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Project

Britt Henderson Training Series for Educators

Center:

TN-Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Julie Lounds Taylor
[email protected]
615-343-5659

Project Description:

This annual series of workshops provides training for school teams that include both general and special educators. Workshops focus on innovative evidence-based practices to improve the quality of education for students with diverse learning needs. Founded in 1996, the Britt Henderson Training Series is made possible at no cost to participating schools through an endowment from the Robert and Carol Henderson family in memory of their son Britt. This annual series of educator workshops provides training focused on innovative evidence-based practices to improve the quality of education for students with diverse learning needs. The current series focuses on meeting the needs of adolescents and young adults with disabilities and is being conducted in partnership with TennesseeWorks. Workshops are open to high school and transition staff including educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, and families.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

Funding Source: