Workshops & Professional Development

Root, J. R. (2023, July). Evidence-based mathematics instruction. 3-day professional learning academy for Maryland State Department of Education State Personnel Development Project. (State).

Root, J. R. (2023, February). Neurodiversity in adult education: Empowering learners with autism and ADHD. 75 minute webinar for Adult Community Education of Florida. (State).


Root, J. R. (2023, January). Universal design for learning: Proactively meting learner assessment and instructional needs. 75 minute webinar for Adult Community Education of Florida. (State). 

Root, J. R. (2022-2023). Dive into UDL. Monthly professional development and book-study for Montford Middle School general education teachers (8 hours total). (Local).


Root, J. R. (2022, November). Word problem solving for students with extensive support needs. 6 hour workshop for Washington County Schools (Maryland) special education teachers and paraprofessionals. (Local). 

Root, J. R. (2022, November). It starts with the system: Structuring adult education to support learners with disabilities. 75 minute webinar for Adult Community Education of Florida. (State). 

Root, J. R. (2022, October). Understanding adult learners with disabilities. 75 minute webinar for Adult Community Education of Florida. (State) 

Root, J. R. (2022, October). (re)Developing Writing Habits. 60 minute webinar for FSU College of Education 

McConomy, A. M & Root, J. R. (2022, October). Collaboration. 3 hour workshop for Leon County School’s novice special education teachers and administrators. (Local). 

Root, J. R. (2022, July). Unpacking Universal Design for Learning. 90 minute workshop during 1.5 day FSU TEACH summer workshop for secondary math and science teachers. 

Root, J. R., & Hutchins, Z. (2022, May). Science of Math for Students with Intensive Support Needs. 60 minute workshop for Leon County School’s Simply the B.E.S.T. conference. 

Root, J. R. (2021-2022). Evidence-based practices for mathematics intervention. Six 90 minute virtual workshops for Leon County teachers in Math PLCs. (Local)

Root, J. R. (2021, September). Explicit instruction for adults with disabilities. 60 minute workshop delivered at Adult Community Educators of Florida, St. Pete, Florida. (State)

Root, J. R. (2021, September). Embracing neurodiversity in the classroom. 60 minute workshop delivered at Maclay school. (Local)

Root, J. R. (2021, August). Intensive intervention in mathematics. 3 hour workshop delivered in-person for Leon County Schools. (Local)

Root, J. R. (2021, August). Intensive intervention in mathematics. 3 hour workshop delivered virtually for Leon County Schools. (Local)

Root, J. R. (2020, December). Supporting adult learners with disabilities. 90 minute workshop delivered virtually at Adult Community Educators of Florida. (State)

Root, J. R. (2020, February). Building strategic learners: Tools to support adults with learning disabilities. 90 minute workshop delivered at Adult Community Educators of Florida, Lakeland, FL. (State)

Root, J. R. (2019, May). Building strategic learners: Tools to support adults with learning disabilities. 90 minute workshop delivered at Adult Community Educators of Florida, Eustis, Florida. (State)

Root, J. R. (2019, April). Building strategic learners: Tools to support adults with learning disabilities. 90 minute workshop delivered at Adult Community Educators of Florida, Pensacola, Florida. (State)

Root, J. (2019, March). Everyone has Something to Add. 6 hour workshop delivered at Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services, Fredrick & Annapolis, MD. (State)

Root, J. (2018, April). Understanding "Pockets of Strength" for Adults with Learning Disabilities. 90 minute workshop delivered at Regional-Part Time Teachers Academy Training, Tallahassee, FL. (Regional)