Interventions / PD Archives

Iris Center PD Certificates for Educators

Jun 23, 2026

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Practical, flexible, and built around trustworthy resources, IRIS PD Certificates for Educators are an option for educators who are ready to take their professional development to the next level.

Supporting People With Co-occurring IDD and Mental Health Needs Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Jun 16, 2026

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Experts in the IDD field believe that what people may think of as behavioral issues are actually often manifestations of trauma and trauma-based responses.

Free Online Training Modules for Postsecondary Transition Coaches and Mentors

Jun 9, 2026

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The Partnership for Student Success offers free online training modules for postsecondary transition coaches, mentors, and people who design and run related programs. View their course catalogue and sign up for our next free training cohort for yourself and/or your team!

Differentiating Instruction: A Modified Concerto in Four Movementsa

Jun 2, 2026

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It’s much easier to differentiate instruction if we are experts in four areas: our students, the curriculum, cognitive theory, and differentiated instruction practices. All four must be in play if we are to teach effectively.

7 Ways to Help English Learners Speak Up in Class

Apr 28, 2026

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Strategies like extending wait time and having students write before speaking create conditions for English learners to feel confident participating in discussions.

World Autism Acceptance Month April 2026

Apr 1, 2026

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World Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported and understood. Whether you’re at home, at school, or at work, your involvement can make a real difference. It’s about how you show up, whether you’re supporting your autistic colleagues,…

Special Education Ambassadors: How to Presume Competence in Every Decision

Mar 30, 2026

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Use this checklist to anchor your school’s inclusive practices in belief, evidence‑based supports, and decisions that maximize opportunity rather than restrict it.

Conflict Resolution for Neurodivergent Students

Mar 23, 2026

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Conflict is often treated as a behavior issue that needs to be corrected quickly before it escalates. Getting to the root of the conflict and providing structure to help students resolve it reduces escalation and builds long-term problem-solving skills instead of short-term compliance.

Demonstration Classrooms

Mar 10, 2026

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Demonstration classroom are re-envisioned professional development platforms and tools that offer school leaders and educators a chance to observe evidence-based instructional practices in real-time.

QED All Kinds of Minds Learning Library

Nov 5, 2025

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Provides insights into the learning challenges that students face. Take a close look at the skills that must be mastered, the neurodevelopmental factors that may influence students’ success, and common obstacles that students may encounter on the road to mastery

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