Online Academy and Trainings

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February 2, 2023

Creating Safe Learning Environments for ALL Students Within Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports - Four-Part Series (VIRTUAL)

The Office of Learning Supports is providing a virtual Training Series designed to support the creation of systems and structures necessary to build positive learning environments at Tier 1 within the Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports will act as the foundation and catalyst for transforming social culture. Additionally, we will explore how to integrate bullying prevention and other social emotional curriculum into one cohesive system, considerations to promote buy-in and support, and the use of implementation science to ensure a successful launch.

Although there are no requirements, it is encouraged that school level teams attend including an administrator, a team lead, representation from general and special education, family liaison, and someone with expertise in behavior. There is an expectation that attendees will need the capacity and skill to convey information gained from the learning opportunities to implementation team members to encourage application and effective implementation. Those in district level support positions are also encouraged to attend.

Part 1 of the Series was held on October 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The focus of Part 1 was on the importance of implementation teams leading these efforts, installing schoolwide expectations, and creating rules and routines both within instructional settings and in other common areas of the school. You can view the recording of Part 1 in our newly created a “course”. We split the recording into content sections to make it easier to find information you may be looking for to share with others.  In the future we will add other resources as well. Here is the direct link: https://comtss.learnworlds.com/course/safe-learning-environments. You will be asked to create an account if this is your first time on Learnworlds.  All future recordings for this series will be uploaded to the same link.   

Part 2 of the Series was held on December 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The focus of Part 2 was on teaching social, emotional and behavioral expectations, creating opportunities for voice and choice for those in the learning community, and creating an acknowledgment system. Culturally responsive practices was interwoven throughout the training. The recording will be coming soon. You will be able to view at the same link as above.

Part 3 of the Series will be held on February 2nd and will focus on active supervision, Creating comprehensive discipline systems that prioritize positive, proactive, and instructional approaches, and using data to inform decision making. 

Future Dates (registration links to come):

• Part 4: Thursday, May 4, 2023: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Integration, Buy-In and Readiness to Launch

Register for Part 3 - February 2, 2023

February 17, 2023

COMTSS Learner-Centered Leadership 3-Part Series (Virtual)
 

Session 1: (February 17; 12:30-2pm MST): Coherence (Registration is open!)

• Connections with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), learner-centered leadership & learner-centered systems
• Action Planning: How might you improve coherence in your environment in the next 30 days? What evidence will you collect?

Session 2: (March 17; 12:30-2pm MST): Culture

• Relational Trust (including self-assessment survey)
• Revising Action Plans: What changes can you make over the next 30 days in culture to impact outcomes in your environment? What evidence will you collect?

Session 3: (April 28; 12:30-2pm MST): Connectedness

• Digital ecosystems and Use of time & space
• Family & Community Partnerships & Commitments to sustain the reflection and action plan

Who should attend: Open to the public with up to 10 Education Credits Available + Leadership Certificate. This series is designed for leaders at all levels, including state education agencies (SEAs), districts, and schools as well as those in instructional coaching roles. 

Series Description: Implementing MTSS and shifting to learner-centered experiences requires changes in leadership and a strategic focus on the enabling conditions to improve whole-learner outcomes. These include coherence, culture, and connectedness and this three-part series will provide participants with learning experiences and action planning templates to take impactful action in their communities for the benefit of all learners.

Objectives for Session 1 (February 17; 12:30-2pm MST): Coherence

• Connections with MTSS, learner-centered leadership & learner-centered systems
• Frameworks for the Future & Holistic Learner Outcomes
• Learner Profiles
• Learning Models
• Resource Allocation
• Enabling Policies
• Action Planning: How might you improve coherence in your environment in the next 30 days? What evidence will you collect?

Register for Session 1 Now 

 

 

 

Presenter of the Series: Dr. Devin Vodicka

• Award-winning superintendent and educator
• Chief Executive Officer, Learner-Centered Collaborative
• Superintendent of the Year 2016 AASA, California
• Superintendent of the Year 2015 ACSA, California
• Superintendent of the Year 2015 Pepperdine, California
• Superintendent of the Year 2015 ACSA, San Diego County
• Innovative Superintendent of the Year 2014 Classroom of the Future
• Nine-time White House invitee

 

 

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Online Academy

The COMTSS Online Academy provides participants with on-demand training across multiple topics related to COMTSS in Colorado. The courses are free and available lessons in the Online Academy cover topics that include:

Each module includes a video around 10 minutes long, a quiz, a processing guide, and additional links to outside resources as needed. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for all the modules offered.

Follow the steps below to register: 

1. Visit comtss.learnworlds.com. 

2. Click the "Sign In" button:
 

 

3. Register for an account: 
 

4. Create account

You will receive email confirmation that your account has been created. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder. 

Register at LearnWorlds to take courses and earn CEUs. 

If you need assistance navigating LearnWorlds, please email comtss@cde.state.co.us. 

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