"This training was exactly what I needed. I was given new tools that are already being implemented in my classroom today. I am so excited to continue using these new tools and strategies in my kindergarten classroom. Our instructors were the perfect combination of engaging and research-filled. I am extremely satisfied with this training!"
Anonymous feedback from previous participants in the ESE Academy for General Education Teachers:
"I am so very grateful and empowered to have attended this course. It has been a professional life-changing experience and I feel that I am better equipped to meet the needs of all my students as a result of this course. I recommend that all general education teachers who want to ignite change and true collaboration with VE teachers and staff at work attend this course."
"I think this is the best workshop I have attended during my entire teaching career. It was full of relevant information that will empower me to provide the best learning environment for my students with disabilities".
"This was the best training I've ever attended. I never felt talked down to, no slides were read to me and every bit of information was valuable. Everyone in the district needs this training".
"One of the best PDs I have taken in years! Highly recommend!"
"The absolute BEST training I have ever attended!"
"Much needed training. Very informative. Great team work, very enlightening, best training I have had with DCPS. Not boring at all. Great attention-getter techniques. All 3 days were great. I never got sleepy and no one else did either. I feel like it has prepared me to move forward in my teaching to help not just ESE students but all my students".
"One of the best trainings I have been to! A lot of great information and resources. I loved the facilitators of this training. We need additional trainings for inclusion!"
"This was one of the most meaningful and important trainings I have attended since my hiring in 2016. I think this course should be a requirement for all new hires so ESE students can receive proper support and the best education possible to fit their needs. fantastic trainers who make it clear they are passionate about the subject. Great energy and immense subject knowledge, and willing to listen to the teachers and offer support. I will be recommending this training to every teacher I know in DCPS!"
"This was the BEST training I have ever received when trying to get the 20 points to recertify. It was actually beneficial and worth the time. Thank you!"
"I have definitely been enlightened by attending the 3-day ESE Academy for Gen ED Teachers;namely, federal and state and district laws, strategies to prepare and deliver lessons, technology programs assistance, tons of visual aids to apply during whole and small groups, behavior resources and ESE resources. I am thankful to the excellent 3-day Professional Team!"
"All three instructors were targeting the essential theory, skills, and information general education teachers need to more effectively meet the needs of all of our students. The instructors were highly engaging, professionally very informative, and candid regarding classroom usage of strategies. The third day of professional centers was very informative, and the diverse topics gave us as general education teachers a wide array of resources to improve our teaching and better effect positive change for our students. Thank you very much for a terrific professional experience!"