Interesting blog on Direct Instruction

I was looking for a Direct Instruction (Becker & Engelmann model) reference and ran across the blog,
D-Ed Reckoning. Very interesting, and some useful advice between the posts themselves and the comments.

For example, the post from

June 27, 2008
Question 4: What to do after 100 easy Lessons

That's a common question, with some uncommonly good answers.
Hope it helps. Happy reading.

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not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

Interesting blog on Direct Instruction

WORKSHOP : April 12-13, 2010 - Leesburg, VA - Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D- A Behavioral Approach to Language Assessment and Intervention

A BEHAVIORAL APPROACH TO LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
Presented by Dr. Mark Sundberg, Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral

WHERE: The Aurora School,
420 Wildman Street, Leesburg, VA 20176

WHEN:  April 12-13, 2010, 8:30am-4:30pm*
*Coffee/Continental breakfast, water, and light snacks provided. Lunch is on your own.

Please visit The Aurora School for full details, costs and registration form

This workshop will teach participants how to use the VB-MAPP (the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program), to assess an individual’s language and social skills, and how to identify potential barriers that may inhibit a child’s development. The VB-MAPP is derived from behavior analysis, B.F. Skinner analysis of verbal behavior, and the developmental milestones of typical children.

• Identifying intervention priorities
• Using the VB-MAPP to determine an individualized language and social skills program
• Transition to a less restrictive environment
• Setting up a verbal behavior classroom or home program,
• Choosing augmentative communication systems,
• Data collection
• Reducing problem behavior 

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WORKSHOP : April 12-13, 2010 - Leesburg, VA - Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D- A Behavioral Approach to Language Assessment and Intervention

WORKSHOPS: Levittown, NY: Elija School "Opening Doors Workshop Series"

The Elija School  "Opening Doors Workshop Series"

Workshops presented by Debora Harris, BCaBA*
Time: 7 PM- 8:30 PM
Fee:  $15 for Individual Topic
Location: Elija School  
100 Periwinkle Rd. Levittown NY 11756
To Register: jkaplan@elijaschool.org  or  call 516 216 5270

Dates & Topics

• March 18th, 2010 - Special Education Law and Advocacy      
• March 24, 2010 - Curriculum Development- How to effectively use the ABLLS and other assessment guides.  
• April 29, 2010 - Sensory Issues – Habit reversal and desensitization.
• May 20, 2010 - Intensive Toilet Training- Steps for teaching initiation and how to move away from schedule dependence.
• June 24, 2010 - Learning is Fun! Building a relationship with students and setting a positive environment for learning.
• July 29, 2010 - Problem Solving- Elements of good teaching.

* Debora  received her BA in Sociology from Hofstra University and is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst.  She serves as the Co-Executive Director of The Elija School, is Co Founder of the ELIJA Foundation and Co Director of Effective Interventions Clinic, a behavioral clinic/agency serving the needs of individuals with autism. Debora has volunteered her time to numerous autism groups such as the Nassau County's Department of Health Early Intervention Coordinating Council, The New York State Association of Behavior Analysis,  Nassau County Autism Coalition run by the County Executive and currently serves as a board member of The Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®). For the past 8 years she has been providing advocacy to famlies and conducted training workshops to promote evidence based instruction for families and educators who have been touched by Autism. She has an 11 year old son with autism. 

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WORKSHOPS: Levittown, NY: Elija School "Opening Doors Workshop Series"

WORKSHOPS: Dayton, OH area - DAFEAT workshop schedule for 2010

DAFEAT- Dayton [Ohio] Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment

Workshop schedule for 2010

DAFEAT notes that registration will be available one month before the event.

These monthly workshops are FREE for DAFEAT members and at a nominal cost for non-members, which includes a year-long membership to DAFEAT. Please see the DAFEAT website for information.

March 20, 2010
Ask for Anything:  Mand Training with Signed Responses
Amber Valentino, Ph.D, BCBA-D
Registration currently open

Other workshops

April 17, 2010
Ask for Anything 2:  Mand Training with Vocal Responses & Advanced Requesting Skills
Amber Valentino, Ph.D., BCBA-D

May 8, 2010
Natural Environment Training
Carl Sundberg, Ph.D, BCBA-D

June 19, 2010
I Want to Learn!  An Intro to Beginning Structured Teaching
Amber Valentino, Ph.D., BCBA-D

July 17, 2010
Show Me The Data! An Intro to Data Collection, Analysis & Graphing
Amber Valentino, Ph.D., BCBA-D

August 28, 2010
Just Go Already! An Intro to Toilet Training
Amber Valentino, Ph.D., BCBA-D

September 18, 2010
Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Carl Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D

October, 2010
18-Hour VB Intensive 3-Day Training Workshop
Lisa Flake, BCaBA

November 20, 2010
Why ABA?
Amber Valentino, Ph.D., BCBA-D

December 11, 2010
VB-MAPP Language Barriers
Carl Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D

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WORKSHOPS: Dayton, OH area - DAFEAT workshop schedule for 2010

The Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project

I would like to share this video from the PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network)  Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project which I believe is one that gives a reasonable and realistic slice of what Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior looks like - and to counter what I see as unfair and misrepresentative stereotypes that applied behavior analysis is not considerate or caring to the children being taught and assisted under this method of intervention. I might add that often times these misrepresentations are made by those who have their own commercial reasons for making such statements.

Please note that many of the behavior analysts in this video are themselves parents of children with autism and, naturally,  have a personal interest in their own children receiving effective and ethical treatment, as well as the children that they serve and instruct.

Verbal Behavior Project

Related resources from PaTTAN/Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Network

PaTTAN generously makes these materials free of charge.

 Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Network Family Handbook,
Includes,

• What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? . 7
• What is Verbal Behavior (VB)? . 8
• How Do We Implement VB in the Classroom? . 10
• What is the Behavioral Language Assessment Form (BLAF)? . 11
• What is the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS)? . 12
• What is the VB-MAPP? . 13
• Important Terms to Know . 14
• Behavior Reduction . 15
• Resources . 17
• APPENDIX 1. – BLAF . 18
• APPENDIX 2. – ABLLS. 21
• APPENDIX 3. – VB-MAPP Milestones Master Scoring Form. 22
• APPENDIX 4. – VB-MAPP Barriers Scoring Form . 23
• APPENDIX 5. – Reinforcement Assessment Form . 24
• APPENDIX 6. – Glossary of Terms . 26

The Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project
A Beginning Guide to the Intensive Teaching Process of the Verbal Operants

Advanced Verbal Behavior Principles and Approaches for Developing Language in Children with Autism
December 9, 2005
Workshop Materials

Other Training materials from PaTTAN

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The Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project

WORKSHOPS: NY - March 16 & 18, 2010 - ProjectLink's FREE workshops with James D. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Project Link has announced their no-cost workshops with presenter,
James Partington, Ph.D., BCBA



Tuesday March 16, 2010
Malta Town Hall
2540 Rte. 9, Malta, NY 12020
Registration 8:30 a.m., Workshops 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

9 a.m.–11 a.m. Parents/Professional Questions and Answers- Project LINK’s exclusive series is back.
Please bring or send in your questions on the registration form and they will be addressed.

11 a.m.–2 p.m. The research is in! For the first time Dr. Partington will be presenting his research on
typically developing children tracked by the ABLLS®-R. Age ranges, norms, averages
and means for every skill area have been calculated and will be released in journals soon.
Be the first to see how your child compares!

2 p.m. –4 p.m. The imitative repertoire, the research, the needs and importance of developing this critical
area for a child’s success. Practical strategies will be explored to ensure participants have
the tools to enhance their child’s learning

Thursday March 18, 2010
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Registration 8:30 a.m., Workshop 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Programming and Teaching in the Natural Environment-
Parents, educators and providers often have difficulty determining how to transfer skills into everyday
settings. This workshop has been redesigned with new video, enhanced strategies for teaching with
critical programming elements that will provide the participants with solid teaching practice in everyday
settings. Participants will view, analyze and learn from various school, home and community settings.

Please see the registration form for full information, which includes contact info for questions.

Best wishes!

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DISCLAIMER: Personal opinion and blog, for information only and
not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

WORKSHOPS: NY - March 16 & 18, 2010 - ProjectLink's FREE workshops with James D. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Robert Schramm, MA, BCBA video from February 10, 2010 presentation

Robert Schramm, M.A., BCBA has posted twelve video segments from his 10 February 2010 presentation in Trondheim, Norway. Robert suggests it as potentially useful to those who may have read his book  Educate towards recovery: Turning the tables on autism, but have not had an opportunity to attend one of his workshops or presentations.

A Basic Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
and Verbal Behavior for Parents, Students and Teachers
Robert Schramm, MA, BCBA
Part 1 (of 12)

All 12 of the video segments can be viewed at Robert Schramm's YouTube video channel

On a related note, Robert will be presenting a workshop (5/28/10) and chairing a panel discussion (5/31/10) at the Association for Behavior Analysis International annual convention in San Antonio, TX (5/28/10 - 6/1/10).

Workshop #40           CE: PSY/BACB
05/28/2010   6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Republic A (Grand Hyatt)   Autism/AUT
CE Instructor: Robert Schramm, M.A., BCBA
Motivating Learner Participation Without Blocking Escape, Forced Physical Prompts, or Nagging
ROBERT SCHRAMM (Institute Knospe-ABA)

# 445 Panel Discussion
05/31/2010   3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
203AB (CC)   Autism/AUT; Applied Behavior Analysis
Gaining Learner Instructional Control Without Blocking Escape, Forced Physical Prompts, or Nagging
Chair: Robert Schramm (Institute Knospe-ABA)
BENNO BOECKH (Institute Knospe-ABA)
ALLISON KANE (Kane ABA Consulting)
SILVA VARTOOMIAN KLEINFELD VARTOOMIAN (University of Maryland, Balitmore County)

Related past posts:

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

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Robert Schramm, MA, BCBA video from February 10, 2010 presentation