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2019 Exceptional Children Services Summer InstituteUniversity of North Carolina Greensboro

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Table of Contents2Schedule of Sessions

8Session Descriptions July 16



30Agency Listing

31Restaurants

32-33UNCG Campus Map

Special Thanks to:

All-A-Flutter Farms, High Point

Aqua Salon, High Point

Distractions, High Point

Goalbook and Public Consulting Group (PCG), High Point

Greensboro Children’s Museum

Guilford County Association of Educators (GCAE)

Horace Mann Insurance, Greensboro

Jelly Donuts, Burlington

Lazy 5 Ranch, Mooresville

Pastabilities, Greensboro

Pepsi

Providence Farm, McLeansville

Reynolda House, Winston Salem

Texas Roadhouse at Alamance Crossing

University of North Carolina Greensboro

UNCG Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations Department

UNCG Specialized Education Services Department

Wine & Design, Jamestown

For mobility assistance during the Summer Institute, inquire at the registration table or contact Shelly Beck, [email protected]

Presentation materials are intended for registered participants of the 2019 GCS EC Summer Institute. The views, statements and materials provided by individual presenters should not be construed as an endorsement of the organization or its contents, and may not be reflective of the policy or position of Guilford County Schools Exceptional Children Services.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

SOE 110 SOE 114 SOE 118 SOE 206 SOE 208 SOE 222 SOE 224 SOE 226Bryan School 104

Bryan School 105

Bryan School 106

Bryan School 110

Bryan School 111

Bryan School 112

Bryan School 117

Bryan School 121

Bryan School 122

Bryan School 132

Bryan School 160

Curry 304 Computer Lab

Petty 222 Comp. Lab

Graham 313 Computer Lab

8:30-10:00

Promoting Handwriting Legibility Within CKL A (Jennifer Albright, Meg Harris & Kristen Woodliff, GCS Occupational Therapists)

ECATS Overview (Lakisha Walden, GCS Compliance Supervisor)

“Don’t shake that soda can! Understanding trauma and how if affects our students daily (Sara Kramer, Family Service of the Piedmont)“

Whole Group Instruction in the Adapted Curriculum Classroom (Christina Collins & Brian Surface, GCS EC Teachers)

Reading Research to Classroom Practice (Megan Rives, GCS Literacy Supervisor) Day 1 of 5 8:30-4:30, July 16, 17, 18, 30, 31 Separate Registration Required

Building a Strong Core: A framework for developing coping skills critical to the success of learners with autism across home, school, and community settings. (Lizzy Donovan, ABC of NC)

Solving Word Problems with Eureka: K-5 (Kendra Bledsoe, Chris Carter & Adjoa Botwe-Rankin, GCS Elementary Math Supervisors) 8:30 - 4:30 Separate Registration Required

Working with Traumatized Youth and Parents (Kristin Cheshire, LPC, LCAS, Kellin Foundation)The Positive Behavior Game (Sherri Rogowski, GCS Psychologist)

Mental Health First Aid for Youth (Dr. Alex Tabori, GCS Psychological Services Director & Clover Educational Consulting Group) 8:00 - 5:00 Separate Registration Required

Social Anxiety in Children and Adolescents (Steven C. Altabet, Ph.D, LeBauer Behavioral Health)

Seclusion, Restraint and Aversive Procedures (Jill Wilson, School Attorney)

LEA Represent-atives Part I: Requirements and Respons-ibilities (Alexa Briggs, GCS Homebound Services Coordinator)

“Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Effective Strategies for Classroom Teachers (Dr. Nicole Dobbins, A & T State University Dr. Teresa C. Little, EC Program Director, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools & Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Associate Professor, Central Connecticut State University)”

“Believe in the Family Connection: Resources that Work (Kimberly M. Funderburk, Director, Guilford Parent Academy Gabriel Wiggins, Title I Parent Support LaSheka White, Parent and Community Engagement Jacqui Hawkins, EC Parent Liaison)”

Visual Structure and Environmental Design for Students with Autism and other Developmental Disorders in the Regular Education and within EC Settings. 8:30

- 4:30 (Melissa Carino & Rick Tufts, GCS Psychologists)

Restorative Practices 8:30 - 4:30 Day 1 of 2 Separate Registration Required (Effie McMillian, GCS Supervisor of Early Literacy & Brooksie Sturdivant, GCS Equity Coach Specialist)

CPI Initial Training (Stephanie Ruffin, GCS EC Supervisor & John Williams, GCS EC Behavior Support Coordinator) 8:30-4:30 Day 1 of 2 Separate Registration Required

The Window to Reading: District eBook Shelf! (Tonya Monroe- Leach, GCS Media Specialist & Jacqueline Pender-Jones, GCS District Media Coordinator)

Supporting Behavior and Social Emotional Learning Needs Using Goalbook Toolkit for Experienced Goalbook Toolkit Users (Kia Britt, Goalbook) Separate Registration Required

10:15-11:45

Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adolescents & Adults (Larry Wright Jr, MSW, LCSWA, NC START Children’s Clinical Coordinator)

Youth and Family Engagement: What Helps and What Harms, From the Youth and Family Perspective (Frederick and Mia Douglas)

Science Adapted (Christina Collins, GCS EC Teacher)

The Positive Behavior Game (Sherri Rogowski, GCS Psychologist)

Practices for Creating an Effective Exceptional Children’s Department within a School (Denise Francisco, GCS Principal & Anna Quarles, GCS EC Coordinator)

Behavior, Plans and Alternative Settings (Jill Wilson, School Attorney)

LEA Represent-atives Part II: Successful IEP Meetings (Alexa Briggs, GCS Homebound Services Coordinator)

The ABC’s of Motivating African-American Males (Jeff Theus, Ed.D, GCS EC Director)

APE 101: What is Adapted Physical Education? (Ashlie Beavers, Roy Sanchez & Vicki Simmons, GCS Certified Adapted PE Specialists)

MTSS, Providing Supports for ALL Students (Tina Lupton, GCS MTSS Director)

Accessing GCS Digital Resources (Alan Schubert, GCS Blended Learning Support Specialist)

Writing Comprehensive Present Levels Statements Using Goalbook Toolkit for Experienced Goalbook Toolkit Users (Kia Britt, Goalbook) Separate Registration Required

11:45- 1:15 LUNCH & VISIT AGENCIES IN SOE 202

1:15 - 2:45

Engaging our Students: Self Advocacy and Navigating the IEP Process (Dr. Ronda Sortino, Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Children Services)

Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adolescents & Adults (Larry Wright Jr, MSW, LCSWA, NC START Children’s Clinical Coordinator)

“Family and Professional Partnerships-How to Create and Keep Them! (Cache’ Owens, Director, Parent Training and Information, ECAC, Beverly Roberts, Family Enagement Manager, ECAC & Laura Weber, Executive Director, ECAC)”

Administrators: What to Look for in an Adapted Curriculum Classroom (Sue Harvey & Sara Nachtrab, GCS Principals)



Solving Word Problems with Eureka: K-5 (Kendra Bledsoe, Chris Carter & Adjoa Botwe-Rankin, GCS Elemen-tary Math Supervisors) 8:30 - 4:30 Separate Registration Required

ECATS Overview (Lakisha Walden, GCS Compliance Supervisor) Mental Health

First Aid for Youth (Dr. Alex Tabori, GCS Psycho-logical Services Director & Clover Educational Con-sulting Group) 8:00 - 5:00 Sep-arate Registration Required

Intelligent Lives - The Movie (Stephanie Antkowiak, Arc of High Point)

Engaging All Middle School Students with Open Up Math (Matha Ray & Kathleen Stevens, GCS Secondary Math Supervisors)

“Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Effective Strategies for Classroom Teachers (Dr. Nicole Dobbins,A & T State University Dr. Teresa C. Little, EC Program Director, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools & Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Central Connecticut State University)”

"Believe in the Family Connection: Resources that Work (Kimberly M. Funderburk, Director, Guilford Parent Academy Gabriel Wiggins, Title I Parent Support LaSheka White, Parent and Community Engagement Jacqui Hawkins, EC Parent Liaison)"

Visual Structure and Environmental Design for Students with Autism and other Developmental Disorders in the Regular Education and within EC Settings. 8:30

- 4:30 (Melissa Carino & Rick Tufts, GCS Psychologists)

Restorative Practices 8:30 - 4:30 Day 1 of 2 Separate Registration Required (Effie Mc-Millian, GCS Supervisor of Early Literacy & Brooksie Sturdivant, GCS Equity Coach Specialist)



The Window to Reading: District eBook Shelf! (Tonya Monroe- Leach, GCS Media Specialist & Jacqueline Pender-Jones, GCS District Media Coordinator)

Goalbook Toolkit Overview for New Goalbook Toolkit Users (Kia Britt, Goalbook) Separate Registration Required

3:00 - 4:30

Secondary to Post-Secondary Transition: Student Voices (Dr. Ronda Sortino, Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Children Services)

Effective Collaboration and Supervision of Paraeducators in the Educational Environment (Fonda Curtis, GCS EC Director)

Working with Traumatized Youth and Parents (Kristin Cheshire, LPC, LCAS, Kellin Foundation)

Supporting Special Education Students in Eureka Math (Anna Quarles, GCS EC Coordinator)

Special Education Surrogate Par-ent Program: Information for Educators (Jacqui Hawkins, GCS EC Parent Liaison, Guil-ford Parent Academy)



VISIT COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN SOE 202

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

SOE 110 SOE 114 SOE 118 SOE 206 SOE 208 SOE 222 SOE 224 SOE 226Bryan School 104

Bryan School 105

Bryan School 106

Bryan School 110

Bryan School 111

Bryan School 112

Bryan School 117

Bryan School 121

Bryan School 122

Bryan School 132

Bryan School 160


Petty 222 Computer Lab

Graham 313 Computer Lab

8:30-10:00

Clinical Supervision for Related Service Providers (Perry Flynn & Lauren Holahan, NC DPI)

Resilience Screening (Nadia Moreta, Prevent Child Abuse NC)

ECATS Overview (Lakisha Walden, GCS Compliance Supervisor)

Reading Research to Classroom Practice (Megan Rives, GCS Literacy Supervisor)Day 2 of 58:30-4:30, July 16, 17, 18, 30, 31Separate Registration Required

YES YOU CAN! Assist Students Struggling in Mathematics (Marty Erskine, NC DPI)

Solving Word Problems with Eureka: K-5 (Kendra Bledsoe, Chris Carter & Adjoa Botwe-Rankin, GCS Elementary Math Supervisors) 8:30 - 4:30Separate Registration Required


EXTEND 1: Appropriate use and accountability for adminis-tration of an alternate assessment (Dr. Ronda Sortino, Assistant Superinten-dent of GCS EC Services & Dr. Fabby Williams, GCS School Support Officer)

Engaging All Middle School Students with Open Up Math (Matha Ray & Kathleen Stevens, GCS Secondary Math Supervisors)

Antiracism for Educators (Esther Coleman, GCS Executive Director of Equity & Inclusion) Day 1 of 2 8:30 - 4:30


Inclusive Practices 8:30 - 4:30 (Dr. Nicole Dobbins; A & T State University, Dr. Teresa C. Little; EC Program Director, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools & Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Central Connecticut State University) Separate Registration Required

Everything You Wanted to Know About Adapted Curriculum But Were Afraid to Ask (Melissa Hosey & Erin Johnson, GCS EC Curiculum & Professional Development Coordinators) 8:30 - 4:30 Day 1 of 2

Restorative Practices 8:30 - 4:30Day 2 of 2Separate Registration Required (Effie McMillian, GCS Supervisor of Early Literacy & Brooksie Sturdivant, GCS Equity Coach Specialist)


Mental Health First Aid for Youth (Clover Educational Consulting Group)8:00 - 5:00 Separate Registration Required

Goalbook Toolkit Overview for New Goalbook Toolkit Users (Kia Britt, Goal-book) Separate Registration Required

10:15-11:45

Being Intentional and Strategic: A New Game Plan for Clinical Practices (Alexus Cox, Dr. Cathy Kea, Kayla Fointno, Rona Jacobs & Tyiania Simms, NC A&T University)


Engaging our Students: Self Advocacy and Navigating the IEP Process (Dr. Ronda Sorti-no, Assistant Superin-tendent of Exceptional Children Services)

Engaging All Students in Math I with MVP (Martha Ray & Kat Stevens, GCS Secondary Math Supervisors)

Practices for Creating an Effective Exceptional Children's Department within a School (Denise Francisco, GCS Principal & Anna Quarles, GCS EC Coordinator)

“Don’t shake that soda can! Understanding trauma and how if affects our students daily (Sara Kramer, Family Service of the Piedmont)”


11:45 - 1:15 LUNCH & VISIT AGENCIES IN SOE 202

1:15 - 2:45

Confidentiality, Communication and Social Media (Jill Wilson, School Attorney) Integrated IEP

Development for Related Service Providers (Perry Flyn & Lauren Holahan, NC DPI)


"Technology: The Classroom & Beyond (Jessica Besaw, M.Ed. & Preston Spivey, M.A.T., UNC Greensboro)"


YES YOU CAN! Assist Students Struggling in Mathematics (Marty Erskine, NC DPI)

Solving Word Problems with Eureka: K-5 (Kendra Bledsoe, Chris Carter & Adjoa Botwe-Rankin, GCS Elementary Math Supervisors) 8:30 - 4:30 Separate Registration Required

Transforming Teaching and Learning: Perspectives From A Veteran & Novice Preservice Teacher Candidate (Erin Collier, Alexus Cox & Dr. Cathy Kea, NC A&T University and Dr. Beth Hair, GCS EC Teachers & Melissa Hosey, GCS EC Adapted Curriculum Coordinator)



Neurodiversity: Tapping into the Strengths of our Students (Kim Okirima-Tiluk, GCS Speech and Language Pathologist)

Inclusive Practices 8:30 - 4:30 (Dr. Nicole Dobbins; A & T State University, Dr. Teresa C. Little; EC Program Director, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools & Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Central Connecticut State University) Separate Registration Required

Special Education Surrogate Par-ent Program: Information for Educators (Jacqui Haw-kins, GCS EC Parent Liaison, Guilford Parent Academy)


Restorative Practices 8:30 - 4:30 Day 2 of 2 Separate Registration Required (Effie Mc-Millian, GCS Supervisor of Early Literacy & Brooksie Sturdivant, GCS Equity Coach Specialist)

"Family and Professional Partnerships-How to Create and Keep Them! (Cache' Owens, Director, Parent Training and Information, ECAC, Beverly Roberts, Family Enagement Manager, ECAC & Laura Weber, Executive Director, ECAC)"


Mental Health First Aid for Youth (Clover Educational Consulting Group) 8:00 - 5:00 Separate Registration Required


Supporting Behavior and Social Emotional Learning Needs Using Goalbook Toolkit for Experienced Goalbook Toolkit Users (Kia Britt, Goalbook) Separate Registration Required

3:00 - 4:30

Behavior, Plans and Alternative Settings (Jill Wilson, School Attorney)

Keeping it All in Perspective, Jacqui Hawkins (GCS EC Parent Liaison, Guilford Parent Academy)


Engaging All Students in Math I with MVP (Martha Ray & Kat Stevens, GCS Secondary Math Supervisors)

VISIT COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN SOE 202

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

SOE 110 SOE 114 SOE 118 SOE 206 SOE 208 SOE 222 SOE 224 SOE 226

Bryan School 104

Bryan School 105

Bryan School 106

Bryan School 110

Bryan School 111

Bryan School 112

Bryan School 117

Bryan School 121

Bryan School 122

Bryan School 132

Bryan School 160


Petty 222 Computer Lab

Graham 313 Comput-er Lab

8:30-10:00

Engaging our Students: Self Advocacy and Navigating the IEP Process (Dr. Ronda Sortino, Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Children Services) Deep Dive

into Dyslexia (Doria Sullivan, GCS Literacy Supervisor)8:30-4:00 Separate Registration Required

Effective Collaboration and Supervision of Paraeducators in the Educational Environment (Fonda Curtis, GCS EC Director)

Reading Research to Classroom Practice (Megan Rives, GCS Literacy Supervisor) Day 3 of 58:30-4:30, July 16, 17, 18, 30, 31 Separate Registration Required

Transition and its Role in Driving the IEP (Tara Santiago, GCS EC Supervisor)

Supporting Special Education Students in Eureka Math (Anna Quarles, GCS EC Coordinator)

GTCC's POWER Pathways, a post high school training and employment opportunity for adults with IDD (Melissa Cox, Natasha Ford, Diana Gillgam & Claire Ricci, GTCC)

Assessment Literacy and Data Cycles (Ben Cawley, Data Coach, GCS Data Analytics and Support Department) Antiracism

for Educators (Esther Coleman, GCS Executive Director of Equity & Inclusion) Day 2 of 2 8:30 - 4:30

Special Education Surrogate Parent Program: Information for Educators (Jacqui Hawkins, GCS EC Parent Liaison, Guilford Parent Academy)

"Inclusive Practices 8:30 - 4:30 (Dr. Nicole Dobbins; A & T State University) Dr. Teresa C. Little; EC Program Director, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County Schools & Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Assistant Professor, Central Connecticut State University)Separate Registration Required"

Using Elements of Structure to Create an Inclusive Classroom (Shelly Beck, GCS EC Curriulum and Professional Development Coordinator & Corinne Gutosky, GCS Supervisor of Related Services, APE, HI and VI)


How to Write Highly Measurable IEP Goals Using Goal Attainment Scaling (Yolanda Perkins, UNC Chapel Hill) Mental

Health First Aid for Youth (Yvetta Grier, GCS Director of Health Services and Nursing) 8:00 - 5:00 Separate Registration Required

CPI Recertification (Stephanie Ruffin, GCS EC Supervisor & John Williams, GCS EC Behavior Support Coordinator) 8:30-4:30 Separate Registration Required


10:15-11:45

Transitioning to Post-Secondary: A Secondary Perspective and Middle Level Option (Dr. Ronda Sortino, Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Children Services)

Seclusion, Restraint and Aversive Procedures (Jill Wilson, School Attorney)

Whole Group Instruction in the Adapted Curriculum Classroom (Christina Collins & Brian Surface, GCS EC Teachers)

Intelligent Lives - The Movie (Stephanie Antkowiak, Arc of High Point)

Practices for Creating an Effective Exceptional Children's Department within a School (Denise Francisco, GCS Principal & Anna Quarles, GCS EC Coordinator)

The ABC's of Motivating African-American Males (Jeff Theus, Ed.D, GCS EC Director)




11:45 - 1:15 LUNCH & VISIT AGENCIES IN SOE 202

1:15 - 2:45

"Family and Professional Partnerships-How to Create and Keep Them! (Cache' Owens, Director, Parent Training and Information, ECAC, Beverly Roberts, Family Enagement Manager, ECAC & Laura Weber, Executive Director, ECAC)"

Confidentiality, Communication and Social Media (Jill Wilson, School Attorney)

Deep Dive into Dyslexia (Doria Sullivan, GCS Literacy Supervisor)8:30-4:00 Separate Registration Required

Science Adapted (Christina Collins, GCS)

Reading Research to Classroom Practice (Megan Rives, GCS Literacy Supervisor) Day 3 of 5 8:30-4:30, July 16, 17, 18, 30,31 Separate Registration Required

Transition and its Role in Driving the IEP (Tara Santiago, GCS EC Supervisor)

Administrators: What to Look for in an Adapted Curriculum Classroom (Sue Harvey & Sara Nachtrab, GCS Principals)

Keeping it All in Perspective, Jacqui Hawkins (GCS EC Parent Liaison, Guilford Parent Academy)

Assessment Literacy and Data Cycles (Ben Cawley, Data Coach, GCS Data Analytics and Support Department)



“Inclusive Practices 8:30 - 4:30 (Dr. Nicole Dobbins; A & T State University) Dr. Teresa C. Little; EC Program Director, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County Schools & Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Assistant Professor, Central Connecticut State University)Separate Registration Required”



Selecting and Implementing EBPs for Learners with Autism (Yolanda Perkins, UNC Chapel Hill) Mental

Health First Aid for Youth (Yvetta Grier, GCS Director of Health Services and Nursing) 8:00 - 5:00 Separate Registration Required

CPI Recertification (Stephanie Ruffin, GCS EC Supervisor & John Williams, GCS EC Be-havior Support Coordinator) 8:30-4:30 Separate Registration Required

3:00 - 4:30


Day 1 – Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Title of Course: Promoting Handwriting Legibility Within CKLADate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Jennifer Albright, GCS Occupational Therapist Meg Harris, GCS Occupational Therapist Kristen Woodliff, GCS Occupational Therapist

Description: This workshop will provide strategies and intervention ideas in response to teacher-identified barriers to handwriting instruction within the CKLA curriculum. Participants will explore best practices in handwriting instruction for early elementary grades and preschool. Occupational therapists will provide strategies and interventions that can be incorporated within the classroom while also providing a developmentally appropriate approach to handwriting instruction.

Targeted Audience: Elementary Teachers

School of Education Room Number: 110

Title of Course: Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS) Overview Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30 – 10:00 and 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Lakisha Walden, GCS Compliance Supervisor

Description: Overview of the new internet-based solution for the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and for the management of special education reporting to NC.

Targeted Audience: Teachers, Administrators

School of Education Room Number: 114 (8:30 a.m.)

School of Education Room Number: 226 (1:15 p.m.)

Title of Course: Don’t Shake that Soda Can! Understanding Trauma and How it Affects Our Students DailyDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Sara Kramer, Family Service of the Piedmont

Description: If you think of traumatic events as a shake to a soda can you can understand why kids “explode” while you are trying to teach them anything. This session will help you understand trauma and how it affects brain development. Having this deeper understanding may change the way you approach each student!

Targeted Audience: Teachers, Parents, Administrators


Title of Course: Whole Group Instruction in the Adapted ClassroomDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Christina Collins, GCS EC Teacher Brian Surface, GCS EC Teacher

Description: Making sure to include everyone in a group discussion is hard, especially when everyone has a wide range of abilities. Whole group instruction can be difficult but finding ways to include everyone is an important part of every classroom. This session will be a discussion on incorporating all students into whole group instruction, specifically in the adapted classroom.



Title of Course: Reading Research to Classroom Practice (Day 2 of 2)Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00ç

Presenter(s): Megan Rives, GCS Literacy Supervisor

Description: Presenters will introduce teachers to the knowledge, skills and procedures needed to provide effective instruction for students with persistent reading difficulties. Using research, participants will have a better understanding of how children learn to read. Assignments must be completed and a pre and post-test will be given.


School of Education Room Number: 208, Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: Building a Strong Core: A Framework for Developing Coping Skills Critical to the Success of Learners with Autism Across Home, School, and Community SettingsDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-11:45 and 1:15-4:30

Presenter(s): Lizzy Donovan, ABC of NC

Description: Adaptive behavior deficits in autism tend to limit opportunities and result in high levels of stress for individuals with ASD and their caregivers. In this session we will present a step-by-step process for teaching the “Core 4” adaptive behaviors—accepting “no”, waiting, transitions, and tolerating non-preferred tasks/activities.

Targeted Audience: Teachers, Parents


Title of Course: Solving Word Problems with Eureka: K-5Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Kendra Bledsoe, GCS Elementary Math Supervisor Adjoa Botwe-Rankin, GCS Elementary Math Supervisor Chris Carter, GCS Elementary Math Supervisor

Description: This full-day, six-hour session improves participants’ ability to effectively model and teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems by using math drawings and the tape diagram. Throughout the day, the facilitator models different modes of instructional delivery that engage participants in problem-solving experiences with a vari-ety of word problem types. These activities encourage reflective discussion about the intersection of content and pedagogy.

Targeted Audience: Teachers


Title of Course: Working with Traumatized Youth and ParentsDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00 and 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Kristin Cheshire, LPC, LCAS, Kellin Foundation

Description: This session will be geared toward learning about how trauma responses show up in the classroom and give teachers the tools to support students and parents that are affected by traumatic experiences.



Title of Course: Mental Health First Aid for YouthDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:00-5:00

Presenter(s): Clover Educational Consulting Group Dr. Alex Tabori, GCS Psychological Services Director

Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and oth-er caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge, or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, sub-stance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.


Bryan School Room Number: 104, Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: Social Anxiety in Children and AdolescentsDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Dr. Steven C. Altabet, Ph.D., LeBauer Behavioral Health

Description: Social Anxiety Disorder is the 3rd largest mental health condition in this country. This presentation will explore how social anxiety affects classroom performance along with strategies to help manage the condition.


Bryan School Room Number: 105

Title of Course: Seclusion, Restraint and Aversive ProceduresDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Jill Wilson, School Attorney

Description: This session will provide an overview of permis-sible use of seclusion, restraint and aversive procedures in the school setting.



Title of Course: LEA Representatives Part 1: Requirements and ResponsibilitiesDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Alexa Briggs, GCS Homebound Services Coordinator

Description: Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of the LEA Representative as participants in IEP meetings. This is part one of a two-part series.



Title of Course: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Effective Strategies for Classroom TeachersDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00 and 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Dr. Nicole Dobbins, A&T State University Dr. Teresa C. Little, EC Program Director WS/FCS Natsuko Takemae, Ph.D

Description: This presentation focuses on effective ways to implement UDL resources and tools into classroom routines. Presenters will also provide a range of low, mid, and high technology application tools that teachers can easily fit into daily instructional practices




Title of Course: Believe in the Family Connection; Resources that WorkDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00 and 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Kimberly Funderburk, Director Guilford Parent Academy Jacqui Hawkins, EC Parent Liaison, Guilford Parent Academy LaSheka White, Parent and Community Engagement Gabriel Wiggins, Title I Parent Support

Description: Family engagement is vital in building strong home-school-community relationships, developing support systems to enhance quality of life, and ultimately changing life outcomes for families. This session provides a blueprint on how parents and families can increase involvement in their children’s education. Meet new staff and learn about FREE resources available through Guilford Parent Academy and ways our community partners assist families to be successful.

Targeted Audience: Parents


Title of Course: Visual Structure and Environmental Design for Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders in the Regular Education Classroom and within EC SettingsDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Melissa Carino, GCS School Psychologist Rick Tufts, School Psychologist

Description: Learn to identify the strengths and weaknesses for students with Autism. The interventions will be strategies that you teach the student to use as well as strategies you use to teach the student. This will be presented with a problem-solving focus to rethink potential behavior problems and address appropriate antecedent based interventions based on the students’ needs and level of understanding at their most difficult moments. Appropriate for Regular Education, EC resource and Separate Settings.



Title of Course: Restorative Practices (Day 1 of 2)Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Effie McMillan, GCS Supervisor of Early Literacy Brooksie Sturdivant, GCS Equity Coach Specialist

Description: This two-day professional development opportunity explores practical strategies to build strong, healthy relationships with students, families, clients, employees and colleagues, which can be implemented immediately. Introduction to Restorative Practices On day one, interactive experiences bring you to a full understanding of the

fundamental unifying premise of Restorative Practices—that people are happier, more cooperative and productive and more likely to make positive changes in their lives when those in positions of authority do things with them rather than to them or for them. Using Circles Effectively Day two teaches how to hold group discussions in a circle to facilitate meaningful conversation and encourages full participation from everyone involved. Through video, practice and discussion, participants identify reliable methods for using circles to build community, establish norms and address behavior and relationships. Useful in any setting from education and other human services to organizational management. The maximum capacity for the two-day training is 45 attendees. Participants must attend both days to implement Restorative Practices. Each participant receives two books and a questioning card.



Title of Course: CPI Initial Training (Day 1 of 2)Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Stephanie Ruffin, GCS EC Supervisor John Williams, GCS EC Behavior Support Coordinator

Description: Participants will learn practical skills and strategies to safely manage disruptive or difficult behavior while balancing the responsibilities of providing the best care, welfare, safety and security for students and staff during crisis. Participants will:

• Learn skills of verbal de-escalation as well as correct use of non-violent crisis intervention

• Be able to define crisis development model in terms of four distinct and identifiable behavior levels

• Be able to safely manage student behavior in crisis situations

• Learn about the Deborah Greenblatt Act in North Carolina, including reporting requirements for staff interventions.



Title of Course: The Window to Reading: District eBook Shelf!Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00 and 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Tonya Monroe-Leach, GCS Media Specialist Jacqueline Pender-Jones, GCS District Media Coordinator

Description: Participants will learn to access and navigate the District eBook shelf.


Curry Computer Lab: 304

Title of Course: Supporting Behavior and Social Emotional Learning Needs Using Goalbook Toolkit for Experienced Goalbook Toolkit UsersDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Kia Britt, Goalbook Trainer

Description: Participants will examine statistical and demographic behavior patterns that lead to disciplinary referrals. Participants will learn how to address problem behaviors with differentiated instructional strategies. Participants must already have a Goalbook Toolkit account.


Graham Computer Lab: 313, Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adolescents & Adults Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45 and 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Larry Wright Jr, MSW, LCSWA, NC START Children’s Clinical Coordinator

Description: An introduction for educators to what RAD is, how it often presents in school-age children, and what educators can do to intervene effectively.

Targeted Audience: Educators supporting school-aged children from ages 5-18


Title of Course: Youth and Family EngagementDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Frederick and Mia Douglas, Youth Moves

Description: Family engagement is a family-centered, strength-based approach to establishing and maintaining relationships with families and accomplishing change together. Youth engagement is the result when young people are involved in responsible, challenging actions to create positive social change. Partnering with families and youth is not the use of families, consumers, and youth to agree and support the “way of work” of the status quo but an authentic partnership in bringing system change. Hear about what helps and what harms “through lived experience” from the youth and family perspective.



Title of Course: Science Adapted Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Christina Collins, GCS EC Teacher

Description: This session will offer a variety of ideas to use as science is incorporated into the Adapted Classroom. We will discuss a variety of methods and the communication that

students will be able to use during the experiments. Also, get a hands-on experience of some of the experiments.



Title of Course: The Positive Behavior GameDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45 and 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Sherry Rogowski, GCS Psychologist

Description: The Positive Behavior Game (TPBG) is an evidence-based prevention intervention that is founded on over 40 years of scientific research. TPBG has been shown to decrease discipline problems, increase student learning, and reduce the likelihood of drug/alcohol use, aggression, and other problem behaviors over time. TPBG has been implemented by teachers in typical classrooms, by specialists in the library and physical education settings, and by behavior support personnel in classes for students with disabilities. The game has been well-received by teachers and students alike and is considered relatively easy to implement within an instructional routine. It is important to remember that TPBG is not a curriculum, but a daily application implemented during regular instruction. The purpose of TPBG is to increase student social and academic success without costing additional instructional time. It is likely that by implementing TPBG and focusing on preventing problem behaviors and encouraging appropriate social behaviors you will find yourself with more time to teach while your students have more fun learning. The idea is that students exhibit behaviors to which we pay attention, and TPBG helps you to encourage behaviors you want to see by paying attention to them (and ignoring minor behaviors that you don’t want to see). In addition, TPBG will be directly linked to the school-wide behavioral expectations, which may help both you and your students experience increased success. Participants of this session will learn how to play the game and when is the best time to employ the game as a classroom management support.


School of Education Room Number: 226 (10:15)

Bryan School Room Number: 111 (3:00)

Title of Course: Practices for Creating an Effective Exceptional Children’s Department within a SchoolDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Denise Francisco, Principal, Oak Ridge Elementary Anna Quarles, GCS EC School Support Coordinator Molly Stoltz, Curriculum Facilitator, Oak Ridge Elementary

Description: What are the best practices and procedures to create an effective EC department in your school? Participants in this session will engage in a variety of topics and learn how an administrator, a curriculum facilitator, and an EC teacher worked together to create an effective and collaborative EC department. Topics include teacher scheduling, creating and managing case-


loads, curriculum, running effective IEP meetings and how EC teachers can be a leader in their department and school.



Title of Course: Behavior, Plans and Alternative Settings Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15 – 11:45


Description: This session will provide a summary of compliant procedures and policies related to student behavior plans and alternative settings.



Title of Course: LEA Representatives Part 2: Successful IEP Meetings Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Alexa Briggs, GCS Homebound Services Coordinator

Description: This is part two of a two-part series. Participants will discover key components of successful IEP meetings, including things IEP Teams can and cannot (or should not) do, along with tips for before, during, and after meetings.



Title of Course: The ABCs of Motivating African American MalesDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Dr. Jeff Theus, GCS EC Director of Secondary School Support

Description: This session will identify institutional, cultural and personal barriers preventing the active engagement of African-American males and present proven methods and activities to improve communication and engagement in the school setting.



Title of Course: APE 101: What is Adapted Physical Education?Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Ashlie Beavers, GCS APE Teacher Roy Sanchez, 2019 NC APE Teacher of the Year GCS Certified Adapted PE Teacher Vicki Simmons, GCS Certified Adapted PE Teacher

Description: This session will focus on the basics of Adapted Physical Education. We will discuss the laws and best practices regarding APE. This session is geared towards teachers, admin-istrators, and parents in order to have a better understanding of APE, what qualifies a student for APE services, how to request APE services, and ways to assist students in an inclusion setting that may not receive direct APE services.



Title of Course: MTSS-Providing Supports for All StudentsDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45 and 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Tina Lupton, GCS MTSS Director

Description: Participants will participate in a session that addressing how all students are supported through the MTSS framework.

Targeted Audience: Administrators


Title of Course: Accessing GCS Digital ResourcesDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45 and 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Alan Schubert, GCS Blended Learning Support Specialist

Description: Learners will be introduced to OneNote and create their own OneNote Notebooks. We will explore the basic functions of OneNote and then use it to demonstrate accessibility tools that are available across the platform.


Curry Computer Lab: 304

Title of Course: Writing Comprehensive Present Levels Statements Using Goalbook Toolkit for Experienced Goalbook Toolkit UsersDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 10:15-11:45


Description: Participants will understand how to use Goalbook Toolkit’s Present Levels Wizard to create meaningful present levels statements by determining areas of need using assess-ment data. Using Goalbook Toolkit, participants will learn how to design individualized instructional activities for students. Participants must already have a Goalbook Toolkit account.

Targeted Audience: EC General Curriculum Teachers


Title of Course: Engaging our Students: Self Advocacy and Navigating the IEP ProcessDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 1:15 – 2:45

Presenter(s): Dr. Ronda Sortino, Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Children Services

Description: This session will provide information to support more collaborative IEP processes and decision-making to guide educational planning for students with high incidence disabilities.



Title of Course: Family and Professional Partnerships-How to Create and Keep Them!Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 1:15-4:30

Presenter(s): Cache’ Owens, Director of Parent Training & Information Center, ECAC Beverly Roberts, Family Engagement Manager, ECAC Laura Webster, Executive Director, ECAC

Description: The one enduring constant in educational research is the importance of family engagement in a child’s success in school. This concept, family engagement, feels simple in design yet it is often complex, complicated and sometimes frustrating to both school personnel and families alike. Participants will leave this session with a greater confidence in this dance of partnerships through exploring the importance of family engagement and partnerships, unpacking the core elements of successful partnerships, identifying strategies to address the challenges, reviewing the Family Engagement Checklist; and, leaving with action plans and strategies.



Title of Course: Administrators: What to Look for in an Adapted Curriculum ClassroomDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Sue Harvey, GCS Principal, Herbin-Metz Education Center Sara Nachtrab, GCS Principal, Gateway Education Center

Description: Recognize the evidence-based practices that enable students to participate in instruction. Examples include prompting by adults that supports students to master small parts of a task working up to mastery of the entire skill, knowing the preferences of each student that can be used as reinforcement or a motivator when needed for the student to complete non-preferred activities, use of picture communication systems that enable nonverbal students to communicate wants and needs to adults and peers, physical structure of the classroom is adapted to reduce or eliminate behavioral challenges and facilitate

independence, paras are trained and capable of implementing evidence-based practices used in the classroom, demonstrate an understanding that all student behavior is communication and that understanding the function of a student’s negative behavior is necessary in order to successfully manage challenges, and use of visual strategies to clearly show students what work is expected of them, how much work they will have to do, and what they are to do when that work is finished.



Title of Course: Intelligent Lives- The Movie Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Stephanie Antkowiak, Arc of High Point

Description: From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES, a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America. INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelli-gence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S. INTELLIGENT LIVES challenges what it means to be intelligent, and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and intimate relationships. Film length: 70 minutes 90 minutes with discussion



Title of Course: Engaging All Middle School Students with Open Up Math Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Martha Ray, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor Kathleen Stevens, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor

Description: Participants will learn about the different components of each lesson in Open Up Math. They will engage in solving problems and discuss effective strategies for using Open Up Math in inclusion math classes.




Title of Course: Goalbook Toolkit Overview for New Goalbook Toolkit Users Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 1:15-4:30


Description: Geared toward new users, this session provides an overview of Goalbook Toolkit. Participants will learn how to access the variety of instructional resources available in Toolkit, including how to use the Goal Wizard, Present Levels Wizard, Strategy Wizard and linked resources and sharing features within the digital tool.



Title of Course: Secondary to Post-Secondary Transition: Student VoicesDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 3:00 – 4:30


Description: Geared for teachers, administrators and parents of students with high incidence disabilities, this session focuses on student choices for more successful post-secondary outcomes.



Title of Course: Effective Collaboration and Supervision of Paraeducators in the Educational Environment Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Fonda Curtis, GCS EC Director of Elementary School Support

Description: Teachers and administrators will learn strategies for effectively working with paraeducators in the classroom and overall school environment and acceptable instructional and non-instructional tasks they can perform. The participants will also explore the knowledge and skills the paraeducator needs to be an effective member of the team, as identified by CEC and the National Resource Center for Paraeducators, as well as ethical considerations that must be addressed in the school and community setting.

Targeted Audience: Administrators, Teachers


Title of Course: Supporting Special Education Students in Eureka MathDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Anna Quarles, GCS EC School Support Coordinator

Description: This session will provide participants with specific ways to best support special education students in the Eureka Math Curriculum. Each component of the Eureka Math lesson will be addressed, and participants will learn various ways to provide accommodations and modifications in the inclusion classroom as well as in pullout settings to best meet students’ needs and make them successful with the general curriculum in mathematics. Participants will also navigate through the Great Minds website and shown how to use materials to help make lesson plans and activities that support students with the Core Curriculum.



Title of Course: Special Education Surrogate Parent Program: Information for Educators Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Jacqui Hawkins, GCS EC Parent Liaison, Guilford Parent Academy

Description: Children in the foster care system that do not have a parent to represent them during the IEP process are entitled to have some to look out for their best interests. The LEA has the duty to find out who meets the legal definition of “parent” for those students. A simple misstep can cost the district a lot of money. This training will help you navigate who is a parent and who is not, according to I.D.E.A and NC law.




Title of Course: Working with Traumatized Youth and ParentsDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:00 and 3:00-4:30





Title of Course: EXTEND 1: Appropriate use and accountability for administration of an alternate assessmentDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Dr. Ronda Sortino, Assistant Superintendent of GCS Exceptional Children Services Dr. Fabby Williams, GCS School Support Officer

Description: This session will provide support for the appropriate use and administration of alternative assessment.



Title of Course: Engaging All Middle School Students with Open Up MathDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:00 and 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Martha Ray, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor Kathleen Stevens, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor

Description: Participants will learn about the different components of each lesson in Open Up Math. They will engage in solving problems and discuss effective strategies for using Open Up Math in inclusion math classes.



Title of Course: Antiracism for Educators (Day 1 of 2)Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Esther Coleman, Executive Director, GCS Equity and Inclusion

Description: Do you want to close the achievement gap in GCS? Do you want to lower discipline, absence, and dropout rates for students of color? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you will want to know more about racism and the role it played in creating the achievement gap and other negative outcomes as well as how it sustains them. Antiracism for Educators focuses on understanding what racism is, where

Day 2 – Wednesday, July 17, 2019Title of Course: Clinical Supervision for Related Service ProvidersDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-11:45

Presenter(s): Lauren Holahan, NC Department of Public Instruction Perry Flynn, NC Department of Public Instruction

Description: Literature validates that providing high quality supervision to interns in school settings is an effective recruit-ment tool. This presentation helps related service providers OT, PT, SLP, and School Psychologists provide quality supervision to interns.



Title of Course: Resilience ScreeningDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:00 and 1:15 – 2:45

Presenter(s): Nadia Moreta, Prevent Child Abuse NC

Description: Research has confirmed that toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for behavioral and learning challenges, health issues, violence, depression and other social and emotional problems. It has also been determined that the presence of compassionate, caring adults can help children build resilience and reach their potential. Join us in this session for a “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” viewing and conversation around ACEs, toxic stress and the role we all play in children’s healthy development.



Title of Course: Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS) OverviewDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Lakisha Walden, GCS Compliance Supervisor

Description: Overview of the new internet-based solution for the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) and for the management of special education reporting to NC.



Title of Course: Reading Research to Classroom Practice (Day 2 of 5)Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Megan Rives, GCS Elementary Literacy Supervisor

Description: Presenters will introduce teachers to the knowledge, skills and procedures needed to provide effective instruction for students with persistent reading difficulties. Using research, participants will have a better understanding of how children learn to read. Assignments must be completed and a pre and post test will be given.


School of Education Room Number: 208 Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: YES, YOU CAN! Assist Students Struggling in MathematicsDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:00 and 1:15–2:45

Presenter(s): Marty Erskine, NC Department of Public Instruction, Regional Consultant, Piedmont/Triad Region

Description: Want to use the strongest levels of evidence to prioritize your instructional approaches for students who struggle in mathematics? Then attend this session to learn how to optimize your time and effort to have the greatest impact for your students!



Title of Course: Solving Word Problems with Eureka: K-5Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Kendra Bledsoe, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor Adjoa Botwe-Rankin, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor Chris Cater, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor

Description: This full-day, six-hour session improves participants’ ability to effectively model and teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems by using math drawings and the tape diagram. Throughout the day, the facilitator models different modes of instructional delivery that engage participants in problem-solving experiences with a variety of word problem types. These activities encourage reflective discussion about the intersection of content and pedagogy.




Title of Course: Mental Health First Aid for Youth Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:00-5:00

Presenter(s): Clover Educational Consulting Group Dr. Alex Tabori, GCS Psychological Services Director

Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge, or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, sub-stance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.


Bryan School Room Number: 160 Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: Goalbook Toolkit Overview for New Goalbook Toolkit UsersDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-11:45

Presenter(s): Kia Britt, Goalbook

Description: Participants will be able to identify the “core purpose” of state standards, develop measurable goals that include representation, expression and specific criteria for measuring student outcomes. Participants will have access to use Goalbook Toolkit to find and adapt goals aligned to state standards and provide feedback to the EC Department, as appropriate. Participants will learn to use Goalbook Toolkit to help plan standards-based instruction that Design for Learning.

Targeted Audience: General Curriculum EC Teachers

Graham Computer Lab: 313 Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: Being Intentional and Strategic: A New Game Plan for Clinical PracticesDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Alexus Cox, CREED Scholar, NC A&T University Kayla Fointno, CREED Scholar, NC A&T University Rona Jacobs, Adjunct Professor, Student Teacher Supervisor, NC A&T University Dr. Cathy Kea, Professor of Special Education, NC A&T University Tyiania Simms, CREED Scholar, NC A&T University

Description: This presentation describes the 12-week extended clinical model for undergraduate dual licensure teacher candidates. Competencies developed, lesson observation

cycles and the collaborative evaluation process with a retired Guilford County Exceptional Children’s Services Administrator will be shared. Three (3) Project CREED scholars will voice the dilemmas faced and lessons learned during their special education clinical placements.



Title of Course: The Positive Behavior GameDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 10:15-11:45


Description: The Positive Behavior Game (TPBG) is an evidence-based prevention intervention that is founded on over 40 years of scientific research. TPBG has been shown to decrease discipline problems, increase student learning, and reduce the likelihood of drug/alcohol use, aggression, and other problem behaviors over time. TPBG has been implemented by teachers in typical classrooms, by specialists in the library and physical education settings, and by behavior support personnel in classes for students with disabilities. The game has been well-received by teachers and students alike and is considered relatively easy to implement within an instructional routine. It is important to remember that TPBG is not a curriculum, but a daily application implemented during regular instruction. The purpose of TPBG is to increase student social and academic success without costing additional instructional time. It is likely that by implementing TPBG and focusing on preventing problem behaviors and encouraging appropriate social behaviors you will find yourself with more time to teach while your students have more fun learning. The idea is that students exhibit behaviors to which we pay attention, and TPBG helps you to encourage behaviors you want to see by paying attention to them (and ignoring minor behaviors that you don’t want to see). In addition, TPBG will be directly linked to the school-wide behavioral expectations, which may help both you and your students experience increased success. Participants of this session will learn how to play the game and when is the best time to employ the game as a classroom management support.



Title of Course: Engaging our Students: Self Advocacy and Navigating the IEP ProcessDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 10:15 – 11:45





it comes from, how it functions, why it persists, and how it can be undone. This two-day training strategically examines how the accumulated impact of racism has resulted in pervasive disproportionality and disparate outcomes for students of color.



Title of Course: MTSS, Providing Supports for ALL StudentsDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Tina Lupton, GCS MTSS Director

Description: Participants will participate in a session that addressing how all students are supported through the MTSS framework.



Title of Course: Inclusive PracticesDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Dr.Nicole Dobbins, A & T State University Dr. Teresa C. Little, EC Program Director, Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education and Interventions, Central Connecticut State University

Description: Participants will learn about various components of co-teaching: 1) the conceptual framework of co-teaching; 2) the essential considerations for successful co-teaching; 3) effective implementation. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) strategies through the co-teaching models; and 4) the components of successful co-teaching partnerships.



Title of Course: Everything You Wanted to Know About Adapted Curriculum but Were Afraid to AskDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-4:30 (Day 1 of 2)

Presenter(s): Melissa Hosey, GCS EC Adapted Curriculum Coordinator Erin Johnson, GCS EC Adapted Curriculum Coordinator

Description: This session is designed for both new and returning Adapted Curriculum Teachers. This two day course will discuss a variety of topics including environmental design, data collection, addressing challenging classroom behaviors, curriculum tools, and best practices for meeting the needs of students who follow the Extended Content Standards The

sessions will include a lecture as well as hands on activities to support positive and rigorous instruction in all GCS Adapted Curriculum Classrooms.



Title of Course: Restorative Practices (Day 2 of 2) Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-4:30 (Day 2 of 2)

Presenter(s): Effie McMillian, GCS Early Literacy Supervisor Brooksie Sturdivant, GCS Equity Coach Specialist

Description: This two-day professional development opportunity explores practical strategies to build strong, healthy relationships with students, families, clients, employees and colleagues, which can be implemented immediately. Day two teaches how to hold group discussions in a circle to facilitate meaningful conversation and encourages full participation from everyone involved. Through video, practice and discussion, participants identify reliable methods for using circles to build community, establish norms and address behavior and relationships. Useful in any setting from education and other human services to organizational management. * The maximum capacity for the two-day training is 45 attendees. Participants must attend both days to implement Restorative Practices. Each participant receives two books and a questioning card.



Title of Course: CPI Initial Training (Day 2 of 2)Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Stephanie Ruffin, GCS EC Supervisor John Williams, GCS EC Behavior Support Coordinator

Description: Participants will learn practical skills and strategies to safely manage disruptive or difficult behavior while balancing the responsibilities of providing the best care, welfare, safety and security for students and staff during crisis. Participants will also learn skills of verbal de-escalation, correct use of non-violent crisis intervention, and be able to define the crisis development model in terms of four distinct and identifiable behavior levels. Be able to safely manage student behavior in crisis situations. Learn about the Deborah Greenblatt Act in North Carolina, including reporting requirements for staff interventions.



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Title of Course: Transforming Teaching and Learning: Perspectives from A Veteran & Novice Preservice Teacher CandidateDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Erin Collier, CREED Scholar, NC A&T University Alexus Cox, CREED Scholar, NC A&T University Dr. Cathy Kea, NC A&T University Dr. Beth Hair, Cooperating Teacher Melissa Hosey, GCS Adapted Curriculum Coordinator

Description: This presentation describes how one university restructured its Special Education undergraduate program to assume three (3) roles in Elementary Education and acquire licensure in Elementary Education (K-6), Special Education General Curriculum (K-12) and Special Education Adapted Curriculum (K-12). The one-year intensive delivery model will highlight the adaptive field experience preparation model via collaboration with the Guilford County EC Curriculum Specialist, competencies and evaluation process. Perspectives from a veteran teacher and novice preservice teacher candidate will be shared on the implementation of effective strategies and how new life was brought to old ways of thinking.



Title of Course: Building a Strong Core: A Framework for Developing Coping Skills Critical to the Success of Learners with Autism Across Home, School, and Community Settings.Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-4:30

Presenter(s): Lizzy Donovan, ABC of NC

Description: Adaptive behavior deficits in autism tend to limit opportunities and result in high levels of stress for individuals with ASD and their caregivers. In this session we will present a step-by-step process for teaching the “Core 4” adaptive behaviors-accepting “no”, waiting, transitions, and tolerating non-preferred tasks/activities.



Title of Course: Neurodiversity: Tapping into the Strengths of our Students

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-4:30

Presenter(s): Kim Okirima-Tiluk, GCS Speech and Language Pathologist

Description: Have you ever wondered why students on the Autism Spectrum learn one way and students with dyslexia or attention issues learn another? Our brains may have the same

Title of Course: Engaging All Students in Math I with MVPDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Martha Ray, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor Kat Stevens, GCS Secondary Math Supervisor

Description: Participants will engage in activities from our new Math 1 curriculum. Strategies will be discussed for effective implementation for EC students, as well as ideas for co-teaching in an inclusion setting.



Title of Course: Practices for Creating an Effective Exceptional Children’s Department Within a SchoolDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Denise Francisco, GCS Principal Anna Quarles, GCS EC Coordinator

Description: What are the best practices and procedures to create an ideal EC department in your school? Participants in this session will engage in a variety of topics and learn how an administrator, a curriculum facilitator, and an EC teacher worked together to create an effective and collaborative EC department. Topics include teacher scheduling, creating and managing caseloads, curriculum, running effective IEP meetings and how EC teachers can be a leader in their department and school.



Title of Course: Don’t shake that soda can! Understanding trauma and how it affects our students dailyDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Sara Kramer, Family Service of the Piedmont

Description: If you think of traumatic events as a shake to a soda can you can understand why kids “explode” while you are trying to teach them anything. This session will help you understand trauma and how it affects brain development. Having this deeper understanding may change the way you approach each student!



Title of Course: Accessing GCS Digital Resources Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 10:15-11:45 and 1:15-2:45




Location: Curry 304 Computer Lab

Title of Course: Confidentiality, Communication and Social MediaDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-2:45


Description: This session will provide an overview of the appropriate use of social media, procedures to ensure confiden-tiality and practices for safe and compliant communication in the workplace.



Title of Course: Integrated IEP Development for Related Service ProvidersDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-4:30

Presenter(s): Perry Flynn, NC Department of Public Instruction Lauren Holahan, NC Department of Public Instruction

Description: This interactive presentation helps related service providers, OTs, PTs, and SLPs write integrated IEP goals. Case studies will be used and feedback on goal writing will be provided by the presenters.



Title of Course: Technology: The Classroom & BeyondDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Jessica Besaw, M.Ed., UNC Greensboro Preston Spivey, M.A.T., UNC Greensboro

Description: As technology continues to develop at increasing speeds, access is also increasing. This session will highlight tools and resources that intentionally address barriers that students and adults face in everyday life with an emphasis on accessing classroom content, goal attainment, relationships, interdependent living, and additional modes of communication.



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structures, but they do not operate the same way. This session will look at the diversity of brains, what operates differently in students with various diagnoses and how we can help these students to succeed in the classroom and in life.



Title of Course: Special Education Surrogate Parent Program: Information for Educators

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-2:45


Description: Children in the foster care system that do not have a parent to represent them during the IEP process are entitled to have some to look out for their best interests. The LEA has the duty to find out who meets the legal definition of “parent” for those students. A simple misstep can cost the district a lot of money. This training will help you navigate who is a parent and who is not, according to I.D.E.A and NC law.



Title of Course: Family and Professional Partnerships-How to Create and Keep Them!Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-4:30

Presenter(s): Cache’ Owens,Director of Parent Training and Information Center, ECAC Beverly Roberts, Family Engagement Manager, ECAC Laura Weber, Executive Director, ECAC

Description: The one enduring constant in educational research is the importance of family engagement in a child’s success in school. This concept, family engagement, feels simple in design yet it is often complex, complicated and sometimes frustrating to both school personnel and families alike. Participants will leave this session with a greater confidence in this dance of partner-ships through exploring the importance of family engagement and partnerships, unpacking the core elements of successful partnerships, identifying strategies to address the challenges, reviewing the Family Engagement Checklist; and, leaving with action plans and strategies.



Title of Course: Supporting Behavior and Social Emotional Learning Needs Using Goalbook Toolkit for Experienced Goalbook Toolkit UsersDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Kia Britt, Goalbook

Description: Participants will learn how to use Goalbook Toolkit to create measurable behavioral goals. They’ll also explore Goalbook’s UDL-aligned strategies to support behavior while building background knowledge of how to support Social-Emotional Learning. Participants must already have a Goalbook Toolkit account.


Location: Graham 313 Computer Lab, Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: Behavior, Plans and Alternative SettingsDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 3:00-4:30


Description: This session will provide a summary of compliant procedures and policies related to student behavior plans and alternative settings.



Title of Course: Keeping it All in PerspectiveDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 3:00-4:30


Description: The parent/teacher relationship is all the ability to look beyond what we believe we know about others. This pres-entation will help both teachers and parents to gain the ability to gain a new perspective on how they look at the “other side”.



Title of Course: Transition and Its Role in Driving the IEPDate/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 3:00-4:30

Presenter(s): Tara Santiago, GCS EC Supervisor

Description: What is the role of transition planning when writing an IEP? This session will look at how to use transition assessments to guide post-secondary goals and activities. There will be a focus on how to make transition plans individualized for students.



Day 3 – Thursday, July 18, 2019Title of Course: Engaging our Students: Self Advocacy and Navigating the IEP ProcessDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-10:00





Title of Course: A Deep Dive into Dyslexia: The Science of Reading and Expert TeachingDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 – 4:00

Presenter(s): Doria Sullivan, GCS Literacy Supervisor

Description: Participants attending A Deep Dive into Dyslexia: The Science of Reading and Expert Teaching will gain knowledge of the following:

• The science of reading, including an understanding of why children experience reading difficulty, including dyslexia

• Causes and characteristics of dyslexia and reading disabilities

• The components of word level reading difficulties, including phonological awareness, decoding, encoding and sight word recognition related to dyslexia, and

• Evidence informed instructional practices in reading appropriate for students with dyslexia.

This training is appropriate for general and special educators, instructional coaches, reading specialists, school psychologists and related service providers. Participants will be expected to complete readings and a pre- and post-dyslexia knowledge survey to earn credit.

Targeted Audience: Administrators, Parents, Teachers


Title of Course: Effective Collaboration and Supervision of Paraeducators in the Educational EnvironmentDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Fonda Curtis, GCS EC Director of Elementary School Support

Description: Teachers and administrators will learn strategies for effectively working with paraeducators in the classroom and overall school environment and acceptable instructional and non-instructional tasks they can perform. The participants will also explore the knowledge and skills the paraeducator needs to be an effective member of the team, as identified by CEC and the National Resource Center for Paraeducators, as well as ethical considerations that must be addressed in the school and community setting.



Title of Course: Reading Research to Classroom Practice (Day 3 of 5)Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-4:30 (Day 3 of 5)

Presenter(s): Megan Rives, GCS Supervisor of Elementary Literacy

Description: Presenters will introduce teachers to the knowl-edge, skills and procedures needed to provide effective instruction for students with persistent reading difficulties. Using research, participants will have a better understanding of how children learn to read. Assignments must be completed and a pre and post-test will be given.



Title of Course: Transition and Its Role in Driving the IEPDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-10:00 and 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Tara Santiago, GCS EC Secondary School Support Supervisor

Description: What is the role of transition planning when writing an IEP? This session will look at how to use transition assessments to guide post-secondary goals and activities. There will be a focus on how to make transition plans individualized for students.



Title of Course: Supporting Special Education Students in Eureka MathDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-10:00

Presenter(s): Anna Quarles, GCS EC School Support Coordinator

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Description: This session will provide participants with specific ways to best support special education students in the Eureka Math Curriculum. Each component of the Eureka Math lesson will be addressed, and participants will learn various ways to provide accommodations and modifications in the inclusion classroom as well as in pullout settings to best meet students’ needs and make them successful with the general curriculum in mathematics. Participants will also navigate through the Great Minds website and shown how to use materials to help make lesson plans and activities that support students with the Core Curriculum.



Title of Course: GTCC’s POWER PathwaysDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 – 10:00

Presenter(s): Melissa Cox, Counselor, DisAbility Access Services, GTCC Natasha Ford, Adult Education Instructor, GTCC Diana Gillgam, Employment Specialist, TEACCH Supported Employment Claire Ricci, Dean of Adult Education, GTCC

Description: GTCC’s (Guilford Technical Community College) new POWER Pathways program provides a one semester college experience for adults with IDD focused on employment training. Our program is offered in collaboration with GTCC’s Adult Education and DisAbility Access departments and with employment specialists from community partner organizations. Our first POWER Pathways course was offered Spring 2019 with a focus on food preparation and safety. Participating students had the opportunity to prepare for and take the NC Food Handler’s certification to earn an industry-recognized credential. We plan to offer the Food Services pathway again in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 and are currently developing plans for additional pathway opportunities for students, including a Dietary Aide track potentially for Spring 2020. Our panelists will share the challenges and opportunities encountered in the development of this new program, as well as the successes of our first graduating class.



Title of Course: Assessment Literacy and Data CyclesDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 – 10:00 and 1:15 – 2:45

Presenter(s): Ben Cawley, Data Coach, GCS Data Analytics and Support Department

Description: In this session, participants will discuss some basic principles of assessment design in order to better plan for using assessment data to set reasonable and attainable goals for students and pinpoint priority areas of instruction.



Title of Course: Antiracism for Educators (Day 2 of 2)Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-4:30 (Day 2 of 2)

Presenter(s): Esther Coleman, GCS Executive Director, Equity and Inclusion

Description: Do you want to close the achievement gap in GCS? Do you want to lower discipline, absence, and dropout rates for students of color? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you will want to know more about racism and the role it played in creating the achievement gap and other negative outcomes as well as how it sustains them. Antiracism for Educators focuses on understanding what racism is, where it comes from, how it functions, why it persists, and how it can be undone. This two-day training strategically examines how the accumulated impact of racism has resulted in pervasive disproportionality and disparate outcomes for students of color.



Title of Course: Special Education Surrogate Parent Program: Information for Educators Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-10:00


Description: Children in the foster care system that do not have a parent to represent them during the IEP process are entitled to have someone to look out for their best interests. The LEA has the duty to find out who meets the legal definition of “parent” for those students. A simple misstep can cost the district a lot of money. This training will help you navigate who is a parent and who is not, according to I.D.E.A .and NC law.



Title of Course: Inclusive PracticesDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-4:30

Presenter(s): Dr. Nicole Dobbins, A & T State University Dr. Teresa C. Little, EC Program Director, Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools Dr. Natsuko Takemae, Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education and Interventions, Central Connecticut State University

Description: Participants will learn about various components of co-teaching: 1) the conceptual framework of co-teaching; 2) the essential considerations for successful co-teaching; 3)

effective implementation of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) strategies through the co-teaching models; and 4) the components of successful co-teaching partnerships.



Title of Course: Using Elements of Structure to Create an Inclusive ClassroomDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 – 11:45

Presenter(s): Shelly Beck, Coordinator, GCS EC General Curriculum and Professional Development Corinne Gutosky, Supervisor, GCS EC Related Services Supervisor

Description: This session will outline elements of structure to include effective schedules, environmental design, procedural and activity systems and material design to be implemented to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and to create a more inclusive classroom.



Title of Course: Adapted Curriculum: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to AskDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 – 4:30 (Day 2 of 2)

Presenter(s): Melissa Hosey, GCS Adapted Curriculum Coordinator, Secondary Erin Johnson, GCS Adapted Curriculum Coordinator, Elementary

Description: This session is for new and experienced adapted curriculum teachers seeking fresh ideas to support students following the Extended Content Standards. Participants will engage in topic discussions that include (but not limited to) environmental design, data collection, addressing challenging behaviors, transition expectations, sensory experiences in the classroom, as well as best instructional practices related to extended content standards. Participants will engage in lecture as well as hands on activities to support students in all grade levels who follow the extended content standards. Participants will leave with a collection of materials to support their students and start the year off with guidance and understanding of best practices for students within the adapted curriculum classrooms. Each of the two days will provide teachers an opportunity to collaborate and learn about a specific topic related to adapted curriculum students.



Title of Course: How to Write Highly Measurable IEP Goals Using Goal Attainment ScalingDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 – 10:00

Presenter(s): Yolanda Perkins, University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill

Description: Participants will learn the step-by-step process of writing highly measurable IEP goals using the Goal Attainment Scaling process. The session will include hands-on practice and provide information about resources to support data collection to monitor student progress and make instructional decisions.



Title of Course: Mental Health First Aid for YouthDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:00-5:00

Presenter(s): Yvetta Grier, GCS Director of Health Services and Nursing

Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, sub-stance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.


Bryan School Room Number: 122 , Separate Registration Required

Title of Course: CPI Recertification Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 – 4:30

Presenter(s): Stephanie Ruffin, GCS EC Elementary School Support Supervisor John Williams, GCS EC Behavior Support Coordinator

Description: Participants will learn practical skills and strategies to safely manage disruptive or difficult behavior while balancing the responsibilities of providing the best care, welfare, safety and security for students and staff during crisis. Participants will:

• Learn skills of verbal de-escalation as well as correct use of non-violent crisis intervention

• Be able to define crisis development model in terms of four distinct and identifiable behavior levels


• Be able to safely manage student behavior in crisis situations

• Learn about the Deborah Greenblatt Act in North Carolina, including reporting requirements for staff interventions.



Title of Course: Accessing GCS Digital ResourcesDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 8:30-10:00 and 10:15-11:45




Graham Computer Lab: 313

Title of Course: Transitioning to Post-Secondary Transition: A Secondary Perspective and Middle Level OptionDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15-11:45


Description: Geared for teachers, administrators and parents of students with high incidence disabilities, this session focuses on a variety of options and resources for transitioning students and families.



Title of Course: Seclusion, Restraint and Aversive ProceduresDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15-11:45


Description: This session will provide an overview of permissible use of seclusion, restraint and aversive procedures in the school setting.



Title of Course: Whole Group Instruction in the Adapted ClassroomDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Christina Collins, GCS EC Teacher Brian Surface, GCS EC Teacher

Description: Making sure to include everyone in a group discussion is hard, especially when everyone has a wide range of abilities. Whole group instruction can be difficult but finding ways to include everyone is an important part of every classroom. This session will be a discussion on incorporating all students into whole group instruction, specifically in the adapted classroom.



Title of Course: Intelligent Lives, the Movie Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Stephanie Antkowiak, The Arc of High Point

Description: From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES, a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America. INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S. INTELLIGENT LIVES challenges what it means to be intelligent, and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and intimate relationships. Film length: 70 minutes 90 minutes with discussion



Title of Course: Practices for Creating an Effective Exceptional Children’s Department within a SchoolDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Denise Francisco, Principal, Oak Ridge Elementary Molly Stoltz, Curriculum Facilitator, Oak Ridge Elementary Anna Quarles, GCS EC School Support Coordinator


Description: What are the best practices and procedures to create an effective EC department in your school? Participants in this session will engage in a variety of topics and learn how an administrator, a curriculum facilitator, and an EC teacher worked together to create an effective and collaborative EC department. Topics include teacher scheduling, creating and managing caseloads, curriculum, running effective IEP meetings and how EC teachers can be a leader in their department and school.



Title of Course: The ABCs of Motivating African American MalesDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15-11:45

Presenter(s): Dr. Jeff Theus, GCS EC Director of Secondary School Support

Description: This session will identify institutional, cultural and personal barriers preventing the active engagement of African American males and present proven methods and activities to improve communication and engagement in the school setting.



Title of Course: Resilience Screening Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15 – 11:45 and 1:15 – 2:45

Presenter(s): Nadia Moreta, Prevent Child Abuse NC

Description: Research has confirmed that toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for behavioral and learning challenges, health issues, violence, depression and other social and emotional problems. It has also been determined that the presence of compassionate, caring adults can help children build resilience and reach their potential. Join us in this session for a “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” viewing and conversation around ACEs, toxic stress and the role we all play in children’s healthy development.



Title of Course: The Positive Behavior GameDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 10:15-11:45


Description: The Positive Behavior Game (TPBG) is an evidence-based prevention intervention that is founded on

over 40 years of scientific research. TPBG has been shown to decrease discipline problems, increase student learning, and reduce the likelihood of drug/alcohol use, aggression, and other problem behaviors over time. TPBG has been implemented by teachers in typical classrooms, by specialists in the library and physical education settings, and by behavior support personnel in classes for students with disabilities. The game has been well-received by teachers and students alike and is considered relatively easy to implement within an instructional routine. It is important to remember that TPBG is not a curriculum, but a daily application implemented during regular instruction. The purpose of TPBG is to increase student social and academic success without costing additional instructional time. It is likely that by implementing TPBG and focusing on preventing problem behaviors and encouraging appropriate social behaviors you will find yourself with more time to teach while your students have more fun learning. The idea is that students exhibit behaviors to which we pay attention, and TPBG helps you to encourage behaviors you want to see by paying attention to them (and ignoring minor behaviors that you don’t want to see). In addition, TPBG will be directly linked to the school-wide behavioral expectations, which may help both you and your students experience increased success. Participants of this session will learn how to play the game and when is the best time to employ the game as a classroom management support.



Title of Course: Family and Professional Partnerships-How to Create and Keep Them!Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 1:15-4:30

Presenter(s): Cache’ Owens, Director of Parent Training and Information Center, ECAC Beverly Roberts, Family Engagement Manager, ECAC Laura Webster, Executive Direction, ECAC

Description: The one enduring constant in educational research is the importance of family engagement in a child’s success in school. This concept, family engagement, feels simple in design yet it is often complex, complicated and sometimes frustrating to both school personnel and families alike. Participants will leave this session with a greater confidence in this dance of partnerships through exploring the importance of family engagement and partnerships, unpacking the core elements of successful partnerships, identifying strategies to address the challenges, reviewing the Family Engagement Checklist; and, leaving with action plans and strategies.



Title of Course: Confidentiality, Communication and Social MediaDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 1:15-2:45


Description: This session will provide an overview of the appropriate use of social media, procedures to ensure confidentiality and practices for safe and compliant communication in the workplace.



Title of Course: Science Adapted Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Christina Collins, GCS EC Teacher

Description: This session will offer a variety of ideas to use as science is incorporated into the Adapted Classroom. We will discuss a variety of methods and the communication that students will be able to use during the experiments. Also, get a hands-on experience of some of the experiments.



Title of Course: Administrators: What to Look for in an Adapted Curriculum ClassroomDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 1:15-2:45

Presenter(s): Sue Harvey, GCS Principal, Herbin Metz Education Center Sara Nachtrab, GCS Principal, Gateway Education Center

Description: Recognize the evidence-based practices that enable students to participate in instruction. Examples include prompting by adults that supports students to master small parts of a task working up to mastery of the entire skill, knowing the preferences of each student that can be used as reinforcement or a motivator when needed for the student to complete non-preferred activities, use of picture communication systems that enable nonverbal students to communicate wants and needs to adults and peers, physical structure of the classroom is adapted to reduce or eliminate behavioral challenges and facilitate independence, paras are trained and capable of implementing evidence-based practices used in the classroom, demonstrate an understanding that all student behavior is communication and that under-standing the function of a student’s negative behavior is necessary in order to successfully manage challenges, and use of visual strategies to clearly show students what work is expected of them, how much work they will have to do, and what they are to do when that work is finished.



Title of Course: Keeping it All in PerspectiveDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 1:15-2:45


Description: The parent/teacher relationship is all the ability to look beyond what we believe we know about others. This pres-entation will help both teachers and parents to gain the ability to gain a new perspective on how they look at the “other side”.



Title of Course: Working with Traumatized Youth and ParentsDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 1:15-2:45





Title of Course: Selecting and Implementing EBPs for Learners with AutismDate/Time: Thursday, July 18, 1:15 – 2:45

Presenter(s): Yolanda Perkins, University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill

Description: Participants will learn about the 27 evidence-based practices (EBPs) identified by the National Professional Development Center as effective to use with learners with autism spectrum disorder. This session will review the process for matching these EBPs to student goals and provide participants with information about the AFIRM modules to support the implementation of the EBPs.




ABC of NChttps://abcofnc.org

The Arc of Greensborohttps://arcg.org

The Arc of High Pointhttps://arcofhp.org

A Special Blendhttps://www.aspecialblend.org

Beginningshttps://ncbegin.org

Beyond Academics at UNC Greensborohttps://beyondacademics.uncg.edu

Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensborohttp://www.dsngg.org

Exceptional Children’s Assistance Centerhttps://www.ecac-parentcenter.org

Faith in Community Ministries

Family Service of the Piedmonthttps://www.fspcares.org

Guilford County Association of Educatorshttps://gcae4me.org

Guilford Parent Academyhttps://www.gcsnc.com/Page/2089

High Point Universityhttp://www.highpoint.edu

iCan House https://icanhouse.org

Kellin Foundationhttp://www.kellinfoundation.org

North Carolina Division of Public Health, Children and Youth Branchhttps://publichealth.nc.gov/wch/aboutus/childrenyouth.htm

Partnership for Children of Guilford Countyhttp://www.guilfordchildren.org

Partnership for Community Carehttps://www.p4communitycare.org

Peacehaven Community Farmhttps://www.peacehavenfarm.org

Prevent Child Abuse - North Carolinahttps://www.preventchildabusenc.org

Triad Learning Disabilities Associationhttp://ldanc.org/about/triad-learning-disabilities-association

University of North Carolina Greensboro, Specialized Education Services Departmenthttps://ses.uncg.edu

Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Guilford County Schools Unit

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Serviceshttps://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dvrs

2019 EC Summer InstituteAgency Partners

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.Benjamin Franklin

1. Jack’s Corner Mediterranean - 1601 Spring Garden Street

2. Sushi Republic - 329 Tate Street

3. New York Pizza – 337 Tate Street

4. Jimmy John’s (sandwiches) - 411 Tate Street

5. Mimi Kitchen (Japanese) – 2403 Battleground Avenue

6. Bojangles - 1501 Spring Garden Street

7. Chipotle Mexican Grill – 435 Tate Street

8. East Coast Wings & Grill (chicken wings) - 332 Tate Street

9. Boba House (Asian inspired vegetarian)– 332 Tate Street

10. Coffeeology (coffee shop)- 423 Tate Street

11. Lucky 32 (Southern cooking)– 1421 Westover Terrace

12. Lindley Park Filling Station (sandwiches & burgers) – 2201 Walker Avenue

13. Yum Yum’s (hot dogs & ice cream)– 1219 Spring Garden Street

14. Hardee’s Red Burrito– 500 West Market Street

15. Old Town Draught House (sandwiches, pizza) – 1205 Spring Garden Street

16. China Wok – 948 Walker Avenue

Restaurants near UNCG

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(Off Campus)33 Brown Building82 Bryan Building (Bryan School of

Business & Economics)50 Campus Supply Store32 Carmichael Building

162 Carter Child Care Center174 Chemical Safety Facility10 Coit Hall21 Cone Hall99 Cone Building8 Cotten Hall

45 Curry Building63 Eberhart Building40 Elliott University Center43 Faculty Center64 Family Research Center86 Ferguson Building

143 Field Turf Maintenance Building 107 Financial Aid 37 Forney Building 44 Foust Building (College of Arts & Sciences) 247 Gatewood Studio Arts Center 159 Genetic Counseling 16 Gove Student Health Center 144 Graduate School Welcome Center 58 Graham Building 6 Gray Hall 59 Gray Home Management House 20 Grogan Hall 25 Guilford Hall

202 Haywood Hall 201 Highland Hall 5 Hinshaw Hall 39 Jackson Library 9 Jamison Hall 238 Jefferson Suites 200 Lee Hall 239 Lofts on Lee 98 Mary Channing Coleman Building 26 Mary Foust Hall 38 McIver Building 30 McIver House Nursing School Annex 169 McIver St. Parking Deck 57 McNutt Building

18 Mendenhall Hall 56 Moore Building (School of Nursing) 246 Moore Humanities & Research Administration 13 Moore-Strong Hall 22 Moran Commons and Plaza 80 Mossman Building (University Administration) 170 Music Building 27 North Drive Child Care Center 24 North Spencer Hall 30 Nursing Annex Building 252 Oakland Ave. Parking Deck 306 Pedestrian Plaza 307 Pedestrian Underpass 29 Petty Science Building 15 Phillips-Hawkins Hall 17 Ragsdale Hall 257 Recreational Field 260 Recreational Track and Sports Area 19 Reynolds Hall 84 School of Education 4 Shaw Hall 48 Sink Building (800 Oakland Ave.)

142 Smith Campus Ministries Building 135 Soccer Stadium 254 Softball Stadium 23 South Spencer Hall 237 Spring Garden Apartments 49 Steam Plant Building 31 Stone Building 134 Student Recreation Center 308 Student Recreation Center (Opening 2016) 178 Sullivan Science Building 35 Taylor Theatre 137 Tower Village 203 Union Hall 94 University Graphics & Printing 253 University Police (Administration) 89 University Police Station 304 University Police Station 141 Walker Ave. Parking Deck 99 Weatherspoon Art Museum (Cone Building) 12 Weil Hall 11 Winfield Hall 150 127 McIver St. 139 1100 West Market St. (University Offices)

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Business & Economics)50 Campus Supply Store32 Carmichael Building

162 Carter Child Care Center174 Chemical Safety Facility10 Coit Hall21 Cone Hall99 Cone Building8 Cotten Hall

45 Curry Building63 Eberhart Building40 Elliott University Center43 Faculty Center64 Family Research Center86 Ferguson Building

143 Field Turf Maintenance Building 107 Financial Aid 37 Forney Building 44 Foust Building (College of Arts & Sciences) 247 Gatewood Studio Arts Center 159 Genetic Counseling 16 Gove Student Health Center 144 Graduate School Welcome Center 58 Graham Building 6 Gray Hall 59 Gray Home Management House 20 Grogan Hall 25 Guilford Hall

202 Haywood Hall 201 Highland Hall 5 Hinshaw Hall 39 Jackson Library 9 Jamison Hall 238 Jefferson Suites 200 Lee Hall 239 Lofts on Lee 98 Mary Channing Coleman Building 26 Mary Foust Hall 38 McIver Building 30 McIver House Nursing School Annex 169 McIver St. Parking Deck 57 McNutt Building

18 Mendenhall Hall 56 Moore Building (School of Nursing) 246 Moore Humanities & Research Administration 13 Moore-Strong Hall 22 Moran Commons and Plaza 80 Mossman Building (University Administration) 170 Music Building 27 North Drive Child Care Center 24 North Spencer Hall 30 Nursing Annex Building 252 Oakland Ave. Parking Deck 306 Pedestrian Plaza 307 Pedestrian Underpass 29 Petty Science Building 15 Phillips-Hawkins Hall 17 Ragsdale Hall 257 Recreational Field 260 Recreational Track and Sports Area 19 Reynolds Hall 84 School of Education 4 Shaw Hall 48 Sink Building (800 Oakland Ave.)

142 Smith Campus Ministries Building 135 Soccer Stadium 254 Softball Stadium 23 South Spencer Hall 237 Spring Garden Apartments 49 Steam Plant Building 31 Stone Building 134 Student Recreation Center 308 Student Recreation Center (Opening 2016) 178 Sullivan Science Building 35 Taylor Theatre 137 Tower Village 203 Union Hall 94 University Graphics & Printing 253 University Police (Administration) 89 University Police Station 304 University Police Station 141 Walker Ave. Parking Deck 99 Weatherspoon Art Museum (Cone Building) 12 Weil Hall 11 Winfield Hall 150 127 McIver St. 139 1100 West Market St. (University Offices)

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, marital status, parental status, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.

DISTRICT 1 T. Dianne Bellamy Small (336) 580-4655 [email protected]

DISTRICT 2 Anita Sharpe (336) 294-5238 [email protected]

DISTRICT 3 Pat Tillman (336) 580-9270 [email protected]

DISTRICT 4 Linda Welborn (336) 674-8504 [email protected]

DISTRICT 5 Darlene Garrett (336) 643-6070 [email protected]

DISTRICT 6 Khem Irby (336) 402-3967 [email protected]

DISTRICT 7 Byron Gladden (336) 690-9610 [email protected]

DISTRICT 8 Deena A. Hayes (336) 690-9516 [email protected]

AT LARGE Winston McGregor (336) 279-6585 [email protected]

SUPERINTENDENT Sharon L. Contreras, Ph.D. (336) 370-8992 [email protected]

GUILFORD COUNTY

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