Welcome to the first quarterly newsletter of 2020 brought to you by Project SUCCESS! With the school year underway, 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.
Join our virtual office hours on Wednesday, April 15 from 3:30-4:30pm Eastern, when Project SUCCESS Model Site teachers will discuss their experiences with Instructional Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities,as well as how they've supported instruction during the COVID-19 outbreak. Register to attend the virtual office hours here.
Recordings of our previous webinars and virtual office hours can be accessed on the Project SUCCESS website under 2019-2020 Webinar Series.
Recap: 2nd Annual Model Site Summit
Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2nd Annual Model Site Summit, which turned virtual at the last minute!
Project SUCCESS partnered with schools across the state during the 2019-2020 school year to provide targeted coaching in support of their work to improve outcomes for students with significant intellectual disabilities. Our 2nd Annual Model Site Summit showcased their hard work and facilitated conversation about how the Model Site process has impacted students and staff in those districts.
Check out these featured videos from each of our Model Sites to learn about their goals and outcomes.
Paraprofessionals who are looking for ways to learn more and stay engaged during these unprecedented times can access our online courses at no cost! The series of six courses has been specifically designed to provide relevant and job-specific information for paraprofessionals working in special education. Topics include:
Click here to register for access to these courses!
I AM Assessment
The Indiana Department of Education has announced the cancellation of the upcoming Spring 2020 assessment windows. This guidance applies to all corporations and/or schools responsible for delivering state assessments within Indiana. More details are available in this
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FREE CEC Membership
Nonmembers of the Council for Exceptional Children can receive a free basic membership from now through May 31 by using the promotional code CECED60. This will give you access to their journal articles, member discounts on publications and events, and their online membership community where you can ask questions and receive support from special educators, administrators and support personnel.
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.
