To empower our members in developing inclusive educational environments, each semester we offer multiple weekly sessions, including workshops, legal seminars, panel discussions, and more!

Join us for this two-part series* with Andi Sachs, an occupational therapist and executive functioning expert with the Cooke School and Institute! Part 1 will provide participants a background on occupational therapy services in the elementary setting. This session will focus largely on breaking down sensory processing and executive functioning skills, providing strategies for intervention, […]

In this dynamic workshop, participants will learn how to break down linguistic barriers and plan intentional instructional supports for MLLs/ELLs of all proficiency levels. We will explore high leverage, research-based methods when differentiating instruction by content, process, and product to address language development throughout a lesson, regardless of content area. Work time will be given […]

With an influx of MLL/ELLs, schools are looking for the best ways to support these students in core content classes. Data collection and background knowledge of students is essential for schools to determine individual needs and ways to reach them. Come join leaders from FLACS as they share how their schools bring principles of data-driven […]

This series* is designed for coaches who are currently supporting ELA teachers in grades 4-12 and will balance exploring best practices in ELA, as well as best practices in coaching teachers. Participants will learn strategies to support teachers in differentiating by content, process, and product for their struggling readers and writers and will walk away […]

Given the prevalence rates, every teacher can count on having at least one child with ADHD in their classroom (diagnosed, or not) and ADHD comes with its own set of considerations for teachers, students and families, including the fact that there is very definitely a cultural component to ADHD that impacts diagnosis, treatment and providing […]

Make sure you're ready to hit the ground running once you run your lottery and begin to enroll students for SY24-25. In this training, participants will learn about different legal mandates and best practices around special populations identification and enrollment. There will also be time for Q&A. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... […]

In this full-day IN-PERSON session, participants will engage with theories, policies, artifacts, and case studies to explore: what to consider and do in the assessment and evaluation of MLLs/ELLs and CLD students with potentially underlying disabilities best practices in support, collaboration, and IEP development/implementation before or after disability identification; and considerations for family, community, and […]

How do I know if my students are "getting it?" What are practices I should be putting in place for my MLLs/ELLs to help further answer this question? Common prompts like “Any questions?” or “Does everybody understand?” are often the default for checking student understanding, but these prompts offer little linguistic support to help our […]