2021 SCHEDULE
FREE Paraprofessional Master Class: 3:30pm-4:30pm ET
- February 5, 2021 – Supporting Big and Challenging Behaviors
- May 12, 2021 – Using the Ladder of Independence
- July 14, 2021 – 100 Ways to Adapt Anything
- Oct. 6, 2021Providing on the Fly Supports
Everyone will want to know this! Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak are offering four Paraprofessional Master Classes in 2021.
Anyone can attend; however, these master classes are specifically geared for paraprofessionals supporting students Pre-K through 12th grade.
Enroll for free and you will receive details via email on how to join the master classes. You can attend one, two, three, or ALL four.
You only need to register once! We’ll use the same ZOOM meeting link for all four master classes. This master class also provides a sneak peek into our PD 4 Paras series!
The Circle Makers Equity Institute
April 15 • 9:00am-4:00pm ET
This one of a kind event is designed to transform and move your district toward more inclusive opportunities for all students. Join Drs.Julie Causton, Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Bettina Love, and others to transform and move your district toward more inclusive opportunities for all students.
Participants will receive useful ideas and strategies on how to create inclusive lessons and inclusive schools by focusing on students with diverse abilities and issues related to race, gender, culture, and language. The goal is to align and increase the skills of teachers, administrators, and related service providers to acknowledge and educate the diverse range of learners more effectively in inclusive settings.
Group rates available at check-out as well as a district-wide license.
Click here for the schedule and speakers.
Virtually Fabulous PD
April 21 & 28; May 5 & 12 • 11:30am-1:00pm ET
For anyone who is moving their professional development, conferences, university classes, or other types of trainings to an on-line format. Two giants in the field of inclusive and virtual instruction Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Dr. Julie Causton share everything they know about remote instruction for adults — it is so much more than you think. From webinars to conferences to college courses…we’ve got you covered! This series will maximize your ability to design and deliver effective professional development to adult learners…virtually.
This is a four part LIVE series. Participants will have lifetime access to resources and 3-month access to recorded sessions.
Circle Makers Summer Academy (Round 1)
June 10, 11, 17 & 18
10am-4:00pm ET
This academy is for all educators interested in moving toward more inclusive opportunities for all students.
Participants will receive useful ideas and strategies on how to create inclusive lessons and inclusive schools by focusing on students with diverse abilities and issues related to race, gender, culture, and language.
Topics will include: differentiation, UDL, co-teaching and utilizing paraprofessional support.
2021 Summer Leadership Institute
August 9, 10 & 11
9am-4:00pm ET
This is the inclusion event of the year! For three interactive days, we’ll be learning with and from international experts and hearing amazing presentations from incredible experts and advocates in inclusion, anti-racism, and leadership support. This event will help you become re-inspired around inclusion/ Hear from districts all over the world about how they’re doing inclusion and making it work. Discover how to support staff and families, special stuff around re-opening and rethinking education, especially for students with disabilities during and after the pandemic Register today and you’ll leave this year’s institute with the practical ideas and inspiration you need to create more inclusive schools! Now is the time for leaders like you to reimagine education for all students.
Early bird special ends April 2, 2021.
More information coming soon!
Mastermind for Educational Leaders
A Mastermind is a strategy used across industries to help individuals get clarity, reach personal and professional goals, and build strong networks. Masterminds are comprised of carefully curated leaders who see the value in social-networks, are driven to make a change, and are looking to benefit from the expertise of others. The community’s sole purpose is to be life giving and soul affirming.
Meet The Experts
Dr. Julie Causton
Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
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On-Demand
Rarely is there time for paraprofessionals to receive the training and support they need to work with children and students on IEPs. Even more rare is professional development with practical strategies that can be applied to all of the students in the district… from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Designing and Delivering Inclusive Virtual Professional Development. From classes to conferences, we’ve got you covered. This series will demonstrate how to set significant learning outcomes, give your video-conferencing a makeover, and increase engagement from staff meetings to day-long events.
Strategies for teaching students Pre-K to 21 with significant support needs. Learn the “Why” and “How” of inclusion, how to support students who challenge you, a new approach to behavior and so much more to create inclusive schools.
Everything you need for a full year of PD in one easy on-demand library!
We’ve been working hard to make sure you have professional development “ready, set, done” for the year. And for a fraction of the price you’d pay to fly in one expert for one talk.
GET THE CIRCLE MAKER SERIES!
The Circlemakers
Our outdated school systems of drawing sharp lines, labeling and segregating students has never made sense. The first in a series, this book takes a playful look at what is possible when we think differently about human difference. Intended to inspire everyone to widen our school communities to finally and actually include all.
Because of Oliver
Meet Oliver and learn about the magic that happens inside the circle! The second in a series, this book takes a playful look at what is possible when we think differently about human difference. Intended to inspire teachers everywhere to widen our school communities to include Oliver.
I Think There’s Been a Mistake
Meet Derek and learn about what happens when he is finally included. The third in a series, this book takes a playful look at what is possible when we think differently about human difference. Intended to inspire teachers and administrators everywhere to measure what matters.