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SUMMARY:Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum: Strategies\, Relationships\, and Sensory-Friendly Classrooms \nWelcome to our online event focused on Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum! Teaching students on the autism spectrum requires equal parts knowledge\, creativity\, and heart. In this session\, you’ll gain practical strategies to help students thrive academically\, socially\, and emotionally—whether you work in an inclusive setting or a specialized classroom. We’ll explore how to build authentic relationships\, foster communication\, and encourage independence\, while also addressing common sensory needs that can impact learning. Through real examples\, tools you can use right away\, and a focus on dignity-centered teaching\, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and confidence to make your classroom a place where every student can succeed. \nPlease note: \nThe event link will be shared via the registered email. \nACT 48 hours are available for certified teachers in Pennsylvania. \nDr. Jennifer Do\, Ed.D.\, ATR-BC\, LPC\, is a program director at the Watson Institute WISCA program\, a specialized education setting for students with autism. With a background in art therapy\, counseling\, and special education\, she has over two decades of experience in specialized programs\, training educators\, and implementing evidence-based strategies for students with complex learning needs. Dr. Do is the creator of the Yope Coaching Toolbox\, a research-backed instructional coaching model\, and is passionate about building staff capacity to support the success and dignity of every learner. WISCA School for Autism – Watson Institute
URL:https://www.carlow.edu/event/supporting-students-on-the-autism-spectrum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education Department Events
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SUMMARY:Working with Students who Exhibit Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our online event ‘Working with Students who Exhibit Challenging Behaviors’! This training seeks to work with educators sharing practical tools and strategies to effectively respond to student behaviors that interfere with their learning. Participants will explore the functions of behaviors\, the ‘why’ to help us understand the reasons we engage in the actions that we do. We will review positive behavior supports and interventions including proactive classroom management and other evidence-based practices. The goals for this training include: learning to create successful learning environments for students; determining appropriate and effective replacement behaviors and consequences; and multiple positive reinforcement intervention procedures. \nPlease note: \nEvent links will be shared with the registered email. \nACT 48 hours are available for certified teachers in Pennsylvania. \nKristen Buonomo\, PhD\, BCBA\, is an assistant professor of Special Education and Behavior Analysis at Carlow University’s College of Education & Social Work.
URL:https://www.carlow.edu/event/working-with-students-who-exhibit-challenging-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education Department Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000
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SUMMARY:Building Resilient Classrooms: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Building Resilient Classrooms: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Educators! \nIn today’s classrooms\, students bring with them a wide range of life experiences; some of which include trauma\, adversity\, and chronic stress. These experiences can significantly impact behavior\, learning\, and relationships. This interactive training empowers educators with the knowledge\, skills\, and tools to create trauma-informed learning environments that promote safety\, connection\, and resilience. \nParticipants will explore the impact of trauma on brain development and student behavior\, learn practical strategies for fostering emotional regulation and positive relationships\, and develop classroom practices that support all learners; especially those affected by trauma. Grounded in evidence-based approaches and framed through a lens of equity and care\, this workshop is designed to help educators build stronger\, more responsive\, and more inclusive classrooms. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how trauma affects learning\, behavior\, and development\nIdentify signs of trauma and stress in students\nLearn classroom strategies that promote safety\, consistency\, and connection\nFoster resilience through relationship-building and co-regulation\nDevelop a trauma-informed mindset and instructional approach\n\nPlease note: \nEvent links will be shared with the registered email. \nACT 48 hours are available upon request for certified teachers in Pennsylvania. \nDr. Ken Smythe-Leistico is the Director of Field Education (MSW) and Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Carlow University. His areas of expertise include parent-family-community engagement\, school performance and attendance initiatives\, and non-profit communication strategies. Dr. Ken is the Project Director for the HRSA-funded CURE program. The program seeks to provide MSW and PsyD students with hands-on interprofessional\, interdisciplinary experience working with vulnerable populations in underserved areas during their field experiences. He is also the Co-Director of Carlow’s Strength-Based Mental Health grant where he helped to develop the new School Social Work specialization. Dr. Ken is PI of the Carlow Community Scholars Program funded by Senator Casey’s congressional appropriations. The program aims to support Carlow students who are aging out of foster care or who have experienced homelessness. \nDr. Ken was the former Assistant Director of the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development (OCD). He researched\, developed\, and implemented programs that target children and families transitioning into kindergarten while reducing chronic absence. His blend of research to practice was demonstrated through the development of a trademarked brand for kindergarten and a website with practical tools and resources for school transition which was recognized by National Head Start as a “Promising Practice”. Ken was featured as an Emerging Leader by the Harvard Family Involvement Network of Educators\, honored by Pittsburgh Magazine as one of the region’s “40 under 40”\, and is the author of several articles\, book chapters\, and a children’s book. Ken has been an invited speaker and trainer with over 100 national presentations that focused on kindergarten transition\, utilizing technology to improve outcomes for families and children\, and using decision-making science and branding to improve the reach of non-profit organizations. \nDr. Smythe-Leistico possesses a Doctorate in Education from the University of Pittsburgh\, a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama\, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater.
URL:https://www.carlow.edu/event/building-resilient-classrooms-trauma-informed-strategies-for-educators/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education Department Events
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SUMMARY:Conference: Empowering Educators to Support Every Learner ft. Deon Butler
DESCRIPTION:Carlow University’s College of Education and Social Work Presents:\nEmpowering Educators to Support Every Learner\nA conference on dyslexia and literacy\n  \nSupport every learner in reaching their full potential. Come together with fellow educators to explore structured literacy strategies and deepen your approach to dyslexia support. Offering tools and real-world strategies to address dyslexia in the classroom and beyond\, this conference reflects Carlow’s commitment to preparing educators who lead with empathy and believe in the transformative impact of teaching with compassion. \n  \nFeaturing Keynote Speakers: \nDeon Butler  \n\nFrom Field to Fluency: An NFL Athlete’s Story of Overcoming Dyslexia. Deon Butler\, former NFL player for the Detroit Lions\, will share his personal journey with dyslexia from struggling to read\, leaving the NFL\, and finding his voice as an advocate.  Deon is the author of The Gift & Curse: One Man’s Journey with Dyslexia.  All participants will receive a copy of his book.\n\nDr. Amanda McCaleb  \n\nToo often\, the burden of dyslexia is placed solely on the shoulders of the student. But what if it’s our systems that are truly at risk? In this keynote\, Dr. Amanda McCaleb invites educators to rethink what it really means to support students with dyslexia and those at risk for it. Blending the latest research with lived experience from classrooms\, coaching\, and leadership\, she challenges us to look beyond programs and labels—and examine how systems\, not students\, often determine outcomes. Dr. McCaleb shares what it takes to create schools where equitable access to literacy isn’t just a hope—it’s the standard.You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how every educator can be a literacy advocate—and how lasting change begins when we confront the uncomfortable truth: we’ve seen the gaps\, we’ve seen the students falling through them\, and the systems aren’t changing fast enough.\nDr. Amanda McCaleb is a national literacy leader\, systems builder\, and passionate dyslexia advocate with over 15 years of experience in K–12 education\, higher ed\, and large-scale educator development. Her work centers on bridging research and practice—helping educators transform reading instruction through the science of reading and sustained support that drives real change. Amanda contributes strategic insight and leadership to national initiatives\, helping build and refine coaching and professional development models that scale with both quality and impact. She also teaches graduate-level courses on dyslexia and assessment as an adjunct professor at Carlow University.A former special educator\, district literacy interventionist specialist\, and special education process coordinator\, Amanda brings a 360° view of student needs and instructional systems. She’s a published researcher and national speaker\, with work featured by the Rockefeller Institute of Government and in literacy journals. Known for her high standards\, big heart\, and quick wit\, Amanda is committed to empowering educators and making systems work better for kids.\n\nSpecial Panel Discussion – Supporting Students with Dyslexia in School: Moderated by Pam Kastner\nAdditional Breakout Sessions:\n\nSpelling Analysis\nStructured Literacy for ESL\nMaximizing the Literacy Block: Five Guiding Principles from Research\nAssessment and Testing for Dyslexia\nMTSS/Literacy in Secondary\nSound Walls and Multi-Sensory Strategies\nEffective Practices with Tiered Groups\nDevelopmental Language Disorders\nCollaborative Classroom: Writing Instruction\nAssistive Technology\nDevoted to Transformational Learning and Teaching\n\nPLUS: a Special Pre-Conference\, Wednesday October 29th\n\n12- 4 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshop Session\nUnpacking Evidence-Aligned Writing Instruction: How to integrate writing to support reading comprehension across all disciplines\nVal Piccini\, Instructor\, directs Carlow University’s International Dyslexia Association accredited Reading Specialist program. She holds a Master of Education degree in Reading with Disabilities from Wilmington University and is completing her doctorate degree in literacy leadership at Carlow University. Her role at Carlow prepares professional reading educators to become competent practitioners and agents for equitable literacy: ensuring every learner achieves full literacy through systematic and explicit teaching of reading\, writing and spelling. Additionally\, Val is a National LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator for Lexia Learning. Val trains thousands of teachers each year across the United States in translating the body of research known as the Science of Reading. She is a strong advocate for teachers having access and knowledge to implement evidence-based curricula and assessments\, and she provides ongoing support for schools in using these tools in the classroom.
URL:https://www.carlow.edu/event/conference-on-dyslexia-ft-deon-butler/
LOCATION:Oglebay Park Resorts\, 465 Lodge Drive\, Wheeling\, WV\, 26003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Identifying Trauma/ Body-Based Grounding Practices
DESCRIPTION:Identifying Trauma/Body-Based Grounding Practices is an event funded by Remake Learning that you won’t want to miss! Join us online to explore how trauma can affect the body and mind\, and learn to recognize its signs with compassion. Through grounding techniques and gentle movement\, participants will practice ways to feel safer\, more present\, and connected in their bodies. \nBritt Dorazio\, program deliverer at Awaken Pittsburgh\, is a multidisciplinary artist\, educator\, and practitioner based in Pittsburgh. She designs trauma-informed arts and healing programs that integrate mindfulness\, somatics\, and creative expression. With over a decade of experience in the arts\, education\, and mindfulness spaces\, she supports individuals and communities in reconnecting to themselves\, each other\, and the Earth. Her work is rooted in her own healing journey and a deep commitment to accessible\, embodied care for educators\, youth\, and creative professionals. \nMindfulness\, Meditation Training for Work and Life | Awaken Pittsburgh \nNotes: \nThe event link will be shared with your registered email. \nACT 48 hours are available on request for certified teachers in Pennsylvania.
URL:https://www.carlow.edu/event/identifying-trauma-body-based-grounding-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education Department Events
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SUMMARY:Creating Safer Spaces funded by Remake Learning
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our online event\, where we will discover how to foster environments where everyone feels respected\, heard\, and supported. This session blends practical strategies with self-awareness to help build trust\, reduce harm\, and nurture community belonging. Don’t miss out on this chance to participate in this important conversation! \nShannon Jenkins\, program deliverer at Awaken Pittsburgh\, has had two life events that have placed her squarely in the experience of life-before and life-after: cancer and the loss of mobility as-she-knew-it at age twelve\, and the death of her brother when she was 27. Both carved the paths she would take to working with neurodivergent learners and the gravitation to mindfulness practice. Shannon began teaching neurodivergent learners in 1999\, and has worked as a caseworker for non-profits and government agencies as well. She has been in a relationship with meditation and mindfulness practice for 11 years. Shannon finds putting hands in soil\, petting animals\, laughter\, silliness\, movement\, and deep hugs an important part of this practice. She believes learning to love where you are is a radical act. \nMindfulness\, Meditation Training for Work and Life | Awaken Pittsburgh \nNotes: \nThe event link will be shared via your registered email. \nACT 48 hours available upon request. Hours for certified teachers in Pennsylvania.
URL:https://www.carlow.edu/event/creating-safer-spaces-funded-by-remake-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education Department Events
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