CAHELP Guide of Professional Learning Courses

Dyslexia: Foundations, Screenings, and Assessments ACADEMIC SUPPORTS

For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52

This course will provide participants with a foundational overview of dyslexia. The definition of the disorder, the various types of dyslexia, the associated brain functions, and the academic manifestation of dyslexia will be discussed. Additionally, participants will learn about the laws and guidelines related to the school identification of dyslexia. Reading/literacy fundamentals and the needs of special populations (i.e., English Language Learners, and gifted/talented) will be explored. Having this foundational overview will enable participants to understand the assessment and screening process for dyslexia and will enable them to identify targeted instructional practices within the MTSS/RtI continuum. In addition, participants will spend time identifying screening/evaluation tools typically employed in the identification of dyslexia.

Intended Audience

School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Administrators.

LCAP Priorities

 KARINA QUEZADA

PROGRAM SPECIALIST – (760) 955-3578 x  karina.quezada@cahelp.org # 06:00 Hours

© Pupil Engagement, Pupil

Achievement, Implementing State Standards, Course Access

Nuts and Bolts of Occupational and Physical Therapy ACADEMIC SUPPORTS

For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52

This training will give participants insight into the varied roles and supports occupational therapists and physical therapists provide in the school setting. Topics covered will include occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) scope of practice and the intent of related services, medical model services and school-based services, the OT and PT referral process, how to fill out paperwork, determining benefit or access to curriculum, and classroom tips for participation.

Intended Audience

New teacher training, school psychologists, and administrators.

LCAP Priorities

 CODI ANDERSEN

OT/PT SUPERVISOR

© Basic Services, Other Pupil Outcomes

– (760) 955-3659 x  codi.andersen@cahelp.org # 03:00 Hours

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