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Planning a Comprehensive, Blended Method Classroom Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum
July 21, 2008 - July 25, 2008 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Achievement Centers for Children - 4255 Northfield Road - Highland Hills, OH 44128
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Event Description:
The training is designed to provide foundational training for classroom teachers and school district teams (teachers, therapists, school psychologists)
in the development and design of a blended method program for students with autism spectrum disorder. Training will cover the following; benefits of an
integrated approach to intervention (TEACCH, Floortime (DIR), PECS and other augmentative communication systems, Sensory Integration, Music Therapy, ABA),
design of the physical classroom structure, individualizing students' programs, assessment and data collection/dissemination, imbedding academic content
standards into the daily curriculum, and developing a daily home/school communication system.
Event Presenter(s):
Mary Beth Koss, M.Ed., Scott Gossett, B.S.
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Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):
Name: Helen Mack
Phone: 216-292-9700
Email:
helen.mack@achievementctrs.org
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National Forum on Disability Issues in Columbus - Plan on attending!
National Forum on Disability Issues featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited) to be held on July 26, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The National Forum
on Disability Issues, featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited) is a historic, nonpartisan forum on national disability policy to be held on
July 26, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. We plan to welcome over a thousand Americans with disabilities and their friends and family (registration required) to
attend the event and to commemorate the 18th anniversary of our civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act. The forum will feature time slots
for the presidential candidates to individually present their visions for the future of disability policy in America followed by questions from the audience,
asked by Judy Woodruff, news anchor and journalist ("The News Hour with Jim Lehrer"), who will act as the Moderator. ASO is a recent sponsor of this
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Registeration is required by visiting: www.aapd.com
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Regional Conference: Raising Achievement for All Students Through Technology
August 11, 2008 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wapakoneta High School - 1 Redskin Trail - Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Event Description:
In order to deliver the most effective instruction to the diverse populations that fill your classrooms, you must insure that all students have access to
the general curriculum, that all students are engaged, and that all students can express themselves and be assessed through multiple means. There is no
doubt about it; this is tough to accomplish across all grade levels and all content areas. Harnessing the power of technology can make this daunting task
easier. Both nationally recognized speakers and regional experts will be brought together for a one day Educational Technology Conference. Learn how to
employ technology to improve achievement for all students through both seminars and hands-on labs. Over two dozen break-out sessions will cover varied
strands focused on enhancing the knowledge base and skill sets of teachers, administrators, tech coordinators, and supervisors. The conference date is
August 11, 2008, with on-site registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. A $15.00 registration fee will provide lunch and CEU's. Look for more information at
www.sst6.org and www.nwwoet.org by March 15. Call 800-966-9638 to register.
Keynotes: Judi Sweeney, Tammy Worcester
Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):
Name: Judy Tucker
Phone: 800-966-9638
Email:
tucker@nwoet.org
Website:
http://www.nwwoet.org
AT and Literacy for the School Aged Child
September 22, 2008 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cintas Center at Xavier University - Xavier University - Cincinnati, OH 45229
Event Description:
The Aaron W. Perlman Center at Cincinnati Children’s is excited to offer a series of new educational events. The aim of these sessions is to provide support
and educational awareness to teachers, aides and therapists helping children use assistive technology to reach their fullest potential. This educational
series is made possible by a new P&G Live, Learn and Thrive™ initiative with the Aaron W. Perlman Center called “Reach, Teach and Grow”. Mark your calendars
for the first of this series. More to come…for now, save the date for what’s sure to be a great event. Dr. Erickson, a national expert and researcher,
will provide a full day of practical information on assistive technology and literacy for students with disabilities. Registration materials will be available
in early June at United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati’s website, www.ucp-cincinnati.org. This is not a function of Xavier University. Cost: $30.00
per person, includes lunch. www.pglivelearnthrive.com
Event Presenter(s):
Karen Erickson
Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):
Name: Aaron W. Perlman Center
Phone: 513-636-4601
Email:
sharon_andersen@cchmc.org
Website:
http://www.ucp-cincinnati.org.
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September 25-26, October 3, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
“Paraprofessional Training: Working with Pre-K & K-5 Students with Autism”
This 3-day training for Paraprofessionals in Public School Districts will address autism and the developmental challenges associated with the disorder.
The role and responsibilities of the paraprofessional working with individual children within the context of the classroom and school environment will
be overviewed with an emphasis on effective strategies that will enhance children’s developmental skills in the areas of social interaction, language/communication
and cognitive processing/problem solving.
The cost is $450 per registrant.
All trainings will be held at:
Achievement Centers for Children
4255 Northfield Road
Highland Hills, OH 44128
For more information, contact Helen Mack, 216/292-9700 x 248 or
Helen.mack@achievementctrs.org
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Columbus Walk Now for Autism
October 12, 2008 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center - The Ohio State University - 555 Borror Drive - Columbus, OH 43210--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Event Description:
Join Autism Speaks as we tackle autism! Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism. Start a corporate, school
or family team today! Walk Now for Autism offers everyone a fun-filled experience with entertainments, refreshments, an autism community resource fair,
and much, much more. Be sure to raise $100 to earn your commemorative Walk Now for Autism t-shirt. we look forward to seeing you at the event! Registration
begins at 8:30am and the walk starts at 10:00am. 2008 National Walk Sponsor: Toys R Us.
Event Presenter(s):
Autism Speaks
Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):
Name: Kimberly Niederst
Phone: 888-777-6227 x 7317
Email:
columbus@autismspeaks.org
Website:
http://www.walknowforautism.org/columbus
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2008 NATTAP Conference | General Information
The 2nd annual NATTAP Conference will gather educators, service providers and parents from across the United States and from around the globe. The objectives
of the conference are to review current systems models for addressing the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), promote use of best
practice in research and intervention and provide methods for capacity building – all of which contribute to the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for
individuals ages 3-21. The 2008 NATTAP Conference will provide a forum for the continued exchange of ideas and promising practices that will provide common
solutions to the common problems in ASD.
It is anticipated that 1,500-2,000 attendees, presenters, exhibitors and guests will participate in the 2008 NATTAP Conference.
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The 2008 NATTAP Conference will feature over 150 sessions on a multitude of topics and themes, including the following:
• Assessment Identification and Diagnosis
• Behavior
• Classroom and Instructional Strategies
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Communities of Practice
• Comprehensive Programming
• Data Collection
• Early Intervention
• Employment
• Family Systems and Supports
• Higher Education
• Legal and Legislative Issues
• Model of Training
• National Initiatives
• Paraprofessionals
• Personal Perspective
• Preparation: Credentials, Standards and Related Issues
• Research
• Schoolwide System and Initiatives
• Sensory
• Social Skills
• Statewide Systems and Initiatives
• Structure and Support for College Students with ASD
• Technology and Assistive Technology
• Transition to Adulthood
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