CAHELP Guide of Professional Learning Courses

For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52 TISA: Determining the Need and Working Effectively with Intensive Supports ASSESSMENT

A Temporary Intensive Services Assessment (TISA) is a process by which IEP teams can determine if a child with disabilities requires additional assistance, including a 1:1 paraprofessional, to meet goals and objectives and to benefit educationally. This course will provide guidance in determining if a student requires additional intensive support. Objectives of this course include: • Explore environmental factors contributing to the perceived need of intensive services • Learn about natural supports and best practices that can deter the need of intensive services • Learn best practices when assigning a 1:1 paraprofessional, including exploring the drawbacks • Learn about the responsibilities of an IEP team when requesting and assigning this level of support, including incorporating fading practices • Explore the DM SELPA forms required when a TISA is requested

Intended Audience

Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; Administrators; School Psychologists; Speech Pathologists

LCAP Priorities

 KARINA QUEZADA

PROGRAM SPECIALIST – (760) 955-3578 x  karina.quezada@cahelp.org # 04:00 Hours

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Achievement, Parent Involvement, Implementing State Standards

For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52 Understanding Accessibility Resources within the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) ASSESSMENT

Equal opportunity for all students to access instruction and demonstrate learning is a fundamental principle of public education. Accessibility resources represent a set of tools that help a student better access classroom instruction. They are also provided in a testing environment so that students can do their best to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. The Smarter Balance Assessment System was designed to maximize accessibility for all students. An array of universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations are available to help ensure that Smarter Balance summative and interim assessments generate a fair and accurate estimate of each student’s achievement. The participants of this course will: • Understand the importance of accessibility resources. • Learn about the various universal tools, designated supports, and accommodation available within the Smarter Balance System.

Intended Audience

Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and speech- language.

LCAP Priorities

 ANNETTE REGO

PROGRAM SPECIALIST – (760) 955-3578 x  annette.rego@cahelp.org # 02:30 Hours

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Achievement, Parent Involvement, Implementing State Standards

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