Upcoming Training Activities
George Mason University presents "It's Just Good Teaching: Verbal Behavior Analysis" on Saturday, May 12th in Fairfax, VA.
George Mason University presents "It's Just Good Teaching: Verbal Behavior Analysis" on Saturday, May 12th in Fairfax, VA.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Saturday, May 12th, 2012 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Johnson Center Cinema, George Mason University - Fairfax Campus
Presenters:
Steven Celmer, M.A., BCBA
Adam Dreyfus, M.A., BCBA
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
The verbal behavior approach to language intervention is a helpful tool for parents, teachers and administrators. Based on B.F. Skinner’s 1957 book ‘Verbal Behavior’, this research-based approach has been used to successfully help thousands of individuals with a wide range of language deficits. Since the publication of Skinner’s Verbal Behavior hundreds of research studies have given parents, teachers and clinicians a robust tool chest to tackle what used to be seen as intractable deficits. This workshop will highlight the work that has been done at Columbia University’s Teacher College to experimentally demonstrate effective interventions to induce novel and spontaneous verbal behavior. The ‘Verbal Developmental Theory’ (Greer, 2008) identifies the preverbal foundations, including speaker and listener components, that lead to learning language incidentally and results in novel and spontaneous language. The presenter will discuss the essential repertories learners need to communication effectively, potential barriers to language acquisition as laid out in Verbal Behavior Analysis (Greer, 2007) ,and strategies to remediate them once they are identified.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the workshop the participant will be able to:
• Identify key components of the Verbal Development Theory including milestones
• Accurately assess children to identify the areas of greatest need
• Implement intervention practices in regular school and home settings
• Collect data and interpret it to eliminate program overruns and accelerate learning
To register, please go to the following website: http://www.regonline.com/BACBMay2012
The Keller Institute for Human Disabilities at George Mason University is a BACB approved continuing education provider. This workshop provides 6 BACB Type II ACE hours.
Building Bridges II - Developmental Disabilities in Racially, Culturally, and Linguistically Diverse Communities, September 28, 2012, Henrico, VA
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Building Bridges II -- Developmental Disabilities in Racially, Culturally, and Linguistically Diverse Communities
Friday September 28, 2012
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA
Registration: $10.00
Building Bridges II is a one of a kind conference that explores issues relative to developmental disabilities in multicultural communities. Nationally recognized presenters will explore models and best practices for supporting diverse populations.
Outcomes:
· Understand the role of culture and language in racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse individuals with developmental disabilities.
· Explore the unique challenges faced by immigrants and refugees and their perception and understanding of disabilities.
· Learn about resources available in Virginia to improve identification of appropriate supports to families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
· Network with other professionals who are looking to address these issues in their organizations.
Sponsored by: Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services, VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities, Center for Family Involvement, and DBHDS.
Registration information will be available soon!
Behavior Symposium: Practical Solutions for Supporting Positive Behaviors, hosted by VDOE TTAC @ VCU, October 5, 2012 in Richmond
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Behavior Symposium:
Practical Solutions for Supporting Positive Behaviors
Hosted by:
Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU
October 5, 2012
Richmond, VA
This symposium will provide practical techniques and ready-to-use tools for managing classroom behaviors and creating the positive environment that students and teachers need to promote learning.
More Information will be Available Soon!
Insight 2012 - Topics in Autism, October 19 and 20, 2012, Richmond
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Insight 2012 - Topics in Autism
will be held on October 19 and 20, 2012 in Richmond!
Insight 2012 is a collaborative effort between VDOE's TTAC at VCU, Autism Society Central VA, and the VCU-Autism Center for Excellence. We are very excited to be bringing in Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. this year!!
Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D., international speaker and consultant for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, and the Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Developmental Disabilities Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award. She has made over 500 presentations all over the world and written more than 150 articles and books on ASD. Dr. Myles will be speaking in depth regarding strategies for teaching the hidden curriculum as well as strategies for addressing difficult behavior moments.
Friday's workshop is open to ALL audiences, including psychologists, special educators, general educators, and family members. It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Richmond Downtown. The morning session will address Strategies and Supports to Address the Hidden Curriculum. Brenda will follow in the afternoon with Strategies for Students with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome Who Experience Difficult Moments.
Friday evening and Saturday's session will be specifically geared towards parents and family members. These workshops will be at River Road United Methodist Church, Richmond, VA. At the Friday evening Family Support Group Meeting, Brenda will speak on Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. At Saturday's Family Focus Session, the topic will be Preparing for Transitions to Middle School and High School.
Registration for ALL of the Insight 2012 sessions will open on June 1, 2012!
Click Here for Links to Other Statewide Training and Events Calendars.
As professionals and families around the Commonwealth gear up for the start of a new school year, there are many great training and networking opportunities to look forward to! Check out the Virginia Autism Council Calendar, the T/TAC Calendars for your region, Commonwealth Autism Services, and your local Autism Society of America Chapters for more information!
