Associate Training 24-25: Full Schedule

8:00am CST

Instructional Strategies to Support Students in the Classroom. FILLING

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am CST

Howe Elementary Rm. 103, Howe Elementary School I added this up above but will also add here. Parking is limited at Howe Elementary. Side streets can be used and also New Heights Church (3000 SE 9th Street) across the street from Howe has offered their p

This session will explore various instructional strategies to support students with disabilities. Associates will be provided with basic knowledge of specially designed instruction. Through discussion and collaboration associates will analyze different instructional strategies and understand how to help support/engage student learning. OUTCOMES: -Through discussion and collaboration participants will review their background knowledge of specially designed instruction. -Through various activities participants will analyze different instructional strategies and understand how to help support/engage student learning

Speakers

Mary Love

Special Education Consultant, Des Moines Public Schools

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Howe Elementary Rm. 103, Howe Elementary School I added this up above but will also add here. Parking is limited at Howe Elementary. Side streets can be used and also New Heights Church (3000 SE 9th Street) across the street from Howe has offered their p 2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Instructional Support

8:00am CST

How Associates can support students with Occupational and Physical Therapy needs. LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am CST

Smouse Rm 105

We will provide an overview of occupational and physical therapy, our roles in the schools, and how associates can support students receiving OT/PT support.

Speakers

Jessica Carr

Taylor Cecena

Amy Grevengoed

Stephanie Russell

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Smouse Rm 105 2820 Center Street Des Moines 50312

OT/PT

8:00am CST

Supporting your student with visual impairments FULL

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am CST

Virtual

This session is a general overview for supporting students with visual impairments in a variety of settings.
Teams Link

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Speakers

Sheri Wren

Trina Erickson

Karen Kennedy

Des Moines Public Schools

Brian Werts

Supporting Students with Visual Impairments pptx

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Virtual

Visual Support

8:00am CST

Trauma informed care and Trauma on the brain. First section of Ukeru Training LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm CST

Callanan Middle School- Cafeteria

Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to work with students with different traumas and have a better understanding of trauma and behavior.

Parking may be limited so you may need to park on Center Street!

Speakers

Luke Corrick

Restoration and Safety Coordinator, Des Moines Public Schools

Ukeru, De-Escalation, and trauma informed care

Friday December 13, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm CST
Callanan Middle School- Cafeteria 310 Center Street Des Moines, IA 50312

Behavior

8:30am CST

How to engage the disengaged learner FULL

Friday December 13, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CST

Hiatt Middle School Rm 1740

This is for BD associates in secondary spaces. You will learn tools and strategies to help support associates work with SEL students. This training will focus on students who require a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). We will cover what a BIP is, how to read one, and how to ensure implementation. We will also build your toolbox with typical strategies that can be used in supporting students with explicit behaviors and learners that appear to be disengaged. Please bring with you a copy of a BIP from a student that you are currently supporting.

Hiatt Middle School-1430 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Rm. 1740

Speakers

Colleen Salomon

Special Education Consultant MS, SFS

Emily Mick

Special Education Consultant, DMPS

Friday December 13, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Hiatt Middle School Rm 1740 1430 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Behavior

8:30am CST

Beginning Sign Language LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CST

Capitol View Rm 135

Welcome! On December 13, join us for a 90-minute session to learn beginning ASL skills designed especially for educators and associates in DMPS. You’ll practice foundational ASL vocabulary, basic conversation skills, and common phrases to help you engage with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. This interactive session will focus on introducing greetings, questions, classroom phrases, and expressions useful for daily interactions. By the end, you’ll have a toolkit of essential signs to support inclusive communication in your classroom.

Speakers

Polly Brekke

Dean of Students, DMPS

Roberta Ryerson

Lacey McCaffrey

Friday December 13, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Capitol View Rm 135 320 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Communication

8:30am CST

Medicaid billing for students LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CST

Virtual

Teams Link
Virtual-How to enter Medicaid billing for students how are eligible, either Health or Behavior

Speakers

Erin Jenkins

Social Worker, Des Moines Public Schools

Friday December 13, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Virtual

Medicaid Support

10:30am CST

Medicaid billing for students LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST

Virtual

Teams Link
Virtual-How to enter Medicaid billing for students how are eligible, either Health or Behavior

Speakers

Erin Jenkins

Social Worker, Des Moines Public Schools

Friday December 13, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Virtual

Medicaid Support

11:30am CST

You Are Highly Valuable FULL

Friday December 13, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CST

Des Moines Public Schools Main Office

Associates will learn that through their development and use of social and emotional learning skills, Associates are extremely important participants in providing the best educational experiences for students.

Speakers

Theron Hobbs

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator & SEL Coordinator, Des Moines Public Schools

Theron Hobbs academic and professional experiences have a common ground, serving the awareness and wellbeing of people.With nearly 30 years of public speaking experience, on a variety of topics, Hobbs is always willing and eager to provide relevant, meaningful, and practical content... Read More →

Friday December 13, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CST
Des Moines Public Schools Main Office 2100 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA 50321, Conference Rm. A

Social Emotional Learning

12:30pm CST

Finding the Yellow Brick Road LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST

Hubbell Elementary Library

During this session, associates will learn and practice skills to equp them with strategies to reinforce desirable behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors, leading to a more positive and productive learning environment. Participants will walk away from this opportunity with enhanced classroom management skills and increased confidence and competency in implementing differential reinforcement strategies.

Speakers

Jim Perlowski

School Social Worker, DMPS

Hello, I've been a School Social Worker for DMPS since 2009. I am passionate about the work and believe that all kids deserve a fair shot at becoming their best selves. It takes a team dedicated to this same goal to make it a reality for students with disabilities.

Friday December 13, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Hubbell Elementary Library 800 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Behavior Support

1:00pm CST

Beginning Sign Language FILLING

Friday December 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST

Capitol View Rm 135

Speakers

Polly Brekke

Dean of Students, DMPS

Roberta Ryerson

Lacey McCaffrey

Friday December 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Capitol View Rm 135 320 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Communication

1:00pm CST

Medicaid billing for students LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST

Virtual

Teams Link

Virtual-How to enter Medicaid billing for students how are eligible, either Health or Behavior

Speakers

Erin Jenkins

Social Worker, Des Moines Public Schools

Friday December 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Virtual

Medicaid Support

1:00pm CST

Core Language and Aided Language Input: Supporting AAC and Communication Throughout the School Day FULL

Friday December 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST

Virtual

Teams Link
Virtual-Join us for a virtual professional development session designed specifically for associates who support learners using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. In this session you will gain knowledge and skill you can use to support communication development and growth in literacy and overall academic success for learners who use AAC to communicate.

Speakers

Alishea Henze

Des Moines Public Schools

Friday December 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Virtual

Speech

1:15pm CST

The Happy Relaxed and Engaged Learner: Contributing to Optimal Learning Conditions LIMITED

Friday December 13, 2024 1:15pm - 2:45pm CST

Ruby Van Meter Cafateria

Happy, Relaxed and Engaged (HRE) in a term coined by Dr. Greg Hanley, PhD BCBA referring to a state in which a person is most ready to engage in new learning, with a primary focus on gaining HRE is individualized for each student. Associates can gain the skills and knowledge necessary to actively contribute to a classroom environment where students feel happy, relaxed, and engaged, promoting optimal learning outcomes.

Speakers

Ann Krogan

BCBA, CCC-SLP, Des Moines Public Schools

I am a veteran of DMPS with experience as a speech-lanuage pathologist (SLP), autism strategist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I currently work out of the Smouse Professional Learning Center and serve early childhood and elementary special education programs.

Wendy Acri

BCBA - Behavior Strategist, Des Moines Public Schools

I am a BCBA and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with excellent teaming, problem solving and communication skills, and am committed to providing exceptional service through collaboration, modeling, coaching and consultation to increase skills and decrease barriers for the... Read More →

Marissa Riffle

Autism Strategist, Des Moines Public Schools

Happy Relaxed and Engaged 12.13.24 pdf Associate Inservice pdf

Friday December 13, 2024 1:15pm - 2:45pm CST
Ruby Van Meter Cafateria 710 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Behavior