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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A block of rooms has been reserved for $89 plus tax per night. Please call to make your reservations today!
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Prices:
Registrations are incomplete without payments or purchase orders.
PO's, Visa, Mastercard and checks are accepted. No requisitions.
A registration form must be completed for each attendee listed on a
purchase order.
Professional two day attendance:
$205
Professional one day attendance:
$140
Parent two day attendance:
$160
Parent one day attendance:
$95
Canadian registration payment information
Continuing Education: (Parents not eligible)
Certificates of attendance will be given out. There are a total of 12
lecture hours during the conference.
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 16, 2007
Syllabus and information for course on October 17, 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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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 80 different
titles related to autism. Purchase orders,
Visa, Mastercard, checks and cash are
accepted.
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"The Autism Spectrum: Curricular Adaptations & Adolescent Issues"
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This session on adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) will provide practical strategies for teaching teenagers of all ability levels the necessary life skills of self-care, self-regulation, self-advocacy, and self-esteem. What and how to explain about puberty, relationship boundaries and sexuality will be discussed, as will common adolescent concerns such as bullying and masturbation. Areas to be covered include: individualized transition plans, focusing on the student’s strengths, developing work/career skills, preparing for college, different types of employment structures, employer needs and the use of mentors.
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Roseville is a suburb of St. Paul
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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.