Region IV CSPD

The Handwriting Without Tears® curriculum draws from years of innovation and research to provide developmentally appropriate, multisensory tools and strategies for your classroom. The program follows research that demonstrates children learn more effectively by actively doing, with materials that address all styles of learning. We teach effectively with joy. We have figured out easier, happier ways for children to master handwriting. Handwriting Without Tears is dedicated to developing excellent materials for children and training for teachers. As a result, millions…

The instructional methods of discrete trial training, pivotal response training, teaching functional routines, and positive behavior interventions and supports form the instructional base of this comprehensive program. How to Enroll: Visit STAR Training on the CSPD Region IV website

This session will focus on teaching beginning reading skills using Reading Mastery I and II.  Participants in this session will learn and practice presentation techniques for phonemic awareness tasks, word attack, story reading, comprehension activities, fluency interventions and independent work.  This session will also cover placement testing, grouping, scheduling, and acceleration procedures.  Reading Mastery K/1 are programs that are typically utilized with K-1 students and students with special needs in 1st through 3rd grade. How to Enroll: Visit the Reading Mastery…

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that one in four thirteen-eighteen year olds has had an anxiety disorder in their lifetime.  Without intervention, these children are at risk for poor performance, diminished learning, and social/behavior problems in school. Understanding the role anxiety plays in a student’s behavior is crucial and using preventive strategies are key to successful intervention. Effective behavior plans for these students must avoid the reward and punishment-based consequences from traditional behavior plans and focus instead on…

Energy, not time, is a teacher’s most valuable resource.  Participants learn how to develop the mindsets and skillsets for sustainable energy renewal and maintenance in this dynamic, fun-filled, energy-changing workshop for teachers and school leaders. Presented by John Parks Le Tellier and Lora Griffin.  Learn more about the event on the Region IV CSPD Events website.