Anchorage School District
Special Education Professional Development
now provided through the
STEP Center

Quick Links

IEP CONTENT TRAININGS

A collection of modules designed to assist Anchorage School District staff in entering the content of IEPs: Goals and Objectives This module defines information to include when writing quality goals and objectives. Progress Reports This site contains key information regarding completion of quarterly progress reports for students with IEPs. Intensive Level Reference A reference site clarifying where to document criteria within the IEP program for Intensive Level funding. Manifestation Determinations: Report Procedures Step-by-step instructions for completing the written portion of a Manifestation Determination Report within the Anchorage School District. For more information, also visit the site on Manifestation Determinations: The Process Extended School Year (ESY) Includes important dates, process, and how to document in the IEP program. All necessary forms may be downloaded directly from this site.	Click on the name of these trainings to access the sites directly.
IEP Issues from Monitoring - Spring 2007 Areas in which Alaska Department of Education and Early Development require training in 2007.	Click on the name of this training to access the site directly.
IEP Issues from Monitoring - Spring 2006 Areas in which Alaska Department of Education and Early Development required training in 2006.	This site resides on the District Intranet. To access it: Click on the name of the training Log-in with your Lastname_Firstname and your district password Locate the Online Training section Click on the link called: IEP Issues from Monitoring - Spring 2006
IEP Issues from Monitoring - Spring 2005 Sixteen areas in which Alaska Department of Education and Early Development required training in 2005.	This site resides on the District Intranet. To access it: Click on the name of the training Log-in with your Lastname_Firstname and your district password Locate the Online Training section Click on the link called: IEP Issues from Monitoring - Spring 2005

IEP NAVIGATION TRAININGS

IEP Navigation This tutorial leads the special educator through navigation upgrades to our district's IEP program. Staff members may opt to read the training online, download a bookmarked pdf to their desktops, or print a hardcopy.

Click on the name of this training to access the site directly.

OTHER TRAININGS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION TOPICS

Special Education Law: Roles and Responsibilities - What Administrators and Teachers Need to Know Designed to help clarify the roles and responsibilities of school administrators, general educators and special educators in the Special Education process.	Click on the name of this training to access the site directly.
Statewide Assessment Designed to guide ASD Special Education staff through the requirements of Alaska assessments. Alternate Assessment Q & A Answers to questions asked within our district regarding the Alternate Assessment. More questions will be posted as they are asked of the mentors. Alternate Assessment Reminders and Clarifications Memo (pdf) Memo from the Mentors to all Alternate Assessment Assessors	Click on the names of these to link directly to the sites.
Annual Child Find Training Content of the mandatory annual child find training. Includes links to a PowerPoint and pdf version of the training as well.	Click on the name of this training to access the site directly.
Administering Brigance Assessments Online trainings for all Brigance Assessments can be found at this site. The presenter does speak during these, so be sure your volume is turned on and, if needed, you have a headset available.	Click on the name of this training to access the external site directly. Then: Select the "CA101 Product e-Training" option Click on the name of the specific assessment Select the module meeting your needs or progress through all of the modules.
Manifestation Determinations: The Process Answers questions staff may have about the process. Includes video clips demonstrating how to facilitate a Manifestation Determination meeting. For more information, also visit the Web site on Manifestation Determinations: Report Procedures	This site resides on the District Intranet. To access it: Click on the name of the training Log-in with your Lastname_Firstname and your district password Locate the Online Training section Click on the link called: Manifestation Determinations

SPECIFICALLY FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS

These six hour trainings are designed for paraprofessionals (but open to anyone) and offered through the State of Alaska DEED. These all meet requirements for PSP hours. Optional credit hours are available through APU. These sites are managed outside of the ASD. Be sure to: Register on MLP Click on the link to the training Follow directions on that site for setting up an account with the State through Amy Young Contact Evelina Walker at APU if you desire optional college credit

Adapting Teaching Techniques to Meet Individual Needs This training covers: Effective teaching strategies and learning theories Data collection Techniques for teaching individual students Adapting instruction for accommodations

Introduction to Special Education This training covers all topics required for those just hired, but is available for everyone. It can be taken in lieu of the face-to-face 6 hour mandatory training called Overview of Special Education offered by our department. This covers: Roles and responsibilities Understanding the Public Law Disabilities Purpose and application of the IEP Applying appropriate teaching strategies

Supporting Positive Student Behavior This training teaches: Methods for helping students develop positive self esteem Steps surrounding an IEP How to use IEP information What Functional Behavioral Assessments are What Behavioral Intervention Plans are An overview of a School-wide Positive Behavior Support model

SPED Eligibility Categories New in 2007, this training provides information on the 13 special education eligibility categories. Learners will have the opportunity to: Understand the specific eligibility criteria Learn about accommodations and modifications for the classroom Identify different types of teaching techniques Gain knowledge of available community supports and assessment options

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SPECIAL EDUCATION INFORMATION SITES DEVELOPED BY ASD MEMBERS

The following sites were not developed by this department, but by individual ASD employees or students. They cover topics or link to resources related to special education. If you have developed such a site and would like a link added from here, please contact: Johnson_Cheryl@asdk12.org

Service High SADD Website Service High's site with links to community support agencies available for meeting students' needs.	Developers: Service High SADD Team
Special Education Study Skills Links The purpose of this site is to assist students, teachers and parents in finding Internet Study Skills resources.	Developer: Frank Shaffer
Differentiating Instruction Through Software Includes simple means for using commonly found software to help meet the different learning styles of struggling students.	Developer: Cheryl JP Johnson

MyLearningPlan.com Information

Many of the online trainings offered through our department now require you to mark yourself complete in MLP. It will be noted within the training if you need to. Online and printable directions for marking yourself complete are available by clicking on this button.

There are a few of our online trainings that require our office to mark you complete in MLP. For these, it is important to note that this will occur after the end of each quarter and the class title will move to the "completed" portion of your portfolio at that time. It is your responsibility to sign up for the trainings on MLP.

For questions on MLP access or use contact the Anchorage School District Training and Professional Development Department (TPD) Rebecca Brandt at 742-3844

ASD Special Education STEP Center 742-3872

Linda Griffith Coordinator
Barb Loutrel Teacher Consultant	Karren Johnson Teacher Consultant	Cheryl JP Johnson Technology Teacher Consultant
Janet Lacey Administrative Assistant	Cathy White Technical Assistant Alaska Family Directory	Amy Young Administrative Assistant

Updated May 2, 2008