Training
We provide evidence based information on how to best teach children with learning difficulties. We train parents, school staff, and a variety of service providers. Our training includes topics addressed in books authored by members of the WEG group (see Books page).
Our training can range from one hour presentations to semester long graduate courses. We hold an annual conference, “Diamonds in the Rough,” that provides training on special needs topics for parents and professionals.
Our process
ONLINE COURSES
WEG offers two online courses through CE Credits Online
Advocating for Students: The Special Education Process and Beyond - An online, self paced course, based on Rich Weinfeld's, "Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book.” The course provides a strong foundation in the principles of special needs advocacy, with an emphasis on practical application of the fundamental legal requirements that drive special needs education. This six-module, 45 hour graduate-level course offers options for 3 credits or a certificate of completion. Whether for salary advancement or recertification, CE Credits Online offers best-in-class continuing education courses for teachers including LAUSD Salary Points and NYC P Credits. CLICK HERE to learn more and Register
Identifying and Removing Obstacles for Black Students with Special Needs - Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of under-served Black Students with Special Needs? Change agency begins with awareness, knowledge, and skill. In this self-paced course, teachers and school staff will recognize personal and professional biases, relationships between structures of racism and special education, relate empathy for ignorance to strategies for equity, and relegate evidence-based and privileged best practices to the most marginalized students with special needs: Black students. CLICK HERE to learn more and Register
SCHOOL CONSULTATION
WEG provides an assessment of a school or school district’s current curriculum, methodologies, and organizational systems. WEG can design a plan for improvement and help train staff to implement that plan.
Past Training Clients include
Our training can range from one hour presentations to semester long graduate courses. We hold an annual conference, “Diamonds in the Rough,” that provides training on special needs topics for parents and professionals.
Our process
- Contact WEG’s Executive Director, Rich Weinfeld, about your group’s training needs.
- WEG conducts a needs assessment to ensure that our training matches your precise needs and budget.
- WEG designs custom training, which may include a variety of formats including workshops and webinars. Training may also include specific follow up expectations of staff, with opportunities for observation, feedback, and coaching by WEG consultants.
ONLINE COURSES
WEG offers two online courses through CE Credits Online
Advocating for Students: The Special Education Process and Beyond - An online, self paced course, based on Rich Weinfeld's, "Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book.” The course provides a strong foundation in the principles of special needs advocacy, with an emphasis on practical application of the fundamental legal requirements that drive special needs education. This six-module, 45 hour graduate-level course offers options for 3 credits or a certificate of completion. Whether for salary advancement or recertification, CE Credits Online offers best-in-class continuing education courses for teachers including LAUSD Salary Points and NYC P Credits. CLICK HERE to learn more and Register
Identifying and Removing Obstacles for Black Students with Special Needs - Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of under-served Black Students with Special Needs? Change agency begins with awareness, knowledge, and skill. In this self-paced course, teachers and school staff will recognize personal and professional biases, relationships between structures of racism and special education, relate empathy for ignorance to strategies for equity, and relegate evidence-based and privileged best practices to the most marginalized students with special needs: Black students. CLICK HERE to learn more and Register
SCHOOL CONSULTATION
WEG provides an assessment of a school or school district’s current curriculum, methodologies, and organizational systems. WEG can design a plan for improvement and help train staff to implement that plan.
Past Training Clients include
- Arlington Public Schools
- Allegany County Public Schools
- The Auburn School
- The Baltimore County Public Schools
- BCPSS
- The Children's Law Center
- CHADD
- DC Public Schools
- FCPS
- Friendship Public Charter School
- The Frost School
- Grace Episcopal School
- GTLD Network
- The Kingsbury Center
- LDA Montgomery County
- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Maryland State Department of Education
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- RFB&D