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

According to federal disability law IDEA, Specially Designed Instruction is mandatory for students with IEPs and should aim to address the unique needs the student has as a result of their disability so as to provide access to grade-level content. As educators serving in an ICT setting, co-teachers who attend this session have a unique […]

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 […]

As defined by federal disability law IDEA, Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is adapting the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of the child that result from the child?s disability and to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the educational standards within […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]