
KEDC Special Education Cooperative
The KEDC Special Education Cooperative is composed of a multidisciplinary team of educators with expertise in the areas of special education procedures and issues, instructional strategies, literacy, positive behavior interventions & support, classroom management, assistive technology, UDL, complex needs, and secondary transition. KEDC Special Education Cooperative provides support services and technical assistance as well as professional development to 22 school districts in Eastern Kentucky.
New MSD Teacher Cadre
This series of professional learning is designed for new MSD teachers to gain critical information in preparation for the first years of instruction. Initial work-sessions will include Environmental Arrangement, Scheduling and Paperwork Prep, and Visual Supports. Monthly online learning and webinar meetings will be scheduled to address further training topics such as behavior intervention, communication supports, and IEP development and progress monitoring. Coaching and technical support will be provided throughout the school year to address the individual learning goals set by the participant.
Target Audience: MSD teachers with 2 years or less of experience teaching students with moderate and severe disabilities are invited to attend
This series of training and coaching support is meant to provide new (0-2 years’ experience) LBD teachers activities that are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high quality teaching and learning for students with Learning and/or Behavioral Disabilities (LBD).
New LBD Teacher Boot-Camp is a learning series that will focus on supporting special education teachers for the 99% and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students. The goal of the series is to build the instructional capacity of KEDC’s Special Education teachers to increase academic achievement for students with learning/behavior disabilities.
The series will include training in explicit instruction, co-teaching, working with paraprofessionals, applied behavior analysis (PBIS, classroom management, de-escalation strategies), social/emotional learning instruction, accommodations and modifications, IEP development, progress monitoring, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plan development, continuous classroom improvement, evidence-based reading and math instruction in the resource setting.
Monthly meeting of the Directors of Special Education in the KEDC Special Education Cooperative region. For more information contact Pam Middleton at pam.middleton@kedc.org
Member Districts Include:
- Ashland Ind
- Augusta Ind
- Bath County
- Boyd County
- Carter County
- Elliott County
- Fairview Ind
- Fleming County
- Greenup County
- Johnson County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Martin County
- Mason County
- Menifee County
- Morgan County
- Paintsville Ind
- Raceland-Worthington Ind
- Robertson County
- Rowan County
- Russell Ind
Literacy Strategies for SwD Cadre - Vocabulary Instruction
For Special Education Teachers though We welcome all educational partners!
Gather, learn, & share ideas for SLD in Reading & Writing using Recipe for Reading and The Writing Revolution Books
We will have PLC Discussions & learn from others in the field.
All meetings are @ KEDC/Ashland 9-3:00 ~ Lunch is on your own - Books and materials are free while supplies last!
Scheduled dates for cadre:
- March 6
- April 24
IEP Development Fidelity Team
Purposes:
Create a point of contact within each district to connect with regarding due process issues and updates (Google Classroom, provide updates, info, etc.)
Provide additional supports for districts by establishing capacity regarding due process procedures
Expectations:
Participants display the following:
A value of compliance expectations
Ability to utilize resources such as the Guidance Document for IEP Development, Compliance Record Review Document, Kentucky Administrative Regulations, etc.
Diligence when handling due process paperwork and procedures
Effective communication and rapport with others
Flexibility to participate (willing/able to coach other teachers & may be released from primary responsibilities in order to do so)
Participation in district record reviews
Consult with the DoSE for clarification, when needed
Membership is by DoSE selection and is closed to registration
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.
Since its development in 1983, ASIST has received regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, and over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide. This training is provided in partnership with Pathways, Inc.
EILA Credit Available.
This series of training and coaching support is meant to provide new (0-2 years’ experience) LBD teachers activities that are grounded in research-based practices to increase teacher skill-sets and administrator understanding of indicators of high quality teaching and learning for students with Learning and/or Behavioral Disabilities (LBD).
New LBD Teacher Boot-Camp is a learning series that will focus on supporting special education teachers for the 99% and bringing rigorous academic instruction for all students. The goal of the series is to build the instructional capacity of KEDC’s Special Education teachers to increase academic achievement for students with learning/behavior disabilities.
The series will include training in explicit instruction, co-teaching, working with paraprofessionals, applied behavior analysis (PBIS, classroom management, de-escalation strategies), social/emotional learning instruction, accommodations and modifications, IEP development, progress monitoring, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plan development, continuous classroom improvement, evidence-based reading and math instruction in the resource setting.
New MSD Teacher Cadre
This series of professional learning is designed for new MSD teachers to gain critical information in preparation for the first years of instruction. Initial work-sessions will include Environmental Arrangement, Scheduling and Paperwork Prep, and Visual Supports. Monthly online learning and webinar meetings will be scheduled to address further training topics such as behavior intervention, communication supports, and IEP development and progress monitoring. Coaching and technical support will be provided throughout the school year to address the individual learning goals set by the participant.
Target Audience: MSD teachers with 2 years or less of experience teaching students with moderate and severe disabilities are invited to attend.
Montly Meeting of the Directors of Special Education from the KEDC Special Education Cooperative region. For more information contact Pam Middleton at pam.middleton@kedc.org
Member Districts Include:
- Ashland Ind
- Augusta Ind
- Bath County
- Boyd County
- Carter County
- Elliott County
- Fairview Ind
- Fleming County
- Greenup County
- Johnson County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Martin County
- Mason County
- Menifee County
- Morgan County
- Paintsville Ind
- Raceland-Worthington Ind
- Robertson County
- Rowan County
- Russell Ind
The Transition Cadre at KEDC is designed to improve post-secondary transition outcomes for students ages 14-21. Bringing together adults who work in schools with this demographic of students will provide an opportunity for sharing updates, supports, and networking. The day’s events will include learning activities, discussion, and collaboration in order to support growth in post-secondary transition services. For more information, please contact Jenny Hogg at jenny.hogg@kedc.org
hosted by Mandy Carter...more info to follow
The Virginia Model for Student Threat Assessment is a set of guidelines for school administrators to use in responding to a reported student threat of violence including those with disabilities. School teams will be trained to use a decision tree process of evaluating threats and determining appropriate interventions to resolve the conflict or problem that precipitated the threat. In 2002, Professor Dewey Cornell of the University of Virginia led a team of educators and researchers to develop a practical and effective set of guidelines for schools to use in responding to threats of violence. The resulting model was described in the 2006 manual, Guidelines for Responding to Student Threats of Violence. After years of development and research, this model, the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines (VSTAG), was formally recognized as an evidence-based program by the federal government's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices in 2013. Over the past 17 years, VSTAG has been widely disseminated in the United States and Canada. No other model of threat assessment has demonstrated effectiveness in controlled studies published in peer-reviewed journals.
**School Teams are required. Recommended team members include the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, School Counselor, School Psychologist, SRO, and the Director of Special Education or Special Education teacher leader at the school.**
SAVE THE DATE!
This meeting will provide an opportunity for teachers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students from the KEDC Special Education region to come together to discuss current topics, trends, and resources related to their area of expertise. For more information please contact KSD Outreach Consultant for the KEDC region, Tina Spurlock at tina.spurlock@ksd.kyschools.us
SAVE THE DATE!
Literacy Strategies for SwD Cadre 2018~2019 - Reading Fluency
For Special Education Teachers though We welcome all educational partners!
Gather, learn, & share ideas for SLD in Reading & Writing using Recipe for Reading and The Writing Revolution Books
We will have PLC Discussions & learn from others in the field.
All meetings are @ KEDC/Ashland 9-3:00 ~ Lunch is on your own - Books and materials are free while supplies last!
Scheduled dates for cadre:
- April 24
Taking an in-depth look at the 5 most effective evidence-based practices to implement in classrooms with students on the Autism Spectrum.
Monthly Meeting of the Directors of Special Education in the KEDC Special Education Cooperative region. For more information contact Pam Middleton at pam.middleton@kedc.org
Member Districts Include:
- Ashland Ind
- Augusta Ind
- Bath County
- Boyd County
- Carter County
- Elliott County
- Fairview Ind
- Fleming County
- Greenup County
- Johnson County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Martin County
- Mason County
- Menifee County
- Morgan County
- Paintsville Ind
- Raceland-Worthington Ind
- Robertson County
- Rowan County
- Russell Ind
For more information, contact Pre-ETS Specialist, Julia Staton at julia.staton@kedc.org
This session will provide the updated step-by-step guide of the process for developing an Individual Education Program using the IEP Guidance Document produced by the Kentucky Department of Education. Teachers will be provided the knowledge and skills to design meaningful, individualized programming for students in special education. This session will emphasize the role of determining current baseline using student performance data, developing measurable, observable goals, determining evidence based SDI & SAS and using appropriate tools for monitoring progress on successful student outcomes.
This training is at the KEDC Ashland Office.
Who can register for the training:
- New Teachers
- Service Providers
- Administrators who need a detailed step-by-step training of how to develop IEP for students with disabilities.
This statewide training module demonstrates how progress monitoring fits into the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process by providing approaches, tips and tools for progress monitoring and showing how to use progress monitoring data to set goals, make instructional decisions, and plan programs for individual students with disabilities.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for School Psychologists from the KEDC and KVEC Special Education Cooperative regions to come together to receive enrichment, networking and growth opportunities. They will also discuss current topics, trends, and resources related to their area of expertise.
For more information please contact jenny.hogg@kedc.org
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Addition/Subtraction
Three hour training introduces strategies to build understanding of addition and subtraction using appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Multiplication/Division
Three hour training introduces strategies to build understanding of multiplication and division using appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Fractions
Three hour training introduces strategies for introducing and performing operations with fractions. Appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives are used to help build understanding.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Algebra Concepts
Three hour training introduces strategies for introducing integers and basic algebra concepts. Appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives such as integer/algebra tiles are used.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Addition/Subtraction
Three hour training introduces strategies to build understanding of addition and subtraction using appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Multiplication/Division
Three hour training introduces strategies to build understanding of multiplication and division using appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Fractions
Three hour training introduces strategies for introducing and performing operations with fractions. Appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives are used to help build understanding.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Algebra Concepts
Three hour training introduces strategies for introducing integers and basic algebra concepts. Appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives such as integer/algebra tiles are used.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Multiplication/Division
Three hour training introduces strategies to build understanding of multiplication and division using appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives.
Literacy Strategies for SwD Cadre 2018~2019 - Interventions
For Special Education Teachers though We welcome all educational partners!
Gather, learn, & share ideas for SLD in Reading & Writing using Recipe for Reading and The Writing Revolution Books
We will have PLC Discussions & learn from others in the field.
All meetings are @ KEDC/Ashland 9-3:00 ~ Lunch is on your own - Books and materials are free while supplies last!
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Addition/Subtraction
Three hour training introduces strategies to build understanding of addition and subtraction using appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Algebra Concepts
Three hour training introduces strategies for introducing integers and basic algebra concepts. Appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives such as integer/algebra tiles are used.
Summer 2019: 3-Hour Conceptual Training Sessions
These sessions are designed to give teachers an introduction to conceptually teaching mathematics concepts from elementary to early middle school students. All materials will be provided in the trainings. All the trainings are free to KEDC Special Ed member districts.
Conceptual Strategies for Teaching Fractions
Three hour training introduces strategies for introducing and performing operations with fractions. Appropriate grade-level standards and manipulatives are used to help build understanding.
Monthly meeting of the Directors of Special Education from the KEDC Special Education Cooperative region. For more information contact Pam Middleton at pam.middleton@kedc.org
Member Districts Include:
- Ashland Ind
- Augusta Ind
- Bath County
- Boyd County
- Carter County
- Elliott County
- Fairview Ind
- Fleming County
- Greenup County
- Johnson County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Martin County
- Mason County
- Menifee County
- Morgan County
- Paintsville Ind
- Raceland-Worthington Ind
- Robertson County
- Rowan County
- Russell Ind

Support services include technical assistance and consultation with individual teachers, teams, and district staff for a variety of situations which may include:
Request for Indirect ServicesRequest for Direct Services
- Implementing and monitoring special education procedures
- Supporting emergency & probationary certified and new teachers
- Implementing differentiated instruction via literacy & math strategies, co-teaching, PBIS, Kansas Learning Strategies and Content Enhancement Routines
- Providing training, consultation and support on using Assistive Technology and UDL
- Analysis of district & regional data and district assistance with ASSIST/CDIPs and CSIPs.
- Providing training and technical assistance for students with autism, sensory impairments and other complex needs
- Collaboration with other agencies


Gear Box
KEDC Special Education Cooperative Districts

KEDC Special Education Cooperative Staff
Carter, Mandy, Low Incidence Consultant | Looney, Tiffany, Literacy Consultant |
Dehart, Lori, Behavior Consultant | Middleton, Pam, Executive Assistant |
Lane, Lacey, M.S. CCC-SLP | Rutledge, Charles, PGES & Math Consultant |
Little, Stephanie, KEDC Special Education Cooperative Director | Staton, Julia, Pre-employment Transition Specalist |
Looney, Jon, Assistive Technology Consultant | Thompson, Allan , Math Consultant |