Special Education Professional Learning

TRAININGS
Facilitator

When

Jennifer Ayers

Where

September 10, 2026
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual (Link sent upon registration)

Register Now!

COST
FREE

Foundational Progress Monitoring Training

Bay-Arenac ISD utilizes a progress monitoring system within EdPlan to meet obligations for documenting
progress on goals and objectives. The ISD is offering a virtual session for special education teachers and staff
to attend. This training will cover the foundations of progress monitoring, along with the requirements and
use of the progress track system. Progress Track entries will be required to finalize an IEP and as part of ongoing
monitoring for compliance.
*If you are an educator in a district or ISD outside of BAISD or IRESA, additional fees may apply.

On-Demand Trainings
Watch Now!

EasyIEP Software Introduction
Recorded Training on using Edplan software to complete and IEP document.

Watch Now!

Medicaid Billing
Recorded Trainings and tip sheets on Medicaid billing requirements for staff
providing special education services.

Watch Now!

504 Training
Recorded training on how to utilize Edplan software to complete a 504 document.

EVENT QUESTIONS

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

Jennifer Ayers
ayersj@baisd.net

Diane Joles: jolesd@baisd.net
Sara Lodewyk: lodewyks@baisd.net

*If you are an educator in a district
or ISD outside of BAISD or IRESA,
additional fees may apply.

IEP Writing
Opportunities
MDE’s Virtual IEP Bootcamp
WHEN:

Self-Paced Modules Accessible anytime

WHERE: Virtual
TIME:

6-8 hours to complete

COST:

FREE

REGISTRATION: Create an account or log in and search for IEP Bootcamp to register
This self-paced virtual training includes MDE-approved modules related to IEP development
through the whole IEP. The modules include checkpoints for staff understanding, and staff will
receive a certificate upon successful completion.

Register Here

BAISD IEP Development Training
WHEN:

• September 23-24, 2026
• January 21-22, 2027
• Or as requested by Local Districts within BAISD

WHERE: Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center
TIME:

8:00am - 3:00pm

COST:

FREE

This training will review the 7 sections of an IEP, with
practical concepts for applying the information
to write comprehensive, aligned Individualized
Education Plans.
*If you are an educator in a district or ISD outside
of BAISD or IRESA, additional fees may apply.

Register Here

Jennifer Ayers
Assistant Director of
Special Education

Register Now!

Team-Based
Training Series:
Supporting Autistic
& Neurodivergent
Students
Collaborate with your multidisciplinary team in this
comprehensive five-day training series designed to
advance inclusive educational practices for Autistic &
neurodiverse learners.
Multidisciplinary team members may include
educators, administrators, ancillary service providers,
outside service providers, and families.
Beyond mastering evidence-based practices,
teams will dedicate significant collaborative time to
developing actionable, targeted plans for immediate
classroom implementation.

WHEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Day 1: Inclusive Mindset & Foundations for
Student Success
OCTOBER 27TH, 2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Day 2: Evidenced Based Practices &
Communication Supports & Strategies
NOVEMBER 23, 2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Day 3: Peer-to-Peer Programs: Fostering Peer
Connections
JANUARY 26, 2027
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Day 4: Neuroaffirming Practices
& Inclusive Strategies
MARCH 3, 2027
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Day 5: Proactive Behavior Supports
& The IEP Process
*Make-up date: April 21, 2027
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

LOCATION

Bay-Arenac ISD ESC Building
*SCECHs available

EVENT QUESTIONS

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

Andrea Schlaud: schlauda@baisd.net

Diane Joles: jolesd@baisd.net

Megan Lowe: lowem@sisd.org

Sara Lodewyk: lodewyks@baisd.net

Supporting the Implementation of

Augmentative & Alternative
Communication (AAC)
within the Classroom
Audience

Teachers, Paraprofessionals
and Itinerants

Facilitated by

Katie Roettele, MSOT, OTRL,
Assistive Technology Consultant
As the use of high tech Assistive and
Augmentative Communication continues
to grow it is important to understand
how to effectively support the learning
communicator. This training is designed for
teachers, paraprofessionals and itinerants
to review the basics of the AAC software
systems, approach, basic implementation
strategies and tools/resources to
incorporate the use of the device into the
classroom setting.

Cost
FREE

Location

Bay-Arenac ISD
ESC

Dates & Times
By district request

*If you are an educator in a district or ISD outside of BAISD or IRESA,
additional fees may apply.

EVENT QUESTIONS

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

Katie Roettele
roettelek@baisd.net

Diane Joles: jolesd@baisd.net
Sara Lodewyk: lodewyks@baisd.net

TRAININGS
Facilitator

When

Jennifer Ayers

Where

September 10, 2026
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual (Link sent upon registration)

Register Now!

COST
FREE

Foundational Progress Monitoring Training

Bay-Arenac ISD utilizes a progress monitoring system within EdPlan to meet obligations for documenting
progress on goals and objectives. The ISD is offering a virtual session for special education teachers and staff
to attend. This training will cover the foundations of progress monitoring, along with the requirements and
use of the progress track system. Progress Track entries will be required to finalize an IEP and as part of ongoing
monitoring for compliance.
*If you are an educator in a district or ISD outside of BAISD or IRESA, additional fees may apply.

On-Demand Trainings
Watch Now!

EasyIEP Software Introduction
Recorded Training on using Edplan software to complete and IEP document.

Watch Now!

Medicaid Billing
Recorded Trainings and tip sheets on Medicaid billing requirements for staff
providing special education services.

Watch Now!

504 Training
Recorded training on how to utilize Edplan software to complete a 504 document.

EVENT QUESTIONS

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

Jennifer Ayers
ayersj@baisd.net

Diane Joles: jolesd@baisd.net
Sara Lodewyk: lodewyks@baisd.net

*If you are an educator in a district
or ISD outside of BAISD or IRESA,
additional fees may apply.

IEP Writing
Opportunities
MDE’s Virtual IEP Bootcamp
WHEN:

Self-Paced Modules Accessible anytime

WHERE: Virtual
TIME:

6-8 hours to complete

COST:

FREE

REGISTRATION: Create an account or log in and search for IEP Bootcamp to register
This self-paced virtual training includes MDE-approved modules related to IEP development
through the whole IEP. The modules include checkpoints for staff understanding, and staff will
receive a certificate upon successful completion.

Register Here

BAISD IEP Development Training
WHEN:

• September 23-24, 2026
• January 21-22, 2027
• Or as requested by Local Districts within BAISD

WHERE: Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center
TIME:

8:00am - 3:00pm

COST:

FREE

This training will review the 7 sections of an IEP, with
practical concepts for applying the information
to write comprehensive, aligned Individualized
Education Plans.
*If you are an educator in a district or ISD outside
of BAISD or IRESA, additional fees may apply.

Register Here

Jennifer Ayers
Assistant Director of
Special Education