#AZCEC2021 Conference Presentations

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The Arizona Council for Exceptional Children conference is a special education gathering to share teaching strategies and legal information, outstanding presentations, and invaluable networking with fellow administrators, educators and education professionals from across the state.

This year, KOI Education is proud to have five sessions accepted as presentations. We cover current topics such as equity, implicit bias in education, disproportionality (academic & behavior), trauma and wellness, suicide prevention, challenging behavior, and preventing sex trafficking in schools.

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Our expert presenters include:

  • Dr. Yadira Flores

  • Dr. Angel Jannasch-Pennell

  • Dr. Daniel Gulchak

  • Debi Neat, M.Ed.

  • Laura Anderson, Psy.S.

  • Sandy Juniper, M.Ed.

Presentation Sessions

Courageous Conversations on Culture: Issues of Implicit Bias, Equity, and Disproportionality in Education

  • Join an expert panel to explore culturally responsive practices and discover equitable approaches in schools. Participants will learn about the construct of culture as it relates to school systems and how disproportionality in discipline and achievement impact special education. Solution oriented practices focused on positive community outcomes will be shared.

Trauma & Wellness at PreK, ES, MS, HS: An Expert Panel

  • We all know trauma is a problem - this school year has given everyone a lot! What educators need are concrete solutions - not platitudes. This panel brings together three experts in early, middle and adolescent child development with a focus on preventing trauma, maintaining wellness, and communicating with teens.

Ensuring Equity For Students With Behavioral and Emotional Challenges In All Settings (virtual and in-person)

  • This is going to be a very practical panel. As one can see, the panel consists of experts in the area of behavior, emotional disturbance, special education, and the practical delivery of services at the school and district levels. The panelists will provide concrete and direct strategies for engaging and working with students with behavioral and emotional challenges. The priority of the panel is to extend practical knowledge and advice for daily practice in the schools and classrooms. Participants will walk away with concrete, clear, and easy-to-implement strategies when working with children with behavioral and emotional challenges.

Basics of Youth Suicide Prevention

  • Youth suicide rates are on the increase and anxiety and depression are the most common mental health challenges. Most youth who receive mental health services receive them at school. Educators need concrete guidance on behavior indicators, stressors, and risk factors to look for and specific strategies for intervention and referral.

Sex Trafficking In The Schools: Recognizing Teen Victims And Identifying Prevention Strategies

  • Per an Arizona sex-trafficking study, 22% of victims self-identified as having received special education. Nearly 30% were first brought into the “trade” as middle or high schoolers. Special Education teachers/staff have the unique opportunity to prevent, identify and respond to sexual exploitation on campus and within the school community.

If your schools is interested in any of these topics for your community, please contact us today.

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