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The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) are pleased to announce an upcoming Learning Series and Regional Training to support Individual Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation in First Nation schools.
In-Person Regional IEP Workshop
SEP staff will be facilitating two-day, in-person regional trainings and workshops. The first day of the workshop will focus on Functional Behaviour Assessments and Executive Functioning. On the second day, the following staff will be available to provide support and input:
- An IEP Coach, the Severe Behaviour Coordinator, the Executive Function and Developmental Disability Coordinator and the Complex and Physical Exceptionality Coordinator
- An SLP, OT, and PT will be all be available to support attendees with the IEPs for students in their schools.
- SEP staff will be available to provide feedback on IEP goals, suggest interventions and ways to support students that can be included in an IEP, and provide suggestions for how to implement IEP goals.
- There will be opportunities for First Nations’ school staff to share their experiences and expertise with each other.
IEP Regional Support Workshop Schedule
Day 1
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Functional Behaviour Assessments
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Executive Functioning Support for Students with Exceptionalities
Day 2
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm IEP Support from the SEP Team
Please note that while participants will be responsible for paying their own travel and accommodation expenses, as well as all food and incidentals related to travel to and from the event; SEP Funding Grants can be used to cover the travel costs for participants to attend this in-person event.
Registration
Registration for this event may be limited, depending on interest.
Eligibility
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Learning Assistance Teachers (or the equivalent) working in First Nation Schools are eligible to attend this event.
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Only registered participants are eligible to attend. Family and friends cannot attend the event at any time, including for meals. The decision to attend in-person events is a personal one and it should be made in consideration of your individual risk factors and vulnerabilities.
Venue and Accommodation
- Courtyard Prince George Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 900 Brunswick Street Prince George, BC
- Rate: $139 +tax single/double
- To reserve your accommodation, please call the hotel on 1-250-596-6274 or use this Booking link.
- Booking deadline: November 1, 2022
- Best Western Premier Kamloops, 1175 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC
- Rate: $145 +tax single/double
- To reserve your accommodation, please call the hotel on +1 250-374-4144, mentioning FNESC/FNSA for group rates
- Booking deadline: November 13, 2022
- The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC
- Rate: $135 +tax single/double
- To reserve your accommodation, please call the hotel on +1 250-758-3000, mentioning FNESC/FNSA for group rates.
- Booking deadline: November 18, 2022
Travel Expenses
Please note that participants will be responsible for paying their own travel and accommodation expenses, as well as all food and incidentals related to travel to and from the event. FNESC and FNSA will pay for the facility, presenter fees, breakfast and lunch (which will be provided at 8:00 am and 12:00 pm respectively) during the event.
Health and Safety
As per our health and safety processes, we ask that you stay home if you are feeling unwell. Only registered participants are eligible to attend. Family and friends cannot attend the event at any time, including for meals. The decision to attend in-person events is a personal one and it should be made in consideration of your individual risk factors and vulnerabilities.
Event Contact
Please email Benjamin Panatti (benjaminp@fnesc.ca), Coordinator, Instructional Services and Special Education with any questions regarding this event.
