We loved the staff’s incredible work ethic and dedication to supporting students. We felt right at home as Harlan County Black Bears! 🐻💚
#HarlanCountyBlackBears #ChronicAbsenteeism #IEPImplementation #SpecialEducation #StudentSuccess #ProfessionalLearning #Teamwork #SESC
Participation in Kentucky's Alternate Assessment should be based on evidence, not assumptions.
Join Annie Conner for a practical session that will walk administrators, ARC chairpersons, LBD teachers, and MSD teachers through:
✅ State eligibility criteria
✅ Common misconceptions
✅ Defensible, data-based decision making
📅 September 3
🕣 8:30-11:30 AM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
Register today!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12J7rC1C4Myh_u9I1z1jlNkRstFu0OkmN/view?usp=sharing
#SpecialEducation #AlternateAssessment #KentuckyEducation #SESC
📢 ARC Chairperson Training
Are you serving as an ARC Chairperson or preparing to step into the role? Join us for this in-person training designed to support you in leading effective Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meetings with confidence!
🗓 August 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 GC Garland Building, London, KY
This session is ideal for individuals who will be facilitating ARC meetings and want to strengthen their understanding of responsibilities, processes, and best practices.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your leadership skills and ensure compliance in ARC meetings!
👉 Register using the link or QR code on the flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a6KeaXD1QdQFV7EyE5NDUxT7rk3qjLNj/view?usp=sharing
For questions, contact:
📧 brandi.bray1@sesccoop.org
📧 april.brock@sesccoop.org
Are you looking for Certified Evaluation Update training for the 2026-27 school year? SESC and P3 are ready to support you! SESC will once again offer a 5-hour Asynchronous Certified Evaluation Update training followed by a required 1-hour debrief session. The guidesheet will be shared with school and district leaders on May 18th.
In-person options will be offered by the Principal Partnership Project (P3) on Sept. 15th at SESC, with other virtual options available. If you have questions, contact renee.hibbard@sesccoop.org or connie.brookins@sesccoop.org
📣 MSD Teachers: You Belong Here.
Join a community built specifically for educators serving students with significant disabilities.
✔ Practical learning
✔ Real conversations
✔ Shared problem solving
✔ Ongoing support
Because your work matters, and so do you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVdCNbgEWsd3x9ewaNIkup6bDy0RdV5I/view?usp=sharing
✨ Less stress. More confidence.
Learn practical organizational tips and ARC processes that help special educators stay compliant and focused on students.
📅 Sept. 9 | 12:00-3:00 PM ET | Zoom
Register today: https://bit.ly/4dq4ETQ
#SESC #SERTAC
☕ Coffee. David Bateman. Great conversation. Count me in.
If you've ever found yourself wondering how to build stronger relationships with families in today's world of AI, increased advocacy, and ever-changing expectations, this session is for you.
Join us for Learn-A-Latte with Dr. David Bateman as we explore practical strategies for moving from conflict to collaboration.
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕥 10:30 to 11:30 AM ET
💻 Attend virtually or in person.
🎟️ Save your seat:
https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/bdVnZkDv
Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing for SESC Administrators and Leaders.
KDE Academic Program Consultants Leigh Turner and Tina Withorn present a 90-minute virtual session designed to equip district leaders, principals, and instructional coaches to confidently speak to the evidence that drove the revisions of the KAS for Reading and Writing. We will analyze the front matter, overviews, and revised standards and make connections to daily reading and writing instruction in every classroom. This learning will support you in facilitating productive coaching conversations with K-12 teachers to align standards to practice.
Objectives:
Analyze how the evidence calls for the bundling of standards, skills, and strategies into robust learning progressions.
Examine how the standards require reading and writing to be viewed as reciprocal processes and prioritize a text- centered instructional model.
2 virtual training dates available:
Aug. 3rd, 9:00-10:30 Register here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/yo03BkC9
Aug. 27, 1:00-2:30 Register here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/I25SecWJ
🙌 Stop Searching. Start Connecting.
Looking for practical strategies for alternate assessment, behavior, curriculum, and progress monitoring?
Join the MSD Teacher Network at SESC and collaborate with educators who face the same challenges every day.
Together, we're stronger.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVdCNbgEWsd3x9ewaNIkup6bDy0RdV5I/view?usp=sharing
Apply today to save your seat!
Questions? Call Leah at (606) 231-2325
Confidence comes from clarity.
Alternate assessment decisions impact students, accountability, and compliance. Make sure your team has the knowledge to make informed decisions.
Join Annie Conner as she unpacks Kentucky's Alternate Assessment Participation Guidelines with practical examples and clear explanations.
📅 September 3
⏰ 8:30-11:30 AM
💻 Zoom
Perfect for administrators, ARC chairpersons, LBD teachers, and MSD teachers.
Reserve your spot today!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12J7rC1C4Myh_u9I1z1jlNkRstFu0OkmN/view?usp=sharing
☕ Coffee. David Bateman. Great conversation. Count me in.
If you've ever found yourself wondering how to build stronger relationships with families in today's world of AI, increased advocacy, and ever-changing expectations, this session is for you.
Join us for Learn-A-Latte with Dr. David Bateman as we explore practical strategies for moving from conflict to collaboration.
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕥 10:30 to 11:30 AM ET
💻 Attend virtually or in person.
🎟️ Save your seat:
https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/bdVnZkDv
SESC SERTAC consultants are proud to be partnering with Laurel County educators for meaningful, hands-on professional learning.
From intentional planning and lesson internalization to effective mathematics instruction, inclusive supports for students with autism, supporting students with dyslexia, and high-leverage behavior practices, educators are building practical strategies they can take directly back to their classrooms.
The collaboration, thoughtful discussions, and commitment to continuous learning have been inspiring to see. Thank you, Laurel County Schools, for your partnership and your dedication to creating learning environments where every student can thrive.
The learning continues through Friday, and we're excited for what's still to come! 💙💚
#SESC #SERTAC
💙 You Give So Much. This Day Is for You.
Teaching students with significant disabilities takes heart, creativity, and grit. Connect with other MSD teachers for a day filled with encouragement, practical tools, and ideas that make a difference.
✨ Learn.
✨ Collaborate.
✨ Recharge.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVdCNbgEWsd3x9ewaNIkup6bDy0RdV5I/view?usp=sharing
Build a strong foundation for positive behavior and engaged learning this fall with our Classroom Practices Power Hour virtual after-school series!
Designed specifically for Kindergarten and 1st Grade educators, this practical, interactive series will provide classroom-ready strategies to help you create positive, predictable, and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive.
📚 Session Topics:
✅ September 9– Encouraging Appropriate Behavior-
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/PH0909
✅ September 23– Responding to Inappropriate Behavior
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/PH0923
✅ October 14– Environment & Active Supervision
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/CPPH1014
✅ October 28– Engagement & Opportunities to Respond
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/CPPH1028
🖥️ Virtual
🕞 3:45–4:45 PM (ET)
Whether you're new to the classroom or looking to strengthen the systems you already have in place, each one-hour session is packed with practical tools you can implement the very next day.
📲 Register for one session or join us for the entire series! Simply scan the QR codes on the flyer or visit the registration links provided above.
Madison County teachers rolled up their sleeves for UFLI Foundations, learning how explicit, systematic phonics instruction helps build strong readers. We can't wait to see these strategies in action!
#SESC #UFLI #ScienceOfReading #ProfessionalLearning
We're thrilled to welcome nationally recognized special education expert Dr. David Bateman for a special Learn-A-Latte as we tackle one of today's most important topics:
From Conflict to Collaboration: Building Trust with Families in an Era of AI and Increased Advocacy
Whether you're a special education administrator, teacher, or member of a district team, you'll walk away with practical strategies for strengthening family partnerships and navigating today's changing landscape with confidence.
📅 August 20
🕥 10:30 to 11:30 AM ET
💻 Attend virtually or join us in person.
🎟️ Register today: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/bdVnZkDv
Registered virtual participants will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.
#SpecialEducation #KentuckyEducation #SESC #DavidBateman #SpecialEducationLeadership
We're excited to partner with the Kentucky Department of Education to support school and district teams as they strengthen trauma-informed practices across their systems. This isn't about adding one more initiative. It's about connecting the great work you're already doing and building a more intentional, sustainable approach that supports both students and staff.
During this three-session virtual cadre, we'll work together to:
✅ Align trauma-informed practices across all tiers of support
✅ Identify strengths and gaps in your current systems
✅ Collaborate with districts across the region
✅ Develop practical action steps you can take back to your district/schools
📅 Virtual Sessions (8:30-10:00 AM)
📍 September 2, 2026
📍 November 4, 2026
📍 February 3, 2027
Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen existing efforts, we'd love to have your team join us!
🔗 Register here:
September: https://bit.ly/TICadre1
November: https://bit.ly/TICadre2
February: https://bit.ly/TICadre3
Tag a colleague or district team that should be part of this conversation! 💙💚
📸 A little July throwback!
Earlier this month, Dr. Holly Hibbard spent the day with Pulaski County teachers and school leaders exploring practical strategies for preventing challenging behavior before it escalates and responding effectively when students need support.
Together, participants engaged in collaborative discussions, reflection, and hands-on learning focused on proactive, relationship-centered de-escalation practices that help create safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone.
Thank you, Pulaski County, for your engagement, thoughtful conversations, and commitment to supporting both students and staff. We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with you!
🍎 #SESC #DeEscalation #SERTAC
