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PISD Special Programs Institute 2026
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Wednesday, June 17
 

8:00am PDT

Accommodations and Modifications
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Learn all about planning for individual student accommodations and modifications and how to successfully implement these in a classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Bethany Sullivan

Bethany Sullivan

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2832

8:00am PDT

Child Outcome Summary
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will walk through the COSF entry and exit process.  We will also discuss how to determine if a student is COSF eligible.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Hamm

Rachel Hamm

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2843

8:00am PDT

Developmental Delay is Not a Disability
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will gain an understanding of why a student could be identifies as Developmental Delay and the implications this condition has for the provision of services.
Speakers
SF

Susan Fascio-Vereen

LSSP, Pasadena ISD
DR

Deyanara Ramos

Diagnostician, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2830

8:00am PDT

Identifying Disability Impact and Designing Responsive Instruction
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will learn how a student's disability impacts learning and access to the curriculum and how to translate that understanding into targeted instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Bianca Dregin

Bianca Dregin

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD


Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2822

8:00am PDT

Scaffolding Instruction: Maintaining Rigor While Supporting Struggling Learners
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will gain an understanding of why we scaffold material, a variety of ways to scaffold material, and pifalls to avoid.
Speakers
KH

Kathryn Higginbotham-Jones

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2835

8:00am PDT

Understanding Special Education Operating Procedures
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will gain valuable insight into Special Education Operating Procedures.  This useful resource will answer many questions that come up regarding how to handle situations in special education. 
Speakers
avatar for Irene Everette

Irene Everette

Special Education Coordinator, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2826

8:00am PDT

When Teaching Feels like Gotham- CBT Strategies
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will learn vital strategies meant to help them feel better equipped to handle difficult situations and students in hopes of restoring agency.
Speakers
HB

Herminia Benites

Campus Coach, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2910

9:30am PDT

Demystifying Support Facilitation
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Participants will learn how to plan and implement successful support facilitation strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Bianca Dregin

Bianca Dregin

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD


Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT

9:30am PDT

Navigating Embrace IEP Software
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
This training is designed to equip special education professionals, service providers, and administrative staff with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate and utilize the Embrace IEP system to support student success.
Speakers
AF

Anita Francis

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2830

9:30am PDT

PISD District and Community Supports
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Overview of district and community services available to general education and special needs students and families of PISD. Informative session of support provided at campus level, district level and specific resources in community that assist the psychosocial needs of children and youth. Session will highlight resources in health, mental health, social and long-term services along with updated/new programs.
Speakers
avatar for Gisela Dominguez

Gisela Dominguez

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
Social Work, Community Resources
avatar for Priscilla Gutierrez

Priscilla Gutierrez

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
AP

Ana Perez

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Leslie Ramos

Leslie Ramos

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2826

9:30am PDT

The Through Line
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Understanding the line that connects the PLAAFP, the goals, the accommodations, and the schedule of services.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Hamm

Rachel Hamm

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT

9:30am PDT

Transition
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
This training will cover how to complete the transition supplement and the transition requirements for the ARD.
Speakers
BS

Bethany Sullivan

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2832

12:30pm PDT

Behavior Intervention Strategies
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will learn functions of behavior, function based behavior interventions, and deescalation strategies applicable to all grade levels.
Speakers
JS

John Salinas

BCBA, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2822

12:30pm PDT

Beyond the Forms: Crafting Meaningful and Compliant IEPs
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will review the ARD documents in Embrace in order to gain an better understanding of how the structure of the IEP is the foundation for provision of a student’s special education supports and services.
Speakers
EW

Erika Willis

LSSP, Pasadena ISD
JH

Jodie Hernandez

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2832

12:30pm PDT

Hear the Sound and All that Applies
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will discover audiological services in the district and how to read audiograms.
Speakers
JV

Jodi Vasquez

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2910

12:30pm PDT

Learning Styles of Autism
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will leave with knowledge that allows them to understand why students with autism might behave the way that they do.  They will learn how to utilize student's unique learning styles to help them learn most effectively.
Speakers
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

12:30pm PDT

Overview of Behavior Rating Scales
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will gain an understanding of a variety of behavior rating scales provided within the Q-Global platform to use when completing FIEs. Highlighted assessments will include the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales and the Delis-Rating of Executive Functions .
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2830

12:30pm PDT

Special Education Basics for the General Education Teacher
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will gain a basic understanding of IEP implementation within the General Education setting.
Speakers
JH

Jodie Hernandez

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2852

12:30pm PDT

The Complex Needs of the BSS Student
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will gain a basic level of understanding the impact of disabilities in our students that receive services in the BSS program, targeted interventions and how to support students and staff in implementation of the program.
Speakers
AB

Alicia Betros

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2843

2:00pm PDT

Navigating Embrace IEP Software
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
This training is designed to equip special education professionals, service providers, and administrative staff with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate and utilize the Embrace IEP system to support student success.
Speakers
AF

Anita Francis

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2830

2:00pm PDT

Behavior Intervention Strategies
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Participants will learn functions of behavior, function based behavior interventions, and deescalation strategies applicable to all grade levels.
Speakers
JS

John Salinas

BCBA, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2822

2:00pm PDT

Dyslexia 101 for the Special Education Teacher
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Participants will acquire fundamental knowledge about dyslexia, its impact on students, and the regulations surrounding instruction and case management.
Speakers
JH

Jodie Hernandez

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2852

2:00pm PDT

Social Skills in the BSS Classroom
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
This training will provide an overview of the current curriculum in our BSS classrooms, allow for planning time and take a deeper dive into how to implement social skills instruction in the BSS setting. 
Speakers
AB

Alicia Betros

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2843

2:00pm PDT

Teaching Through Engagement
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Participants will understand how to recognize varying levels of engagement in their students and will learn where to go next to support increased engagement.
Speakers
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2852
 
Thursday, June 18
 

8:00am PDT

Child Outcome Summary
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will walk through the COSF entry and exit process.  We will also discuss how to determine if a student is COSF eligible.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Hamm

Rachel Hamm

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2843

8:00am PDT

Developmental Delay is Not a Disability
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will gain an understanding of why a student could be identifies as Developmental Delay and the implications this condition has for the provision of services.
Speakers
DR

Deyanara Ramos

Diagnostician, Pasadena ISD
SF

Susan Fascio-Vereen

LSSP, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2830

8:00am PDT

Identifying Disability Impact and Designing Responsive Instruction
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will learn how a student's disability impacts learning and access to the curriculum and how to translate that understanding into targeted instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Bianca Dregin

Bianca Dregin

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD


Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT

8:00am PDT

Scaffolding Instruction: Maintaining Rigor While Supporting Struggling Learners
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will gain an understanding of why we scaffold material, a variety of ways to scaffold material, and pifalls to avoid.
Speakers
KH

Kathryn Higginbotham-Jones

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2835

8:00am PDT

Understanding Special Education Operating Procedures
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Participants will gain valuable insight into Special Education Operating Procedures.  This useful resource will answer many questions that come up regarding how to handle situations in special education. 
Speakers
avatar for Irene Everette

Irene Everette

Special Education Coordinator, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
CTHS 2826

9:30am PDT

Demystifying Support Facilitation
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Participants will learn how to plan and implement successful support facilitation strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Bianca Dregin

Bianca Dregin

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD


Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2822

9:30am PDT

Navigating Embrace IEP Software
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
This training is designed to equip special education professionals, service providers, and administrative staff with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate and utilize the Embrace IEP system to support student success.
Speakers
AF

Anita Francis

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2830

9:30am PDT

PISD District and Community Supports
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Overview of district and community services available to general education and special needs students and families of PISD. Informative session of support provided at campus level, district level and specific resources in community that assist the psychosocial needs of children and youth. Session will highlight resources in health, mental health, social and long-term services along with updated/new programs.
Speakers
AP

Ana Perez

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Gisela Dominguez

Gisela Dominguez

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
Social Work, Community Resources
avatar for Priscilla Gutierrez

Priscilla Gutierrez

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Leslie Ramos

Leslie Ramos

Social Worker, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2826

9:30am PDT

The Through Line
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Understanding the line that connects the PLAAFP, the goals, the accommodations, and the schedule of services.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Hamm

Rachel Hamm

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2843

9:30am PDT

Transition
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
This training will cover how to complete the transition supplement and the transition requirements for the ARD.
Speakers
BS

Bethany Sullivan

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
CTHS 2832

12:30pm PDT

Beyond the Forms: Crafting Meaningful and Compliant IEPs
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will review the ARD documents in Embrace in order to gain an better understanding of how the structure of the IEP is the foundation for provision of a student’s special education supports and services.
Speakers
JH

Jodie Hernandez

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
EW

Erika Willis

LSSP, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2832

12:30pm PDT

Learning Styles of Autism
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will leave with knowledge that allows them to understand why students with autism might behave the way that they do.  They will learn how to utilize student's unique learning styles to help them learn most effectively.
Speakers
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2849

12:30pm PDT

Overview of Behavior Rating Scales
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will gain an understanding of a variety of behavior rating scales provided within the Q-Global platform to use when completing FIEs. Highlighted assessments will include the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales and the Delis-Rating of Executive Functions .
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2830

12:30pm PDT

Special Education Basics for the General Education Teacher
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will gain a basic understanding of IEP implementation within the General Education setting.
Speakers
JH

Jodie Hernandez

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2852

12:30pm PDT

The Complex Needs of the BSS Student
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will gain a basic level of understanding the impact of disabilities in our students that receive services in the BSS program, targeted interventions and how to support students and staff in implementation of the program.
Speakers
AB

Alicia Betros

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
CTHS 2843

2:00pm PDT

Navigating Embrace IEP Software
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
This training is designed to equip special education professionals, service providers, and administrative staff with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate and utilize the Embrace IEP system to support student success.
Speakers
AF

Anita Francis

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2830

2:00pm PDT

Dyslexia 101 for the Special Education Teacher
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Participants will acquire fundamental knowledge about dyslexia, its impact on students, and the regulations surrounding instruction and case management.
Speakers
JH

Jodie Hernandez

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2852

2:00pm PDT

Social Skills in the BSS Classroom
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
This training will provide an overview of the current curriculum in our BSS classrooms, allow for planning time and take a deeper dive into how to implement social skills instruction in the BSS setting. 
Speakers
AB

Alicia Betros

Special Education Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2843

2:00pm PDT

Teaching Through Engagement
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Participants will understand how to recognize varying levels of engagement in their students and will learn where to go next to support increased engagement.
Speakers
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CTHS 2849
 
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