EmbraceAbilities Community of Practice (CoP) Focused on Inclusion Mindset (5 Day Event) 01/15/2025 - 05/21/2025 Event Dates: 01/15/2025 | 02/21/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 05/21/2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The EmbraceAbilities Community of Practice (CoP) coaching sessions offer an engaging virtual platform where educators and administrators collaborate on enhancing inclusive practices for students with extensive support needs. Through expert-led sessions, participants will explore strategies for improving academic rigor, fostering inclusive mindsets, addressing specialized classroom needs, and building community partnerships. These sessions, scheduled monthly from January to May 2025, aim to empower educators with actionable insights to promote equity and student success in diverse learning environments.
Creating more inclusive and enriching opportunities for all students and ensuring that they, regardless of their needs, can learn, grow, and thrive alongside their peers will prepare them for successful futures in a diverse and interconnected world.
Guiding Question What policies, practices, and opportunities need to be in place for all students, especially those with disabilities, to learn, grow, and thrive?
The CoP Coaching session is led by Kimberli Breen. Kimberli Breen, MS, CAS, MA is a National Behavior Change Agent affiliated with the University of Kansas SWIFT Center, KOI Education and Affecting Behavior Change. She supports school, district, county and state teams across the United States with training and coaching in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. She’s most known for her virtual coaching model and emphasis on integrating initiatives, including Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS), Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Family/School/Community Partnerships.
Event Details
Audience
COE and LEA administrators and educational leaders
Facilitator(s)
Marcia Reily Kristen Danhour Standke Jovan Jacobs
Partners
The California Department of Education (CDE); California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE); and The TIES Center.
