Autism

	Autism and the IDEA: Eligibility and Evaluations
	Autism and IDEA Essentials: A Legal Guide for Educators
	Autism and the IEP: Planning, Execution and Delivery
	Autism and the IEP: Understanding the IDEA's Content Requirements
	Autism and One-to-One Aides: A Practical Guide for Educators
	Autism and Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Co-Teaching

Effective Co-Teaching: Components, Planning, Strategies and Evaluation

Emergent Literacy & Universal Design

	Curricular and Instructional Implications of Emergent Literacy for Diverse Learners
	Emergent Literacy: Reading Success for All Children
	Using Universal Design Principles to Create Curricula and Instruction for All Students

Highly Qualified Paraeducators Series
Curriculum developed, and all courses written, by Dr. Mary Lasater
Each of the 22 modules offers interactive instruction aligned with the national standards for paraeducators (Critical Work Functions) developed by the Education Training Voluntary Partnership through the National Skill Standards Board. You may purchase the entire curriculum or individual modules. Each module runs 1.5 to 2 hours.

	Unit 1 - Module 1: Defining the Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraeducator
	Unit 1 - Module 2: Paraeducators' Responsibilities for Confidentiality, Professionalism and Ethics
	Unit 2 - Module 1: History of Special Education
	Unit 2 - Module 2: Laws Impacting Special Education: IDEA, NCLB, Section 504
	Unit 2 - Module 3: The IEP Process
	Unit 3 - Module 1: Disability Overview: Categories, Terminology and Appropriate Interactions
	Unit 3 - Module 2: Child Development and the Paraeducator
	Unit 3 - Module 3: The Impact of Multicultural Understanding on Instruction and Communication
	Unit 4 - Module 1: Collecting and Graphing Student Data
	Unit 4 - Module 2: Monitoring Student Academic Performance
	Unit 5 - Module 1: Enhancing Paraeducators' Communication Skills
	Unit 5 - Module 2: Collaboration Strategies for Paraeducators and Partner Teachers
	Unit 6 - Module 1: Discipline Policies and Plans for Students with Disabilities
	Unit 6 - Module 2: Understanding Misbehavior and How to Change It
	Unit 6 - Module 3: Behavior Strategies for Teachers and Paraeducators
	Unit 6 - Module 4: Monitoring Student Behavior
	Unit 7 - Module 1: Instructional Terminology and Levels of Paraeducator Support
	Unit 7 - Module 2: Instructional Strategies for Teachers and Paraeducators
	Unit 7 - Module 3: Planning and Implementing Instruction for Math, Reading, Writing and Parallel Curriculum
	Unit 7 - Module 4: Using Technology to Advance Instruction
	Unit 8 - Module 1: When a Student is Exposed to Physical Danger: Policies, Guidelines and Documentation
	Unit 8 - Module 2: What Paraeducators Should Know About First Aid, Administering Medication and Feeding
	The Highly Qualified Paraeducator: A Comprehensive eLearning Curriculum for All Education Paraprofessionals (complete curriculum, 22 modules)

IDEA DirectSTEP^™ Series
Each of the seven 90-minute courses offers an interactive approach to understanding the changes made by IDEA ’04.

	Course #1 IDEA Rules on IEP Process
	Course #2 IDEA Rules on Discipline
	Course #3 IDEA Rules on Accountability
	Course #4 IDEA Rules on Intervention and Overidentification
	Course #5 IDEA Rules on Procedures and Due Process
	Course #6 IDEA Rules on Eligibility and Evaluation
	Course #7 IDEA Rules on Highly Qualified
	Complete IDEA ’04 7 Course Series

IEPs

	The IEP Meeting: Facilitating and Communicating Effectively
	Improving Your IEPs: Start with Goals and Objectives
	Understanding and Responding to Parents' Expectations for Children with Disabilities

LRE & Transition

	Least Restrictive Environment: Making Learning Possible for All Children
	Life Beyond Grade 12: Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

RTI

	Applying RTI Principles of Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation
	Creating an RTI Model That Works for You
	'I' in RTI: Selecting and Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions

Section 504

	The ADA Amendments Act: What It Means for Section 504 in Your School
	Section 504: Determining Appropriate Eligibility
	Section 504 Eligible: What Now?

Title I

Parent Involvement for Title I Schools: Policies and Strategies for Compliant, Effective Family Engagement -- COMING SOON

Teacher and Administrator Series
Teachers and administrators deal with a variety of issues on a daily and weekly basis when serving students. Although both are very involved in the processes, their roles are very different. These courses brought to you by DirectSTEP^™ are a great way for both teachers and administrators to learn about specific topics and how to handle them based on their individual roles and perspectives.

	Teachers
	13 Disabilities Under IDEA: An Overview for Teachers
	Collaborating and Communicating with Your Paraeducator as an Instructional Team
	Discipline Policies and BIPs: Policy and Practice Overview for Teachers
	Instructional Strategies for Teachers: What Works in the Classroom
	Monitoring Student Behavior: The Teacher's Role
	Teachers Take Charge: Behavior Modification Strategies for the Classroom
	When Students with Disabilities Misbehave: Research and Best Practices for Teachers
	5 New Courses for Teachers coming soon. Click here for details.
	A Historical Perspective of Special Education A Legal View of Serving Students With Disabilities Dealing With Cultural Diversity in the Classroom Dissecting Student Data Student Progress Monitoring

	Administrators
	13 Disabilities Under IDEA: An Overview for Administrators
	Administrators Take Charge: Behavior Modification Strategies
	Collaborating and Communicating with Your Paraeducator as an Instructional Team
	Discipline Policies and BIPs: Policy and Practice Overview for Administrators
	Instruction from the Administrator's Perspective: Application, Support and Monitoring
	Monitoring Student Behavior: The Administrator's Role
	When Students with Disabilities Misbehave: Responding Appropriately to Disciplinary Referrals