Training with Ayo Jones
Professional development should be interactive, engaging, and relevant to a teacher.
That’s what I strive to provide.
I want participants to leave armed with effective strategies, adapted materials, and an implementation plan to make it all work for them and their students.
Join Me In Person!
REGION 5 ESC
Beaumont, Texas
IMPROVED INSTRUCTION
Improved Instruction – How to Improve Outcomes for Students with CAN
February 26th, 2024
REGION 5 ESC
Beaumont, Texas
DIFFERENTIATION
Lesson Plans that WORK! Differentiation for Students with Complex Access Needs
February 27th, 2024
REGION 17 ESC
Lubbock, Texas
MEANINGFUL MATH
Making Math Meaningful for Students with Complex Access Needs (Make & Take)
February 8th, 2024
REGION 16 ESC
Amarillo, Texas
DIFFERENTIATION
Lesson Plans that WORK! Differentiation for Students with Complex Access Needs
February 7th, 2024
REGION 15 ESC
Abilene, Texas
DIFFERENTIATION
Lesson Plans that WORK! Differentiation for Students with Complex Access Needs
February 15th, 2024
REGION 15 ESC
Abilene, Texas
COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION
Building Skills for a Lifetime for CAN Students
February 16th, 2024
REGION 6 ESC
Huntsville, Texas
MEANINGFUL MATH
Making Math Meaningful for Students with Complex Access Needs (Make & Take)
February 29th, 2024
REGION 13 ESC
Austin, Texas
TEACHING TIPS
How to Improve Outcomes for Students with Complex Access Needs
February 23th, 2024
REGION 3 ESC
Victoria, Texas
DIFFERENTIATION
Lesson Plans that WORK! Differentiation for Students with Complex Access Needs
February 21th, 2024
REGION 9 ESC
Wichita Falls, Texas
INCLUSION
Making Inclusion Meaningful – Mindset Matters!
February 9th, 2024
REGION 20 ESC
San Antonio, Texas
DIFFERENTIATION
Lesson Plans that WORK! Differentiation for Students with Complex Access Needs
February 20th, 2024
REGION 11 ESC
White Settlement, Texas
TRAINING
Session TBD
February 13th, 2024
Administrator Training at ESC 10 in Dallas, Texas on February 24th, 2024
T-TESS Observations in LID Classrooms & Digital Coaching to Improve Outcomes
Conference Events
- TCEA Technology Convention & Exposition. February 3th – 7th, 2024. Get more information here.
Train with Me Virtually!
Did my 2024 Texas Tour miss your neck of the woods? No worries, you can catch me virtually from the comfort of your own classroom with these sessions:
REGION 4 ESC
Houston, Texas
IMPROVED INSTRUCTION in Early Childhood SPECIAL ED
March 26th, 2024
RPSSA
Matador, Texas
SUPPORTING STUDENTS in the CLASSROOM
KEYNOTE Speaker: Differentiation and Inclusion (That Won’t Kill You)
August 9th, 2023
REGION 6 ESC
Huntsville, Texas
DIFFERENTIATION
Lesson Plans that Work! Differentiation for Students with Complex Access Needs
September 19th, 2023
Are You a Digital Creator? I’m Here For You Too!
I spend a lot of time creating digital resources, websites, and content over the last decade-plus… and I’ve learned a few things. Let me show you some shortcuts, efficiency hacks, and best practices that will have you designing like a pro in no time!
Summer Sessions
TBD
Looking to get in on some summer PD all about being a better digital creator? Join my email list and I will let you know when I book new sessions!
TpT Forward
TpT – Boston
Leveling Up Your Products: 10 Ways to Differentiate and Add Value (Catch the Replay)
Anytime
Noodle Nook
Mastering Mockups in PowerPoint
Learn how to transform your mockups from meh to marvelous and up your online game and sales too.
Anytime!
Want Me to Join You?
Having an in-service day, teaching conference or training event and want me to join you? Drop me an email at ajones@noodlenook.net and give me the details so I can send you out a personalized bid.
You may be interested in one of these training sessions:
Meaningful Math for Students with Complex Access Needs
This hands on training sets you up for success!
Throughout this training, you are prompted to make activities and test out strategies with your students and their needs in mind. There are also tons of samples to see and role playing too. This training goes way beyond time and money, but there are strategies for those skills too. No matter the level of student you’re working with, your Math game will be on fire!
What attendees have said:
“Wow! I never thought to do some of the things that you talked about in your training with my students, but after sitting through the class and then taking all the games and activities we made back to my room, I had to try them with my kiddos to see what happened. They LOVED it- even kids that don’t like math or needed a lot of support. Everything we problem solved for my students worked. It has made a world of difference. Thanks.” – Steven H. from Pittsburg, Texas
Literacy for Students with Complex Access Needs
This is not that training.
Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities like Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy deserve great first time English instruction, but with so many different ability levels, levels of support, and individual goals it can be hard to put it all together. In this training you will get strategies and activities to guide students from the pre-emergent level to the conventional level through all the pillars of reading outlined by the National Reading Panel.
Several strategies are demonstrated with video from actual classrooms and multiple activities are practiced in the session. We also plan on scheduling in your classroom so you can meet all the different needs of your students. When you leave this training, you are equipped to succeed in reading and literacy instruction!
What attendees have said:
“The parents of my students are really concerned about them making gains in reading. I was a little freaked out. After this training I feel so much better. I never really understood how to teach reading much less how to teach reading to the students in my class- I came from alternative certification and this is my first year in the classroom. Now I understand how the pillars work and how to help my students actually make gains.” -Kayti S. from Houston, Texas
The Teacher-Para Partnership
Weather your team is made up of seasoned vets or spanking new paraeducators, everyone can benefit from this training. It covers characteristics and strategies for students with the most common disabilities present in self-contained classrooms, it covers data collection as well as prompts and cues, and it covers classroom expectations for teachers and paras.
Note: This training has been presented to teachers alone, paras alone, and teachers & paras together- It always gets rave reviews! No matter where you are starting from, your team will be stronger and more effective after this training.
What attendees have said:
“I usually hate coming to these things, but this time the presenter was on point! The activities kept everything lively and there were several things I could take back with me and legit do. That’s what PD is supposed to be, right?” -Tangi P. from San Angelo, Texas
In addition to full day trainings, there are several half day and breakout sessions available too, including:
And specific topics can be created by request, just ask! I have experience presenting at the campus, district, collegiate, and statewide level and consistently receive positive feedback from both teachers, administrators, coordinators and specialists who walk away better equipped to handle the challenges a special needs classroom can present. Email me today at ajones@noodlenook.net to get in touch.
