Early Intervention Professional Development (Virtual)

Monday, October 27, 2025 

This virtual professional development day is intended for TIU11 Early Intervention Staff only.  This training day will cover essential items related to early intervention program delivery, including the following:  Program Updates, Accessibility for Digital Content, Presuming Competence, Communication Empowerment through AAC, PTR for Young Children, Classroom Engagements, and Behavior Support through De-escalation and DR.  

Participants in attendance for the full day will receive 6.5 hours towards Act 48.  This day will be held virtually through Zoom, starting at 8:30 and concluding at 3:30 pm. 

8:30-12:00 pm - All Staff

ttps://paiu.zoom.us/j/95526498157

*For the afternoon, please register for a total of two breakout sessions.  The Zoom link for each session can be found below.

12:30 - 2:00 pm

• Session 1 -  Staci Young & Allison Solt
  Empowering Communication: AAC in the Early Intervention Classroom
  Unlock the power of communication for every child through this training designed for early intervention educators, therapists, and support staff. This session will demystify Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to confidently implement AAC in early learning environments.
  https://paiu.zoom.us/j/7600872947?omn=94673128307
   
• Session 2 - Lisa Kruse
  Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children 
  This training will focus on preventing challenging behaviors from occurring, teaching replacement behaviors, and reinforcing appropriate classroom behaviors. You will be given documents you can use to move through this process. 
  https://paiu.zoom.us/j/5714363154?omn=95564067518&jst=2
   
• Session 3  -  Denise Shugarts
  Educator Superpowers

This session will focus on the power of each adult to create supportive, enriching, and engaging environments so that all kids can thrive. Participants will have an opportunity to dig deeper into identifying their own strengths and barriers, to foster regulation for their students and for themselves. 

https://paiu.zoom.us/j/93644450978?jst=2

2:15 - 3:00 pm

• Session 1  -  Denise Shugarts
  Educator Superpowers 

This session will focus on the power of each adult to create supportive, enriching, and engaging environments so that all kids can thrive. Participants will have an opportunity to dig deeper into identifying their own strengths and barriers, to foster regulation for their students and for themselves. 
https://paiu.zoom.us/j/97321411307?jst=2

• Session 2 -  Staci Young & Allison Solt
  Empowering Communication: AAC in the Early Intervention Classroom  
  Empowering Communication: AAC in the Early Intervention Classroom
  Unlock the power of communication for every child through this training designed for early intervention educators, therapists, and support staff. This session will demystify Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to confidently implement AAC in early learning environments.
  https://paiu.zoom.us/j/7600872947?omn=98697801345
   
• Session 3 - Betsy Cox
  De-escalation and Differential Reinforcement
  This session focuses on the 7 stages of escalation, highlighting effective de-escalation strategies tailored for young learners. Educators will explore proactive techniques to recognize early signs of dysregulation and how to appropriately respond. Through interactive discussions and real-life scenarios, participants will learn how to create supportive environments that are proactive and preventative in design.
  https://paiu.zoom.us/j/98760981585