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AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading - COHORT 1  

December 19, 2025

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

Pathways to Proficient Reading is designed as a blended learning professional development opportunity introducing the Science of Reading to educators, special educators and reading specialists looking to incorporate evidence-based practices for language and literacy instruction.


COHORT PACING GUIDE:
*Participants will complete 5-15 hours of online modules/reading before each VCoP. Registrants will receive all information necessary for getting started by November 19.

Dec 19: Orientation & Inventory DUE (independently submitted, no meeting on this date)
Jan 12, 4-5 pm: VCoP #1
Mar 9, 4-5 pm: VCoP #2
Apr 20, 4-5 pm: VCoP #3
May 26, 9-10 am: VCoP #4
Jun 23, 9-10 am: VCoP #5
Jul 28, 9-10 am: VCoP #6
Aug 7: Coursework & Inventory DUE

SEE FLYER FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS. 

The funding entity for this series is the ESU 4 CLSD Consortium, which consists of ESU 4, K-5 public school educators and eligible Peru State College faculty.  All eligible fees and expenses are covered by CLSD for these participants.

Participants from districts outside of the ESU 4 CLSD Consortium will be billed at cost.  The cost per person is approximately $750 (online modules, materials, synchronous Zoom facilitator fees).  Any additional expenses such as food, mileage, substitutes, and/or stipends would be at the expense of the school or participant.

ESU 4 tcadre meeting  

January 20, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• Buggi, Dustin

LAN managers from ESU 4 area districts are invited to attend all tcadre meetings. All meetings are scheduled from 9 AM - 3 PM.

Satisfaction with Home Routines Evaluation (SHoRE)  

January 21, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

The Satisfaction with Home Routines Evaluation (SHoRE) was developed by RA McWilliam (2005) to serve as a simple means of collecting information when the family has experienced little to no significant changes within their daily routines. The SHoRE provides the opportunity to rate 12 common home routines and the rating scale matches that of the Routines Based Interview (RBI), i.e. perceived family satisfaction. The RBI is an actual interview, structured to gather not just satisfaction with routines but also a description of the child’s participation within those routines and with their family. The RBI is considered a child and family assessment, and therefore the SHoRE should not be used as a substitute when an RBI is appropriate. The training provides a structured guide to the use of the SHoRE. Participants will be able to watch a live demonstration as well as practice gathering pertinent information to inform their IFSP’s. A review of the Early Intervention Ongoing Assessment Guidance is included. Lastly teams will have an opportunity to create an action plan for Ongoing Assessment based on the knowledge gathered during the training.

Audience: All SC’s, and any EI Providers responsible for conducting child and family assessment for their district or ESU.

Facilitated by: Janice Lee & Tina Kilgore

EL NETWORK  

January 23, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• Wirth, Megan

The EL Network is a forum for district personnel to discuss issues related to the education of English Learners. Though these sessions are the primary means of sharing information throughout the ESU 4 and 6 Title III Consortia, a majority of our time together is devoted to studying effective instruction, sharing and exploring resources, learning of updates from NDE, and networking with colleagues. We welcome educators interested in our multilingual students, regardless of Title III affiliation or position.

Title III (Sub Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement)

IEP Academy Zoom  

February 10, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

IEP Academy: Monthly 30-Minute Zoom Workshops (September–April)
Join us for a series of focused, 30-minute Zoom workshops running monthly from September through April. Each session—live and recorded for your convenience—dives into a key area of the IEP process, including:
Writing compliant PLAAFP statements
Developing meaningful, measurable goals
Determining appropriate services and Extended School Year (ESY)
Selecting effective accommodations and modifications
Integrating Assistive Technology
 Zoom Dates (All sessions are 30 minutes):
September 9
October 7
November 11
December 9
January 7
February 10
March 10
April 8

IPG Training & Literacy Committee  

February 11, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

This professional learning session builds a shared understanding of the Instructional Core and introduces the Instructional Practice Guides (IPGs) as tools for observing and improving teaching and learning. Participants will learn: (1) what an IPG is and is not, and (2) how to objectively view a lesson and score using the IPG rubric.

Details:
- IPG sessions are at ESU 4, in-person only
- Literacy Committee will have remote option
- Participants may choose which sessions to attend
- IPG training sessions will be repeated June 18
- Breakfast/lunch will be provided to those onsite for IPG training
- These sessions were designed by the ESU Regional Literacy Coaches to meet the CLSD requirement.

Contact Jen Madison (jmadison@esu4.net) or Erin Trusty (etrusty@esu4.net) with questions.

Audience: CLSD Literacy Leaders (i.e., principals, curriculum/instruction leaders, others as designated)

Registration Fee:
- $15 per person per IPG session (includes amenities)
- $0 if only attending the Literacy Committee remotely

Grant Support:
ESU 4 CLSD Consortium: Substitute reimbursement for ESU 4 K-5 educators as needed

Register at bit.ly/4ipg021125

FBA / BIP Training  

March 3, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

This interactive workshop, hosted by NeMTSS and ASD Network takes a deeper look into essential components of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). This workshop will teach about FBA's and how to use them to develop an effective BIP. Having a good understanding of the FBA process increases fidelity of implementation and empowers those involved in the process. A BIP is a written improvement plan created for a student based on the outcome of a FBA. Having a well-written BIP leads to more effective management of problem behavior.

IFSP Outcome Technical Assistance  

March 11, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

•  Audience: All EI teams in the PRT (All SC’s, EI providers, and administrators)
•  Duration: 2 hours
•  Facilitated by: RBEI TA
•  Funding: NDE/DHHS
  
  This 2-hour technical assistance activity is provided by the RBEI TA via virtual (Zoom) or in person. All SC’s and EI providers in a PRT who participated in an RBI Boot Camp received initial training and practice in writing functional child and family IFSP outcomes, and should participate in the IFSP Outcome Technical Assistance. Because the quality of IFSPs are directly influenced by the RBI, this training is best provided AFTER most or all of the SC’s and EI providers are approved and the PRT is fully implementing the RBI as their child and family assessment. Prior to the training, EI teams identify 6 to 12 child and family outcomes which are scored by the EI team, as well as the RBEI TA, using the Quality Outcome Checklist. A comparison of the scores and feedback on the outcomes are provided during the training. Any themes will be identified and the region will create an action plan with next steps to writing quality IFSP outcomes

Principals' Cadre  

March 25, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• Wirth, Megan

Join the ESU 4 Team for this year's Principals' Cadre meetings.  This is an opportunity for building leaders to network, discuss relevant issues and share best practices in education.

Site Visit at Norris Public School

EL NETWORK  

April 13, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• Wirth, Megan

The EL Network is a forum for district personnel to discuss issues related to the education of English Learners. Though these sessions are the primary means of sharing information throughout the ESU 4 and 6 Title III Consortia, a majority of our time together is devoted to studying effective instruction, sharing and exploring resources, learning of updates from NDE, and networking with colleagues. We welcome educators interested in our multilingual students, regardless of Title III affiliation or position.

Title III (Sub Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement)