- Instructor: TNSTEP
Tennessee State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) and TNSTEP have partnered to develop a new webinar series on increasing access to core instruction and inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities.
A major area of emphasis of the State Personnel Development Grant is the work being done with general education teachers using various techniques and tools to effectively reach ALL learners. Today’s classrooms are more inclusive and diverse than ever. Information from this webinar series will enhance teachers’ skills to be responsive to the learning styles and needs of students with and without disabilities in the classroom and provide parents with practical tools to use to give effective input to teachers that will help their children be successful.
Great information for parents, family members, teachers, and staff.
Learning Objectives for this webinar:
- Overview of Universal Design for Learning principles
- Understand how to use the information as tools to support instructional practices and effectively communicate with teachers and administrators about their child’s education
Presenters:
Anika Chambers | Regional Special Education Interventionist | State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG)
Anika serves as an interventionist for the TDOE with the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) in middle Tennessee. She has been in education for ten years and her roles have ranged from special education teachers in the small group setting and co-teaching to general education teachers. Her leadership roles included special education department chair, grade level chair, social studies department chair, and school leadership team. Her experience includes blended (online) learning, differentiation, project-based, and personalized learning.
Deborah Yates-McBride | Director of Rural Services/ Professional Development Specialist | TNSTEP
Deborah began providing services with TNSTEP as a contracted District Parent Trainer in 2012 and transitioned into a full-time staff position in October 2016. Deborah holds a B.S. in Special Education from Bethel University, McKenzie, TN, and an M.Ed. in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ. Deborah represents the Southwest Developmental District for the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities appointed by Governor Haslam in 2013. She spent the majority of her professional life teaching students with disabilities within the public school system. Deb is the mother of four children. She attained personal knowledge of navigating the educational system by advocating for two of her children with exceptionalities. Deb’s extensive background as a special educator as well as personal experiences provides her a unique ability to understand the logistics of the educational system as well as best practices, accommodations, and modifications necessary for student success.
This webinar series is a collaborative project of the TN Department of Education State Personnel Grant (SPDG) and their family partner TNSTEP.
Archived webinar: Lunchtime Leaders: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to Promote Inclusive Classrooms
Handouts and Resources:
TNSTEP Lunchtime Leaders Webinar Recorded: 09/12/2017
