Recorded webinars on Assistive Technology topics can be found under the Assistive Technology learning community. Go to the AT Trainings page.

Special Education in Charter Schools: Start Strong, Stay Strong (May 26, 2011)
Presenter: Becky Martin, Idaho State Department of Education
Handouts:  Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) ; Program Verification Checklist (Word) ; Start Strong Stay Strong (PDF) ; Transfer Student Policy (Word) ; SAM Year 5 Checklist (Word)
Archived Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

Recorded webinars on Early Childhood topics can be found under the Early Childhood learning community. Go to the EC Trainings page.

• "Employment as a Transition Outcome for Everyone"
  Presenter: Ellen Condon, University of Montana Rural Institute
  Date Presented: April 29, 2008
  Archived Video: Download Video (Flash Format)

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• Idaho Toolkit Guidance for Districts (February 28, 2011)
  Presenter: Fernanda Brendefur, Title III/LEP Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education; Rich Henderson, Special Education Director, Idaho State Department of Education
  Handouts: Download Slides (PDF, 2 slides per page) ; Download Slides (PowerPoint)
  Archived Recording: Download Webinar (Windows Media Format)

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IDEA Part B and Preschool Application (October 5, 2011)
Presenter: Lester Wyer, Idaho State Department of Education
Archived Recordings:  Link to view recorded webinar

Introduction to IDEA Part B Fiscal Accountability Plan (March 19, 2012)
Topics:  Introduction to new SDE Fiscal Monitoring and Accountability Plan; Fiscal Accountability Checklist
Handout:  Presentation Slides Handout (PDF, 2 slides/page)
Recording:  Link to view recoreded webinar

IDEA Part B Funding Basics (April 3, 2012)
Topics: IDEA Part B Funding Basics; Maintenance of Effort; Allowable and Excess Cost
Handout:  Presentation Slides Handout (PDF, 1 slide/page) ; Presentation Slides Handout (PDF, 2 slides/page)
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

Special Topics in Fiscal Accountability (April 11, 2012)
Topics: Specific fiscal accountability issues from the Fiscal Accountability Checklist; Time and Effort reporting; Inventory; Procurement; Records Retention; Written Policies and Procedures
Handout:  Presentation Slides Handout (PDF, 1 slide/page) ; Presentation Slides Handout (PDF, 2 slides/page)
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

• "Getting Creative: Developing Hands-on Literacy Materials for Students with Severe Disabilities"
  Presenter: MaryAnn Demchak, Ph.D.
  Date Presented: April 21, 2009
  Archived Recording: Download Webinar
• "Just Give Him the Whale: Using Passions, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Severe Disabilities including Autism "
  Presenter: Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
  Date Presented: December 4, 2008
  Archived Recording: Download Webinar.
• "Teaching Literacy Skills to Students with Severe Cognitive and Multiple Disabilities: Making it Accessible"
  Presenter: June Downing, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
  Date Presented: October 30, 2008
  Archived Recording: Download Webinar.

• "From Story Kits to Tutor Scripts: Creating Supports to Include Students with Significant Disabilities in K-12 Classrooms"
  Presenter: Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
  Date Presented: February 4, 2010
  Archived Recording: Download Webinar

• Working With Your Paraeducator? Tips for a Successful Year (September 1, 2011)
  Presenters: Frank Howe & Beth Eloe-Reep, Southeast Regional Special Education Coordinators
  Handouts: Presentation Slides (PowerPoint) ; Presentation Slides Handout (PDF, 2 slides per page) ; Confidentiality (PDF) ; Teacher Work Style & Preferences (PDF) ; Paraprofessional Work Style & Preferences (PDF) ; Work Style Score Comparison Sheet (PDF) ; Tips to Share with Paraprofessionals (PDF) ; Responsibility Matrix for Paraeducators & Teachers (PDF)
  Recording: Link to view recorded webinar (Windows Media Format)

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New Special Education Teachers: Six-Part Webinar Series 2011-2012

Topic #1: Working with Parents
Date: October 18, 2011
Presenters: Beth Eloe-Reep and Matt Hyde
Handouts: Login to NSET portal
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

Topic #2: Assessment and Statewide Testing
Date: January 23, 2012 (recorded only)
Presenters: Shannan Mayer and Toni Wheeler
Handouts: Login to NSET portal 
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

Topic #3: Working with Students with Autism
Date: January 10, 2012
Hosted by:  Robin Carter, Special Education Regional Consultants
Presenter: Autism Supports Project, University of Idaho
Handouts: Login to NSET portal 
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

Topic #4: Cultural and Linguistic Differences
Date: February 2, 2012 (recorded only)
Presenters: Dr. Fernanda Brendefur and Richard Henderson
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

Title I-A Consolidated Federal and State Grant Application (CFSGA) for SY11-12 Training (June 3, 2011)
Presenters: Marcia Beckman, Karen Seay, and Abbey Denton, Idaho State Department of Education
Handouts:  Presentation Slides (PDF) ; Presentation Slides (PowerPoint) ; Questions & Answers (PDF)
Archived Recordings:  Link to view recorded webinar (June 3)

Title II-A, Title III/LEP, Title I-C Consolidated Federal and State Grant Application (CFSGA) for SY11-12 Training (June 3, 2011)
Presenters: Fernanda Brendefur, Mary Lou Wells, and Joe Burris, Idaho State Department of Education
Handouts:  Coming soon
Archived Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar (June 3)

• Parent Involvement Analysis Tool Orientation (February 24, 2011)
  Presenter: Matt Hyde, Parent Involvement Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education
  Handout: Download Slides (PDF, 3 slides per page) ; Download Slides (PowerPoint)
  Archived Recording: Download Webinar (Windows Media Format)

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School Improvement Grants Evaluation Criteria (June 1, 2011)
Presenters: Steve Underwood and Jodie Mills, Idaho State Department of Education
Handouts:  Presentation Slides (PowerPoint) ; Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) ; Guiding Questions (Word)
Archived Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

• School-wide PBIS: What is it & how do schools benefit?
  Presenters: Dr. Deborah Carter & John Carter
  Date Presented: November 17, 2010
  Handouts: Download Slides (PDF)
  Archived Recording: Download Webinar (Windows Media Video)

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Sound, Music, and the Brain: Tools to Enhance Communication, Learning and Behavior
Presenter:  Lin Bauer, M.S., CCMHP, QTTT and Kathy Arquette, Ed.M, CCMHP
Date: April 19, 2012
Handouts:  Additional Resources (PDF) ; Brainwaves (PDF) ; Ear Damage Information (PDF)
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar

7 Myths of Autism Every Parent, Teacher and Advocate Needs to Learn
Presenter:  Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
Date: February 22, 2012
Handouts: Curriculum Map (PDF) ; Telling Social Secrets (Web Link) ; Thank You Bob Barker (Web Link) 
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar 

Enough About Me, Let's Talk about You: Interaction Strategies for Those Who Teach Students with Multiple Disabilities
Presenter:  Sara Kitchen, Texas School for the Visually Impaired
Date: December 1, 2011
Handouts: Presentation Slides Handout (1 side/page); Interaction Idaho Pretraining Exercises;Interaction Idaho handout
Recording:  Due to the access permissions for the videos shown during the presentation, no recording was made. 

What's a Routine and Who Needs One?
Presenter:  Chris Montgomery, M.Ed., Texas School for the Visually Impaired
Date: October 27, 2011
Handouts (all PDF format): Presentation Slides Handout (2 slides/page); Presentation Slides Handout (1 slide/page) Questions and Links for Videos; Ray Aggression Cookie Routine form;Ray-likes_dislikes; Routines Handout webinar
Recording:  Link to view recorded webinar 

On The Edge: The Impact of Stress on Children with Severe Disabilities
Presenter: Cathy Nelson, University of Utah
Date Presented: February 4, 2009
Archived Recording: Download Webinar  (Flash Format)

How to Use Sensory Strategies to Improve Learning for Students with Severe Disabilities, Part 2 of 2
Presenters: Gail Brown, OTR/L and Holly Hammen-Giese, DPT
Date Presented: November 18, 2009
Archived Recording: Download Webinar (Flash Format)

How to Use Sensory Strategies to Improve Learning for Students with Severe Disabilities, Part 1 of 2
Presenters: Gail Brown, OTR/L and Holly Hammen-Giese, DPT
Date Presented: October 21, 2009
Archived Recording: Download Webinar (Flash Format)

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Recorded webinars on SLD topics can be found under the Specific Learning Disability learning community.  Go to the SLD Trainings page.