Professional Learning Events
November

In this professional learning opportunity for paraprofessionals, participants have access to a self-paced webinar on Accommodations. After watching the webinar, paraprofessionals will have a short quiz and survey to complete; once this is finished then a list of those that have completed the training will be sent to each Heartland district.
- Access Dates: November 14th through December 31st
- Registration

More than 13 percent of students, about 1 in 8, experience significant anxiety that limits their engagement in school and in relationships. Anxiety conditions - separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and generalized anxiety - are the most prevalent mental issues, and they often go unnoticed. But the impact on the students is significant. During this webinar, teachers, counselors and other professionals are shown the tools to support and teach this high-potential portion of the student population while avoiding an unmanageable classroom environment. Webinars are self-paced and are accessed through an online portal; participants will be emailed their login information and have one week to view the webinar and complete the follow-up reflection and evaluation (included in your login email). Inservice points will not be awarded unless both the reflection activity and evaluation are submitted.
- Inservice Credit: 3 SWD hours
- Access Dates: November 16th through November 22nd, 2025
- Deadline to Register: 11/13/2025
- Registration for DeSoto, Glades, and Hendry
- Registration for Highlands is in your Frontline PLM Portal

Please join us for this 2-part virtual training for all educators involved in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. In this professional learning opportunity, participants will review data and follow guidelines to develop an IEP that meets federal, state, and local district requirements, reflects best practices, and addresses key components of the IEP. Participants are required to attend both virtual meetings on November 5th AND November 19th. Inservice points will not be awarded unless all follow-up activities and evaluations are submitted.
- Inservice Credit: 6 hours
- Dates: November 5th AND November 19th, 2025, 4:00 to 6:00 PM each day
- Deadline to Register: 11/1/2025
- Registration
December

Studies show that the average student (ages 7-17) spends up to 11 hours a day in front of a screen — TV, computer, or cell phone. Social media platforms have become critical for young girls in their effort to stay connected to peers and parents. But, as girls spend more time trying to stay “connected” online, they actually become more disconnected. The better we understand what is hidden behind the screen of “mean girls,” the more effective we become in promoting the healthy development of confident, strong and happy girls. Webinars are self-paced and are accessed through an online portal; participants will be emailed their login information and have one week to view the webinar and complete the follow-up reflection and evaluation (included in your login email). Inservice points will not be awarded unless both the reflection activity and evaluation are submitted.
- Inservice Credit: 3 hours
- Access Dates: November 30th through December 6th, 2025
- Deadline to Register: 11/27/2025
- Registration for DeSoto, Glades, and Hendry
- Registration for Highlands is in your Frontline PLM Portal
January

To maintain your active certification status, you are required to attend a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI) Renewal Training facilitated by a CPI-trained instructor annually. The renewal course offers you the opportunity to gain new training insights and develop an even deeper understanding for the program’s core concepts.
Audience: Glades & Highlands
Location: FDLRS Training Room, Highlands District Office Building 4
Registration: Glades - https://bit.ly/CPI-Registration-2526; Highlands registers in PLM - please contact Stacy Johns, Highlands ESE Department to check your renewal date.