PDP Certificate

This Certificate is Presented to

Heather Ferguson

For Completion of 10 Professional Development Points in the approved continuing education program below,
sponsored by Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

January 6, 2025, January 13, 2025, February 10, 2025, March 10, 2025 and April 7, 2025

Unlocking Potential: Empowering Students with Severe Special Needs

Participants will describe the types of disabilities covered by the category “severe disabilities” and will develop greater insight into the challenges faced by students with severe disabilities. Participants will learn specific strategies for helping students with severe disabilities manage their emotions and develop self-advocacy skills. Participants will learn strategies to support multi-disciplinary team members in working collaboratively to support students with severe disabilities achieve best possible outcomes.