Verbal Behavior Workshop in Capital District, NY area by Dr. Partington

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ATTENTION!

SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PRE-SCHOOLS, AGENCIES, TEACHERS, THERAPISTS AND

PARENTS

The Capital Region BOCES and Achievements PLLC is proud to present

two separate training opportunities for our special education

community.

Dr. Partington, Ph.D., owner of Behavior Analysts Inc. and the

STARS School in Pleasant Hill, California will be speaking in

November at the College of St. Rose on two specific topics related to

teaching children with language delays. Dr. Partington is a

psychologist and Board Certified Behavioral Analyst with more than 30

years in the field of teaching children with disabilities.

Dr. Partington. is the co-author of Teaching Language to Children

with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities and The Assessment of

Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), as well as provides

extensive training opportunities, consultation services, workshops,

STARS model classrooms and clinic services for children and

families. The workshops he presents are based on his research and

findings, within the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis, utilizing

the conceptual framework of verbal behavior as developed by BF

Skinner in 1957. Parents, families, early intervention programs,

preschool programs and school districts can benefit from his

trainings around the country and abroad. This unique approach

ensures successful outcomes for many individuals diagnosed with

cognitive, social and language delays.

Seminar #1 Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Natural Environment

Presenter: Dr. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA

Behavior Analysts, Inc.

Level: Beginner

Date: Tuesday, November 1st, 2005

Location: College of St. Rose

Thelma P. Lalli School of Education

Carondelet Symposium – 3rd Floor

1009 Madison Avenue

Albany, NY

Time: 9:00am til 4:00pm (Lunch is on your own)

Cost: $100.00 per person

Teaching children with Autism, through the Analysis of Verbal

Behavior has great benefits to help learners improve their ability to

communicate at home, school and community. This workshop will

present a conceptual analysis of Verbal Behavior to assist teachers,

parents and professionals in how to use the motivational variable to

effectively teach children. This specialized approach to instruction

can assist in teaching social, play and language skills, useful in

everyday environments and can be very beneficial to school districts,

therapists and parents.

A major emphasis will be placed on identifying methods to develop and

maintain motivational variables (motivative operations) to teach

language in naturally occurring activities. Through his research of

the motivational variable, at his clinic and school in California,

and his work with families and children, Dr. Partington will present

information on the value and application of this to teaching.

Participants will learn to use pairing, development of learner

cooperation, instructional control, manding and using mixed verbal

behavior teaching sessions to prevent escape and avoidance behavior.

In addition, participants will identify the critical teaching skills

in order to provide appropriate educational services which may be

effective for children with autism.

Registration of a minimum of 50 participants is expected. A maximum

of 70 will be allowed so register early to insure your seat. Seminar

#2 Designing, Implementing and Trouble-Shooting Verbal

Behavior Programs for Children with Autism

Presenter: Dr. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA

Behavior Analysts, Inc.

Level: Advanced

Date: Monday, November 7th, 2005

Location: College of St. Rose

Thelma P. Lalli School of Education

Carondelet Symposium – 3rd Floor

1009 Madison Avenue

Albany, NY

Time: 9:00am til 4:00pm (Lunch is on your own)

Cost: $100.00 per person

Dr. Partington, Ph.D. based on his clinical research and

findings as co- author of the The Assessment of Basic Language and

Learning Skills (ABLLS), and Teaching Language to Children with

Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities, will present a conceptual

analysis of designing and trouble-shooting Verbal Behavior programs

for intermediate and advanced level learners. This workshop is

designed to provide information to educators, administrators,

parents, and therapists who are familiar with the ABLLS and how to

analyze problems that develop in implementing verbal behavior

programs for children on the Autism Spectrum. Participants will

learn trouble spots related to the development and teaching of

advanced mands, tacts and intraverbals and how to develop strategies

for addressing those problems. Discussions regarding the analysis of

problems in the acquisition of skills, evaluation of educational

priorities and determination of IEP objectives will be conducted.

Participants should be familiar with the ABLLS and have attended at

least one introductory workshop on the topic of Verbal Behavior.

Registration of a minimum of 50 participants is expected. A maximum

of 70 participants will be allowed so register early to insure your

seat.

ACHIEVEMENTS REGISTRATION FORM

For Pre-Schools, Agencies, Therapists and Parents ONLY

Please Check One or Both:

Seminar #1 Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Natural Environment

Seminar #2 Designing, Implementing and Trouble-Shooting Verbal

Behavior Programs for Children with Autism

Mail this form to: Achievements PLLC

ATTN: Squadere-

623 New Loudon Rd.

Latham, NY 12110

Total number of participants: ______________

Total payment:__________________

Agency/Name(s): __________________________________________

__________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________

Phone:___________________________________

Agency Purchase Order: Name: ______________________________________

PO #: ________________________________

q Check enclosed (Make checks payable to Achievements, PLLC)

For additional information please e-mail: lsquadere@... or call

(518)461-1576. The seminar(s) will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m each day. On-site registration will not be accepted.

Cancellations made by October 15th, 2005 will result in a full

refund. Cancellations made after that date are not eligible for a

refund. Other questions contact:

Local Consultant: Jill L. Basso, MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

(518) 325-9706 phone/fax

jillbasso@...

Capital Region BOCES, School Support Services Division REGISTRATION

FORM

SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY

Please Check One or Both:

Seminar #1 Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Natural Environment

Seminar #2 Designing, Implementing and Trouble-Shooting Verbal

Behavior Programs for Children with Autism

Mail this form to: Capital Region BOCES, SSS Division

ATTN: Cheryl Marcella

900 Watervliet Shaker Road

Albany NY 12205

Total number of participants: ______________

Total payment:__________________

Name(s): __________________________________________

__________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________

Phone:___________________________________

School District Purchase Order:

______________________________________

PO #: ________________________________

q Check enclosed (Make checks payable to Capital Region BOCES)

For additional information please e-mail: Squadere

lsquadere@... or call (518)461-1576 and/or Cheryl Marcella

cmarcel@... (518) 464-3985. The seminar(s) will take place

from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m each day. On-site registration will not

be accepted. Cancellations made by October 15th, 2005 will result in

a full refund. Cancellations made after that date are not eligible

for a refund. Other questions contact:

Local Consultant: Jill L. Basso, MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

(518) 325-9706 phone/fax

jillbasso@...