June 2020

Vol. 1, Issue 5
In This Issue
PS: Did You Know?
  • Discontinuation of
    Paraprofessional Courses
  • eLearning Resources
  • Project SUCCESS Joining INSTRC Fall Regional Trainings
  • Paraeducator Webinar Series
  • Virtual Summer Training Sessions
  • Professional Development Needs Survey
 

Welcome to the second  quarterly newsletter of 2020 brought to you by Project SUCCESS! We look forward to supporting you in your work to improve academic outcomes for students with significant needs. Below, please find details on upcoming events, new resources, and recent updates from our community.
Discontinuation of Online Paraprofessional Courses

Beginning July 1, 2020, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will be offering free professional development modules through the IRIS Center. IRIS is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities birth through age twenty-one, through the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions. 

With the IDOE's transition to the IRIS modules, the Project SUCCESS Paraprofessional Courses will no longer be available beginning Wednesday, July 1. In alignment with the IDOE, we encourage you to use the IRIS modules to support your paraprofessionals' learning, and to contact the Office of Special Education for support. You can reach them via email at specialeducation@doe.in.gov, or by phone at (317) 232-0570.
Project SUCCESS eLearning Resources
Visit the Project SUCCESS website for additional resources to support eLea rning, including:
Project SUCCESS coaches are available to schedule meetings with you to continue supporting you virtually - click here  to contact us!
Coming Soon* Project SUCCESS Joining INSTRC Fall Regional Trainings
On August 19th, Project SUCCESS will join the  Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC) and the Indiana IEP Resource Center (IEPRC) to present on Writing Annual Goals at the INSTRC Fall Regional Trainings. Project SUCCESS will share how to utilize grade level Content Connectors to develop IEP goals and align them within the IEP.

INSTRC Regional Training Series:
  • Monday, August 17th - Federal Monitoring Information
  • Tuesday, August 18th - Transition IEP
  • Wednesday, August 19th - Annual Goals
More information coming soon! 
Coming Soon* Paraeducator Webinar Series

Mark your calendars for the Project SUCCESS Paraeducator Webinar Series:
  • Wednesday, August 24th - Effective Paraeducator-Teacher Communication and Collaboration
  • Wednesday, September 2nd - High Expectations
  • Wednesday, September 16th - Assessment and Instruction
  • Wednesday, October 14th - Understanding Culture and Bias
  • Wednesday, November 4th - Classroom Management and Assistive Technology
Additional information on registration and logistics coming soon.
Project SUCCESS Virtual Summer Training Sessions 
Join Project SUCCESS for a three-week virtual training  opportunity, specifically designed to support teams of educators working to implement and expand inclusive practices in their schools.         
 
Tuesdays in June: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 
10:00-11:30AM Eastern | 9:00-10:30AM Central 
 
Topics include:  
* Importance of establishing an inclusive framework  
* Overview of inclusive practices and strategies  
* Structured plans for developing your inclusive team  
 
We'll connect using multiple modes of learning, including:  
* Live webinars  
* Individual pre-activities  
* Group activities  
* Team collaboration support  
 
You can expect to invest approximately 12 hours in this training opportunity. Upon completion of the series, you will receive 12Professional Growth Points.       
 
Click  here to register! Contact Ashley Quick at aquick@pcgus.com  with questions.          
Project SUCCESS Professional Development Needs Survey
We value your feedback! We know these are difficult and busy times, and we appreciate all that you're doing to provide instruction to students with disabilities across the state. Project SUCCESS staff want to be good partners and provide the support you need. Please take a few minutes to respond to this short anonymous survey to let us know how we can support you. Contact mbakerboudissa@pcgus.com with any questions.
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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