Pasadena ISD Special Services Institute Summer 2025: Full Schedule

8:00am CDT

Creating Supportive Classrooms Using Trauma-Informed Practices LIMITED

Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

This training explores the impact of trauma on student behavior, highlighting how adverse experiences shape emotional regulation, learning, and social interactions. Participants will gain insights into trauma-informed practices that foster a supportive classroom environment and promote resilience.

Speakers

Tina Cardona

Specialist Behav Response Team, Pasadena ISD

Tina is a Behavior Specialist for the Behavior Response Team. She provides coaching, consultation and training on mental health, trauma informed practices, social-emotional learning and behavior interventions in the general education setting. She has extensive training and experience... Read More →

Demetrius Scott

Behavior Specialist, Pasadena ISD

For the past twenty plus years, I have focused on developing and honing my skills in learner centered instructional practices and client centered counseling services. My formal education in Administration of Justice (B.S.) and Counselor Education (M. Ed) and my experience as a special... Read More →

Sandra Thomas

Specialist Behav Resp Team, Pasadena ISD

Sandra is a school psychologist and licensed professional counselor working as a district specialist on the Behavior Response Team. She recently finished her 14th year in education and loves serving the district's diverse student population. Her prior role in the district has been... Read More →

Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
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12:30pm CDT

Behavior Intervention and Deescalation LIMITED

Tuesday June 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

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Participants will learn functions of behavior, function based behavior interventions, and deescalation strategies applicable to all grade levels.

Speakers

John Salinas

BCBA, Pasadena ISD

John Salinas is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been working with students with disabilities since 2001. Mr. Salinas has a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science, is a Master Level Crisis Prevention Institute instructor and has been certified as a Behavior Analyst... Read More →

Thomas Mancha

Tuesday June 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Child Outcome Summary LIMITED

Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

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Participants will walk through the COSF entry and exit process. We will also discuss how to determine if a student is COSF eligible. Bring your fully charged laptop.

Speakers

Rachel Hamm

Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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8:00am CDT

Progress Monitoring LIMITED

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT

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Learn the importance of progress monitoring and how to effectively do it.

Speakers

Jeremy Purvis

Coordinator, Pasadena ISD

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
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9:30am CDT

Walk-Throughs for Programs LIMITED

Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CDT

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Participants will learn "look fors" that indicate the true quality of instruction for students with special needs.

Speakers

Irene Everette

Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction, SPED, Pasadena ISD

Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
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12:30pm CDT

Maximize Learning with Unique Learning System and News-2-You LIMITED

Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

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This comprehensive training is designed for special education program teachers, support staff and adminstrators to effectively implement Unique Learning System (ULS) and News-2-You in their classrooms.

Speakers

Johanna Guettler

Specialist, Pasadena ISD

Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks LIMITED

Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

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Participants will learn tips and trick in Microsoft office that will increase effienciency. This sessions will be hands-on. Please bring your computer.

Speakers

Anita Francis

SPED Program Specialist, Pasadena ISD

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Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Pasadena ISD Special Services Institute Summer 2025