2/16/2010

Bridges to Competent Adulthood: Employment, Inclusion, Safety, and Sexuality

Presenter: Dr. Peter F. Gerhardt, President & Chair, Scientific Council Organization for Autism Research

The past decade has seen reports citing the dramatic increase in the prevalence of autism and related disorders (ASD) to the current 1 case per 110 individuals most recently identified by the Centers for Disease Control (2009).  While the reasons behind this increase remain unclear what is clear is that there are greater numbers of individuals being diagnosed with ASD than ever before and subsequently, steadily growing numbers of adolescent and young adults on the autism spectrum. Subsequently, this increase in prevalence has created an increased demand for appropriate and effective services for adolescents and young adults with ASD. Unfortunately, the need for such services continues to far exceed the available resources leaving a generation of individuals with autism and their families in a programmatic, financial, and personal limbo. This presentation will provide an overview of effective transition programming — at any age – with the ultimate goal being a life of dignity, competence, and quality. To this end, an overview and practical suggestions for transition planning (inclusive of employment goals) will be presented along with issues related to community based instruction, employment social competence, sexuality and sexual safety, and quality of life concerns.   Regional Trainings are hosted by the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, through the Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism. 

Thursday, April 8, 2010
8:30 am – 3:30 pm (registration begins at 7:30 am)
Coral Gables Holiday Inn
1350 South Dixie Highway
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Registration is mandatory for this training.  Registration deadline: April 2, 2010. Online registration is available at www.doepartnership.org/training.asp.  For more information please refer to the online flyer at http://doepartnership.usf.edu/trainings_09_10/UMNSU_Gerhardtflyer_040810.pdf, or contact UM-NSU CARD at (305) 284-5263.

CARD-USF presents Autism Health & Wellness Symposium 2010: Fit Beyond the Diagnosis

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida (CARD-USF) is planning its premier Autism Health & Wellness Symposium, and you are cordially invited!  The goal of this Symposium is to provide education about health issues related to autism, to provide access to evidence-based treatment interventions, and to link professionals and families with community resources.

Saturday, March 27, 2010
CW Young Joint Military Leadership Center CWY408
University of South Florida Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33620

For more information and to register for this FREE symposium, please refer to http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/symposium/symposium.asp.  Space is limited.  For sponsorship information or to become an exhibitor, please contact CARD at (813) 974-8470.

Math Training Opportunity for Teachers

RtI Teaching Learning Connections (RtITLC) is pleased to announce upcoming professional developments for 2010.  Algebra Success Keys (ASK) and Keys of Problem Solving (KoPS) are two math initiatives provided for teachers of mathematics in grades PreK-12.  They are both focused on research-based strategies and resources that address algebraic thinking (ASK) and problem solving (KoPS) to support all students who struggle in learning higher order mathematics content and skills.  Additionally, RtITLC, in conjunction with Dr. Anne Foegen, will be providing on-site training for the Algebra Assessment and Instruction-Meeting Standards (AAIMS) measures.  The dates and locations have been set as follows:

• AAIMS – March 22, 2010 (Largo, FL)
• AAIMS – March 24, 2010 (Orlando, FL)
• ASK – March 25-26, 2010 (Kissimmee, FL)
• ASK – April 22-23, 2010 (Naples, FL)
• KoPS – May 3-4, 2010 (Miami, FL)
• ASK – May 13-14, 2010 (Reddick, FL)
• AAIMS – May 27, 2010 (St. Augustine, FL)
• ASK – July 15-16, 2010 (St. Petersburg, FL)

For registration, future announcements, resources, and more information about this project, visit the RtI TLC Web site at www.RtITLC.ucf.edu.

Collier Child Care Resources Early Childhood Conference

Collier Child Care Resources, Inc Presents: Third Annual Early Childhood Conference: “Get the Big: Mental Health, Early Intervention and Treating the Whole Child.” 

Saturday, March 27, 2010
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Telford Auditorium
Downtown Naples Collier Hospital
350 7th St. North
Naples, FL 34102

The cost for this conference is $100 when pre-registering and $125 at the door.  Registration deadline: March 22, 2010. Scholarships are available. CEUs and CMEs will be available for $35 for educator, mental health professionals, legal professionals, and physicians and allied medical service providers.  For a full schedule and to register, please visit the conference website at http://www.collierchildcare.org/Register.html.  For problems or additional questions, please call (239) 643-3908.

Seventh Annual Addressing Challenging Behavior Conference

The National Training Institute on Effective Practices:  Supporting Young Children’s Social Emotional Development will provide intensive workshops addressing practical strategies for supporting a positive approach to social emotional development, including behavior challenges in early childhood settings.  This conference is appropriate for Teachers of infants, toddlers, and preschool children, early intervention specialists, trainers, child care providers, Head Start and Early Head Start staff, administrators, parents, and behavior specialists.

March 17-20, 2010
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767

The cost for this event is $220 and CEUs will be available for $40. For more information about sessions, presenters, travel, and registration go to www.addressingchallengingbehavior.org.

2010 Research-to-Practice Symposium “Parents and School: The Necessary Conspiracy”

The Florida PIRC at USF hosts an annual statewide symposium which features a recognized national or regional authority discussing the latest research on important parent involvement issues for Florida’s educators and parents. The Research-to-Practice Symposium provides school, district, state level, and nonprofit organization personnel as well as parents/parent leaders with high quality, relevant, and useful trainings and information on parent involvement. The goal of the Symposium is to translate leading-edge parental involvement research into practical strategies that can be implemented to increase and improve parental involvement practices statewide, especially for educationally and economically challenged populations. The 2010 Symposium Parents and School: The Necessary Conspiracy will feature James P. Comer.

Friday, March 26, 2010
Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership
4019 Boulevard Center Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207

This event is free and open to the public.  Registration is required for this event.  Registration deadline: March 19, 2010.   Registration and additional details are available at http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/specialevents/symposium.htm. For more information or to add your email to receive updates, please contact Katie Decker, PIRC Administrative Assistant, at decker@coedu.usf.edu or by phone at (813) 974-5458.

TACE IV Webinar

Technical Assistance & Continuing Education Center, Southeast Region is presenting a webinar: “Addressing Job Barriers Faced by People with Disabilities-Involvement in the Criminal Justice System.” Presenter will be Stephan Haimowitz.  During this webinar we will review and discuss employment strategies for assisting individuals with disabilities and criminal histories to gain employment. Discussion will include the interplay between mental illness, substance use and legal problems, the impacts of a criminal record on job prospects, ways to address those employment barriers, and models for human services-criminal justice collaboration. As the laws and programs related to these issues vary widely between states, the webinar will outline a range of approaches which can be adapted to specific situations.

Topics to be discussed will include:

• Criminal records – types and impacts
• Laws which limit employers’ use of applicants’ criminal records
• Legal tools which enable individuals to “expunge” their criminal record
• Handling criminal records on job applications and in interviews
• System collaborations aimed at slowing the “revolving door”
• How to locate information and assistance

 
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Central Time)

CRCC and CEU are currently pending.  Registration is required for this event.  Regsitration deadline: March 7, 2010.To register, go to the at http://tacesoutheast.org/webinars/2010/031010/index.php. If you have any questions or need further assistance on these training events, please feel free to contact us via email tacesoutheast@law.syr.edu or phone: 866-518-7750 [voice/tty].  Find more TACE Region IV events on this Calendar at http://tacesoutheast.org/events.php.

CHADD of Collier County Parent to Parent Class

A seven session educational program for parents of children or teens with AD/HD that will address assessment, treatment options, behavioral interventions, parenting strategies, classroom accommodations, and more.

Thursdays April 8 – May 20 2010
7:00-9:00PM
Physician’s Regional Hospital
Pine Ridge Road
Private Dining Room

The cost of this series is $45 for the workbook. Registration deadline: March 4, 2010.  For more information please contact the teacher, Janet Hoffman at (239) 352-7223 or at justjanman@naples.net.

CHADD Meeting “Behavior”

The March meeting of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) will focus on behavior and feature Nancy Sierra, B.C.A.B.A, Florida Board Certified Associate Behavior Specialist for the School District of Lee County.  Topics and discussion will include: positive behavior supports, IEP and effective reinforcement, replacement behavior goals and objectives, dealing with poor grades, and home and school interventions. One (1) CEU for Lee County Teacher Inservice Credits are available.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Med Room 2-3
Lee Memorial Hospital
2776 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida

CHADD Meetings are free and open to the public. These meetings are monthly and occur on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Lynne Lampila, Chapter President, by phone at (239) 466-1167.

Learning Styles and Related Intervention Strategies for Students with ASD

Presenter: Gary Mesibov, Ph.D., Director of Division TEACCH

Structured Teaching, developed by Division TEACCH of The University of North Carolina, understands ASD as neurologically based differences in the ways that students think, learn, and understand.  These brain differences often result in school problems because educational programs are geared toward typical learners.  This presentation will describe those differences and explain educational strategies that are better suited to the ways that students with ASD learn and understand.  Specific evidence-based strategies for organizing classrooms and teaching a wide variety of skills will be emphasized. Regional Trainings are hosted by the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, through the Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism. 
 

Monday, March 1, 2010
8:30 am – 3:30 pm (registration begins at 7:30 am)
Dadeland Marriott
9090 South Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, FL 33156

Registration is mandatory for this training.  Registration deadline: February 26, 2010. Online registration is available at www.doepartnership.org/training.asp.  For more information please refer to the online flyer at http://doepartnership.usf.edu/trainings_09_10/UMNSU_Mesibovflyer_030110.pdf, or contact UM-NSU CARD at (305) 284-5263.

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