› Including Students with Chronic Illnesses in Physical Education and Sport

with Maria Lepore-Stevens, Ph.D. | Live Webinar with Interactive Breakout Sessions | Oct. 4^th, 3 pm

This session discussed best practices for supporting students (PreK- 12) with chronic illnesses or other health impairments in PE, after school sports, and health education. It will provide opportunities to practice adapting sport and physical activity scenarios, and educate teachers on common chronic illnesses their students may have.

Registration is closed. 

› Building Mathematical Routines

with Jill Perry, Ph.D & Robert Wieman, Ph.D.

This series is designed for current and future math teachers, special education teachers who teach math in inclusive settings, educators who work with math teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Co-teachers are encouraged to attend as a pair. 

Mathematical Routines that Support Rich Thinking and Learning

• In-Person Session | Oct. 18^th, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Follow-up Virtual Session | Nov. 1^st, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

It’s never too late for teachers to start building routines that engage students in active mathematical thinking and learning. In this workshop, participants will have opportunities to experience high-leverage mathematics routines that provide support for students in stating their ideas, listening to the ideas of others, and reasoning about mathematics and others’ ideas. Participants will leave the workshop also having planned a routine for use in their own classrooms, which they will share with peers in a virtual follow-up session.

Location: LRC-South at Rowan's College of Education, James Hall Rm 1119, 445 N Campus Dr, Glassboro NJ 08028

Registration is closed. 

Mathematical Routines that Encourage Discourse for Skillbuilding

• In-Person Session | RESCHEDULED
• Follow-up Virtual Session | RESCHEDULED

How do we engage students in meaningful discussion about mathematical skills and techniques? In this workshop, participants will engage in, learn about, and plan instructional routines that support students in developing fluency through reasoning and communicating about mathematical skills and techniques. Participants will also leave the workshop having planned a routine for use in their own classrooms, which they will share with peers in a virtual follow-up session.

Location: LRC-South at Rowan's College of Education, James Hall Rm 1119, 445 N Campus Dr, Glassboro NJ 08028

Register is closed. 

› Establishing Sustained Collaborative Co-teaching Relationships 

with Michelle Damiani, Ph.D. & Alicia Drelick, Ed.D.

• Recorded Video Session | View Here
• Follow-up Virtual Session | Oct. 24^th, 3 - 4 pm

Parity is essential to successful working co-teaching partnerships that support personal and professional needs and strengths of both partners. This recorded session discusses features of successful co-teaching relationships and how to establish parity. An example of a co-teaching constitution is provided by the co-teaching team leading this presentation. The follow up virtual discussion will provide participants an opportunity to discuss and create their own co-teaching constitution, as well as, explore additional resources to support building and sustaining your professional partnership.

Registration is closed. To watch the pre-corded video session click here!

› Working Together Effectively Managing an Inclusive Educational Team

with Brent Elder, Ph.D., Michelle Damiani Ph.D., & Casey Woodfield, Ph.D. | Live Webinar | Nov. 15^th, 3 - 4 pm

Schools are dynamic spaces that involve many educational professionals working together. This session will address content and collaboration needs of P-12 educators who are responsible for managing and supporting paraprofessionals and other professionals in their inclusive classrooms.

Registration is closed. 

› Decision-making for School Leaders: Selecting Co-teaching Teams

with Michelle Damiani, Ph.D. & Taija Haller, M.A.

• Follow-up Virtual Discussion | Jan. 18, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00 pm 

Administrators have the crucial task of selecting co-teachers; their approach to this decision sets the trajectory for professional growth and student success in co-taught classes. This pre-recorded session discusses research-based considerations for pairing co-teachers and how to collaboratively approach the decision-making process. A reflection tool is provided. The follow up virtual discussion will provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on and discuss their decision-making process, as well as begin planning for new processes and co-teaching teams for next school year. School leaders are encouraged to attend with other members of their collaborative leadership team.

› Building Mathematical Routines

with Jill Perry, Ph.D & Robert Wieman, Ph.D.

This series is designed for current and future math teachers, special education teachers who teach math in inclusive settings, educators who work with math teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Co-teachers are encouraged to attend as a pair. 

Mathematical Routines that Encourage Discourse for Skillbuilding

• In-Person Session | January 31, 2024, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Follow-up Virtual Session | TBD

How do we engage students in meaningful discussion about mathematical skills and techniques? In this workshop, participants will engage in, learn about, and plan instructional routines that support students in developing fluency through reasoning and communicating about mathematical skills and techniques. Participants will also leave the workshop having planned a routine for use in their own classrooms, which they will share with peers in a virtual follow-up session.

Location: LRC-South at Rowan's College of Education, James Hall Rm 1119, 445 N Campus Dr, Glassboro NJ 08028

PLEASE NOTE: This event is a live, interactive presentation and will not be recorded.

Registration is closed. Please contact LRC_South@rowan.edu for additional details about upcoming events. 

› Universal Design for Learning in Pre-school

with Alicia Drelick, Ed.D. & Lindsay Hastings, M.A.

The following professional development videos, available in both English and Spanish versions, provide a clear overview of UDL's key principles and how they can make classrooms a more inclusive space. These videos have been developed for early childhood educators, to explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL) specific to the early childhood setting. This professional development session concludes with a challenge for early childhood educators to adopt and integrate new UDL strategies into their classrooms. Viewers are encouraged to join us for a live, virtual discussion on Wednesday, February 7^th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm to engage with our facilitators and other early childhood educators in meaningful ways to support using UDL with your preschoolers!

• Recorded Video Session | English & Spanish Versions - View Here
• Follow-up Virtual Session | February 7, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: This event is a live, interactive presentation and will not be recorded.

Registration is closed. Please contact LRC_South@rowan.edu for additional details about upcoming events. 

› Meeting the Standards through Interdisciplinary Lesson Planning

with Brianne Morettini, Ph.D.

This session will provide preservice teachers the opportunity to develop high-quality interdisciplinary lesson plans under the guidance of facilitators.

• In-person Session | March 22, 2024, 10 am - 2:00 pm

  Location: Rowan University, Glassboro Campus, James Hall Rm 1119

Registration is closed. Please contact LRC_South@rowan.edu for additional details about upcoming events. 

› It's a Summer SEL-A-BRATION at the LRC-South! 

Each Tuesday families were invited to join the LRC-South staff for engaging stories and activities designed to inspire young learners (PreK-5th) to keep striding toward their goals while developing the self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills that are vital for success!

June 20^th | Let's Be Ourselves

June 27^th | Let's Make Good Choices

July 11^th | Let's Be Kind

July 18^th | Let's Be Problem Solvers

July 25^th | Let's Be Fantastic Friends

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› Access to World Language Education in NJ: Challenges and Opportunities

with Beth Wassell, Ed.D. | January 12, 2023 | Live Webinar

The academic, cognitive, and social benefits of learning an additional language have been well-documented in the research literature, yet not all NJ students have the opportunity to engage in high-quality, sustained language study. World language programs in NJ experience a number of access and equity issues that often go unnoticed. Some issues are a result of programmatic structures, while others are related to school, district, or state structures and policies. This session provides educators and administrators an overview of current issues and tools to make systemic change to ensure that all learners can benefit from the outcomes of learning another language: becoming bilingual, biliterate, and interculturally competent.

› Universal Design for Learning for Special Area Teachers

with Casey Woodfield & Ph.D. Katherine Vroman, Ph.D. | January 18, 2023 | Live Webinar

This session will focus on understanding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and implementing inclusive design strategies for special area teachers. So often, important inclusive opportunities occur in classes such as art, music, technology and physical education, and special area teachers need the tools to design inclusive learning experiences. UDL offers strategies to proactively and flexibly plan for the diverse range of student needs and strengths. This session will include an interactive overview of UDL, highlight examples of inclusive lessons, and offer structured work time for teachers to apply strategies within their own practice. Attendees are encouraged to bring an upcoming lesson plan or topic to the workshop.

› Building an Inclusive Classroom: Understanding Microaggressions & Microaffirmations

with Kerry Cormier, Ph.D. & Johari Sykes-Ratliff, M.A. | February 7, 2023 | Virtual Discussion

In this module, Building an Inclusive Classroom, participants will watch two short videos (Understanding and Responding to Microaggressions & Microaffirmations), explore online tools, and have the opportunity to discuss their practice with a community of educators. After viewing these videos and implementing the tools and strategies in their classrooms, participants are invited to join a live discussion about the topic with two presenters and fellow educators.

› Short on time? Believe It or Not, Science is the Answer for our Youngest Students, Too!"

with Michelle Damiani, Ph.D. & Heather Waymouth, Ph.D. | March 30, 2023 | In-Person Session 

Young children ask scientific questions all the time. Why is the sky blue? How do seeds become flowers? This hands-on workshop will engage participants in inquiry based learning centered around young childrens’ scientific wonderings. We will engage in and discuss sensemaking, science talk, and text use through inclusive practices. Ultimately, participants will walk away with an understanding of how weaving literacy and science together can enhance learning in and across both domains.

› Building an Inclusive Classroom: Understanding Relationship Tune-Ups

with Kerry Cormier, Ph.D. & Johari Sykes-Ratliff, M.A. | April 19, 2023 | Virtual Discussion

In this module, Building an Inclusive Classroom, participants will watch two short videos (Understanding Relationship Tune-Ups & Tools to Help), explore online tools, and have the opportunity to discuss their practice with a community of educators. After viewing these videos and implementing the tools and strategies in their classrooms, participants are invited to join a live discussion about the topic with two presenters and fellow educators.

› Space Play: Geometry through Artistic Exploration in High School Settings

with Jill Perry, Ph.D. & Jane Graziano, Ed.D. | May 2, 2023 | In-Person Session

In this full-day, hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to create playful, supportive experiences where high school students learn geometry through artistic exploration. If you’re looking for interdisciplinary and engaging activities and ideas that could be used in classrooms, family nights, and after school programs, please join us!

› Building an Inclusive Classroom: Moving Forward

with Kerry Cormier, Ph.D. & Johari Sykes-Ratliff, M.A. | May 22, 2023 | In-Person Session

In this in-person concluding PD session for the Building an Inclusive Classroom Multi-part Series, participants will be able to engage in a recap activity with our presenters, Dr. Kerry Cormier and Johari Sykes-Ratliff. All topics will be briefly overviewed, with highlights from the discussion sessions. Participants will be able to visit the LRC production center and library in order to explore resources and tools that would aid in maximizing the professional process and product.

› Inclusive Social Studies - Using Primary Source Documents to Provide Acccess to All P-12 Social Studies Teachers

with Cathy Brant, Ph.D. | June 2, 2023 | In-Person Session

In this workshop we will highlight the use of primary source documents to teach Social Studies content. Participants will be shown how to find appropriate primary source documents and tools for engaging in primary source document analysis.

› Centering Neurodiversity: Elements of Inclusive Classrooms that Honor Students with Sensory, Movement and Communication Differences

with Casey Woodfield; Ph.D. | June 7, 2023 | Live Webinar

This presentation will discuss inclusive practices grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, with a focus on multimodal, augmentative and alternative communication access and sensory-movement supports. We will explore best practices in incorporating communication opportunities that do not rely solely on speaking in grade level curriculum, and the elements of inclusive classrooms that reduce sensory and movement barriers. Participants will identify proactive steps to creating a classroom that moves beyond accommodating to actively centering the diversity that neurodivergent students bring to the classroom.

› Frosty Family Fun!

with the Jason Verdone | Saturday, January 21, 2023 

Brrrr, it sure is cold outside, but warm inside the LRC! Calling all penquins, polar bears and winter friends (Grades: PreK-2nd) join us for a free family event focused on all the fun things that winter offers, such as reading stories, building snowmen and talking about animals tracks and hibernation. 

› Physical Activity Participation for Students with Disabilities - Parent & Guardian Info Session 

with the Maria Lepore-Stevens, Ed.D. | January 14, 2023 | Live Webinar

This webinar will focus on how parents of K-12 students can support and advocate for community and school based adapted physical activity for their children and young adults with disabilities.

› Promoting Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at Home and in the Community - Parent & Guardian Info Session

with Kara Ieva, Ph.D. | February 11, 2023

Schools and families play essential roles in promoting children’s learning, development, and overall well-being. When educators and caregivers work together as partners, they create important opportunities for children to develop life skills. This event provides an introduction to the video series that provides common language, strategies, and tools for families to promote children's social emotional learning (SEL) and academic development at home and together in the community.

› Fantastic Fairy Tales

with the Jason Verdone | Saturday, March 25, 2023 

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! All little knights, unicorns and dragons (PreK-2nd) are hereby summoned for a free family-friendly event. Enjoy an enchanted twist on traditional fairy tales and explore hands-on magical activities.

› Spring is Popping Up All Over

with the Jason Verdone | Saturday, April 22, 2023

Spring has sprung at the LRC-South! Inviting all of our peeps (PreK-2nd) to shake off the winter blues! Join us this Earth Day as we explore all of the wonders that spring brings while engaging in learning activities about the natural world around us.

› LRC-S Inclusion Institute Annual Conference | Inclusive Practices in Action

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 8:00am - 3:00 pm

The LRC-South 3rd Annual Inclusion Institute is a free full-day, in-person event focused on inclusion in action. Through active engagement, educators will focus on content area instruction specific to inclusive education. All sessions are grounded in practical strategies and ideas for educators. The Inclusion Institute focuses on meeting the needs of all learners with emphasis on content area teaching, inclusive school culture, and Universal Design for Learning.

For more information on the conference sessions, please visit go.rowan.edu/lrcsinclusioninstitute

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› Building an Inclusive Classroom: Fostering Students' Expertise

with Kerry Cormier, Ph.D. & Johari Sykes-Ratliff, M.A. | November 1, 2022 | Virtual Discussion

The LRC-South Online Video Module Series, Building an Inclusive Classroom is a yearlong, multi-part series that provides key classroom strategies that promote inclusive practices and support all educators. In this module and live virtual discussion session, participants will watch two short videos (Culturally Responsive & Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies & Fostering Students’ Expertise), explore online tools, and have the opportunity to discuss their practice with a community of educators. After viewing these videos, participants are invited to join a live discussion about the topic with our two presenters and fellow educators.

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› Inclusive Education and Disability Studies for Paraprofessionals

with Brent Elder, Ph.D. | November 3, 2022 | In-person session

Participants will be provided with research and best practices related to paraprofessionals supporting students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms including information related to disability studies and inclusive education, presuming competence, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), social justice, the historical and legal foundations for inclusive education, and new ways of thinking about disability in schools. The first part of the session will be discussion-based and interactive with the second part providing a structured work time for participants to explore and apply the content to their own practices. 

› Neuroeducation: An Introduction to Sensory Wellness

with Kara Ieva, Ph.D. | December 1, 2022 | Live Webinar

Neuroeducation is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the brain and its effect on optimal learning. This workshop will focus on examining Sensory Wellness as a beginning process to understanding how the brain processes sensory input and output that contributes to our overall physical and social emotional wellness. Centering our senses allows us to reflect on our own personal and professional wellness, and translate into the classroom for promoting students' overall academic and social emotional wellness.

› Building an Inclusive Classroom: Using UDL to Build Students' Strengths

with Kerry Cormier, Ph.D. & Johari Sykes-Ratliff, M.A. | December 8, 2022 | Virtual Discussion 

In this module, Building an Inclusive Classroom, participants will watch two short videos (Using UDL to Build Students’ Strengths & Bringing UDL Into the Classroom), explore online tools, and have the opportunity to discuss their practice with a community of educators. After viewing these videos and implementing the tools and strategies in their classrooms, participants are invited to join a live discussion about the topic with two presenters and fellow educators.

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› Supporting Educational Accessibility for Students with Visual Impairments

with Maria Lepore Stevens, Ed.D. | December 9, 2022 | In-Person Session 

This workshop will present ways to support students with visual impairments in school, including physical accessibility, emotional support, and physical support students may need.

› NJEA Convention 2022

We represented the Learning Resource Network at the NJEA 2022 Convention on November 10-11, 2022! For information on the resources that will shared during this event click here. 

› Be Your Best 'SEL'F with the LRC-South

• June 22, 2022 | We Are All Alike, We Are All Different!
• June 29, 2022 | Let’s Stop, Think and Make Good Choices!
• July 6, 2022 | K is for Kindness!
• July 13, 2022 | Dear Boys and Girls We’re Glad You’re Here!
• July 20, 2022 | Who is On Your String and in Your Heart?
• July 27, 2022 | Fabulous Friends!

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