DATE:
September 25, 2017
TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Special Education Resource Teachers
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Courtney Titus, Program Specialist
SUBJECT:
Professional Development for Elementary Resource Teachers – Journey’s
The Special Education Department is hosting two professional development training days for elementary resource teachers. This training will address the use of the Journey’s curriculum in the general education classroom and how resource teachers supplement/support the general education teacher’s instruction. We will be providing participants information on how to access and use Think Central, writing materials, and how to structure a lesson plan in resource using the materials to provide the targeted specially designed instruction each student needs.
The first training will be held on October 9, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for elementary resource teachers. The second training will be held on November 1, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for elementary resource teachers. You only need to attend one training.
Both trainings will be at the District Office in room 129. Please register on JPLS at https://jpls.truenorthlogic.com and search for course #101256 and choose the appropriate section.
If a sub is needed, please use budget code 1292. If you have questions please, contact your teacher specialist.
