Please join us for a Professional Development session with the Multnomah County Regional Technical Assistance Provider (RTAP). During this 90-minute session, participants will learn best practices in Supporting and Empowering Instructional Assistants in Special Education. Objectives for this session:
This partnership established the Regional Technical Assistance Providers (RTAPs) within each ESD service area. The RTAP delivers personalized in-person and virtual support to district leaders and Special Education staff. This session is part of a monthly series with the RTAP. These sessions occur on the first Thursday of the month, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, beginning on October 2, 2025, ending on June 4, 2026. First Thursday sessions will be virtual via Google Meeting. Presenter slides will be shared the day prior to the training. Dates for the 2025-2026 ODE/MESD RTAP First Thursday Series Thursday, October 2, 2025: Procedural Notifications: Notice of Team Meeting and Prior Written Notice Thursday, November 6, 2025: Facilitating IEP Meetings Thursday, December 4, 2025: Strategies to Increase Parent Participation and Engagement Thursday, January 8, 2026: Special Factors (throughlines) Thursday, February 5, 2026: Placement Decisions and Documentation Thursday, March 5, 2026: Supporting and Empowering Instructional Assistants in Special Education Thursday, April 2, 2026: Universal Design for Learning Thursday, May 7, 2026: Inclusive Practices and Resources Thursday, June 4, 2026: Instructional Practices and Differentiation
