Professional Development Highlights: Crisis Intervention, VAAP Scoring and Educator’s Round Table Discussions

Professional Development Highlights
- Professional Development

Here are this week’s professional development offerings. To view all offerings or to sign up for courses, please login to the PLMS website.

This week’s highlighted courses:

Crisis Intervention Training 2017 
Participants will receive instruction in the Crisis Prevention Institute methodology of crisis prevention that emphasizes early intervention and non-physical methods for managing disruptive behavior. Participants also receive instruction in restraint positions, transport techniques and team strategies. #14346 

Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Scoring Event
This is a professional development opportunity for instructors who are preparing Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Collections of Evidence (COEs) for the current year. Participants will apply and deepen their understanding of the Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOLs) by working with a peer to the COEs of other peers. Open only to select special education instructional staff. #14228 

Educator’s Round Table Discussions
Join colleagues to read and discuss articles related to current topics in equity and culturally responsive teaching. No preparation is required. Just enjoy reflective professional conversations with colleagues. Re-certification points are available when you register in PLMS. Come to one. Come to all. Come with a colleague! #14583 

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