Conference: Summer Direct Instruction (DI) Conferences - with a NEW Columbus, OH DI conference for students with ASDs

We'd like to give an early heads-up on two summer conferences of interest to those who use the Direct Instruction (Becker, Engelmann) model of instruction or are interested in learning more about it and specific curriculum packages-

Zig Engelmann Discusses Direct Instruction, 6:13
For more videos at Youtube

• 36th National Direct Instruction Conference And Institutes, which will be held in Eugene, Oregon and
• Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders—A Direct Instruction Conference, Columbus, Ohio. (As a special note, the Columbus, Ohio conference is being hosted in cooperation with Haugland Learning Center).

36th National Direct Instruction Conference And Institutes July 25–29, 2010
Hilton Eugene Hotel & Conference Center
Eugene, Oregon
Beginning and Advanced Training
College Credit
BACB® Approved Continuing Education Units available


"Join us for the longest running, most comprehensive Direct Instruction Training available.

This year we are pleased to present long time DI Consultant Carolyn Schneider along with Zig Engelmann as our keynote speakers.

We will have sessions for beginning and veteran users, as well as sessions designed for classroom teachers and parapros, coaches, and administrators. Special tracks for general, and special education and many others will be highlighted"

Please see the conference brochure for full information on events, registration and lodging.

Questions about the National Direct Instruction Conference should be directed to the Association for Direct Instruction



AND a new special focus Direct Instruction Conference in Columbus, Ohio

Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders—A Direct Instruction Conference, Columbus, Ohio
August 16–18, 2010
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Columbus, Ohio

BACB® Approved Continuing Education Units available!
College Credit Available!
Training Designed for Teachers, Practitioners and Parents!

"Training on Reading Mastery, Language for Learning, DISTAR Arithmetic, Connecting Math Concepts and Corrective Reading Comprehension will be featured at this training tailored specifically for those that work with students with an ASD diagnosis."
[Blog author note - for information on these curriculum packages, see Signals, The Direct Instruction Community]

Please see the conference brochure for full information on events, registration and lodging.

Questions about the Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders conference should be directed to the Association for Direct Instruction

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For More Background on Direct Instruction


Signals, The Direct Instruction Community 

Zigsite: The website of Zig Engelmann


Direct Instruction page at the Precision Teaching Hub & Wiki

[some links and info need updating]


An Introduction to Direct Instruction
Special Connections

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Conference: Summer Direct Instruction (DI) Conferences - with a NEW Columbus, OH DI conference for students with ASDs

Highlights from the Penn State National Autism Conference 2009

The annual Penn State National Autism Conference is one of the great ones - because of the number of presentations, the stellar lineup of some of the best in autism intervention, and that they go to great lengths to generously make the content available to families and practitioners by webcasts, archiving of some presentations and some sales of video.

Here are some examples of archived video presentations [Quicktime & WindowsMedia], via Penn State WPSU PBS & NPR Member-Supported Public Media Serving Central Pennsylvania, that may be of interest in getting caught up and self-study.

The hope is that this "taste" will encourage readers to explore the Conference website and to take the opportunity to attend this conference, either in 2010 or in the future.

Penn State National Autism Conference 2009:

All presentations are 3 hours.

6 - Behavior Analytic Research in Autism - Carbone -Vincent Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA 
The Carbone Clinic
HANDOUT

This presentation will provide an overview of the contribution of applied behavior analytic research to the treatment of persons with autism.

7. Research in Communication Challenges of Learners with Autism- Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., SLP-CCC,
The Eden II Programs
HANDOUT

This presentation will review research in language acquisition and development and discuss implications for assessment and intervention for children with autism.


3. Pennsylvania Project: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Headsprout Early Reading Program for Learners with Autism - Janet S. Twyman, Ph.D., BCBA
Headsprout
HANDOUT

This presentation will review the evaluation of Headsprout Early Reading with approximately 100 learners with autism in classrooms across Pennsylvania.


56. Using Automatic Reinforcement to Develop Skills in Learners with Autism - Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA
Marksundberg.com
HANDOUT

This session will highlight the role of automatic reinforcement in language acquisition and instruction.

26. Evidence-Based Strategies for Effective Early Intervention Programs-Jim Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D
JB Autism Consulting
HANDOUT

This presentation will discuss seven systematic techniques for working with children with autism, focusing on teaching specific skills, enhancing motivation, and generalization training.


15. Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior in Educational Contexts - Brian Iwata, Ph.D.
University of Florida, Gainesville
HANDOUT

This presentation will review assessment methods for distinguishing between attention- and escape-maintained problem behavior and will describe a number of strategies for replacing problem behavior with more socially acceptable alternatives.

50. Educating Learners with Severe and Dangerous Behaviors: Ethical Considerations- Jose Martinez-Diaz, Ph.D., BCBA
Florida Institute of Technology
HANDOUT

 

 This presentation will cover recent developments in strategies for abating and decelerating severe and dangerous problem behavior, and developing, evoking, and accelerating alternative, pro-social behavior.

Best wishes!

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Highlights from the Penn State National Autism Conference 2009

WORKSHOP: May 16-19, 2010 - Robert Schramm, MA, BCBA in Alexandria, VA

Kane ABA Consulting has announced that,
Robert Schramm, MA, BCBA, author of
Educating Towards Recovery: Turning the Tables on Autism
will be giving an introductory ABA/VB workshop,

"Be a child's/student’s best teacher"
Sunday May 16-Monday May 17, 2010
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites: Historic District Alexandria, VA

For more information on content, schedule, costs, lodging and registration, please see,
Workshop Information at Kane ABA Consulting

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WORKSHOP: May 16-19, 2010 - Robert Schramm, MA, BCBA in Alexandria, VA

WORKSHOPS: Behavior Analysts, Inc. Announces Spring ABA/VB Workshop Series in Walnut Creek, CA

'Received a message today that Behavior Analysts, Inc,. the practice of Dr. James Partington, Ph.D, BCBA-D, and his consultant team will be offering trainings this Spring on ABA/Verbal Behavior,

"Behavior Analysts, Inc. is pleased to announce that our experienced consultants will be presenting a workshop series for parents and professionals in Walnut Creek, CA.  The workshops will be held on various dates throughout February and March of 2010."

Please see this link for more information and registration forms.
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Related info and past posts

Behavior Analysts, Inc.

Thursday, December 3, 2009
WORKSHOP: Vancouver, WA: James Partington on Programming for ASD students and the ABLLS®-R

Friday, June 19, 2009
WORKSHOPS: Behavior Analysts, Inc. 2009 Summer Training Series

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not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

 

WORKSHOPS: Behavior Analysts, Inc. Announces Spring ABA/VB Workshop Series in Walnut Creek, CA

WORKSHOP January 23, 2010 in Dayton, OH: Carl Sundberg on Establishing Instructional Control

Carl T. Sundberg, Ph.D, BCBA-D will present a workshop on
Establishing Instructional Control,
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010
9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Dayton Children's Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio.  

This workshop will focus on:

• the use of behavioral techniques to maximize the quality of teaching. 
• analyzing problem behaviors that typically inhibit effective instruction. 
• how to create a more optimal teaching situation. introducing participants to Verbal Behavior techniques necessary to addressing primary language needs. 
• how to get the student to come to you willingly and excited to learn!
  

This seminar is free for Dayton Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment (DAFEAT) members. 
Cost for non-members is $36 and includes a year-long DAFEAT membership. 

For more information/to register, download the form
found at Dayton Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment (DAFEAT)  
or request one by emailing Holly at registration@dafeat.org. 
Seating is limited and registration deadline is Jan. 15, 2010.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs). 
For more information, email CEUs@dafeat.org. 

About Dr. Sundberg,

Carl T. Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D is the director of the Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA), located in Fishers, Indiana. He received his doctorate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University under the direction of Dr. Jack Michael. Dr. Sundberg utilizes B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior within the framework of applied behavior analysis to teach children with language and social deficits. As a graduate student, he taught behavior analysis at Western Michigan University for 7 years. Dr. Sundberg has publications in The Analysis of Verbal Behavior and A Collection of Reprints on Verbal Behavior.  Since 1996 Dr. Sundberg has assessed and worked with more than 400 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and has worked with over 150 families. In addition to private consulting, Dr. Sundberg also works with school districts and speaks at conferences across the nation.  Additionally, he teaches Verbal Behavior at Ball State University and is the Vice President of the Hoosier (formerly Indiana) Association for Behavior Analysis.

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WORKSHOP January 23, 2010 in Dayton, OH: Carl Sundberg on Establishing Instructional Control

WORKSHOP: (Change of venue) Camas, WA: James Partington on Programming for ASD students and the ABLLS®-R

**January 20, 2010 - Post/info updated to reflect most recent information from Behavior Analysts, Inc. and change of venue for this event**
Seats are stated to still be available.

Behavior Analysts, Inc. announces a Workshop Series For Parents and Professionals to be held in Camas, WA. Vancouver, WA.

Presenter: James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Director of Behavior Analysts, Inc., and author of the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (The ABLLS®-R)


January 27th – 30th, 2010
Change of Venue, New Location:
Camas Meadows Golf Club- Red Oak Room
4105 NW Camas Meadows Drive
Camas, WA 98607
Phone: 360-833-2000
Google map

at Clark College at Columbia Tech Center
18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98683
Rooms- 144 & 146
Driving directions:
Building Map
Google map
Each day is a separate workshop and is registered for separately.
An early registration deadline is January 13, 2010; after that date it is noted that there will be an additional late registration fee.

Outline of daily presentations: Each is a separate workshop and is registered for separately.

January 27, 2010
Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities

January 28 ,2010
Introduction to The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (The ABLLS®-R)

January 29, 2010
Designing, Implementing and Trouble-Shooting Verbal Behavior Programs for Children with Autism

January 30, 2010
Understanding and Changing Challenging Behaviors and
Teaching Language Skills During Daily Activities to Children with Autism

For more detailed information on content of each day, a printable brochure/registration form, and online registration, please see, Behavior Analysts, Inc.

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WORKSHOP: (Change of venue) Camas, WA: James Partington on Programming for ASD students and the ABLLS®-R

WORKSHOP: San Antonio, TX - Mark Sundberg on VB-MAPP

Language Assessment and Intervention Workshop - using the VB Mapp in intervention programs for children with Autism

Jan 27 -29, 2009
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, TX.
CEU's available.
For more information contact Brooke Lamartina at
210 435-1000 or or check it out on the web at www.autismcommunitynetwork-SA.org


Past related posts:
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
WORKSHOPS: 2009 Workshop Schedule of Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA

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not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

WORKSHOP: San Antonio, TX - Mark Sundberg on VB-MAPP