10/2/25: It's Not Magic: Debunking Illusions and Delivering Effective Instruction in the General Education Classroom

Course Description/Meeting Summary:

This training is for K-12 General Educators and ESE Educators and how to provide meaningful instruction to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in the general education classroom setting. Beginning with the least dangerous assumption and following the general education lesson plan, participants will understand that the lesson and instruction remain the same. Participants will gain knowledge on identifying the expectations required by the standards and Access Points, providing accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and other necessary supports to give a student access to the content in the general education classroom.

• In-Service Points: 6
• Component Number: 2100027

Meeting Locations and Times:

Baldwin Elementary, Portable 9 on October 2nd, 2025, 8:30AM - 3:30PM
1750 Common Way Rd, Orlando, FL 32814

Contact Information:

virginia.horton@ocps.net
nichole.comeaux@ocps.net
christina.clark@ocps.net

Full Description/Meeting Details:

This training is for K-12 General Educators and ESE Educators and how to provide meaningful instruction to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in the general education classroom setting. Beginning with the least dangerous assumption and following the general education lesson plan, participants will understand that the lesson and instruction remain the same. Participants will gain knowledge on identifying the expectations required by the standards and Access Points, providing accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and other necessary supports to give a student access to the content in the general education classroom. Please bring a fully charged laptop. This training will be held on 10/2/25 from 8:30am-3:30pm in Portable 9 at Baldwin ES.

• Reminders:
  • The training portables are at the far back left hand side of the parking lot and you do not need to go through the front office.
  • If you are no longer planning on completing this course, please remove yourself to allow space for others to attend. Click here for instructions on how to remove yourself.
  • In the event that there are less than 5 participants signed up, this course will be canceled within 72 hours. You will receive an email if this occurs.
  • There is a 15 minute policy. This means you cannot be more than 15 minutes late at the beginning, returning from lunch, or leaving early for face to face sessions. This results in no admittance. If you cannot stay for the duration of the PL, please remove yourself from the course.