New ESE Teachers
Because Specialized Educators need Special Support
Connect & Collaborate in your own Community
FDLRS Heartland is planning learning sessions and roundtables for specialized groups of educators during the 2026-2027 school year. Please see below for our schedule of roundtables for the year and specific learning opportunities for your community.
*New/Novice ESE Teachers are those that are within their first two years in exceptional student education*
New ESE Roundtables
Quarterly virtual meetings specifically for new/novice ESE Teachers during the 2026-2027 school year
Roundtables are scheduled for 3:30 to 4:30PM on the dates below
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Quarter 1: August 18 IEP Alignment & Reference Guide |
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Quarter 2: October 13 IEP Present Levels |
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Quarter 3: February 2 IEP Goal Writing |
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Quarter 4: April 20 IEP Services & Supports |
Learning Opportunities
Professional Learning specifically for new/novice ESE Teachers during the 2026-2027 school year
DEVELOPING AN IEP
- Open to educators involved in the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process
- Inservice Points: 6 points
- This will be planned with your district and scheduled for you
COACHING & SUPPORT
- IEP-Specific Topics (Compliance, IDEA, Progress Monitoring, etc.)
- Scheduled as needed
FDLRS Professional Learning
Our other FDLRS professional learning opportunities are always available to you as well
- Facilitated PLA Courses
- Independent PLA Courses
- Weekly Webinars
- Moodle Courses