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Autism is an epidemic currently facing as many as 13 million
people throughout the world and hundreds of children locally.
In New York State, the Upper Hudson Valley Region has the highest
population of these individuals outside of New York City.
Project LINK (Learning Initiatives
Necessary for Kids) is a local
501(c)3 agency that has trained more than 250 educators and
parents involved in teaching children with autism.
Several of our local legislators approached the folks at Project
Link and asked if they could expand their tri-annual training
programs (Oct.,March, and July) to the larger rural community
of upstate New York.
They have come to our distance learning
schools for help because they see us as an effective way to
reach the greater education and parent community.
Project Link is working with the Distance Learning staff and
regional coordinators in a plan to utilize the DL network to
broadcast a training series this fall to be made available to
as many Distance Learning sites as possible.
Project LINK will provide access for our community to one of
the nations leading experts, Dr.
James Partington Ph.D. BCBA, owner
of Behavior Analyst's Inc.and author of the ABLLS-R as well
as a variety of other publications.
Teach
Your Children Well - Series One
Dr. Partington will cover introductory to advanced topics
on teaching Verbal Behavior.
It is his and Project LINK’s intention to provide a comprehensive
learning experience for parents, educators and administrators.
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Topic examples:
- Basic principles of ABA
- Teaching Procedures
- Natural Environment Training
- Motivation
- Classroom Design
- Program Management
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The sessions will be broadcast as one-way
transmissions to as many Distance Learning Network sites as possible
that would like to receive the program.
Anticipated dates for the trainings are: November
1st, 5th, and 7th, 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
- The list of DL sites that will be
receiving the program will be announced soon.
- Participants can attend all the sessions
or choose the ones which will benefit them the most.
- Although Project Link is not charging
a program fee, there may be a room
use fee at the receiving school.
- Continuing Education Units will be
available through Project Link for a fee of $60.00.
You Must Pre-Register
For complete details, daily topic outlines and reservation
information contact:
Lisa Squadere-Watson at: (518) 461-1576.
http://www.projectlinkforkids.org
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