Spedster University Course Catalog

SPEDSTER UNIVERSITY

"Where All Things Special Education Converge"
The Ultimate Training Hub for Special Educators - Your all-access pass to a powerhouse of professional development designed to help you level up your expertise in special education!
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On-Demand Training

Access courses anytime, anywhere, and track your progress as you complete multiple training series.

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Diverse Course Topics

Behavior management, inclusive teaching strategies, compliance essentials, IEP mastery, and more!

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State-Approved PD Training

Earn credits while gaining practical, real-world skills that meet state requirements.

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Custom Training Options

Choose from our extensive course library or collaborate with us to create training tailored to your district's needs.

POWER HOUR SESSIONS

These focused, 60-minute sessions deliver essential strategies and expert insights to empower special educators with the tools they need to excel in the classroom and drive student success.

IEP Development & Implementation
Writing, managing, and executing effective IEPs aligned with student needs.
High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education
Evidence-based strategies for instruction, collaboration, and behavior management.
Behavior Management & PBIS
Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and de-escalation techniques.
Inclusive Practices & Co-Teaching
Strategies for effective collaboration between general and special education teachers.
Differentiated Instruction & Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Adapting lessons for diverse learners using accessible instructional practices.
Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
Using assessments to track student progress and adjust interventions.
Crisis Prevention & De-escalation
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (e.g., CPI or Safety-Care).
Family Collaboration & Advocacy
Engaging parents in the IEP process and fostering strong school-home partnerships.

TEACH IN TEN - MICROLESSON SERIES

These fast-paced, micro-lessons designed to equip teachers with essential skills and strategies for navigating the IEP process with confidence. In just 10 minutes or less, these bite-sized videos provide clear, actionable insights to support student success—perfect for busy educators on the go!

FOUNDATIONS
  • Introduction
  • Acronyms and Terms
  • IEP Deep Dive
  • LRE
  • Evaluation
  • Team Roles
  • Accommodations
  • Extended School Year
PRACTICAL TOOLS AND STRATEGIES
  • SMART IEP Goals
  • Class Environment
  • Documentation
  • Resolving Disputes
  • Parent Communication
  • Reading IEPs
  • Assessment
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
  • Accommodations
  • Fostering Independence
  • Sensory Processing
  • Strategies For Focus
  • Visual Supports
  • Classroom Routines
  • Executive Functioning
  • Social Stories
  • School Day Navigation
  • Managing Transitions
EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING
  • Building Self-Esteem
  • Managing Anxiety
  • Self Advocacy Skills
  • Emotional Impact
  • Mindfulness
  • Signs of Depression
  • Resilience in School
  • Therapeutic Supports
  • Helping Siblings
  • Trauma Support
SPECIFIC DISABILITIES
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Speech or Language
  • Visual Impairment
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Deafblindness
  • Orthopedic Impairment
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Other Impairments
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Multiple Disabilities
RAPID RESPONSE: REAL-TIME SOLUTIONS
  • Meltdowns
  • IEP Amendments
  • Crucial Conversations
  • Para Management
  • Skill-Demand Mismatch
  • Student Motivation
  • Schedule Changes
SPED LAW
  • Understanding FAPE
  • Supreme Court Cases
  • Legal Requirements
  • Section 504 and ADA
  • Due Process
  • Discipline
  • Family Rights
MASTERY AND ADVANCED TOPICS
  • Staying Informed
  • Functional Behavior
  • Cultural Responsiveness
  • Co-Teaching Models
  • Parent-Teacher Partners
  • Coaching Paras
  • Cognitive Science
  • Early Intervention
  • Advanced AAC

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