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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Training and Resources for your educator journey

To ensure the successful implementation and ongoing use of the Functional Academics program with fidelity, we offer several different training options:

FREE TRAINING

Specially Designed Education Services|Professional Development
  • Training videos to follow at your own pace

 

  • Pre-Recorded Webinars

 

  • Q&A Sessions

Live Webinar Series

Specially Designed Education Services|Professional Development
  • Three 2-hour webinar trainings for first-time users

 

  • Personalized dates to match district needs

 

  • Sequential sessions with assigned action steps

Live Training Packages

Specially Designed Education Services|Professional Development
  • Hybrid: 2 webinar + 1 onsite training + classroom coaching

 

  • District Train the Trainer: onsite or company office

 

  • Personalized dates to match district needs

Not sure what option is right for you and your team?  Request a strategy session here!

Scheduling Tip

Find a student in your classroom who can read and understand your master schedule. Assign them a job in the morning to help set up individual student schedules. See the video of Megan setting up the schedule.
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Suzanne’s student Megan was her Teacher’s Assistant first period during her junior and senior year. One of her jobs, among other clerical tasks, was to set up individual student schedules. It saved Suzanne prep time in the morning and was a great vocational experience for Megan.