Professional Learning & Development Opportunities
Assistive technology considerations and the iep
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Assistive technology considerations and the iep
Date: September 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by The Diagnostic Center Central:
The Diagnostic Center Central is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Assistive Technology Considerations and the IEP. This is a free, virtual professional learning opportunity for general and special educators, administrators, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and families interested in learning more about Assistive Technology (AT) Considerations and addressing AT in student IEPs.
Registration Link: Click here to register.
assistive technology to support executive functioning
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assistive technology to support executive functioning
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by The Diagnostic Center Central:
The Diagnostic Center Central is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Assistive Technology to Support Executive Functioning. This is a free, virtual professional learning opportunity for general and special educators, administrators, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and families interested in learning more about specific AT tools to support Executive Functioning.
Registration Link: Click here to register.
supporting literacy for students with intellectual disabilities
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supporting literacy for students with intellectual disabilities
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by The Diagnostic Center Central:
Literacy is important for all individuals. Literacy skills are crucial for overall academic success, independent living, social participation, and employment opportunities. Individuals with intellectual disabilities have unique strengths, potential, and challenges. Due to challenges with cognitive processing, memory, attention, and language development, acquiring literacy skills is often more difficult. However, with appropriate support, accommodations, and evidence-based instructional methods, manu individuals with intellectual disabilities can develop functional literacy skills. Developing functional literacy can enhance self-esteem and quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Participants will be able to:
- Define the qualities of literacy instruction.
- Identify evidence-based strategies and interventions and multisensory teaching approaches.
- Evaluate assistive technology tools to support reading, writing and language.
Registration Link: Click here to register.
selective mutism
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selective mutism
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by The Diagnostic Center Central:
Individuals with Selective Mutism are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially, and educationally. These "quiet" children are not just choosing not to communicate. Selective Mutism is described as social communication anxiety. It not only affects verbal communication, but also nonverbal communication skills. This training will discuss assessment and treatment of students with Selective Mutism utilizing a team approach.
Participants will be able to:
- Understand a multifaceted assessment approach.
- Identify members of a transdisciplinary team.
- List and understand the four staes of Selective Mutism.
- Identify evidence-based treatment approaches.
Registration Link: Click here to register.
selective mutism
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selective mutism
Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by The Diagnostic Center Central:
Individuals with Selective Mutism are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially, and educationally. These "quiet" children are not just choosing not to communicate. Selective Mutism is described as social communication anxiety. It not only affects verbal communication, but also nonverbal communication skills. This training will discuss assessment and treatment of students with Selective Mutism utilizing a team approach.
Participants will be able to:
- Understand a multifaceted assessment approach.
- Identify members of a transdisciplinary team.
- List and understand the four staes of Selective Mutism.
- Identify evidence-based treatment approaches.
Registration Link: Click here to register.
aac implementation for the school team: breaking down barriers and building a collaborate approach to improving communication
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virtual
aac implementation for the school team: breaking down barriers and building a collaborate approach to improving communication
Dates: September 9, 2025 | October 7, 2025 | December 9, 2025 | January 6, 2026 | February 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by The Diagnostic Center Central:
* Note, all sessions must be attended to receive a certificate of attendance
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation: A student-centered training focused on brekaing down barriers and building a collaborative approach to improving communication.
Participants will be able to:
- Identify two team barriers to effective AAC implementation
- Create solutions to address their team's specific implementation barriers
- Develop a comprehensive AAC implementaiton plan including what the student is working on (i.e., the goal), when they have opportunities to work on it (i.e., activity/time of day), where it is occurring (i.e., environment), who is supporting it (i.e., skilled communication partners), and how it should be used (e.g., levels of support needed, response of communication partner)
Registration Link: Click here to register.
