Upcoming Courses
- Assessment and Evaluation (60 inservice credit)
- Differentiating Math Instruction (30 inservice credit)
- Engaging Learners through Informative Assessment (20 inservice credit)
- Foundations of Exceptional Student Education (60 inservice credit)
- Instructional Practices (60 inservice credit)
- Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (20 inservice credit)
- Positive Behavior Support (PBS): Understanding Student Behavior (60 inservice credits)
- Technology for Student Success: Assistive Technology (20 inservice credit)
Assessment and Evaluation (60 inservice credit)
Please read this description carefully before registering
Course: PDA Assessment and Evaluation
Inservice Credits: 60 (Check with your district to determine if this course meets the SwD Recertification Requirement.)
Dates: February 9, 2021- April 9, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: February 9, March 4, and April 2. Online group meetings will be 5:00-7:00 pm, EST.
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection (you may want to avoid using a wireless connection or dial-up connection if possible). Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need to obtain a microphone and headphones. Headsets with microphones can be purchased for about $15-$20 at Target, Wal-Mart or all electronic stores. You may be able to borrow a headset from your school. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online course content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 60 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills about students with disabilities as related to state and federal legislation and case law. The course provides information about appropriate legal and ethical practices and different disability categories. The course content includes information on how to create a successful learning environment, the components and team members of the individualized education process and using models of support for students with disabilities to ensure success with the general education curriculum.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in education in Florida, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the course, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
Course Syllabus
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: PDAQuestions@gmail.com
Differentiating Math Instruction (30 inservice credit)
Please read this description carefully before registering.
Course: PDA Differentiating Mathematics Instruction
Dates: January 6, 2021 - March 26, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: January 6 (5:00-7:00 PM) and 5:00-6:30 PM (EST) on January 27 and February 24
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection. Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need to obtain a microphone and headphones. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online course content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 30 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about how to apply the guidelines of differentiating instruction to mathematics instruction. Emphasis is on evidence-based practices structured by a responsive decision-making framework in order for all students to achieve at the highest possible level. Content includes how to use pre-assessment, continuous assessment, and summative assessments to design and deliver effective lessons for initial instruction in mathematics and how to effectively use flexible small group instruction to respond to individual learner needs.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Professional Learning Catalogue in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in a Florida public school district with an approved Florida Department of Education Master Inservice Plan, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the course, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: PDAQuestions@gmail.com
Engaging Learners through Informative Assessment (20 inservice credit)
Please read this description carefully before registering.
Course: PDA Engaging Learners through Informative Assessment
Dates: February 9, 2021- April 9, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: February 9. March 4, and April 8 5:00-7:00 PM (EST).
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection (you may want to avoid using a wireless connection or dial-up connection if possible). Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need to obtain a microphone and headphones. Headsets with microphones can be purchased for about $15-$20 at Target, Wal-Mart or all electronic stores. You may be able to borrow a headset from your school. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online module content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 20 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course was formerly titled Formative Assessment Process for Differentiating Instruction. Participants will learn and apply each step of the formative assessment process to increase student achievement. Participants will develop skills for using data-based decision making to be responsive to each student’s needs.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in a Florida public school district with an approved Florida Department of Education Master Inservice Plan, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the module, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you. This module was formerly titled Formative Assessment Process for Differentiating Instruction. Participants will learn and apply each step of the formative assessment process to increase student achievement. Participants will develop skills for using data-based decision making to be responsive to each student’s needs.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in a Florida public school district with an approved Florida Department of Education Master Inservice Plan, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the module, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
Course Syllabus
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: PDAQuestions@gmail.com
Foundations of Exceptional Student Education (60 inservice credit)
Please read this description carefully before registering.
Course: PDA Foundations of Exceptional Student Education
Inservice Credits: 60 (Check with your district to determine if this course meets the SwD Recertification Requirement.)
Dates: January 7, 2021 - March 9, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: January 7, February 4, and March 9. Online group meetings will be 5:00-7:00 pm, EST.
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection. Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need a microphone and headphones. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online course content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your Course Syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 60 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills about students with disabilities as related to state and federal legislation and case law. The course provides information about appropriate legal and ethical practices and different disability categories. The course content includes information on how to create a successful learning environment, the components and team members of the individualized education process and using models of support for students with disabilities to ensure success with the general education curriculum.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in education in Florida, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the course, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
View Course Syllabus
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: Contact PDAQuestions@gmail.com
Instructional Practices (60 inservice credit)
Course: PDA Instructional Practices
Inservice Points: 60 (Check with your district to determine if this course meets the SwD Recertification Requirement.)
Dates: February 1, 2021 - April 5, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: February 1, February 16, and April 5 4:30-6:30 PM (EST). (Dates subject to change)
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection (you may want to avoid using a wireless connection or dial-up connection if possible). Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need to obtain a microphone and headphones. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online module content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 60 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about how to select instructional practices which incorporate specific learning strategies and specialized materials to meet individual learner needs. Participants will also learn about analyzing educational activities to assist in the development and implementation of accommodations and modifications that allow students with disabilities to participate in the general curriculum in a meaningful way. Course content includes effective methods of communication, consultation, and collaboration with other educators, related services professionals and with families.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in education in Florida, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the module, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
Course Syllabus
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: PDAQuestions@gmail.com
Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (20 inservice credit)
Please read this description carefully before registering.
Course: PDA Introduction to Differentiating Instruction
Inservice Credits: 20 (Check with your district to determine if this course meets the SwD Recertification Requirement.)
Dates: January 5, 2021 - March 10, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: January 5, January 19, and February 16. Online group meetings will be 5:00-7:00 pm, EST.
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection. Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need a microphone and headphones. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online course content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 20 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills about students with disabilities as related to state and federal legislation and case law. The course provides information about appropriate legal and ethical practices and different disability categories. The course content includes information on how to create a successful learning environment, the components and team members of the individualized education process and using models of support for students with disabilities to ensure success with the general education curriculum.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in education in Florida, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the course, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
Course Syllabus
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: PDAQuestions@gmail.com
Positive Behavior Support (PBS): Understanding Student Behavior (60 inservice credits)
Course: PDA Positive Behavior Support (PBS): Understanding Student Behavior
Inservice Credits: 60 (Check with your district to determine if this course meets the SwD Recertification Requirement.)
Dates: February 2, 2021- April 16, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: February 2, February 9, March 9, April 6. Online group meetings will be 5:00-7:00 pm, EST.
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection (you may want to avoid using a wireless connection or dial-up connection if possible). Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need to obtain a microphone and headphones. Headsets with microphones can be purchased for about $15-$20 at Target, Wal-Mart or all electronic stores. You may be able to borrow a headset from your school. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online course content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 60 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills about students with disabilities as related to state and federal legislation and case law. The course provides information about appropriate legal and ethical practices and different disability categories. The course content includes information on how to create a successful learning environment, the components and team members of the individualized education process and using models of support for students with disabilities to ensure success with the general education curriculum.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in education in Florida, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the course, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
Course Syllabus
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: PDAQuestions@gmail.com
Technology for Student Success: Assistive Technology (20 inservice credit)
Please read this description carefully before registering.
Course: PDA Technology for Student Success: Assistive Technology
Dates: January 6, 2021 - March 10, 2021
Required Online Group Meeting Dates: January 6, February 10, and March 3. Online group meetings will be 5:00-7:00 pm, EST.
Requirements for Online Group Meetings:
We will be using Adobe Connect for your online group meetings. Prior to the first group meeting, you will receive an email with a link to your course’s Adobe Connect room. Adobe Connect does not require any special software. You will simply be going to a website for your group meeting. All you need is a computer with a high-speed internet connection. Since the online group meetings require interaction from all participants, you will need to obtain a microphone and headphones. If you have a built-in microphone on your computer, you will still need a headset with a microphone.
Course Requirements:
In addition to online group meetings, participants read and study online course content, complete required assessment tasks and communicate with the facilitator regularly. Your syllabus will assist you in pacing your work throughout the course. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive 20 inservice points.
Course Description:
This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge about assistive technology devices and services and the process of helping students with disabilities select, obtain, and use assistive technology. Content includes information about the impact of identified areas of disability including: vision, auditory, physical, communication, intellectual, and cognitive processing and how assistive technology devices and services provide support.
The PDA courses, developed by the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, are included in the Master Inservice Plan in all Florida school districts. If you are not currently employed in education in Florida, it is your responsibility, prior to starting the course, to contact your former school district or private school agency to determine if they are able to submit inservice credits to FDOE for you.
Please note: Information and dates on this syllabus are subject to change.
Course Objectives: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/
Additional Questions: PDAQuestions@gmail.com