Greetings,
Last February Carol Trivette presented information about Evidence-based Professional Development on our Directors' Webinar (http://signetwork.org/content_pages/66). The presentation was information rich and a good beginning to an ongoing conversation about effective training methods. We are going to continue the conversation with a Professional Development series, beginning with our January Directors' Webinar and lasting through the May Webinar. Our Regional Meetings in February will also have a focus on evidence-based professional development. The following are the specific topics and speakers for each session of the PD series: January 12, 3:00-4:30pm - Models of and evaluating professional development Speakers: Julie Morrison, Alan Wood, & Li Walter (SPDG evaluators) Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/tzmpzjc Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 February - SPDG Regional Meetings: Evidence-based professional development Speakers: February 3-4, Washington, DC - Michelle Duda, SISEP February 8-9, New Orleans, LA - Melissa Van Dyke, SISEP February 15-16, Portland, OR - Chris Borgmeier, Oregon PBIS Leadership Network Registration & March - Innovation Fluency [Date: TBD] Speaker: Karen Blase, SISEP April - Professional development for administrators [Date: TBD] Speakers: Elaine Mulligan or Elizabeth Kozleski, NIUSI Leadscape Rich Barbacane, National Association of Elementary School Principals May - Use of technology for professional development [Date: TBD] Speaker: to be invited For each session in this series, we will provide a reading beforehand that provides background on the topic. Each session will also focus on at least one tool related to effective training methodologies. If you have ideas or questions you would like answered during this series, please contact Jennifer Coffey (jennifer.cof...@ed.gov, 202-245-6673). Best regards, Jennifer and Audrey Jennifer Coffey, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist Office of Special Education Programs 550 12th St., SW, Rm 4097 Washington, DC 20202-2600 202-245-6673 202-245-7619 (fax) Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
