Differentiated Instruction

FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense and effective four step process to address children’s day to day challenging behavior. The four steps are embodied in the FLIP mnemonic which stands for F – Feelings, L – Limits, I – Inquiries and P – Prompts. FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging situations and portable.

Dates:   
January 28, 2026                                                                                                                                                    

Twice Exceptional Gifted with Disabilities

The purpose for the Twice Exceptional Gifted with Disabilities (2e) professional learning is to foster an awareness of students who are gifted with disabilities. In developing an awareness of 2e, participants will understand that students who are twice exceptional pose unique challenges and barriers to identification. These students also require teaching strategies and planning considerations that take into account both their giftedness and area of need. In helping these exceptional students develop their abilities, we open the doors to opportunity and positive impact in our global society.

Dates:
April 7, 2026

Registration is in Frontline. For Volusia teachers, contact Heather Theobald at Theobald.heather@brevardschools.org

Location: Face to face 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

Autism Endorsement Courses 2025 - 2026

This course provides participants with an understanding of how applied behavior analysis principles pertain to individuals with ASD, including implementation associated with teaching various skills and supporting behavior in educational settings. The functional assessment of problem behavior as well as proactive and preventative methods for addressing problem behavior will be addressed. In addition, evidence-based instructional strategies to develop communication, social, self-help, and academic skills will be emphasized and linked to behavioral needs.

September 2 – December 10, 2025

Virtual BPS - Registration is in Frontline VPS - Contact Theobald.heather@brevardschools.org

FDLRS – ASD Nature and Needs, Assessment, and Diagnosis

Participants will be able to identify characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), demonstrate an understanding of current trends and research-based methodologies used to create appropriate instructional programs for these students, and become familiar with formal and informal assessments used for diagnosis and instructional planning.

January 20 – April 20, 2026

Virtual BPS - Registration is in Frontline VPS–Contact Theobald.heather@brevardschools.org

FDLRS Visible Learning for Mathematics Book Study

This book study will be facilitated and will run from March 6th - May 1st, 2026

All registrants will be sent a book and syllabus (to their school listed in Frontline) prior to the March 6th start date.

There will be three meetings:

Orientation March 6th from 2:30 – 3:30 PM virtual

Midpoint April 10th  2:30 – 3:30 PM virtual

Final May 1st 2:30 – 3:30 PM virtual

About the book

Visible Learning for Mathematics, Grades K-12: What Works Best to Optimize Student Learning by John Hattie, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey

Rich tasks, collaborative work, number talks, problem-based learning, direct instruction…with so many possible approaches, how do we know which ones work the best? In Visible Learning for Math, six acclaimed educators assert it’s not about which one—it’s about when—and show you how to design high-impact instruction so all students demonstrate more than a year’s worth of mathematics learning for a year spent in school.

That’s a high bar, but with the amazing K-12 framework here, you choose the right approach at the right time, depending upon where learners are within three phases of learning: surface, deep, and transfer. This results in “visible” learning because the effect is tangible. The framework is forged out of current research in mathematics combined with John Hattie’s synthesis of more than 15 years of education research involving 300 million students.

Executive Functioning: Supporting Students for Lifelong Learning

These three virtual Moodle courses will run from January 9 - March 30, 2026.

There will be a 30-minute orientation on Friday, January 9th from 3:00 - 3:30 PM. The link will be sent to registered participants.

Executive Functioning: Supporting Students for Lifelong Learning

Join us for a research-based professional learning opportunity focusing on supporting students with executive functioning needs.

Participants will:

•Learn the three primary components of executive function.

•Understand how executive functioning skills and deficits impact learning.

•Consider strategies to improve executive functioning skills.

•Participate in a sample case study.

•Develop a student action plan.   

Contact Heather Theobald at theobald.heather@brevardschools.org with any questions regarding this professional learning opportunity.

Universal Design for Learning 

Location: Brevard 

FDLRS East is offering a professional learning opportunity for educators in the understanding of Universal Design for Learning. These trainings will occur at ESF (The School Board Building) at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. All trainings are in person from 8:00 am -3:30 pm.

Dates:
January 15th, 2026