Registration Opens July 1st 2026
In its commitment to educational equity, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognizes that intentionally designed inclusive environments are essential for the success of all students. By utilizing evidence-based frameworks, educators can dismantle barriers and create classrooms where students with disabilities—and their peers—thrive. This workshop provides educators with the research-proven tools necessary to increase access, engagement, and understanding across the curriculum.
NOTE: THIS COURSE IS COMPLETELY ONLINE, SELF-PACED, AND WILL PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WHEN YOU FINISH THE COURSE.
Goals and Objectives
During this self-paced workshop, participants will:
- Discover how Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) such as Explicit Instruction, UDL, and Positive Behavioral approaches increase instructional effectiveness;
- Utilize High Leverage Practices (HLPs) to support the specific academic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities;
- Design instructional lessons and units that naturally embed inclusive strategies and intensive interventions;
- Integrate ongoing formative assessment and Data-Based Instruction (DBI) to inform daily planning; and
- Reflect on professional growth and develop a plan for sharing newfound knowledge with peers.
Audience
This workshop is intended for all Massachusetts educators, including general and special education teachers, support personnel, and curriculum specialists. This course is designed to fulfill the required 15 PDPs related to training in Special Education and/or diverse learning styles necessary to renew a Massachusetts professional teaching license.
Structure
This online, self-paced professional development workshop consists of four content modules and a final synthesis project. Each module includes a curated selection of readings, videos, and interactive tools. Participants will use a central “Course Projects and Reflection” document to collect their 3-2-1 reflections, lesson plans, and organizers. The total time required for the entire course is estimated to be 15 hours.
- Module 1: Foundations of Inclusive Design (EBPs)
- Focus: Explicit Instruction, Peer Mediated Instruction, and UDL.
- Module 2: High Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Action
- Focus: Research-proven moves for access and engagement.
- Module 3: Data-Based Instruction & Formative Assessment
- Focus: Using assessment organizers to drive instructional planning.
- Module 4: Putting it All Together & Professional Leadership
- Focus: Final EBP Lesson Plan, resource curation, and peer-sharing strategies.
Cost
$225; REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY.
* NOTE: Before registering for this course, please check with your Central Office Administrator in charge of Professional Development. If this course is being offered by your district for free, registration will be accessed via your district.
QUESTIONS?
Please email: profdev@tec-coop.org.