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

Are you tasked with supporting staff to provide access to ALL students to grade-level instruction? Then this learning opportunity is for you! In this session, we’ll introduce participants to key “look fors” when observing instruction with a lens for special populations accessibility. From learning targets and lesson launches to student grouping and assessment, we’ll cover […]

Our Leadership Cohorts For Special Populations (LCSP) offer an opportunity to develop as a special populations leader, build a network of support, and share best practices in our work. If you are a current Collaborative member and coordinate your school sites MLL/ELL Program, join our MLL/ELL LCSP!  There will be six virtual one-hour gatherings over the […]

Are you new to special education? Do you feel a little overwhelmed when looking at a student's IEP? We're here to help! In this three-part series* with INCLUDEnyc, we'll walk participants through key areas of the IEP and discuss implications for the classroom so as to support the best possible academic outcomes for student with […]

This series* is designed for 4th-12th grade teachers or school leaders who are currently teaching or coaching ELA. There is built in work time, so attendees should bring an upcoming unit plan and related materials. By attending this series, attendees will leave with strategies to effectively differentiate by content, process, and product to support struggling […]

Many of our go-to math scaffolds aim to make the abstract more concrete. From manipulatives to visual representations, math educators understand the value of these scaffolds. However, when and how do we begin to take these scaffolds away? In this three-part series* with math expert Dr. Nicki Newton, we'll explore effective math scaffolds, how to […]

Come discover how ChatGPT can enhance language development, foster interactive communication, and provide personalized support for MLLs/ELLs! In this session with current practitioner Frederic Lim, we will dive into practical examples of how to use Chat GPT to assess language proficiency, identify individual needs, and tailor instruction accordingly. By the end of this workshop, you […]

In an effective ICT classroom, co-teachers are co-planning, co-instructing, and co-assessing to ensure all students, including students with IEPs, have access to grade-level standards. Of course, this can be easier said than done. If you're looking for ideas on how to achieve this co-teaching vision, then this workshop is for you! In this informative session, […]

In an effective ICT classroom, co-teachers are co-planning, co-instructing, and co-assessing to ensure all students, including students with IEPs, have access to grade-level standards. Of course, this can be easier said than done. If you're looking for ideas on how to achieve this co-teaching vision, then this workshop is for you! In this informative session, […]

This series* is designed for 4th-12th grade teachers or school leaders who are currently teaching or coaching ELA. There is built in work time, so attendees should bring an upcoming unit plan and related materials. By attending this series, attendees will leave with strategies to effectively differentiate by content, process, and product to support struggling […]

Many of our go-to math scaffolds aim to make the abstract more concrete. From manipulative to visual representations, math educators understand the value of these scaffolds. However, when and how do we begin to take these scaffolds away? In this three-part series* with math expert Dr. Nicki Newton, we'll explore effective math scaffolds, how to […]

Our Leadership Cohorts for Special Populations (LCSP) offer an opportunity to develop as a special populations’ leader, build a network of support, and share best practices in our work. If you are a current Collaborative member and coordinate your school sites Special Education Program, join our SpEd LCSP!  There will be six virtual one-hour gatherings over […]

All primary students, regardless of the languages they speak at home, are learning foundational literacy skills. This workshop ensures that those skills are comprehensible to ALL learners. Discover how to effectively teach the five components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) to multilingual learners. This session demonstrates best practices for teaching foundational reading […]

New York City has a rich immigrant history and we are living through another historic moment with the recent influx of asylum seekers. While there are many things individual teachers can do to support newcomer multilingual learners in their class, this population also requires more holistic support. This semester, we are partnering with Confianza for […]

How do we understand behavior and how does that influence how we support our students and staff? In this session with Amanda Morin, educator and author of What is Empathy, we’ll explore these questions and more! Come learn about the different functions of behavior, ways to consider and teach expected behaviors, and ways to support […]

Our roundtable discussion bring together practitioners from across the charter sector to share best practices and surface common problems (and brainstorm solutions!) on different special populations topics. These sessions are HIGHLY INTERACTIVE and learning will largely be driven by what the participants bring ready to discuss and share. Based on the discussion, more targeted follow […]

This series* is designed for 4th-12th grade teachers or school leaders who are currently teaching or coaching ELA. There is built in work time, so attendees should bring an upcoming unit plan and related materials. By attending this series, attendees will leave with strategies to effectively differentiate by content, process, and product to support struggling […]

How do we understand behavior and how does that influence how we support our students? In this session with Amanda Morin, educator and author of What is Empathy, we’ll explore these questions and more! Come learn about the different functions of behavior, ways to consider and teach expected behaviors, and ways to support students to […]

In this two-part series*, attendees will learn what an emotional disability is according to federal special education regulations. Specifically, attendees will explore the behaviors and mental health conditions that typically lead to students being referred for special education evaluations and subsequently eligible under this educational disability category. Given the significant mental health needs that students […]

Wondering about how to leverage emerging AI in your approach to lesson planning for MLLs/ELLs? Join us for an engaging virtual workshop on using ChatGPT to select texts and vocabulary! In this session with current practitioner Frederic Lim, we will delve into effective strategies for choosing appropriate texts and expanding vocabulary to support the language […]

In this full day, in-person session, counselors and social workers will have the opportunity to network with peers, learn and share best practices, and feel empowered to better support their school communities for a strong SY23-24. In the morning session, the SWEET Institute will walk participants through identifying signs, behaviors, and manifestations of trauma in […]

Make sure you're in the know when it comes to discipline and students with disabilities. In this virtual, SEAT-FREE session with Advocates for Children lawyers, learn the ins and outs of the disciplinary processes for students in charter schools, specifically students with disabilities and students impacted by racial disparities. By attending this session, attendees will […]

In this interactive IN-PERSON workshop, math leads and special education leads will come together to learn how to best support students with disabilities in the secondary math classroom. We’ll explore key look fors in lesson planning and instruction and ideas on how to address both the mindsets AND skillsets of staff to better promote equity […]

In this two-part series*, attendees will learn what an emotional disability is according to federal special education regulations. Specifically, attendees will explore the behaviors and mental health conditions that typically lead to students being referred for special education evaluations and subsequently eligible under this educational disability category. Given the significant mental health needs that students […]

Note: This session is exclusively available for Premier and Enhanced Collaborative Members. This session will draw on the principles of CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention to learn and practice strategies that can be used in the classroom to de-escalate behavior. This is therefore ONLY available to teachers working at Enhanced or Premier Collaborative member schools participating in […]

Are you an MLL/ELL teacher who’s rethinking their co-teaching (“push-in”) approach? Then this workshop is for you! Join MLL/ELL expert Joan Lachance to find ways to maximize the power of two as you’re working with multiple core content teachers throughout the day. Participants will leave with various strategies and tools to support their co-teaching and […]

Our CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) trainings are ONLY available to Enhanced and Premier Collaborative members. Part I (Verbal De-Escalation) Through training in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), participants will develop prevention strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or unsafe behavior at the earliest possible stage. Participants will learn how behavior escalates and how to […]

Our CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) trainings are ONLY available to Enhanced and Premier Collaborative members. Part II (Physical Disengagement) Through training in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), your school’s designated team (up to 4 for Enhanced member schools and up to 5 for Premier member schools) will develop prevention strategies for safely defusing anxious, […]

In order to meet the needs of all learners, schools must create inclusive and equitable systems that ensure that all students have equal opportunities to learn at high levels. Schools also need to make sure students and educators are getting the support they need academically, behaviorally, and social-emotionally in order to succeed. To do this, […]

As educators, our job is to create an inclusive and equitable classroom environment for all students. We can leverage Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an instructional framework rooted in equitable practices in order to remove barriers so that all students can access learning. Within this framework, to meet the unique needs of students with […]