Course Details


Course Open: Yes
Maximum Available Seats: 40
Seats Available: 1
Course Cancelled?: No
D75-22-163: A Hands-on Approach to Implementing a School Based Feeding Program
Feeding 2022/2023

Description: This 2 day project based professional development will adapt a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. A small group of therapists will work closely with the District 75 Feeding Team to learn hands-on, the step-by-step process of setting up and implementing a feeding program in their school. Participants will work as a team to build their program from start to finish which will include setting up their team, conducting parent interviews, and identifying, observing, and evaluating students with feeding issues. Based on findings, participants will write IEP goals and implement learned management/treatment strategies. REQUIREMENT:THIS IS A 2 DAY PD. You must be able to attend both days. Participants will document their experiences and MUST prepare a video and/or power point presentation to exchange ideas and to learn/enhance best practices for school-based feeding programs. Teams should be prepared to speak about their processes and highlight what went well and what was difficult. Prerequisites: Must have attended previous Feeding PDs within last 5 years, Have 2 or more students on your caseload or in your program that has been identified as having feeding issues, Have an interest in learning how to set up a feeding program in your school, Be able to attend with at least one other therapist or teacher from your school and attend both days

Instructor:
Samantha Eletz
seletz@schools.nyc.gov
646-481-5028

Course Date & Location:
01/17/2023, 03/21/2023
9am to 12pm
Virtual presentation