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DESCRIPTION:<p><span>The RETELL initiative (Rethinking Equity in the Teachi
 ng of English Language Learners) represents a commitment to address the pe
 rsistent gap in academic proficiency experienced by ELL students. At the h
 eart of this initiative are training and licensure requirements for the Sh
 eltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement\, which core academic teachers
  of ELLs and principals/assistant principals and supervisors/directors who
  supervise or evaluate such teachers must obtain.</span><br><br><span>The 
 purpose of this course is to prepare the Commonwealth’s teachers with th
 e knowledge and skills to effectively shelter their content instruction so
  that our growing population of English language learners (ELLs) can acces
 s curriculum\, achieve academic success\, and contribute their multilingua
 l and multicultural resources as participants and future leaders in the 21
 st century global economy.</span><br><span>The course has three overarchin
 g goals:</span><br><span>1. To help teachers effectively carry out their r
 esponsibility for the teaching and learning of ELLs as well as to understa
 nd the social and cultural issues that contribute to and impact the school
 ing of ELLs.</span><br><span>2. To expand teachers’ knowledge of how lan
 guage functions within academic content teaching and learning\, and how ch
 ildren and adolescents acquire a second language.</span><br><span>3. To pr
 ovide teachers with practical\, research-based protocols\, methods\, and s
 trategies to integrate subject-area content\, language\, and literacy deve
 lopment—per the expectations of the World Class Instructional Design and
  Assessment (WIDA) English Language Development Standards (ELDS)—and thu
 s to support ELL students’ success with all state academic standards.</s
 pan><br><br><span>Cost $350</span><br><span>Time 4:30-7:30</span><br><br><
 span>DESE requirements\, attendance is mandatory at all sessions in order 
 to receive endorsement.</span><br><br>SEI Fall Virtual Session&nbsp\;<br><
 /p><p>&nbsp\;</p><p><span>Dates for Classes:&nbsp\; 12 Sessions (No Class 
 during Vacation Weeks)</span><br></p><p>Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026</p><p>Tu
 esday\, April 7\, 2026</p><p>Tuesday April 14\,2026</p><p>Tuesday\, April 
 28\, 2026</p><p>Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026</p><p>Saturday\, May 9\, 2026</p><p
 >Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026</p><p>Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026</p><p>Tuesday\, May
  26\, 2026</p><p>Thursday\, May 28\, 2026</p><p>Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026</p
 ><p>Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026</p><p>&nbsp\;</p><p>Capstone Sessions:</p><p>T
 hursday\, June 11\, 2026</p><p>Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026</p><p>&nbsp\;</p><
 p><br><strong>Graduate Credit</strong><br><span>You will have the option o
 f purchasing 3 Graduate Credits from Bridgewater State.&nbsp\;</span><br><
 /p><h1><span>Registration Information</span></h1><p><span>Requests for wit
 hdrawals and refunds must be made prior to deadline.&nbsp\; All cancellati
 ons are subject to a $50 administration Fee. March 22nd is the registratio
 n deadline.</span><br><br><span>Registration on Smart PD </span><a target=
 "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.smartedu.net
 /smec/pd"><strong>https://app.smartedu.net/smec/pd</strong></a><span> or e
 mail Sherri Tetrault at </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer
  nofollow" href="mailto:stetrault@smecollaborative.org"><span>stetrault@sm
 ecollaborative.org</span></a><span> or call </span><a target="_blank" rel=
 "noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="tel:508-9985599"><strong>508-9985599<
 /strong></a><span> ex 130.</span></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:SEI Endorsement Course 
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DESCRIPTION:<h4 style="text-align: left">Practical Strategies to Support En
 glish Language Learners</h4><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><
 hr><h3>Course Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Brooke Trave
 rso<br><strong>Participants:</strong> Teachers\, Specialists\, Administrat
 ors</p><p><strong>Registration Opens:</strong> June 15\, 2026<br><strong>C
 ourse Access:</strong> June 15\, 2026 – July 15\, 2026<br><strong>Format
 :</strong> Asynchronous Learning<br><strong>Completion Deadline:</strong> 
 August 15\, 2026</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Online / Asynchronous</p
 ><p><strong>Course Number:</strong> 2026-28</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $
 150</p><p><strong>PDPs:</strong> 15 PDPs for Recertification</p><hr><h3>Co
 urse Description</h3><p>Participants will explore practical classroom stra
 tegies to support English Language Learners using <em>The ELL Teacher’s 
 Toolbox 2.0</em>.</p><p>The course is organized around the areas of Readin
 g\, Writing\, Speaking\, and Listening. Coursework includes:</p><ul><li><p
 >Guided reading assignments</p></li><li><p>Short written reflections</p></
 li><li><p>Conversations with an online mentor</p></li><li><p>Classroom-bas
 ed activities and strategy implementation</p></li><li><p>Listening experie
 nces through Teacher to Teacher podcasts and videos from the book’s auth
 ors</p></li></ul><p>The course culminates with a Final Reflection in which
  participants share:<br><strong>“What they used to think about teaching 
 ELL students\, and what they think now.”</strong></p><hr><h3>Required Bo
 ok</h3><p><em>The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0: Hundreds of Practical Ideas
  to Support Your Students</em><br>by Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnies
 ki</p><hr><h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Information Contac
 t:</strong><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Email: <
 a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:stetraul
 t@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Asynchronous Learning
SUMMARY:Summer Session 2026 Practical Strategies to Support English Languag
 e Learners-Rolling Registration
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DESCRIPTION:<h4 style="text-align: left">Supporting Special Education Stude
 nts to Be Successful</h4><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr>
 <h3>Course Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Kathi Rogers<br
 ><strong>Participants:</strong> All Educators and Administrators</p><p><st
 rong>Registration Opens:</strong> June 15\, 2026<br><strong>Course Access:
 </strong> June 15\, 2026 – July 15\, 2026<br><strong>Format:</strong> As
 ynchronous Learning<br><strong>Completion Deadline:</strong> August 15\, 2
 026</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Online / Asynchronous</p><p><strong>C
 ourse Number:</strong> 2026-27</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $150</p><hr><h
 3>Course Description</h3><p>This course offers educators and administrator
 s practical strategies to better support students with special needs by id
 entifying and building upon student strengths.</p><p>Participants will exp
 lore:</p><ul><li><p>Who special education students are within the school o
 r classroom setting</p></li><li><p>How to uncover and support student stre
 ngths</p></li><li><p>Ways mindfulness and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) 
 strategies can help minimize stress for students receiving special educati
 on services</p></li></ul><p>The course will include practical applications
  of the ideas and strategies presented throughout the lessons.</p><hr><h3>
 Registration Information</h3><p><strong>Methods of Payment:</strong><br>Cr
 edit Card\, Check\, Purchase Order\, or Money Order</p><p>A payment link w
 ill be sent to your email following registration.</p><p>Requests for withd
 rawals and refunds must be made prior to the deadline. All cancellations a
 re subject to a $50 administrative fee.</p><p>Please inform us at the time
  of registration if you have any ADA needs or require special accommodatio
 ns of any kind.</p><hr><h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Infor
 mation Contact:</strong><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 13
 0<br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="ma
 ilto:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p
 >
LOCATION:Asynchronous Learning
SUMMARY:Supporting Special Education Students to Be Successful
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DESCRIPTION:<h4 style="text-align: left">Using Mindful Mentoring to Support
  Novice Teachers</h4><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h3>
 Course Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Barbara Shurtleff<b
 r><strong>Participants:</strong> Mentors\, Lead Mentors\, and Administrato
 rs</p><p><strong>Registration Opens:</strong> June 15\, 2026<br><strong>Co
 urse Access:</strong> June 15\, 2026 – July 15\, 2026<br><strong>Format:
 </strong> Asynchronous Learning<br><strong>Completion Deadline:</strong> A
 ugust 15\, 2026</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Online / Asynchronous</p>
 <p><strong>Course Number:</strong> 2025-16</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $1
 50 plus the cost of required books</p><p><strong>PDPs:</strong> 15 PDPs fo
 r teachers seeking to become qualified mentors and for administrators inte
 rested in supporting and retaining novice teachers</p><hr><h3>Course Descr
 iption</h3><p>This training course is designed for mentors\, lead mentors\
 , and administrators who want to strengthen their ability to support novic
 e teachers through purposeful and reflective mentoring practices.</p><p>Pa
 rticipants will explore strategies for building effective mentoring relati
 onships\, facilitating meaningful conversations\, and supporting novice te
 acher growth and retention.</p><p>The course includes:</p><ul><li><p>Video
 s and guided learning activities</p></li><li><p>Reflection prompts</p></li
 ><li><p>A personal phone call with an online mentor to customize assignmen
 ts</p></li><li><p>Individualized feedback on completed work</p></li><li><p
 >Practical applications that can be used immediately in schools and classr
 ooms</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Course Goals</h3><p>Participants will:</p><ol><l
 i><p>Prepare qualified mentors to support novice teachers</p></li><li><p>S
 upport mentors and novice teachers in having purposeful mentoring conversa
 tions aligned to standards</p></li><li><p>Apply relevant professional lear
 ning directly to classroom practice</p></li><li><p>Inspire novice teachers
  to lead their own professional growth through mentoring conversations</p>
 </li><li><p>Support the retention of novice teachers in schools</p></li></
 ol><hr><h3>Key Questions Explored</h3><ul><li><p>What does a qualified men
 tor need to know and be able to do?</p></li><li><p>What topics should be i
 ncluded in a year-long mentoring curriculum?</p></li><li><p>How does a men
 tor observe and provide meaningful feedback?</p></li><li><p>What do effect
 ive mentoring conversations look like in practice?</p></li><li><p>What is 
 crucial to novice teacher growth and development?</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Req
 uired Books</h3><p>Participants are required to purchase the following boo
 ks:</p><ul><li><p><em>Mentoring in Action: Guiding\, Sharing\, and Reflect
 ing with Novice Teachers</em></p></li><li><p><em>The First Years Matter: B
 ecoming an Effective Mentor</em></p></li></ul><p>Both books are available 
 on Amazon.</p><p>For bulk orders and discounts\, contact Corwin directly a
 t 1-800-233-9936.</p><p>The course also includes access to a free companio
 n website with downloadable PDF handouts and additional resources.</p><p><
 strong>Mentoring in Action Website:</strong><br><a target="_new" rel="noop
 ener" class="decorated-link" href="https://mentoringinaction.com/?utm_sour
 ce=chatgpt.com">Mentoring in Action</a></p><hr><h3>Contact Information</h3
 ><p><strong>Course Information Contact:</strong><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Pho
 ne: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noref
 errer nofollow" href="mailto:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@sme
 collaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Asynchronous Learning
SUMMARY:Using Mindful Mentoring to Support Novice Teachers
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DESCRIPTION:<h4 style="text-align: left">NEW! Mentor Leadership Institute: 
 Designing High-Impact Induction &amp\; Mentoring Systems</h4><p><strong>OP
 EN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h4 style="text-align: left">Course In
 formation</h4><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Kathy Perry<br><strong>Parti
 cipants:</strong> Mentors\, Lead Mentors\, and Administrators</p><p><stron
 g>Required Virtual Kickoff Session:</strong> July 7\, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST
 <br><strong>Program Dates:</strong> July 7\, 2026 – August 4\, 2026<br><
 strong>Format:</strong> Self-Paced Online Learning with Scheduled Coaching
  Sessions</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Online / Asynchronous</p><p><st
 rong>Course Number:</strong> 2026-12</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $300 per
  leader plus the cost of two required books</p><p><strong>PDPs:</strong> E
 arn 15 PDPs</p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p>The Mentor Leadership Ins
 titute is designed to help district leaders create cohesive\, high-impact 
 induction and mentoring systems that align mentoring practices\, induction
  programming\, and district priorities.</p><p>Massachusetts DESE requires 
 districts to support novice teachers and develop trained mentors. However\
 , induction and mentoring efforts often operate separately without a unifi
 ed vision. This institute provides district leaders with the time\, struct
 ure\, and expert coaching needed to design sustainable and effective syste
 ms that support educator growth and retention.</p><p>This institute is bui
 lt on the <em>Mentoring in Action</em> framework to support districts in m
 oving beyond compliance toward stronger educator effectiveness\, mentor le
 adership\, and long-term sustainability.</p><hr><h3>What Participants Will
  Gain</h3><p>Participants will develop:</p><ul><li><p>A clear\, aligned vi
 sion for induction and mentoring within their district</p></li><li><p>A de
 eper understanding of DESE guidelines and reporting expectations</p></li><
 li><p>Practical tools to strengthen mentor practice and program effectiven
 ess</p></li><li><p>Strategies to increase program visibility and sustainab
 ility</p></li><li><p>A completed Action Plan tailored to their district an
 d ready for implementation</p></li></ul><hr><h3>What’s Included</h3><ul>
 <li><p>Review of DESE Induction &amp\; Mentoring Guidelines</p></li><li><p
 >District self-assessment of current programs</p></li><li><p>Vision and go
 al-setting framework</p></li><li><p>Month-by-month mentoring curriculum st
 ructure</p></li><li><p>Access to <em>Mentoring in Action</em> resources</p
 ></li><li><p>Three personalized coaching sessions with an experienced educ
 ator</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Who Should Attend?</h3><p>This institute is desi
 gned for district leaders who are responsible for:</p><ul><li><p>Induction
  program activities</p></li><li><p>Mentor training and support</p></li><li
 ><p>DESE reporting and compliance</p></li></ul><p>It is ideal for leaders 
 who are inspired to strengthen mentor and novice teacher development while
  creating sustainable systems that support long-term educator success.</p>
 <hr><h3>Required Books</h3><p>Two books are required for participation in 
 this institute.</p><p>Additional resources will be available through the <
 em>Mentoring in Action</em> framework.</p><p><strong>Mentoring in Action W
 ebsite:</strong><br><a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link"
  href="https://mentoringinaction.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Mentoring in
  Action</a></p><hr><h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Informati
 on Contact:</strong><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br
 >Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto
 :stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Online
SUMMARY:NEW! Mentor Leadership Institute: Designing High-Impact Induction &
  Mentoring Systems
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DESCRIPTION:<h4 style="text-align: left">NEW! Mentoring Beyond Year 1: Supp
 orting Beginning Teachers</h4><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p
 ><hr><h3>Course Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Lisa Dix<b
 r><strong>Participants:</strong> Mentors\, Lead Mentors\, and Administrato
 rs</p><p><strong>Required Virtual Kickoff Session:</strong> August 17\, 20
 26 at 10:00 AM<br><strong>Program Dates:</strong> August 17\, 2026 – Oct
 ober 12\, 2026<br><strong>Format:</strong> Online / Asynchronous Learning<
 /p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Online / Asynchronous</p><p><strong>Cours
 e Number:</strong> 2026-30</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $150 per teacher</
 p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p>Many districts provide strong mentorin
 g support during a teacher’s first year but struggle to maintain structu
 red support for educators in years 2–5 as they work toward professional 
 licensure.</p><p>This course offers a ready-to-implement solution that ext
 ends mentoring beyond Year 1\, supports teacher growth\, and aligns with D
 ESE professional licensure eligibility requirements.</p><p>Participants wi
 ll engage in reflective practice\, instructional learning\, and mentor-sup
 ported feedback designed to strengthen classroom effectiveness and support
  long-term teacher retention.</p><hr><h3>What This Course Provides</h3><p>
 Participants and districts will benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li><p>Structured m
 entoring support beyond Year 1</p></li>\n<li><p>25 documented hours toward
  DESE licensure requirements</p></li>\n<li><p>Increased teacher confidence
  and instructional effectiveness</p></li>\n<li><p>Support for the retentio
 n of early-career teachers</p></li>\n</ul><hr><h3>Program Features</h3><ul
 >\n<li><p>8-week flexible\, self-paced learning model</p></li>\n<li><p>1-h
 our virtual kickoff session</p></li>\n<li><p>Focus on instructional practi
 ce and application</p></li>\n<li><p>Mentor-supported reflection and feedba
 ck</p></li>\n<li><p>Peer collaboration opportunities</p></li>\n<li><p>Prof
 essional learning resources including videos\, readings\, and podcasts</p>
 </li>\n</ul>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:NEW! Mentoring Beyond Year 1: Supporting Beginning Teachers
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DESCRIPTION:<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left">IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing
  Strategies </h3><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h3>Cour
 se Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Allan Blume<br><strong>
 Participants:</strong> Teachers\, Administrators\, Guidance Counselors\, a
 nd Therapists</p><p><strong>Session Dates:</strong><br>October 6\, 2026<br
 >October 13\, 2026<br>October 20\, 2026<br>October 27\, 2026<br>November 3
 \, 2026<br>November 10\, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM – 11
 :30 AM</p><p><strong>Format:</strong> Online Virtual Sessions</p><p><stron
 g>Location:</strong> Online / Virtual</p><p><strong>Course Number:</strong
 > 2026-15</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$250 SMEC Member Dist
 rict</p></li><li><p>$275 Non-Member District</p></li><li><p>Group Rate (10
  or More Participants): $225 per person</p></li></ul><p><strong>PDPs:</str
 ong> Earn 10 PDPs</p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p><em>IEP-in-an-Hour<
 /em> is a practical six-session workshop series led by Allan Blume\, a rec
 ognized expert in IEP writing strategies.</p><p>The series is designed to 
 provide educators with practical approaches for developing high-quality IE
 Ps through one-hour\, topic-specific Zoom sessions followed by brief onlin
 e activities. Participants will apply concepts directly to the new Massach
 usetts IEP form to strengthen their skills in IEP development and writing.
 </p><p>By participating in this series\, educators will enhance their unde
 rstanding of effective IEP writing practices while earning 10 PDPs.</p><hr
 ><h3>Topics Include</h3><ul><li><p>Present Levels Statements</p></li><li><
 p>Strengths\, Interests\, and Preferences</p></li><li><p>Accommodations an
 d Modifications</p></li><li><p>Baselines\, Goals\, and Objectives</p></li>
 <li><p>Transition Planning Statements</p></li><li><p>Service Delivery Grid
 s</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Registration Information</h3><p>Requests for withdr
 awals and refunds must be made prior to the registration deadline of Octob
 er 1\, 2026. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee.</p
 ><p><strong>Methods of Payment:</strong><br>Check\, Purchase Order\, Money
  Order\, Cash\, or Credit Card</p><p>A payment link will be sent for credi
 t card payments.</p><p>Please inform us at the time of registration if you
  have any ADA needs or require special accommodations of any kind.</p><hr>
 <h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Information Contact:</strong
 ><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Fax: 508-998-5959<
 br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mail
 to:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Online Zoom 
SUMMARY:IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing Strategies 
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DESCRIPTION:<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left">IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing
  Strategies </h3><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h3>Cour
 se Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Allan Blume<br><strong>
 Participants:</strong> Teachers\, Administrators\, Guidance Counselors\, a
 nd Therapists</p><p><strong>Session Dates:</strong><br>October 6\, 2026<br
 >October 13\, 2026<br>October 20\, 2026<br>October 27\, 2026<br>November 3
 \, 2026<br>November 10\, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM – 11
 :30 AM</p><p><strong>Format:</strong> Online Virtual Sessions</p><p><stron
 g>Location:</strong> Online / Virtual</p><p><strong>Course Number:</strong
 > 2026-15</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$250 SMEC Member Dist
 rict</p></li><li><p>$275 Non-Member District</p></li><li><p>Group Rate (10
  or More Participants): $225 per person</p></li></ul><p><strong>PDPs:</str
 ong> Earn 10 PDPs</p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p><em>IEP-in-an-Hour<
 /em> is a practical six-session workshop series led by Allan Blume\, a rec
 ognized expert in IEP writing strategies.</p><p>The series is designed to 
 provide educators with practical approaches for developing high-quality IE
 Ps through one-hour\, topic-specific Zoom sessions followed by brief onlin
 e activities. Participants will apply concepts directly to the new Massach
 usetts IEP form to strengthen their skills in IEP development and writing.
 </p><p>By participating in this series\, educators will enhance their unde
 rstanding of effective IEP writing practices while earning 10 PDPs.</p><hr
 ><h3>Topics Include</h3><ul><li><p>Present Levels Statements</p></li><li><
 p>Strengths\, Interests\, and Preferences</p></li><li><p>Accommodations an
 d Modifications</p></li><li><p>Baselines\, Goals\, and Objectives</p></li>
 <li><p>Transition Planning Statements</p></li><li><p>Service Delivery Grid
 s</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Registration Information</h3><p>Requests for withdr
 awals and refunds must be made prior to the registration deadline of Octob
 er 1\, 2026. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee.</p
 ><p><strong>Methods of Payment:</strong><br>Check\, Purchase Order\, Money
  Order\, Cash\, or Credit Card</p><p>A payment link will be sent for credi
 t card payments.</p><p>Please inform us at the time of registration if you
  have any ADA needs or require special accommodations of any kind.</p><hr>
 <h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Information Contact:</strong
 ><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Fax: 508-998-5959<
 br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mail
 to:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Online Zoom 
SUMMARY:IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing Strategies 
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DTSTART:20261020T103000
DTEND:20261020T113000
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left">IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing
  Strategies </h3><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h3>Cour
 se Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Allan Blume<br><strong>
 Participants:</strong> Teachers\, Administrators\, Guidance Counselors\, a
 nd Therapists</p><p><strong>Session Dates:</strong><br>October 6\, 2026<br
 >October 13\, 2026<br>October 20\, 2026<br>October 27\, 2026<br>November 3
 \, 2026<br>November 10\, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM – 11
 :30 AM</p><p><strong>Format:</strong> Online Virtual Sessions</p><p><stron
 g>Location:</strong> Online / Virtual</p><p><strong>Course Number:</strong
 > 2026-15</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$250 SMEC Member Dist
 rict</p></li><li><p>$275 Non-Member District</p></li><li><p>Group Rate (10
  or More Participants): $225 per person</p></li></ul><p><strong>PDPs:</str
 ong> Earn 10 PDPs</p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p><em>IEP-in-an-Hour<
 /em> is a practical six-session workshop series led by Allan Blume\, a rec
 ognized expert in IEP writing strategies.</p><p>The series is designed to 
 provide educators with practical approaches for developing high-quality IE
 Ps through one-hour\, topic-specific Zoom sessions followed by brief onlin
 e activities. Participants will apply concepts directly to the new Massach
 usetts IEP form to strengthen their skills in IEP development and writing.
 </p><p>By participating in this series\, educators will enhance their unde
 rstanding of effective IEP writing practices while earning 10 PDPs.</p><hr
 ><h3>Topics Include</h3><ul><li><p>Present Levels Statements</p></li><li><
 p>Strengths\, Interests\, and Preferences</p></li><li><p>Accommodations an
 d Modifications</p></li><li><p>Baselines\, Goals\, and Objectives</p></li>
 <li><p>Transition Planning Statements</p></li><li><p>Service Delivery Grid
 s</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Registration Information</h3><p>Requests for withdr
 awals and refunds must be made prior to the registration deadline of Octob
 er 1\, 2026. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee.</p
 ><p><strong>Methods of Payment:</strong><br>Check\, Purchase Order\, Money
  Order\, Cash\, or Credit Card</p><p>A payment link will be sent for credi
 t card payments.</p><p>Please inform us at the time of registration if you
  have any ADA needs or require special accommodations of any kind.</p><hr>
 <h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Information Contact:</strong
 ><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Fax: 508-998-5959<
 br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mail
 to:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Online Zoom 
SUMMARY:IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing Strategies 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260530T045110Z
UID:5ef399d9-0267-4b6f-8aa2-a66cbc616a2d
DTSTART:20261027T103000
DTEND:20261027T113000
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left">IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing
  Strategies </h3><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h3>Cour
 se Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Allan Blume<br><strong>
 Participants:</strong> Teachers\, Administrators\, Guidance Counselors\, a
 nd Therapists</p><p><strong>Session Dates:</strong><br>October 6\, 2026<br
 >October 13\, 2026<br>October 20\, 2026<br>October 27\, 2026<br>November 3
 \, 2026<br>November 10\, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM – 11
 :30 AM</p><p><strong>Format:</strong> Online Virtual Sessions</p><p><stron
 g>Location:</strong> Online / Virtual</p><p><strong>Course Number:</strong
 > 2026-15</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$250 SMEC Member Dist
 rict</p></li><li><p>$275 Non-Member District</p></li><li><p>Group Rate (10
  or More Participants): $225 per person</p></li></ul><p><strong>PDPs:</str
 ong> Earn 10 PDPs</p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p><em>IEP-in-an-Hour<
 /em> is a practical six-session workshop series led by Allan Blume\, a rec
 ognized expert in IEP writing strategies.</p><p>The series is designed to 
 provide educators with practical approaches for developing high-quality IE
 Ps through one-hour\, topic-specific Zoom sessions followed by brief onlin
 e activities. Participants will apply concepts directly to the new Massach
 usetts IEP form to strengthen their skills in IEP development and writing.
 </p><p>By participating in this series\, educators will enhance their unde
 rstanding of effective IEP writing practices while earning 10 PDPs.</p><hr
 ><h3>Topics Include</h3><ul><li><p>Present Levels Statements</p></li><li><
 p>Strengths\, Interests\, and Preferences</p></li><li><p>Accommodations an
 d Modifications</p></li><li><p>Baselines\, Goals\, and Objectives</p></li>
 <li><p>Transition Planning Statements</p></li><li><p>Service Delivery Grid
 s</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Registration Information</h3><p>Requests for withdr
 awals and refunds must be made prior to the registration deadline of Octob
 er 1\, 2026. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee.</p
 ><p><strong>Methods of Payment:</strong><br>Check\, Purchase Order\, Money
  Order\, Cash\, or Credit Card</p><p>A payment link will be sent for credi
 t card payments.</p><p>Please inform us at the time of registration if you
  have any ADA needs or require special accommodations of any kind.</p><hr>
 <h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Information Contact:</strong
 ><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Fax: 508-998-5959<
 br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mail
 to:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Online Zoom 
SUMMARY:IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing Strategies 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260530T045110Z
UID:28954e51-2ec4-4293-bcbb-934d5d64e81e
DTSTART:20261103T103000
DTEND:20261103T113000
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left">IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing
  Strategies </h3><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h3>Cour
 se Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Allan Blume<br><strong>
 Participants:</strong> Teachers\, Administrators\, Guidance Counselors\, a
 nd Therapists</p><p><strong>Session Dates:</strong><br>October 6\, 2026<br
 >October 13\, 2026<br>October 20\, 2026<br>October 27\, 2026<br>November 3
 \, 2026<br>November 10\, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM – 11
 :30 AM</p><p><strong>Format:</strong> Online Virtual Sessions</p><p><stron
 g>Location:</strong> Online / Virtual</p><p><strong>Course Number:</strong
 > 2026-15</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$250 SMEC Member Dist
 rict</p></li><li><p>$275 Non-Member District</p></li><li><p>Group Rate (10
  or More Participants): $225 per person</p></li></ul><p><strong>PDPs:</str
 ong> Earn 10 PDPs</p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p><em>IEP-in-an-Hour<
 /em> is a practical six-session workshop series led by Allan Blume\, a rec
 ognized expert in IEP writing strategies.</p><p>The series is designed to 
 provide educators with practical approaches for developing high-quality IE
 Ps through one-hour\, topic-specific Zoom sessions followed by brief onlin
 e activities. Participants will apply concepts directly to the new Massach
 usetts IEP form to strengthen their skills in IEP development and writing.
 </p><p>By participating in this series\, educators will enhance their unde
 rstanding of effective IEP writing practices while earning 10 PDPs.</p><hr
 ><h3>Topics Include</h3><ul><li><p>Present Levels Statements</p></li><li><
 p>Strengths\, Interests\, and Preferences</p></li><li><p>Accommodations an
 d Modifications</p></li><li><p>Baselines\, Goals\, and Objectives</p></li>
 <li><p>Transition Planning Statements</p></li><li><p>Service Delivery Grid
 s</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Registration Information</h3><p>Requests for withdr
 awals and refunds must be made prior to the registration deadline of Octob
 er 1\, 2026. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee.</p
 ><p><strong>Methods of Payment:</strong><br>Check\, Purchase Order\, Money
  Order\, Cash\, or Credit Card</p><p>A payment link will be sent for credi
 t card payments.</p><p>Please inform us at the time of registration if you
  have any ADA needs or require special accommodations of any kind.</p><hr>
 <h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Information Contact:</strong
 ><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Fax: 508-998-5959<
 br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mail
 to:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Online Zoom 
SUMMARY:IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing Strategies 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260530T045110Z
UID:417eee5d-ed98-4d89-9cbe-7da9b4313040
DTSTART:20261110T103000
DTEND:20261110T113000
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left">IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing
  Strategies </h3><p><strong>OPEN FOR REGISTRATION</strong></p><hr><h3>Cour
 se Information</h3><p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Allan Blume<br><strong>
 Participants:</strong> Teachers\, Administrators\, Guidance Counselors\, a
 nd Therapists</p><p><strong>Session Dates:</strong><br>October 6\, 2026<br
 >October 13\, 2026<br>October 20\, 2026<br>October 27\, 2026<br>November 3
 \, 2026<br>November 10\, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM – 11
 :30 AM</p><p><strong>Format:</strong> Online Virtual Sessions</p><p><stron
 g>Location:</strong> Online / Virtual</p><p><strong>Course Number:</strong
 > 2026-15</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$250 SMEC Member Dist
 rict</p></li><li><p>$275 Non-Member District</p></li><li><p>Group Rate (10
  or More Participants): $225 per person</p></li></ul><p><strong>PDPs:</str
 ong> Earn 10 PDPs</p><hr><h3>Course Description</h3><p><em>IEP-in-an-Hour<
 /em> is a practical six-session workshop series led by Allan Blume\, a rec
 ognized expert in IEP writing strategies.</p><p>The series is designed to 
 provide educators with practical approaches for developing high-quality IE
 Ps through one-hour\, topic-specific Zoom sessions followed by brief onlin
 e activities. Participants will apply concepts directly to the new Massach
 usetts IEP form to strengthen their skills in IEP development and writing.
 </p><p>By participating in this series\, educators will enhance their unde
 rstanding of effective IEP writing practices while earning 10 PDPs.</p><hr
 ><h3>Topics Include</h3><ul><li><p>Present Levels Statements</p></li><li><
 p>Strengths\, Interests\, and Preferences</p></li><li><p>Accommodations an
 d Modifications</p></li><li><p>Baselines\, Goals\, and Objectives</p></li>
 <li><p>Transition Planning Statements</p></li><li><p>Service Delivery Grid
 s</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Registration Information</h3><p>Requests for withdr
 awals and refunds must be made prior to the registration deadline of Octob
 er 1\, 2026. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee.</p
 ><p><strong>Methods of Payment:</strong><br>Check\, Purchase Order\, Money
  Order\, Cash\, or Credit Card</p><p>A payment link will be sent for credi
 t card payments.</p><p>Please inform us at the time of registration if you
  have any ADA needs or require special accommodations of any kind.</p><hr>
 <h3>Contact Information</h3><p><strong>Course Information Contact:</strong
 ><br>Sherri Tetrault<br>Phone: 508-998-5599 ext. 130<br>Fax: 508-998-5959<
 br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mail
 to:stetrault@smecollaborative.org">stetrault@smecollaborative.org</a></p>
LOCATION:Online Zoom 
SUMMARY:IEP-in-an-Hour: IEP Writing Strategies 
END:VEVENT
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