Midyear STAR/LINKS Training

Mid-Year STAR/LINKS Training – February 2, 2022

PLEASE NOTE:  The breakout sessions will be those listed below (NOT the sessions required to be chosen in registration)  An error was made and the sessions for last year's training are in the registration.  HOWEVER, these are what will be offered and participants will choose their breakouts during the meeting.

12:30-3:30 p.m. on Zoom

 

Midyear STAR/LINKS Training

Feb 2, 12:30-3:30 – Virtual

 

12:30	Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
12:45-1:30	Understanding and Using the STAR Pacing Guide – Main Session for All
1:35-2:00	Break out 1 (25 minutes):
	Navigating SOLS and STAR Media Center
	Intro to STAR:  What is it?  What do I do to start?  How do I know if I am ready?
	Q and A for STAR Users
	Paraprofessionals – The Many Faces of Autism
2:05-2:45	Break out 2 (40 minutes):
	Structuring the Unstructured
	STAR Mini-Refresher
	Paraprofessionals – The Many Faces of Autism
2:50-3:20	Break out 3 (30 minutes): Self-Assessment tools, what is MY next step?
	Autism QI
	STAR Pacing Guide
	LINKS Pacing Guide
	Paraprofessionals – The Many Faces of Autism
3:20-3:30	Wrap up, next step, and Questions

 

This mid-year training is for all special educators with an emphasis on those implementing STAR with their students!  We are here to support all MN educators in their implementation of STAR regardless of what level you are at!!You don’t need to be using STAR to attend and gain valuable information on teaching students with ASD.

Breakout sessions will be held for beginner, intermediate, and advanced ASD educators. 

 

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Sponsored by the MN Low Incidence Projects

The contents of this meeting do not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or the state Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government. Funding for this event is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The source of the funds is federal award Special Education – Grants to States, CFDA 84.027A.

Cancellation: You can cancel your own registration for an event before the cancellation deadline. (Please check the event information for specific cancellation details.) If the event has a fee, refunds are possible only if cancellation is prior to the deadline. If you do not attend and do not cancel prior to an event, you are still responsible for payment and will be billed.

Special Accommodations: Please alert BrightWorks 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop/event if you need special accommodations, including sign language interpreters. (BrightWorks requires a notice of 2 business days to cancel a sign language interpreter. If you fail to cancel, we reserve the right to bill your school/district for this expense.) Update your profile as needed. Special accommodations are not included with each registration, but are stored in your profile until you make changes.