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PISD Special Programs Institute 2026
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Wednesday, June 17
 

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

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
 

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

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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