ADVANCED TOPICS SEMINAR
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Description:This course is designed as continuing professional development for teachers, speech clinicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals working in the field of autism. Topics addressed include extensions of content in five-day classroom TEACCH training as well as skills that professionals need in order to grow beyond the basics of implementation of this model.Date:Monday April 16, 2012-Thursday April 19, 2012Training Location:Residence Inn by Marriott - Chapel Hill Phone: 919-933-4848 Fax: 919-942-3737 Residence Inn by Marriott - King Studio - Click to Reserve Residence Inn by Marriott - One Bedroom Queen Queen - Click to Reserve Contact:Vickie WeaverCenterCategory:WorkshopAgenda:Monday, April 16, 2012 4:00pm - 6:00pm Registration - Hotel Lobby 6:00pm - 8:30pm Welcome Dinner and Keynote Address Tuesday, April 17, 2012 thru Thursday, April 19, 2012 Sessions will be held each day at 8:30am - 4:30pm A 20 minute break and a 1 hour in-house lunch will be provided each day. Topics are -
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Target Audience:This course is designed for school administrators, teachers, teaching assistants, speech therapists, occupational therapist, psychologist, and other professionals who have previously participated in the 5-day hands-on intensive TEACCH Training. This course is three full days in length and enrolls 30 participants. The format of this course is lecture, discussion and case studies/ scenarios presented via DVD with participants working in small groups for active learning assignments. Content:Since 1972, TEACCH has coordinated the nation’s largest statewide public based educational and treatment programs for persons with autism and related communication handicaps. With current educational mandates emphasizing "least" restrictive settings, many more children with autism and other related behavior syndromes are being served in public schools, thus creating a need for in-service training activities for teachers. For over thirty years, TEACCH has made its training activities available to educational and adult services staff and other professionals from around the world.Objectives:This course will be helpful to participants by:
Continuing Education Credits:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been authorized to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs will be available to those participants attending all scheduled activities. Your tuition will cover the cost of the CEUs. Licensing boards, certifying bodies, and regulatory agencies may differ in the way they recognize the CEU in fulfilling necessary professional credit. Participants should contact their local licensing boards to determine the appropriateness of CEUs toward re-certification credits. Selection:Space is limited. Admission is made on a first-come, first serve basis. Deadline for receipt of application is March 30, 2012. Click here for Registration form. Cost:Tuition for this training is $850.00. This fee includes all course materials, dinner on Monday, snacks and lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This fee does not include travel or accommodations. After approval you will be notified and payment will be due. Information:Chapel Hill is accessible via Interstate Highways I-40 and I-85. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) serves Chapel Hill and is located approximately 15 miles from the training site. Ground transportation is available at the airport. Accommodations:Participants are responsible for making their own reservations directly with the hotel of their choice. Ask for TEACCH rates at the Residence Inn Chapel Hill Hotel. Residence Inn by Marriott - King Studio - Click to Reserve Residence Inn by Marriott - One Bedroom Queen Queen - Click to Reserve |
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