Learning Outside the Classroom
A two-hour workshop for parents. Introductory level, will cover:
- Who is on an ELO planning team
- How ELOs are connected to transition planning
- Identify components of high quality ELOs
- Planning the four aspects of ELOs, including taking into consideration any special education concerns
- How you as a parent can be involved.
Prerequisites: none
You can do a half-hour version of this workshop as a self-paced online course from the NH Parent Information Center. The format is a narrated PowerPoint presentation.
Materials
- PowerPoint with presenter notes (29 slides) – includes presenter notes for each slide
- PowerPoint slides handout, PDF, 10 pages – prints all slides, three to a page
- Editable ELO brochure, PDF with boxes to add your own information, two pages
- ELO design template, PDF, three pages
Course outline with timing
| Topic | Time | Handouts |
|---|---|---|
| Introductions, review agenda | 10 min | |
| What is an ELO? | 20 min | None |
| Components of high quality ELOs | 15 min | None |
| Planning an ELO | 20 min | |
| Research, reflection, product, presentation | 20 min | None |
| How to be involved as a parent | 15 min | |
| Wrap up | 10 min | None |
Updated 8/20/20
Alphabetical List of Webinars & Workshops
- Create Alternatives for Academic Credit Inside and Outside School
- Develop and Sustain ELO Programs
- Engage Students & Families in Transition Assessment and the Student-Led IEP Process
- Essentials of Full Implementation
- Learning Outside the Classroom
- Listening to Your Child’s Voice While Building Independence
- Planning for Life After High School
- Promoting Family/School Partnerships
- Sustaining RENEW Implementation
- Teaching Self-Determination to Students with Disabilities
- Transition Assessment: Know the Options & How to Use Them