Teaching Language and ABLLS workshops in Southern CA 5-15 & 5-16

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Greetings,

I am pleased to announce the following workshops in Southern California on May

15 and 16, 2006:

'Teaching Language Skills to Children with Autism or Other Developmental

Disabilities' and 'The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills' (The

ABLLS)' both presented by Dr. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA

The workshops are being sponsored by Region 10 and there are still seats

available.

If you would like to receive more information regarding the workshops or have

specific questions, please contact Silva at (951) 826-6480

Region 10 Staff Development “This project is partially funded by the Federal

State Improvement Grant (SIG) to California

(CFDA 84.323A) as allowed in Part D of Public Law 105-17, IDEA 1997”

Teaching Language & The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills

(ABLLS)

May 15 & 16, 2006

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Inland Regional Center, 674 Brier Drive,

674 Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Auditorium 1C & 1B

Presenter:

W. Partington, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.

Cost: $185.00 – registration fee includes two publications: Teaching Language

& The assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills ABLLS, by

Partington and Mark Sundberg

Limit: 100 Participants

Intended Audience:

Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Specialists and Psychologists who work with

students with autism and other severe disabilities who might profit from Verbal

Behavior Training and the ABLLS assessment.

Content:

Day One- Teaching Language: This workshop is designed as an intensive and

highly –interactive advanced seminar for professionals who work with children

with autism and other related disorders. The training will include specific case

reviews, video analysis, role-plays to practice implementation of procedures,

and the theory and practice of designing and problem-solving educational

programs based on an analysis of a child’s verbal behavior.

Day Two- ABLLS: This workshop will provide essential information on scoring

and interpreting the ABLLS and will include discussions, with examples that will

show participants how to: perform skills analyses to determine a child’s

strengths and deficits; measure and monitor learning achievements; and, utilize

assessment results for evaluating priorities, determining IEP goals and

developing curricula.

REGISTRATION FORM

Name: _____________________________ Title: _________________ District:

___________

Address:

_______________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________ Cell: ________________ E-mail:

_____________________________

Workshop materials and refreshments included. Lunch on your own.

To register, complete and fax this form to AnaMarie Navarro-Alcorn Office at

(951) 826-6406. Please mail registration form with check payable to Riverside

County Office Of Education/Special Education to:

Riverside County Office of Education, P.O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92501,

Attn: AnaMarie Navarro

Note: Registration Deadline is May 10, 2006 No refunds after May

10, 2006

For Directions from your area go to: http://www.mapquest.com/directions

Individuals who require special accommodations for disabilities are requested

to contact Silva, (951) 826-6480, Riverside County Office Of

Education/Special Education, at least five working days prior to the workshop.

*Region 10 Sponsored Event

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