Project SUCCESS August 2020 Newsletter

August 2020

Vol. 1, Issue 7

In This Issue	Welcome to our Back-to-School edition!
Project SUCCESS Back-to-School Webinars Fall 2020 Webinar Series for New Teachers of Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities Project SUCCESS Summer Institute: Expanded! Follow Project SUCCESS on Facebook and Twitter!	This issue of PS Did You Know is packed with resources and upcoming training opportunities to support educators as they begin a new school year while navigating unfamiliar and ever-changing circumstances. Scroll to the bottom to make sure you don't miss anything!

Project SUCCESS Back-to-School Webinars

Project SUCCESS is presenting webinars in August that have been designed to support your return to school after COVID closures and virtual learning. All webinars will take place from 3:30-4:30pm Eastern.

August 12 - Developing a Virtual Learning Plan

August 27 - A Guide to the Content Connectors

Fall 2020 Webinar Series for New Teachers of Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities

The Indiana Department of Education and Project SUCCESS have partnered to present a series of webinars for new teachers of students with significant intellectual disabilities:

August 19 - Introduction to the Indiana Resource Network
September 16 - Unpacking Content Connectors
October 14 - IIEP Tips and Tricks
November 18 - A Focus on I AM

Click HERE to register and learn more! Contact Sarah Mohr at SMohr@doe.in.gov with questions.

Project SUCCESS Joining INSTRC's "Building Bridges to Quality" Regional IEP Trainings

On Wednesday, August 19, Project SUCCESS will join the Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC) and the Indiana IEP Resource Center (IEPRC) to present on Writing Annual Goals as part of INSTRC's "Building Bridges to Quality" Regional IEP Trainings. Project SUCCESS will share how to utilize grade level Content Connectors to develop appropriate IEP goals. You can register or learn more about other sessions HERE!

IDOE Virtual Learning Resources for Students with Disabilities

The Indiana Department of Education and Office of Special Education have provided a wealth of information and resources to support virtual learning for special education students during COVID. You can find these resources HERE.

Project SUCCESS Virtual Learning Resources for Students with Disabilities

Visit the Project SUCCESS website for additional resources to support virtual learning, including:

PS Curriculum and Resource List

eLearning Guidance for Students with Disabilities

PS 2019-2020 Webinar Series

Project SUCCESS coaches are available to schedule meetings with you to continue supporting you virtually - click HERE to contact us!

Project SUCCESS Paraeducator Webinar Series

Mark your calendars for the Project SUCCESS Paraeducator Webinar Series, a selection of prerecorded webinars specifically designed for paraeducators. Recordings will be released on the dates listed below, and you can register to be notified of the releases by clicking HERE.

August 24 - Effective Paraeducator-Teacher Communication and Collaboration
September 2 - High Expectations
September 16 - Assessment and Instruction
October 14 - Understanding Culture and Bias
November 4 - Classroom Management and Assistive Technology

Contact Mary Baker-Boudissa at mbakerboudissa@pcgus.com with questions.

Project SUCCESS 2020-2021 Webinar Series

The Project SUCCESS team will continue virtual supports throughout the 2020-2021 school year with a series of webinars designed to cover topics requested by educators, including:

September 23 - Inclusive Mindset: Sharing the Message
November 4 - Best Practices for Inclusive Instruction
February 17 - Collaborative Practices to Increase Student Outcomes
March 17 - Connecting Behavior and Academics (Behavior as Communication)

IDOE Required Course for Indiana IEP Users Now Available

A Moodle course outlining the Indiana IEP (IIEP) Accommodations page is now available (course name: IIEP Accommodations). The IDOE has mandated this course for all IIEP users and requires that it be completed by September 30. For instructions on how to enroll in the course, please click HERE.

Project SUCCESS Summer Institute: Expanded!

Project SUCCESS is expanding our Summer Institute on Building Inclusive Teams to include three additional sessions throughout the upcoming school year, as well as a facilitators guide to help districts navigate through the first three sessions at their own pace!

Expansion sessions will take place September 8, November 11, and March 10, and you can register to participate in those sessions HERE!

We recommend viewing the recordings from June prior to the first expansion session. Those recordings, along with aligned materials and activities from each session, can be found on the Summer Institute page of the Project SUCCESS website. The facilitators guide will also be posted there soon!

Contact Ashley Quick at aquick@pcgus.com with questions.

Follow Project SUCCESS on Facebook and Twitter!

Project SUCCESS has moved to a new Facebook page! You can find the new page by searching "ProjectSuccessIN" on Facebook. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter, @ProjectSUCCESS4. We'll be sharing training opportunities, tools and resources, teacher features, and more!

Project SUCCESS Educator Directory

The PS Educator Directory is a listing of educators looking to collaborate with other educators across the state. Use this form to join the directory by sharing your name, district, and email address, as well as any areas of strength or particular interest. Access the directory to connect and start collaborating with other educators today!

Contact us

We'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like additional information about any of the above updates, email us at project_success@pcgus.com.

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