Upcoming Events

Contact our office if you would like to host a training at your program or to suggest topics for upcoming professional development events!

KECSAC New Educators Training
Aug
28

KECSAC New Educators Training

Join the KECSAC team to learn what it means to work in a state agency children program! This training is required for teachers and administrators new to a KECSAC program this year. Counselors and support staff are welcome, but attendance is not required. There is no registration fee. Breakfast and lunch will be provided!

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Fall SACSAA Meeting
Sep
5

Fall SACSAA Meeting

In the blink of an eye, another school year is upon us and that means our next SACSAA meeting will be here before we know it. Please save the date for our Annual Fall State Agency Children School Administrator Association (SACSAA) Meeting, which will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, and we will be at a new location this year at the Kentucky Historical Society at 100 W. Broadway in Frankfort, KY. For those of you who are new to KECSAC, we require all school administrators to attend per the MOA regulations. Sign in will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 9 a.m. EST.

 

At this meeting we will also be voting for a new SACSAA President-Elect since our former emcumbent is no longer at a KECSAC program. If you are interested in being a nominee or nominating someone else for SACSAA President-Elect, please email cindy.held@kecsac.org by August 29. The President-Elect typically serves a two-year term before assuming the President position, but this will only be a one-year term before assuming the President role. They also attend the KECSAC Interagency Advisory Group meetings five times a year as a member. Travel and lodging for these meetings will be provided by KECSAC. You may nominate yourself, and you may run again if you previously ran in an election.

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New Educators’ Training
Aug
30

New Educators’ Training

Join us to learn what it means to work with state agency children and network with new colleagues!

This training is required for all teachers and administrators new to a KECSAC program this year. Other staff are more than welcome to attend, but it is not required (counselors, support staff, etc.). Staff returning to KECSAC programs are welcome, but attendance is not required.

Up to 6 PD/EILA Hours Available 

Central Bank Center, Rupp Arena

430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507

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Jul
20
to Jul 21

22nd Annual Kentucky Alternative Education Summit

  • Embassy Suites UK/Coldstream Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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KAES is back in person and we can’t wait to see you!

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AGENDA

Thursday, July 20

8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:30 am Opening General Session

10:45 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch General Session (lunch provided)

Presentation of SACSAA Awards

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Featured Session

Friday, July 21

8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:15 am Featured Session

10:30 am - 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions

11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch (provided)

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Closing General Session

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Sasha Long Behavior Management Series Part 3: Can’t Do or Won’t Do? Solving Classroom Challenges Using Positive Reinforcement & Executive Functioning Skill Building
Dec
13

Sasha Long Behavior Management Series Part 3: Can’t Do or Won’t Do? Solving Classroom Challenges Using Positive Reinforcement & Executive Functioning Skill Building

Virtual - Part 3 of 3 in a Behavior Series

Can’t Do or Won’t Do? Solving Classroom Challenges Using Positive Reinforcement & Executive Functioning Skill Building

Sasha Long, Founder of The Autism Helper presents:

            The goal for all general education and special education students is to be learning, engaged, and independent. Begin this process by identifying each learning and behavioral challenge as a Can’t Do or Won’t Do. Is the work or work process beyond your child’s skill level or is the motivation to complete the task not there? Explore learning obstacles by improving executive functioning skills. Learn how to identify executive functioning strengths and weaknesses. Match student strengths with activities they can excel at while simultaneously directly teaching skill deficits. For students who demonstrate the skills need but struggle with the motivation, add a proactive element to your behavior management system by implementing positive reinforcement to increase positive behaviors within your class. Learn best practices related to reinforcement and why it may not be working right now in your classroom. This session is jam packed with ready to use strategies for general education and special education classrooms.

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Webinar Wednesday Premiere: Reinforcement, Bribery, or Negotiation
Oct
5

Webinar Wednesday Premiere: Reinforcement, Bribery, or Negotiation

Virtual - Part 1 of 3 in a Behavior Series

Reinforcement, Bribery, or Negotiation – the Tools that can Make or Break Your Behavior Plans

Sasha Long, Founder of The Autism Helper presents:

            A key component to all behavior management strategies is the effective use of reinforcement. In this keynote or breakout session, participants will learn how to correctly utilize reinforcement. We breakdown how making simple changes to the way you are approaching challenging behaviors can make a huge impact in teaching positive, prosocial, communicative behaviors. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of the difference between reinforcement and bribery as well as the knowledge of how to ensure their behavior plans are set up correctly.

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