WILL BE LISTED BY DATE & WORKSHOP TITLE. YOU

CAN SAVE THEM TO YOUR LAPTOP OR MOBILE DEVICE SO THEY MAY BE VIEWED AT THE

WORKSHOP. (YOU CAN PRINT THEM IF YOU LIKE.) COPIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THE

DAY OF THE WORKSHOP.



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A Collaborative Approach using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

October 30, 2017

Presenter: Lauren Payer


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) when delivered competently can make meaningful changes

in a student’s life. The principles of applied behavior analysis have helped many different

kinds of learners acquire skills. Not only special education teachers can benefit from being

trained in ABA, Speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and general

education teachers can all benefit from learning the science of ABA. ABA is useful at looking

at the environment and researched based strategies to increase desirable behaviors while

reducing unwanted or harmful behaviors.

Outcome


Learning the misconceptions about ABA.

Learning the principles of ABA.

Understanding how to apply the various principles in the classroom with students of different

ability levels.

Learning ways of using ABA in the classroom to increase academic success.

Learning ways of using ABA to increase communication.

Learning ways of using ABA to increase daily living, fine & gross motor.

Utilizing ABA to address challenging behavior.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Transition Planning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism

What’s Next?

(Grades 6 – 12)

May 31, 2018

Presenter: Lauren Payer


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Planning for the future is important. For young adults on the Autism Spectrum it takes time,

preparation and team work to determine what’s next after High School. All students, no

matter how severe their disability, can learn skills that are beneficial now and in the future.

Less than one-third of young adults with autism attend college, this workshop will examine

various options and how to prepare for them.

Outcome


Resources for young adults.

Checklists for preparation for graduation.

Functional and Adaptive Behaviors needed to progress toward functioning at the student’s

fullest degree of independence.

Barriers to success.

Determining the right career.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Effective Instruction for Students with High Functioning Autism:

Academic and Related Issues

June 6, 2018

Presenter: Dr. Michael C. Selbst



180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Students with autism spectrum disorders present with unique academic strengths and

weaknesses. This may include skills ranging from the gifted to deficient range. For students

who present as “higher functioning”, it is important to target core academic skills as well as

the related issues that are often impacting the student. This includes organization, planning,

sustaining attention, understanding social cues in the school environment, emotional

regulation, and group dynamics. Dr. Selbst will highlight the educational challenges

associated with instructing students with high functioning autism and evidence-based

interventions to foster success.

Outcome


Identifying at least 3 common academic issues presented among students with high

functioning autism.

Listing at least 3 evidence-based practices for effectively instructing students with high

functioning autism.

Stating at least 3 social, emotional, and behavioral challenges commonly present among

students with high functioning autism.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Behavior Management

Staff participating in our “2017 Needs Analysis Survey” expressed a

continued high level of need for training in classroom Behavior

Management. This year we are offering seven workshops that

address specific methods and strategies for classroom teachers,

paraprofessionals and support staff.

These workshops address Deescalating Verbal Behavior, School

Refusal, Behavioral Intervention Planning, Strategies for the

Management of Classroom Behavior, Restraint Training and the

Fostering of Student Resilience.

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ADHD –The Best Strategies to Know and Use

October 20, 2017

Presenter: Mary Fowler


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Teaching students with ADHD can be hard, frustrating, and disheartening. “Once and done”

solutions for ADHD problems in the classroom simply don’t exist. The good news is this:

There are many great strategies and tools to help you reach and teach your students with

ADHD. These strategies also help students help themselves to manage their daily difficulties.

Want to know what to do and why? Which strategies to use when and how?

Outcome


Identifying student specific problems.

Universal and select strategies for specific target areas.

Strategies to communicate with and engage parents as partners.

How to develop “When-Then” goals with and for students.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Learn More Techniques for Restraint Training: Strategies for

Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP), Part II

Canceled

Limit 25 Participants November 1, 2017 Presenter: Louis Daly

Consultant


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: This in-service is a continuation of the Restraint Training (SCIP), Part I and will focus

solely on learning and practicing additional personal intervention techniques to assist

students in controlling challenging behaviors. Demonstrations and hands-on practice will be

emphasized. Techniques are used to safely and effectively assist a student to calm down

while preventing injury to him/herself, staff and others. Techniques are anatomically correct

and follow the natural contours of the body, emphasizing the use of gradient control, which

means using the least restrictive technique at first then moving to a more restrictive

technique, if needed.

THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP, PARTICPANTS ARE ASKED TO DRESS

COMFORTABLY AND PREFERABLY WEAR SNEAKERS.

Outcome


Learning and practicing additional techniques to assist students with challenging behaviors.

Acquiring safe and effective means of personal intervention techniques.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours

NO HANDOUTS WILL BE NEEDED FOR THIS WORKSHOP.


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Behavior Intervention Plans for Students with

Challenging Behaviors

November 14, 2017

Presenter: Dr. Rebecca K. Schulman



180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Many children display challenging behaviors in school, which can impact their academic and

social functioning. This workshop is designed to assist participants in developing and

implementing behavioral plans to help children reduce conflict, cope with challenging

problems, and reach their potential. Key elements of functional behavioral assessments will be

discussed. The focus will also be on evidence-based and function-based behavior supports.

Information about progress monitoring, fostering change in different settings, and helping with

the transfer and generalization of new skills will be shared. Participants will have the

opportunity to discuss the problems they encounter with students in order to provide a hands-

on approach for helping students in their schools and classrooms.

Outcome


Understanding that data-driven approaches to target and measure challenging behaviors lead to

effective intervention.

Determining the functions of behavior to better understand factors that contribute to the

occurrence of problem behaviors.

Matching specific antecedent and consequence interventions to the function of behavior to

effectively change behavior and promote skill development.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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School Refusal: Interventions and Coordination of Care between

Schools, Families and Clinics

November 29, 2017

Presenter: Dr. Debra Salzman



180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Students with significant anxiety may refuse to attend school. Schools are left with the

challenging task of educating those students. Schools and families struggle to find the best

ways to help these students return to school. This workshop will identify the various anxiety

disorders that may lead to school refusal and the best strategies to help a student reenter the

school. The workshop will identify best strategies for coordinating care between schools,

parents, families and treatment providers to lead to the most success.

Outcome


Identifying anxiety disorders that are common among school refusal.

Learning strategies to help treat the anxiety disorders that lead to school refusal.

Developing a reentry plan.

Strategies to educate the student while helping the student return to school.

Coordinating care among school staff, parents, families and treatment providers working with

the student. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Been There, Done That, Now What?!?

Avoiding Power Struggles and De-escalating Behavior

(Targeted Audience: Teachers, Child Study Team Members, Administrators, and Therapists)

November 27, 2017 – Second session added

December 5, 2017 – Session Closed

Presenter: Michelle Lockwood

Director, Positive Behavior Support Services, NJCIE


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: This workshop will focus on offering practical strategies for any staff member to use to avoid

power struggles with students and support appropriate student behavior. Participants will

explore ways that clear expectations and the use of non-confrontational limit setting can

support the behavior of all students in the classroom. Role playing will be incorporated so

participants can practice interventions designed to de-escalate student behavior.

Outcome


Understanding the behavioral escalation model and how it applies to their students.

Recognizing signs that their student may exhibit when in the initial stages of an outburst.

Identifying strategies to use at various points in a student’s behavioral escalation to deescalate

the behavior and return the student to instruction. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Bridging the Gap Between Principles and Practice: Behavioral Strategies for

Managing Problematic Behavior in the Classroom

December 15, 2017

Presenter: Dr. Meir Flancbaum

Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Managing challenging behaviors is a critical aspect of smooth classroom operations and a

frequent focus of professional development workshops. Yet, applying the techniques learned

in a workshop to what actually happens in the classroom setting can be difficult. This

workshop will begin by discussing a framework for understanding challenging behaviors,

followed by a brief review of selected research-supported strategies for their prevention and

management. Subsequently, participants will work with their colleagues to discuss case

examples of students with challenging behaviors and develop practical behavior intervention

plans. While a sample case will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring their own

de-identified cases to discuss. This workshop is primarily developed for teachers,

paraprofessionals, and other school-based staff looking to enhance their skills in behavior

management techniques. Administrators interested in furthering their knowledge of

classroom-based behavioral strategies are also encouraged to attend.

Outcome


Identifying two functions of student misbehavior in the classroom.

Identifying and describing three behavioral strategies to prevent or respond to disruptive

behavior in the classroom.

Identifying and describing three key components of a successful plan to address disruptive

behavior by a specific student.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Fostering Resilience and Academic Grit

June 1, 2018

Presenter: Mary Fowler


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Research tells us unequivocally that we cannot ignore the effects of childhood adversity,

trauma, and toxic stress and expect high academic performance without taking the right action.

Resilience and academic grit grow in emotionally safe classroom environments.

Outcome


Why childhood trauma and adversity impact learning and behavior.

Strategies to establish safety, stability, connection, and belonging in the learning environment.

How to manage the emotional emergencies that can erupt and disrupt.

Ways to encourage and motivate learners to take academic risks and stick with tasks that

challenge them. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Best Practices

The response to the Co-Teaching workshop offered this

year was very positive. We will be offering two workshops

which will each focus on the different models of Co-

Teaching as well as Differentiated Instruction with Co-

Teaching paradigm.

In response to staff requests in their completion of our

workshop evaluations, we are offering both a Study

Skills workshop and a workshop addressing

Organizational Skill Development.

Along with these four workshops, a workshop designed

specifically for Paraprofessionals, “Survival Skills for

Paraprofessionals: Working Effectively with Students

and Staff Members” is being offered.

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American Sign Language: Classroom Vocabulary, Part 3

(Continuation of Classroom Vocabulary Part 1 & 2)

Limit 35 Participants October 17, 2017

Presenter: Kimberly Bohichik


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Learning a new language can be hard, but it can be fun when taught in the right environment.

Back by request! Come build upon your knowledge from Classroom Vocabulary 1 and 2, and

learn how to improve your conversational skills, while expanding your tacting vocabulary. ASL

helps enrich the classroom environment for all! Benefits for the nonverbal and verbal students

alike! Workshop will cover basic questions and answers, while fine-tuning already mastered

vocabulary lists. No experience with signing yet? No worries! Workshop will review basics

taught in the first two seminars in a safe, encouraging, and fun manner, while allowing you to

spend a day communicating with friends and colleagues utilizing the manual language! Bring

questions and vocabulary lists with you for the Q & A aspect. Learn how to support students of

all levels.

Workshop is interactive and requires participation. No previous knowledge necessary and all

skill levels encouraged. Workshop is basic knowledge/introduction to ASL.

Outcome


Reviewing the manual alphabet and basic signs.

Increasing signed vocabulary and signed fluency.

Increasing comfort utilizing the language.

Learning basic tidbits about ASL and the culture.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Supporting Students Through Organization Skill Development

(Grades 2 – 8)

October 24, 2017

Presenter: Rochelle Kapel, Consultant

Teach 2 Teach, LLC


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: As a new year begins, students are in a position to make a fresh start. In this course, we will

cover the many ways learners can better organize themselves and their academic schedules.

When students learn a study skill, they are learning more than just a study technique. They

are learning a method of approach and follow through that can be used in any relevant

context, resulting in a better understanding of their learning. Our work with study skills will

involve specific, observable behaviors that can be described and measured. Strategies may

include but are not limited time management, goal setting, and setting up positive study

environments. These processes will help students organize and direct the effort they invest in

learning, and their use will result in students becoming for effective and efficient learners

who are more in charge of their own learning.

Outcome


Learning concrete strategies to help students with organizational and study skills.

Planning lessons using organizational strategies.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Study Skills

Canceled

November 17, 2017

Presenter: Jamie Saponaro


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: The potential is there, but they just don’t have their act together!

Motivational skills, organizational skills, and time management skills often get in the way of

student success. However, a few tips and adjustments can get students on the right track.

Analyzing student learning styles and identifying teaching implications can be a big factor in

guiding students to success as well. Instructionally, the strategies used in the classroom can

increase retention rates and assist students in reading across the content areas to improve

study skills and raise their level of confidence!

Outcome


Increasing students’ motivational, organizational, and time management skills.

Exploring the ways students learn.

Understanding what issues affect these learners.

Analyzing the consequential teaching implications and consider instructional strategies.

Examining strategies for critical reading.

Developing ideas for practical lesson implementation that improves students’ study skills. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours

**PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FULLY CHARGED COMPUTER.**

A WEBSITE OF ALL REFERENCED RESOURCES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE

WORKSHOP.

NO HANDOUTS REQUIRED.


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Applying Principles of Co-Teaching

November 30, 2017

Presenter: Toby Karten

TAMKA Educational Products


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Co-teaching involves collaboration. This includes sharing and playing nicely in front of each

other, students, related staff, administrators, families, and behind the scenes, too! Like

students, staff presents different levels, interests, motivators and learning profiles. Expand

your repertoires and classroom approaches to enhance your co-teaching with models that

value parity and differentiation of instruction.

Outcome


Applying the co-teaching models for planning, instruction and assessment with co-teachers,

instructional assistants and related staff.

Connecting the co-teaching models to reading, math, science, social studies, art, music,

physical education and world language lessons.

Compacting your collaborative strategies to honor educator and student skill sets.

Increasing student performances with effective collaborative models. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours

HANDOUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE WORKSHOP.


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Student Engagement Strategies

(Grades K - 8)

April 10, 2018

Presenter: Stephanie Goldberg, Owner

Teach 2 Teach, LLC


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Educators know that students learn in a variety of ways. It is important to gain an

understanding of how our students learn best in order to keep them focused and engaged.

Through active learning, more connections will be made, deeper learning will occur, and

student interest and enthusiasm will increase.

In this workshop, participants will learn various strategies to engage students in learning. We

will explore many learning styles with an emphasis on chunking, movement in the classroom,

and student to student interaction. Time will be given to plan lessons utilizing the engagement

strategies. Outcome


Exploring the various learning styles and understand how to embed these in instruction.

Learning a variety of ways to engage students in order to increase focus, interest and

achievement.

Creating lessons using the student engagement strategies. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Survivor Skills for Paraprofessionals: Working Effectively with

Students and Staff Members

(Targeted Audience: Paraprofessionals, Assistants, Classroom Aides, Personal Aides)

April 12, 2018

Presenter: Michelle Lockwood, Director

Positive Behavior Support Services, NJCIE


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: In this workshop, paraprofessionals will explore strategies to provide the appropriate and

least intrusive level of support to their students. Participants will also be encouraged to share

classroom strategies which they have found effective as well as ways to facilitate positive

communication and collaboration with teachers. Significant emphasis will be on strategies to

support the student goals of independence and self-reliance. Outcome


Explaining the important role of the paraprofessional vis-à-vis their teacher partner(s).

Understanding specific strategies that they can use to support student independence.

Identifying practical solutions to issues/problems commonly encountered by paraprofessionals

(such as parent contact requests, conflicts with directing teachers, issues related to the

importance of confidentiality, etc.). P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Differentiation in a Co-Teaching Classroom, Level 2

(**Participants should attend with their co-teacher**)

May 22, 2018

Presenter: Stephanie Goldberg, Owner

Teach 2 Teach, LLC


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: The co-teaching model is an ideal opportunity for teachers to collaborate and bring their

strengths to create a powerful and nurturing learning community where students can reach

their maximum potential. With two teachers, ALL students can be appropriately challenged

to move along the continuum of learning. The co-teaching classroom is extremely conducive

to differentiating instruction for student readiness.

In this workshop, co-teachers will explore several strategies to differentiate instruction for all

students. Co-teachers will learn how to plan challenging lessons and activities based on

student readiness levels and learning styles. An emphasis will be placed on formative

assessment and data analysis strategies. Time will be given to design lessons using the

models and strategies.

Outcome


Reviewing specific co-teaching strategies using a differentiated approach to instruction.

Learning the importance of using data to appropriately differentiate instruction.

Learning formative assessment strategies and how to use the data to inform instruction.

Creating lessons using the co-teaching models.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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The area of Technology to open the classroom and enable

teachers and students to easily explore using the digital

world has been identified as a strong need in our spring

Survey.

We are offering four workshops including the use of Google

Tools to Support Struggling Learners. In addition to Google

Tools, we will have three workshops which address Project

Based Learning, Reimagining the Learning Environment

Using Technology and How to Incorporate Creativity and

Innovation to Develop Student Skills.

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Google Tools to Support Struggling Learners

October 12, 2017

Presenter: Lauriene Tschang


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Knowing which tools to use for a given task is an important skill one must possess especially

when faced with a struggling learner. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find

and utilize from an array of Google Tools, Chrome Extensions and Apps to help students

with their learning needs. Additionally, participants will learn the assistive technology that is

also built into the Google tools such as text to speech, speech to text, readability and many

more.

Note: Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop with Chrome

browser already installed. Additionally, participants must have a Google

account prior to attending this training. Outcome


Providing options by using varied Google tools, third-party apps and extensions to

differentiate instruction.

Aligning projects or classroom activities to Common Core while using Google Suite

applications.

Fostering collaboration and creative environment in the classroom and beyond. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Reimagining Learning Environments with Technology: Flipped, Blended and

Personalized Instructional Tools

October 18, 2017

Presenter: Kristine Scharaldi


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: How can you support your learners with the technology tools that you have? This session will

provide educators with the opportunity to learn more about blended learning models such as

flipped and mastery learning, and digital tools that can be used to engage students. Through

demonstration and hands-on experiences, participants will become familiar with various

technology applications to record/create, share, and post instructional videos and other digital

content, as well as online platforms for student interaction with the teacher and classmates.

Hands-on time will be provided to explore 9 suggested digital tools and resources. This

workshop is appropriate for educators of all grade levels and subject areas who are interested

in pedagogies and strategies for blending digital and face-to-face instruction and providing

customized instructional opportunities for learners.

*Participants of all levels of technology proficiency are welcome to come to share ideas and

strategies for creating amazing presentations

**Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices (smartphones, iPads/tablets,

laptops, etc.) and headphones with microphone to be able to fully explore the potential

of the technology tools.

***A list of any specific apps for iPad/Smartphones and/or extensions for

Chromebooks will be available online one week prior to the workshop at:

www.kristinescharaldi.com (Click on Training Resources, RPDA). It is recommended

that participants download any suggested apps in advance of the session to make the

most of the workshop time frame. This is optional but helpful to maximize the learning

experience during the session.

Outcome


Models and strategies for implementing blended learning.

Digital tools and platforms for interaction.

Technology based tools to record/create, share, and post instructional videos and other digital

content.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours


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Amazing Presentations: Best Tech Tools for Sharing Ideas and

Project Based Learning

November 15, 2017



180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Why settle for boring slide show presentations when there are so many more options to share

information and ideas? Come and join us for an exploration of some of the best ways to help

both students and teachers produce interesting and engaging presentations with the support of

digital tools. We will examine examples of high (and low) quality presentations and discuss

important considerations in making them effective and memorable.

In this session, you will learn how to use tech tools to maximize audience impact and to

create visually appealing slides, eye-catching infographics, narrated screencasts, and

interactive multimedia presentations. You will discover new tech tools as well as tips and

suggestions to help you make the most out of your favorite slide show application. This will

be a practical working session during which you will have time to produce your own content;

be prepared to “make over” an existing slide show or come ready to create a new presentation

on a topic of your choosing.

*Participants of all levels of technology proficiency are welcome to come to share ideas and

strategies for creating amazing presentations.









experience during the session.

Outcome


Strategies for creating high-quality presentations.

How to use technology to produce engaging slide shows, visuals, and other presentation

materials.

Specific applications and features to use across content areas and grade levels.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours


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STEM to STEAM: Incorporating Creativity and Innovation Across Disciplines to

Develop 21st Century Skills

April 11, 2018



180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: The integration of the arts in the STEM fields can drive deeper understandings, motivate

learners, and engage students through active and creative experiences. Come and join us as

we explore low and high-tech examples of STEAM activities that provide opportunities for

learners to develop 21st Century Skills.

Learn how to design STEAM projects that include low cost and everyday materials and

support interdisciplinary approaches that develop deep understandings in mathematics,

science and engineering concepts. Additionally, participants will discover ways technologies

can unleash student creativity through the programing and production of animations and

games such as with Scratch, MakeyMakey Kits, and entry-level robotics (Dash and Dot by

Wonder Workshop). There will be plenty of hands-on time for tinkering and creating!

No technology experience required, just a desire to try something new to support modern

opportunities for divergent thinking and learning in any classroom!

* Participants of all levels of technology proficiency, grade levels, and content areas are

encouraged to attend.









experience during the session. Outcome


Developing STEAM activities with low cost and everyday materials.

Applications for coding on computers and iPads.

New technologies that can be programmed by the youngest learners through secondary level.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours


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Literacy

This year we are offering a separate strand to address

the workshops of Literacy. We have and will continue

to support “Fee for Service” training in Wilson Reading

& Language.

In this strand, we will feature workshops that fulfill the

requirement of Dyslexia training, a workshop that

prepares students Grades 3 - 8 for PARCC Testing, a

workshop for teachers at the Elementary level in

Instructional Strategies to teach Phonemic Awareness

and a Writers’ workshop for teachers Grades K – 5.

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Cross-Curricular Literacy: The Smart Path to PARCC Success

(Grades 3 – 8)

November 2, 2017

Presenter: Kristine D. Gibson


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: We all feel the overload of “test prep” as state testing approaches each spring, and now, in

this new age of the Common Core and PARCC assessments, writing has become more

important than ever. In this fun, activity-filled session, you will learn how to plan, teach, and

assess four key assignments that significantly impact student achievement, align perfectly

with the performance tasks recommended in the CCSS, are easily modified to meet individual

classroom and subject-area curricula. Use these ideas to infuse good thinking, good writing,

and good instruction into everyday activities in all subject areas throughout the school year.

Familiarize students with the rigorous test expectations without constant mention of the word

“test,” build writing fluency and craft, and promote higher level thinking and self-reflection

techniques that increase student accountability and performance. This workshop is proof that

state testing, school curriculum, and good teaching actually can go hand in hand!

Outcome


Teaching four assignments critical to Common Core success: the narrative, the summary, the

compare and contrast essay, and the opinion/argument piece.

Improving student comprehension of informational text and their use of the general academic

vocabulary stressed by the Common Core.

Using graphic organizers to help students produce organized and content rich compositions;

Practicing techniques that will raise student accountability, elevate critical thinking, and boost

editing skills.

Selecting and teaching specific writing skills by grade level that are carefully aligned to the

Common Core and linked to criteria-based writing assignments.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Interventions for Students with Dyslexia and

Other Reading Differences

November 16, 2017

Presenter: Toby Karten

TAMKA Educational Products


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: This workshop will provide practical strategies for staff that instruct or develop instructional

programs for students with dyslexia and other reading differences. Learn how to align the

appropriate interventions to strengthen literacy skills across the curriculum. Help learners

develop compensatory strategies with fluency, sound-symbol association, reading

comprehension, vocabulary, written expression, and auditory processing skills to become

better readers. Specific emphasis will include how to infuse technology with the appropriate

digital tools to increase the reading skills and level of students.

Outcome


Identifying the characteristics of students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.

Matching appropriate strategies to teach students with reading differences to strengthen skills

with sound-symbol association, fluency, spelling, comprehension, written expression, auditory

and visual processing and memory.

Reviewing multisensory ways to teach language with direct systematic instruction.

Creating learners who develop compensatory strategies to strengthen organizational, visual-

perceptual, auditory processing, listening language, and reading skills with fiction and

nonfiction texts across the curriculum.

Using low tech and high digital tools that tap into students’ stronger modalities to increase

reading acumen.

Increasing student metacognition to become self-regulated readers. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours

HANDOUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE WORKSHOP.


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Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading

November 20, 2017

Presenter: Jamie Saponaro


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: When students are able to have an instructional scenario where the books they read are

instructionally appropriate for their particular level, both confidence and progress soar. To

place students at reading levels that are harder than they are capable of reading is considered

their frustration level for a good reason! At those levels, students are not cognitively ready to

apply their reading strategies to the books they are reading. Instead, students must be placed

at their own independent level so they can climb each level at their own pace, applying their

reading strategies appropriately along the way. This concept is a shift from teaching books to

teaching students reading strategies.

From guided reading to reading workshop and everything in between, this workshop will

focus on instructional strategies for teaching reading that are most successful in the

classroom. Not only will instructional strategies be explored, but also tips for their execution

will be demonstrated.

Outcome


Understanding the components of guided reading and reading workshop and how they can

work together towards balanced literacy.

Investigating reading strategies and sample units of study.

Examining instructional methods, such as Daily 5 and literacy centers, as well as the lesson

timing that is involved, for effective execution of guided reading and reading workshop.

Exploring resources to support implementation. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours

**PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FULLY CHARGED COMPUTER.**

A WEBSITE OF ALL REFERENCED RESOURCES WILL BE PROVIDED

AT THE WORKSHOP.

NO HANDOUTS REQUIRED.


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Writers’ Workshop: A Teacher, Literacy Coach and Researcher’s Perspective on

How to Provide Effective Writing Instruction in K - 5 Classrooms

December 7, 2017

Presenter: Deanne Opatosky


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Writing Workshop creates an environment where students can acquire the skills,

fluency, confidence and desire to view themselves as genuine authors. Students are actively

involved and ultimately responsible for generating their ideas, crafting their stories, and

creating an authentic purpose and audience for their writing. This session will provide

educators with an overview of the writing workshop model including the conceptual

framework and the components of effective mini-lessons. Participants will investigate

various instructional methodologies, strategies and resources for the practical implementation

of writing workshop to increase the quality and quantity of their students’ writing. Educators

will differentiate between the writing process and writing workshop focusing on the teaching

of revision and reflection to address the revised writing standards for New Jersey (NJSLS). Outcome


Examining the components of an effective workshop mini-lesson such as:

connect, teach, engage, link.

Identifying high quality children’s literature as mentor text to generate

ideas and to teach revision in Writing Workshop.

Providing multiple opportunities for teachers to engage in writing including

learning ways that authors generate ideas and revise their drafts.

Exploring the various approaches, types and tools for conducting effective

conferences.

Utilizing assessment, the foundation for effective instruction, to determine

mini-lessons within a workshop model.

Focusing on tools to address the revised writing standards, NJSLS that

emphasize self-reflection, inquiry and metacognition during writing.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Effective Instructional Strategies to Teach Phonemic Awareness in the Classroom

(Grades K – 5)

May 30, 2018

Presenter: Deanne Opatosky


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Phonemic Awareness is the ability to notice, think about and work with the individual sounds

in spoken words. There is a significant difference between the teaching of phonics and the

teaching of phonemic awareness. Phonemic awareness is the best predictor of how well

children will learn to read as emergent, early and transitional readers. Explicit teaching and

training is essential for students who are at risk for reading difficulties. This session will

empower teachers to utilize the current research-based best practices in teaching phonemic

awareness to all students. Participants will engage in various activities to utilize immediately

in their classrooms, as well as plan lessons to address the various phonemic awareness levels

of their students.

Outcome


Understanding the differences and similarities between phonological awareness, phonemic

awareness and phonics instruction.

Recognizing the levels of phonemic awareness and the spectrum of skills within each level.

Developing activities that support the direct teaching of specific phonemic awareness skills.

Considering and utilizing various learning styles including kinesthetic and tactile approaches

to teach phonemic awareness skills.

Supporting students in acquiring listening skills and word awareness which are critical

precursors to developing phonemic awareness.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Social Skills

Over the past several years, the teaching of Social Skills has

emerged as a process within our schools. We attempt to bring

to the Academy, workshop presenters that are knowledgeable

practitioners that will share with you the skills required to put

into place the Social Skills programs within your school

setting.

In this strand, you will find workshops that will introduce you

to Social and Emotional learning tools, a workshop focusing on

the Social Skills needs of Students with ADHD, Teaching

Social Skills in the Primary Classroom and a workshop for the

Improvement of Social Skills for Students with Autism.

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Improving Social Skills for Students with

Autism Spectrum Disorders

October 25, 2017

Presenter: Dr. Rory Panter



180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: The ability to display appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral skills across multiple

situations and settings is critical for students with autism spectrum disorders. Yet students

with developmental delays typically have significant difficulty in the areas of problem

solving, play skills, pragmatic language, turn-taking, sharing, self-control, anger

management, appropriate expression of feelings and needs, and making friends.

Comprehensive, evidence based interventions should focus on developing students’ social-

emotional skills, problem solving and behavioral management. Emphasis should be placed on

the acquisition and generalization of skills. This in-service will include practical strategies

aligned with best practices, including social problem-solving curricula, video modeling,

reinforcement systems, carryover strategies for parents and various other positive supports.

Outcome


Understanding the core components necessary for social skills and problem-solving programs

to be effective.

Becoming familiar with formal and informal social skill training interventions for students

with autism spectrum disorders.

Learning various user-friendly techniques to foster social skills across environments. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Fostering Social Skills Development in Children with Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

November 3, 2017

Presenter: Dr. Meir Flancbaum

Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: The development of healthy social relationships is a cornerstone of child development.

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition characterized by

persistent inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, often display significant impairment in

their social interactions. More specifically, these children may struggle with emotion

identification, managing their emotions, conversations, cooperative game play, classroom

behavior, and more. While the core features of social skills training are applicable to children

with various psychiatric diagnoses, the aim of this workshop is to provide teachers,

paraprofessionals, and counselors with an overview of social skills training with a particular

application to children with ADHD. Emphasis will be placed on breaking social skills down

into specific steps, reinforcing skills, and promoting generalization.

Outcome


Identifying two settings where children with co-occurring ADHD and social skills challenges

often struggle.

Identify four social skills deficits exhibited by children with ADHD.

Identifying and describing three key components to behavioral intervention for children with

social skills deficits.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Social Skills in Your Classroom

December 13, 2017

Presenter: Kimberly Bohichik


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: Research shows that successfully teaching social skills to children increases their positive

behaviors and interactions. Children need opportunities to practice newly acquired skills,

while learning from mistakes in a supportive environment. Enriching the social emotional

components directly enhances academic achievement of students, and should be addressed

throughout their day in real time situations. Come learn what published programs are on the

market and what populations they best address. Collaborate during breakout sessions with

colleagues from other districts to share best practices and how to apply them in your current

placement. Strategies and basic interventions will be shared and displayed to spark new

ideas. Learn where to find resources and how to integrate technology and literature into daily

lessons. Outcome


Understanding the difference between skill acquisition vs skill application.

Understanding the difference between skill deficit vs performance deficit.

Exploring various Social Skills curriculums and the populations/ages they address.

Discussing best practices for varying cognitive and chronological levels. P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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Social & Emotional Learning Tools

June 7, 2018

Presenter: Sarah Levine, Consultant

Teach 2 Teach, LLC


180 Route 35 (Routes 35 & 36)

Eatontown, NJ 07724








Overview: How can teachers advocate for children who have social and emotional difficulties in the

classroom? Through focusing on social and emotional learning in the classroom, students

gain stronger social skills, become more self-aware, and can self-regulate. As a result,

students demonstrate academic growth. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore

several strategies to address students with social and emotional needs in order to lead a more

balanced and successful life in their classroom, school, community, and society. Outcome


Exploring specific resources and tools through collaboration.

Learning to be more aware of students’ backgrounds and the direct effects these experiences

have on their relationships with others.

Creating lessons that infuse social and emotional learning activities in cross-curricular ways.

P.D.U.: 4. 0 hours











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“FEE FOR SERVICES” TRAINING

From time to time, collaborative member Administrators identify areas of need for staff trainings that are

outside the Regional Professional Development Academy’s (RPDA) developed schedule of workshops.

We then notify the collaborative Administrators to determine if there is a broad interest in developing

workshops to address the area of need. The cost for the workshop is then shared by the member districts

on a participant basis.

In the 2017-2018 school year, we will be providing “Fee for Services” Training. The RPDA will be

accepting Letters of Commitment for workshops beginning in September 2017:

Wilson Reading & Language Fundations, Grades K - 3

Accepting Letters of Commitment – Not yet scheduled

Wilson Reading & Language Just Words – Group Instruction Grades 4 - 12

Accepting Letters of Commitment – Not yet scheduled

Wilson Reading & Language has blacked out the period of November through March for the presentation

of workshops.

**Additional training will be developed based on the need of the collaborative districts.

Member district Administrators are encouraged to contact the Program Administrator, William Kaskow

at (609)618-7025 or by email [email protected] to identify needed areas of training.

mailto:[email protected]

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Directions

Monmouth Mall, Lower Level

180 NJ Route 35

Eatontown, NJ 07724

From Northern New Jersey:

Take Garden State Parkway South to Exit 105 (Long Branch/Eatontown, Route 36). Follow 36 East and

turn right at Wyckoff Road (which will be third light). **Enter Monmouth Mall on the left. Make a right

on the mall loop towards the movie theater. Make a left and park near lamp post #21 (Behind Old Navy

and American Eagle). The entrance door is #3. Enter at the Management Office sign and go downstairs.

Workshop is located in the room right at the bottom of stairs.

(Elevator is on the right behind the staircase, if needed.)

From Southern New Jersey:

Take Garden State Parkway North to Exit 105 (Long Branch/Eatontown, Route 36). Turn right on Wyckoff

Road and follow directions above. **

From Western New Jersey:

Take Route 18 South to Exit 13B to Route 36 East. Turn right on Wyckoff Road and follow directions

above. **

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Registration Form

***Please be sure that you or your district emails the RPDA registration form in order to be registered and

confirmed to attend the workshop.***

No Charge for Collaborative Members

Payment policy for Non-Collaborative Districts is $100 per person (non-refundable). Checks or Purchase

Orders must be received before the date of the seminar. Make payable to: “Regional Professional

Development Academy” and mail to: RPDA, c/o Little Egg Harbor BOE, Attn: Ann Facemyer, 307 Frog Pond

Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. (Only send payments or Purchase Orders to LEH BOE)

Registration Form ONLY: (Note: we do NOT have a Fax machine)

Please email this form to: [email protected]. The receipt of the registration form will enable each

participant to receive a confirmation.

If you do not receive a confirmation email after you have submitted your registration form, please email

Deb Smith at: [email protected]. (Please check your “spam” folder for your confirmation email.)

Please communicate with your district to ensure that your registration form

has been forwarded to Deb Smith.

All seminars are being held at the Monmouth Mall. Please check our website for details of the seminar:

www.lehsd.k12.nj.us (or Google RPDA workshops), click on “RPDA”, click on “Seminars”, then click on

title of seminar.

Seminar hours: 8:30 a.m. Sign-In and Refreshments

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Seminar Presentation (Lunch will not be provided)

Any questions, please call Deb Smith at (862) 227-0352 or email at: [email protected].

Print clearly with ink:

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

General Ed_____ Special Ed _____ Grade Level ______

CST _____ Nurse _____ Speech _____ Guidance Couns _____ Occupational Therapist _____

Physical Therapist _____ Administrator _____ BCBA ____ Paraprofessional _____ Parent _____

School District: ______________________________________________________________________

Name Non-Public School: ______________________________________________________________

Home/Cell Phone*: _____________________________Work Phone: ___________________________

Home email* (print clearly): ____________________________________________________________

Work email (print clearly): _____________________________________________________________

Date of Seminar you would like to attend (only one date per form): ____________________________

Name of Seminar: ____________________________________________________________________

* This information is required so you can be contacted ONLY in case of an emergency cancellation.

NOTE: If you are unable to attend the seminar, your cancellation must be emailed to Deb Smith.

(Note: we do NOT have a Fax machine, please scan and email to [email protected])



http://www.lehsd.k12.nj.us/


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