Workshop Title: Show, Know, Grow- Fine Motor/Functional Skills

Date: 1-29-26

Audience: Occupational Therapists & Physical Therapists

Workshop Description: Participants will create hands-on tasks that can be incorporated into daily routines in the classroom and school environment to promote fine motor skills and functional performance. Tasks will include creating resources on topics including safety, self-care, and vocational skills. Skills will be presented for all age levels to promote age-appropriate motor and functional skill development.

Presenter: Mollie Sample, NWSE Behavior Consultant

PDU's: 3

Registration Fee: Free to NWSE Member Districts/ $15 for educators outside of NWSE member districts

Location: Northwest Special Education Cooperative, Elizabeth, IL

Time: 8:30-11:30

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/skg1-29-26​

Misc Notes: Registration is at 8:15 and lunch is on your own. Questions? Call Christina Edler, NWSE Supervisor 815-821-2064 or christina.edler@nwseonline.com​

Workshop Title: Show, Know, Grow- Integrating Supports Into the School Environment

Date: 1-30-26

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Workshop Description: Providing students with a structured and consistent continuum of visual support systems as they develop their skills is a crucial element in scaffolding the potential for progression in learning and independent functioning. Participants will learn about differentiated scheduling and transitioning tools, communication systems, the use of visuals to reinforce and alter routines, the role of language in using visuals, and the physical arrangement of the learning environment for optimal use of visual tools to reduce problem behaviors.

Presenter: Mollie Sample, NWSE Behavior Consultant

PDU's: 6

Registration Fee: Free to NWSE Member Districts/ $15 for educators outside of NWSE member districts

Location: Northwest Special Education Cooperative, Elizabeth, IL

Time: 8:30-3:30

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/skg1-30-26​

Misc Notes: Registration is at 8:15 and lunch is on your own. Questions? Call Christina Edler, NWSE Supervisor 815-821-2064 or christina.edler@nwseonline.com​