
Professional Development
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
Snapshot
- The NRESC offers a catalog of cost-effective workshops in business services, legal updates, communications support, educational and leadership best practices, technology, and related services–to name a few! In addition, the NRESC is coordinating with local universities and providers to provide many options to meet the needs of individuals and/or school districts.
- All of the offerings are "On Demand" and can be scheduled to fit in with the needs of your school calendar. The NRESC can also provide this training on-site via video conference at one of our locations!
Tailored Professional Development
Create the most out of your professional development time by tailoring your learning opportunities to your program(s) needs. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will work with your staff to create a pathway to improvement by providing in-vivo learning and follow-up on implementation. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Dyadic instruction
- Research-based teaching strategies
- Paraprofessional development
- Goals and objectives: creating, implementing, and evaluating student progress
- Program analysis and recommendations
Course Sampling
- Handle With Care Training: Half-day or full-day workshop to certify staff in restraint/seclusion training.
- ABA Supervision: Ongoing course will fulfill the supervision requirements for BCBA in your district.
- Co-Teaching Training: Half-day or full-day workshop-general and special education teachers will be trained in the implementation of co-teaching models as well as different ways to make the most out of their partnership.
- AAC Devices and Strategies: Strategies for how to use and implement AAC devices and programs for your students with speech and language needs.
- ABA and Behavior Management Through Dyadic Modeling: Best Practices of dyadic modeling for teachers and therapists to address behavioral challenges and academic needs of an ABA classroom with limited staff.
- Aging Out of School and Into the DDD: A guide to navigating the difficult transition from school-based special needs to adult services for parents.
Dr. Nancy Finelli
Supervisor of Special and Nonpublic Services
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
82 Totowa Road • Wayne, New Jersey 07470
P: 973-253-4057