Considering the specific learning and support needs for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the inclusive classroom, participants of this workshop will learn processes to adaptively personalize and improve the quality of educational settings. Included will be how to provide rationales for curricular adaptations, differentiated instruction and universal design in the general classroom, how to set up an IEP-at-a-glance tool for supporting students, how to orchestrate a planning process so student needs are creatively met in a quality fashion and ideas for differentiation and universal design.
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Prices:
Registrations are incomplete without payments or purchase
orders. A registration form must be completed for each attendee
listed on a purchase order.
Professional 2 Days:
$205
Professional 1 Day:
$140
Parent 2 Days:
$160
Parent 1 Day:
$95
Continuing Education: (Parents not eligible)
The Georgia Department of Education has approved this
conference for 1 PLU for those attending both conference days.
Certificates of attendance are also available. There are a total of
12 lecture hours during this conference. No other types of credit
are being offered at this time.
PLU Prior Approval Form
You MUST have this completed to receive 1 PLU. Please mail or
fax it with your registration, or bring to conference.
GA DOE Course Addendum
Description of conference, learning goals, etc.
Graduate Credit: (Parents not eligible for graduate credit)
Up to 2 credits are available. Workshop participants may choose
to register for graduate credit through Silver Lake College,
Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Silver Lake College is accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Participants who choose this option will have the opportunity to
extend the workshop knowledge and skills to the classroom or
other relevant educational settings in an independent and
authentic application of theory to practice. Credit registration form,
syllabus and evaluation criteria checklists for projects will be
provided the day of the workshop. Checklists are designed to
clarify and outline project requirements. Registration for graduate
credit is in addition to workshop fee. Cost per credit is $175.00.
Syllabi revised on 9/12/07
Registration form for Silver Lake College
Syllabus and information for course on October 25, 2007
Syllabus and information for course on October 26, 2007
Schedule for Conference Days
7:00-8:00am 8:00-9:30am 9:30-9:45am 9:45-11:30am 11:30am-12:30pm 12:30-2:00pm 2:00-2:15pm 2:15-3:30pm
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Lunch (on your own)
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the
conference will receive no reimbursement.
Substitutions are allowed. Cancellations prior
to two weeks to the conference will be subject
to a $30 administration fee- these will be
accepted only in writing.
Meals:
Lunch will be on your own. Breakfast and
afternoon snack are included in your
registration fee.
Books:
We will have a large bookstore at the
conference. There will be over 85 different
titles related to autism. Purchase orders, Visa,
Mastercard, checks and cash are accepted.
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"Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Classroom"
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Participants will learn practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other significant disabilities. Topics addressed include defining ASD, differentiating instruction in the diverse classroom, encouraging literacy development, making the classroom comfortable for all learners, and supporting behaviors and bodies of students with a range of needs. This interactive presentation will focus on the importance of pushing beyond participation and inclusion to asking schools to understand every student as a complex and capable learner.
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If you are a parent and a professional,
please register as a professional if your
fee is being paid for by your work, or if you
will be reimbursed for the conference.
Parent fees are discounted for those who
must pay out of their own family budgets.