LEADERSHIP for STUDENTS with DISABILITIES INSTITUTE
Professional Development for School Administrators
This institute is conducted by The School of Education’s Institute for Education and Workforce Development in conjunction with the Division of Outreach and Continuing Studies and the North Mississippi Education Consortium
Financial support for this institute comes from the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education
Who should attend?
- Principals
- Superintendents
- District Level Administrators including Special Education Directors and targeted districts
Why should you attend?
- To gain new knowledge and to participate in discussion centered on the latest research and strategies to improve the education of students with disabilities
- This institute has been approved by the MDE for 20 SEMI Credits if participants attend and complete the pre-work and institute requirements in full.
What will you learn?
This two-day program is designed to prepare principals for a leadership role in mobilizing staff to address the learning needs of students with disabilities. It will also prepare principals to design and manage continuous professional development systems for all school staff in support of all students, including students with disabilities.
Day one will begin with a special presentation by Jim Keith of the Adams and Reese Law Firm.
Participants will be provided with resources for further investigation on each topic. Each principal will also have the opportunity to meet with program facilitators about specific resources or strategies for their particular situations. Participants with formal training in NISL will recognize several broader themes, such as: instructional leadership, formative assessment, standards-based instructional systems, and professional development.
This institute will acknowledge the importance and impact of legislation such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; however, this program is not a course on Special Education law and regulations (resources will be provided to participants for further study).
The program is divided into 5 main topics:
- Designing Assessments for Progress Monitoring
- Developing Sound Instructional Goals
- School-Wide Behavioral Interventions
- Instructional and Assessment Accommodations
- Organizing the School to Support and Sustain High-Quality Learning Experiences for Students with Disabilities
The institute will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will end at approximately 3:30 p.m. Please be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time.
Dates | Locations |
| January 7 – 8, 2010 | Indianola School District Indianola School District Board Room 702 US Highway 82, Indianola, MS Limited to 30 attendees |
| January 13 - 14, 2010 | Lauderdale County School District and the East Mississippi Center for Educational Development EMCED 1000 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS Limited to 30 attendees |
| January 14 - 15, 2010 | Jackson Public Schools Jackson Public Schools’ Board Room Limited to 40 attendees |
| January 27 - 28, 2010 | Madison County School District Madison Crossing Elementary School 300 Yandell Road, Canton, MS Limited to 30 attendees |
| February 4 - 5, 2010 | Lawrence County School District Lawrence County Civic Center 125 E Broad St, Monticello, MS Limited to 50 attendees |
| February 9 - 10, 2010 | Neshoba County School District Neshoba County Coliseum 12000 Highway 15 North, Suite 1, Philadelphia, MS Limited to 30 attendees |
| February 17 - 18, 2010 | Marshall County School District Marshall County Industrial Development Authority Building 520 JM Ash Drive, Holly Springs, MS Limited to 30 attendees |
| June 2 - 3, 2010 | Natchez-Adams School District Natchez Convention Center 211 Main Street, Natchez, MS Limited to 50 attendees |
| June 8 - 9, 2010 | Harrison County School District Harrison County School District Board Room 11072 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS Limited to 30 attendees |
Training Materials, lunch, and break refreshments are included.
What is the fee?
This institute is FREE to attendees, but space is limited to 30 to 40 administrators per site. School Districts are encouraged to send a team of 3 – 4 building level principals.
How do I register?
Download the registration form (PDF) and return by mail or fax.
OR
Register online now.
Who can I contact for more information?
Mary Leach
13 E. F. Yerby Conference Center
P.O. Box 879
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
Phone: (662) 915-7847
Fax: (662) 915-5138
Email: mleach@olemiss.edu