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Access Before Assessment: Building SOL Mastery Through Accommodations, SDI, Engagement, and Consistency
Thursday December 3, 2026 8:15am - 9:25am EST
Allegheny C
In many cases, students with disabilities are capable of mastering grade-level standards, but barriers prevent them from showing it. This interactive session introduces the Access Before Assessment framework, demonstrating how accommodations provide immediate access while Specially Designed Instruction builds skills, confidence, and independence. Designed for teachers, specialists, and administrators, participants will explore practical strategies across content areas, strengthen classroom consistency, preserve rigor, and leave with actionable approaches for improving access, engagement, achievement, and state assessment performance for students with disabilities.
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avatar for Ruth Chambers-Turner

Ruth Chambers-Turner

Co-founder, Turner Educational Innovations, LLC
Dr. Ruth Chambers-Turner is a veteran educational leader, special education practitioner, nonprofit advocate, and scholar with 15 years of experience across K–12 education, alternative education, charter school development, adult education, higher education, and professional learning... Read More →
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William S. Turner

Co-founder, Turner Educational Innovations
Dr. William S. Turner is a transformational educational leader and Co-founder of Turner Educational Innovations with more than 17 years of administrative experience across public, private, charter, and alternative school settings. His work focuses on improving academic outcomes, strengthening... Read More →
Thursday December 3, 2026 8:15am - 9:25am EST
Allegheny C
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