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The 14th annual Journey Through
Special Education Conference will be held on
March
24th 2012.
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Offering the most current topics and
information to parents and professionals who
have an interest in special education.
Register Now (bottom of this page)
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Park Inn
5401 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 |
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2012 Agenda:
7:35 - 8:15 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:15 to 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
8:30 - 9:15
Keynote: Take Charge of YOUR Future...Choose
Work!
Opening Remarks by Shirley Keith-Knox, Deputy
Administrator, Dauphin County MH/ID Program &
Susan Carbaugh, Director of Intellectual &
Developmental Disabilities, Cumberland-Perry MH/IDD
Program
Real Pay for Real Work…It’s Not Rocket
Science. Employment provides a sense of
purpose. It provides an organization to one’s
life and it offers opportunities for
friendships. Most importantly, it provides the
means to buy things for yourself and your
family. A job helps people take charge of their
life.
Disability is a natural part of life. In no way
does “disability” diminish a person’s right to
achieve a full and satisfying life, including
economic self sufficiency. This keynote shares
success stories from individuals with
intellectual disabilities and their families.
Learn from real experiences how to make
community connections and bridge the gap between
school and work.
9:15 - Noon
Break Out Sessions
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 - 3:30
Sessions Cont.
Detailed Session Information Below.
Questions?
Contact Cindy Adams or Pam Shenk
(717) 249-2611
Click HERE to see biographies on session
presenters.
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| 2012 Full Day Sessions |
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AUTISM: Interventions
for Students with Autism & Other
Developmental Disabilities: A
Practical Overview
Identify evidence based
treatments; state and demonstrate
skills for effective instruction at
school and home; practice simple
teaching techniques; identify how to
set up activities and use materials
to assist children in learning |
Liz Maher, Educational
Consultant, Pennsylvania
Training & Technical Assistance
Network
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ASPERGER'S SYNDROME: A
Survival Guide to Relationships,
Planning for the Future & Finding
Your Niche
Identify key characteristics of
Asperger's Syndrome and indentify
intervention strategies; encourage
active engagement in the community;
facilitate the development of
interests and hobies; learn
strategies to guide individuals to
understand their diagnosis |
Delilah Wilcox, Private Academic
Licensed Teacher for
Socially/Emotionally Disturbed
Children
Catherine Eicke, Senior Support
Staff |
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Educational Interventions for
Students with High Functioning
Autism/Asperger Syndrome
Learn strategies that address
skill deficits; learn skills
necessary for students to be able to
work in groups, learn ways to help
and support students academically |
Karen Schmick, Elementary
Itinerant Autism/Emotional
Support Teacher
Rhonda Toohey, Elementary
Itinerant Autism/Emotional
Support Teacher
Chrissy Staats, Secondary
Itinerant Autism Support Teacher |
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Half Day Sessions |
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1. |
Behavior Management Basics (Morning
Session)
Understand basic principals of
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA),
learn strategies for prevention of
problem behavior, learn application
of reinforcements to increase
positive behavior, identify the
function of a behavior and
interventions |
Linda Franchock, BCBA &
Educational Consultant,
Pennsylvania Training &
Technical Assistance Network
Katie Staub, Educational
Consultant, Pennsylvania
Training & Technical Assistance
Network |
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Making & Keeping Friends When It
Doesn't Come Naturally (Elementary)
(Morning Session)
Gain an understanding of core
concepts in social thinking, learn
difficulties students on the autism
spectrum experience in social
situations, learn strategies to help
students be successful in social
situations, understand the role of
speech and occupational therapy in
supporting students |
Alice Womer, Educational
Consultant, Capital Area
Intermediate Unit
Greer Aukstakalnis, Educational
Consultant, Capital Area
Intermediate Unit |
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Preparing for the College
Experience: For Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Morning
Session)
Gain an understanding of the
timeline and components for
preparing and applying to college
for students with disabilities,
learn the differences between
supports available in high school
and college, gain an understanding
of skills students need to succeed |
Paula Madey, Director, Office of
Disability Services,
Shippensburg University
Deb Evans, Educational
Consultant, Capital Area
Intermediate Unit |
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Behavior Management Advanced Topics
(Afternoon Session)
Learn elements of a comprehensive
FBA/BIP, understand strategies for
the prevention of problem behavior,
learn specific behavior intervention
protocols, learn types of
reinforcement systems |
Linda Franchock, BCBA &
Educational Consultant,
Pennsylvania Training &
Technical Assistance Network
Katie Staub, Educational
Consultant, Pennsylvania
Training & Technical Assistance
Network |
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Making & Keeping Friends When It
Doesn't Come Naturally (Middle &
High School)
(Afternoon Session)
Gain an understanding of core
concepts in social thinking, learn
strategies to teach students skills
for reading social cues and
developing relationships, learn
tools to give students for social
boundaries, understand the role of
speech and occupational therapy
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Alice Womer, Educational
Consultant, Capital Area
Intermediate Unit
Greer Aukstakalnis, Educational
Consultant, Capital Area
Intermediate Unit |
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Educational Professionals:
This conference has been approved for Act 48 hours (Full day attendance required.) Act 48 offered only to individuals who hold a valid PA Professional Educator Certificate.
Social Workers and Therapists:
CEU approval pending from the PA SW Board.
Behavioral Specialists:
BACB CEU's approved
Training Certificates will be available.
You should only register for two half day
sessions or one full day session.
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