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| "Critical Strategies for Education in Autism Spectrum Disorders" March 13 - 14, 2012 Seattle, WA |
Registration Information:
-Purchase orders, Visa, MC, Discover, Amex and checks are accepted
-Complete a registration form for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-No reservations
2 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru January 30: $190 January 31 - March 14: $225
1 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru January 30: $135 January 31 - March 14: $150
Continental breakfast is included with all registration fees.
-Purchase orders, Visa, MC, Discover, Amex and checks are accepted
-Complete a registration form for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-No reservations
2 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru January 30: $190 January 31 - March 14: $225
1 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru January 30: $135 January 31 - March 14: $150
Continental breakfast is included with all registration fees.
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the
conference will be subject to a $30 administration fee. No refunds will be made for those cancelling during the two weeks before the conference.
No exceptions. Cancellations will be accepted only in writing via email, post mail or fax. Always verify that the cancellation was received.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, credit cards, checks and cash are accepted.
4 Options for Educational Credit:
1. Certificate of Attendance: This free certificate is available after completion of each day of the training. It outlines the content and hours of
instruction. There are six hours of instruction for each day of presentation.
2. WA Clock Hours are available: 6 hours for $12, or 12 hours for $24. Checks made out to Puget Sound ESD will be taken at the conference to
purchase clock hours.
3. 0.6 CEUs (for one day attendance) are available for a $15 fee, or 1.2 CEUs (for two day attendance) are available for a $25 fee. IACET
(International Association for Continuing Education and Training) CEUs are offered for this conference. Individuals wishing to earn CEUs are
advised to check with their certification body, licensure agency, and/or employer to determine if IACET CEUs can be used to satisfy specific
requirements. For the IACET provider directory, click here. For ASHA members: Please note that we will not be reporting the CEUs directly to
ASHA. However, ASHA does accept IACET CEUs. When ASHA asks if you have completed all necessary CEUs, please include all IACET CEUs
on your report form. Keep your IACET certificate in case
of ASHA audit, as proof of attendance.
4. Graduate Credit- Workshop participants may choose to earn graduate credit from Silver Lake College for extending the knowledge and skills
gained in the workshop to an independent and authentic application of theory to practice within his/her relevant educational and/or professional
setting. Some workshops are available for either one (1) OR two (2) graduate credits; other workshops are available only for one (1) graduate
credit. Please refer to the credit registration form and the syllabi regarding the credit options available.
Graduate credit registration form for March 13, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for March 13, 2012
Graduate credit registration form for March 14, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for March 14, 2012
Special Needs: We will assist if possible. Although we do not provide a sign interpreter, we will allow an interpreter entrance to the conference at
no cost, to assist a paid attendee.
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. reserves the right to replace a conference speaker in the event of illness, physical injury, death, family
emergency, and/or weather or mechanically related transportation issues.
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the
conference will be subject to a $30 administration fee. No refunds will be made for those cancelling during the two weeks before the conference.
No exceptions. Cancellations will be accepted only in writing via email, post mail or fax. Always verify that the cancellation was received.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, credit cards, checks and cash are accepted.
4 Options for Educational Credit:
1. Certificate of Attendance: This free certificate is available after completion of each day of the training. It outlines the content and hours of
instruction. There are six hours of instruction for each day of presentation.
2. WA Clock Hours are available: 6 hours for $12, or 12 hours for $24. Checks made out to Puget Sound ESD will be taken at the conference to
purchase clock hours.
3. 0.6 CEUs (for one day attendance) are available for a $15 fee, or 1.2 CEUs (for two day attendance) are available for a $25 fee. IACET
(International Association for Continuing Education and Training) CEUs are offered for this conference. Individuals wishing to earn CEUs are
advised to check with their certification body, licensure agency, and/or employer to determine if IACET CEUs can be used to satisfy specific
requirements. For the IACET provider directory, click here. For ASHA members: Please note that we will not be reporting the CEUs directly to
ASHA. However, ASHA does accept IACET CEUs. When ASHA asks if you have completed all necessary CEUs, please include all IACET CEUs
on your report form. Keep your IACET certificate in case
of ASHA audit, as proof of attendance.
4. Graduate Credit- Workshop participants may choose to earn graduate credit from Silver Lake College for extending the knowledge and skills
gained in the workshop to an independent and authentic application of theory to practice within his/her relevant educational and/or professional
setting. Some workshops are available for either one (1) OR two (2) graduate credits; other workshops are available only for one (1) graduate
credit. Please refer to the credit registration form and the syllabi regarding the credit options available.
Graduate credit registration form for March 13, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for March 13, 2012
Graduate credit registration form for March 14, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for March 14, 2012
Special Needs: We will assist if possible. Although we do not provide a sign interpreter, we will allow an interpreter entrance to the conference at
no cost, to assist a paid attendee.
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. reserves the right to replace a conference speaker in the event of illness, physical injury, death, family
emergency, and/or weather or mechanically related transportation issues.
| Daily Schedule: |
| 7:00-8:00am 8:00-9:30am 9:30-9:40am 9:40-11:20am 11:20am-12:35pm 12:35-2:00pm 2:00-2:10pm 2:10-3:40pm |
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| Weds., March 14 |
| Biography Summary: (Click here for full biography) Dr. Liane Holliday Willey is a university professor, consultant and author who helps her audience to understand the importance of accepting people with differences. She is the author of four books, including the international best-selling Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome, and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life. Liane and her work have been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post and many other major newspapers. She has also been the guest on several national and international radio shows including the award winning series, The Infinite Mind; the prestigious BBC-Radio 4; Wisconsin's NPR; Lifetime; and dozens of other radio programs. Presentation Description: Dr. Willey’s story has been highlighted in USA Today, The New York Times, ABC News, and dozens of other national and international media. Her presentation will focus on her life story from her earliest memories as a very young child, to her world as she now experiences it. Included in her presentation is information on how teachers and others supported and taught her, and how she came to understand and cope with her Asperger Syndrome (AS). Dr. Willey will also present her vision of how we can make life for all students on the Autism Spectrum more rich and rewarding. Following the presentation, the audience will have a clearer understanding of the difficulties caused by AS in behavior, language, communication, social skills, executive functioning, sensory integration, and psychological well-being. With this knowledge in hand, educators and parents will find it possible to design solid supports and strategies for the academic, emotional and physical success of students with AS. Learning Objectives for Participants: 1. Create strategies designed to improve language comprehension and usage for students with AS 2. Define and explain the unique cognitive patterns of people with AS 3. Design strategies to improve cognitive processing and problem solving techniques among people with AS 4. Recognize some of the unique social patterns associated with AS 5. Identify and explain the relationship between sensory integration and school and/or social success 6. Plan an emotional support system for people affected by AS |
Asperger Syndrome for the Special Education World, presented by Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.
| Lodging Information: There is a limited block of rooms at: Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle Stadium 1046 1st Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98134 206-204-9800 Rooms are $119 per night plus tax. Please call for reservations as needed. Hotel is 4.5 miles from college. Parking is $27 per night. |
| Conference Location: The Brockey Conference Center South Seattle Community College 6000 16th Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98106 |
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| Tuesday, March 13 |
| Biography Summary: (Click here for full biography) Dr. Paula Kluth is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Paula is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher and inclusion facilitator. Her professional interests include differentiating instruction and inclusive schooling. She is the author or co-author of ten books including: "You're Going to Love This Kid! Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms; and From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Classrooms. Presentation Description: This interactive day features group activities, real-world stories, and tools you can bring back to the classroom immediately. Participants will learn practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum labels and other disabilities within a general education classroom. The centerpiece of the presentation is Paula’s “Top Ten Strategies List for Inclusive Classrooms” in which she addresses the need for sensory supports, visuals, active learning, “safe space,” and materials that capitalize on student strengths. Other topics addressed include defining (and redefining) autism, listening to the voices of those with autism, creating more responsive lessons, making the classroom comfortable, and providing opportunities for communication skill development. The presentation provides teachers with the necessary knowledge and strategies to understand every student as complex, as capable, and as a learner. Learning Objectives for Participants: 1. Compare and contrast definitions of autism 2. Learn how some people with autism see and experience schooling 3. Learn the benefits of inclusive schools for students with autism 4. Learn active learning techniques appropriate for K-12 classrooms 5. Learn ideas for adapting curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners 6. Learn techniques for supporting the development of communication skills and competencies in inclusive classrooms |
The Inclusive Classroom, presented by Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
| College Parking Info: Enter the South Seattle Community College campus using the south entrance. Parking for the south visitor's lot is $2 per day. Only cash and coins are accepted. |