"In Wyoming, many educators are teaching under exception authorization licenses to meet workforce needs and support students in special education. While these educators are dedicated and knowledgeable, they often begin their roles with a limited special education background and a need for ongoing support and community.
This session introduces Project ECHO, a professional learning model designed to build educator capacity, confidence, and practical skills through brief targeted instruction and collaborative case discussions within a supportive community of practice. The ECHO model allows educators to learn from experts and peers through an “all-teach, all learn” approach.
Participants of this workshop will experience the ECHO session structure, including a presentation on the ECHO model followed by a case discussion focused on supporting teachers on exception authorization. Following these collaborative conversations, participants will learn how they can use ECHO for mentorship and support for new educators in their own districts. "
This interactive session provides teachers and administrators with practical strategies for understanding, preventing, and responding to challenging student behaviors. Participants will explore proactive classroom management techniques, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative approaches to maintain a positive learning environment while supporting all students’ growth in the school environment. Real-world scenarios and actionable tools will empower educators to respond effectively and consistently to behavioral challenges.
"Did you know that millions of students struggle to access the same learning opportunities as their peers—not because they can’t learn, but because they don’t have the right tools? Assistive technology changes that story every day. Imagine you’re in a classroom where the words on the board are blurry, the teacher is speaking too fast to process, and writing even a single sentence feels frustrating. Now imagine having a simple tool that suddenly makes everything clearer, easier, and possible. That’s the power of assistive technology."
This interactive session provides teachers and administrators with practical strategies for understanding, preventing, and responding to challenging student behaviors. Participants will explore proactive classroom management techniques, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative approaches to maintain a positive learning environment while supporting all students’ growth in the school environment. Real-world scenarios and actionable tools will empower educators to respond effectively and consistently to behavioral challenges.
