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REFERENCE GUIDE ABUSE: DRUG ABUSE/SEXUAL ABUSE Drug Exposure In-Utero: Developmental and Educational Implications Effects of Substance Abuse on Infants and Children
Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Persons with Disabilities ADD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Arkansas Children's Hospital ADD Teacher Inservice Program AREAS OF DISABILITIES Developmental and Acquired Disabilities Tears And Cheers of Parents and Professional Parent/Educator Partnerships Make a Better IDEA Paraprofessional Training Program Inservice Opportunities for Local School Districts and Centers Educational Interpreter: Roles and Responsibilities Awareness and Sensitivity to Hearing Impairments Educational and Psycho-Emotional Implications of a Hearing Impairment Strategies for Working with Students with Hearing Impairments Implications of a Conductive or Unilateral Hearing Impairment Management of Hearing Aids and/or Auditory Trainers Language and the Child with a Hearing Impairment Reading and the Student with Deafness Sign Language Classes for Staff and Students Behavior Issues in the Child with a Hearing Impairment Developing Social Skills in Children with Hearing Impairments Developing Auditory Skills in Students with Hearing Impairments Assessing Students with Severe Disabilities Language and the Developing Brain Assistive Technology use with Students with Disabilities Functional Curriculum: Strategies for Educating Students With Severe Disabilities Consultation Skills for Special Education Teachers, Counselors and School Psychology Specialists Practical Strategies for Building Positive Parent-School Relationships The Use of the DSM-IV with Children The Use of Regression Analysis for Determining Severe Discrepancies for Learning Disabilities Using Kaufman's Seven Steps for Interpreting the WISC-III Profile Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA) Assessment of Students with Severe/Profound Mental Retardation Inservice Opportunities for Local School Districts and Centers Functional Curriculum: Strategies for Educating Students With Severe Disabilities Assessment Issues and Assistive Technology Transition From School to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities Life-Centered Career Education Curriculum Designing and Implementing School Behavior Plans Assessment Issues in Mathematics Pre-Candidacy Support for National Board Certification Pathwise Mentoring Model for Novice Teachers Praxis III -- Preparation For Novice Teachers Sensory Processing: The Link to Behavior Sensory Processing - Through A Child's Senses Assessing Students with Severe Disabilities Autism-Integration Communication and Sensory Processing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Sensory Processing: The Link to Behavior Handling Behavior Problems in the Classroom COMP: Classroom Organization and Management Program. PROJECT RIDE: Responding to Individual Differences In Education Advanced Training in Aggression and Violence for Children in Public Schools Classroom Modifications for Children At-Risk for Developing Emotional and/or Behavioral Problems Teaching Children Pro-Social Behaviors Functional Analysis of Behavior/Learning Problems "Skeleton Key" Interventions for School Behavior Problems The Creative Use of Change-Focused Questions and Language in Dealing with School Behavior Problems Classroom Organization/Management Strategies for Preventing and Reducing Behavior Problems Brief Solution-Focused Interventions for School Behavior Problems Designing and Implementing School Behavior Plans Schoolwide and Classroom Behavior Support Strategies Tears And Cheers of Parents and Professional Assistive Technology Use with Students with Disabilities Augmentative Alternative Communication Autism-Integration Communication and Sensory Processing Building Relationships Between Parents and Schools Parent/Educator Partnerships Make a Better IDEA Managing Difficult to Manage Students DEVELOPMENT ISSUES Developmental and Acquired Disabilities Drug Exposure In-Utero: Developmental and Educational Implications EARLY CHILDHOOD ELL HEARING IMPAIRED Educational Interpreter: Roles and Responsibilities Awareness and Sensitivity to Hearing Impairments Educational and Psycho-Emotional Implications of a Hearing Impairment Strategies for Working with Students with Hearing Impairments Implications of a Conductive or Unilateral Hearing Impairment Management of Hearing Aids and/or Auditory Trainers Language and the Child with a Hearing Impairment Reading and the Student with Deafness Sign Language Classes for Staff and Students Behavior Issues in the Child with a Hearing Impairment Developing Social Skills in Children with Hearing Impairments Developing Auditory Skills in Students with Hearing Impairments Assistive Technology for Hard of Hearing INCLUSION/CO-TEACHING LEARNING STRATEGIES Bag of Laughs: Using Humor To Manage Stress Tears And Cheers of Parents and Professional Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement (TESA) Modifications and Adaptations in the General (regular) Classroom Having Your Say: Collaborative Problem Solving for Modifications Arkansas Collaborative Educator (A.C.E.) Network Structuring-Up a Student's Learning Environment Modifications and Adaptations in the General Classroom Parent/Educator Partnership Make a Better IDEA Paraprofessional Training Program COMP: Classroom Organization and Management Program PROJECT RIDE: Responding to Individual Differences In Education Dissociative Disorders and Their Treatment Learning Strategies (Training of Trainers) Language and the Developing Brain Phonological Analysis: What to do with your Data Functional Curriculum: Strategies for Educating Students With Severe Disabilities Treatment Options for Developmental Apraxia of Speech Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention Development of Feeding and Swallowing (0-24 months) Training for New Speech-Language Pathologists How to Address Alternate Portfolio for Persons with Severe Disabilities Transition From School to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities Life-Centered Career Education Curriculum S.T.A.R.T. Work Experience Training "Skeleton Key" Interventions for School Behavior Problems Consultation Skills for Special Education Teachers,Counselors and School Psychology Specialists Classroom Organization/Management Strategies for Preventing and Reducing Behavior Problems Brief Solution-Focused Intervention for School Behavior Problems. Designing and Implementing School Behavior Plans Practical Strategies for Building Positive Parent-School Relationships Schoolwide and Classroom Behavior Support Strategies Collaborative Problem Solving In Schools: The DATE Model User-Friendly Functional Assessment and Intervention For School Behavior Problems: Practical Strategies for Regular and Special Education Teachers Homework: How to Motivate Your Child Strengthening Your Child's Study Skills Things You Can Do At Home to Support Your Child's Learning How to Communicate More Effectively with Your Child's Teacher and Other School Staff Effective Parent-Teacher Communication Preventing Youth Violence: What Parents Can Do Parents Matter! Helping Your Child Do Well in School How to Communicate More Effectively with your Child Strengthening the Partnership between Home And School Increasing Your Childs Motivation to Learn Increasing Your Childs School Organization Skills Technology as a Teaching/Learning Tool in Mathematics and Science Implementation of Standards-Based Curricula Integrating Reading and Writing for K-3 Praxis III -- Preparation For Novice Teachers Creating A Positive Classroom Climate: Classroom Management With Results Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom; Responding To All Learners Teaching Secondary Students Effective Instructional Strategies More than Survivors: Being a Professional in the Stressful World of Teaching Integrating Students with Disabilities Into the Regular Classroom Program Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Persons with Disabilities How to Address Alternate Portfolio for Persons with Severe Disabilities Overview of Laws and Parents' Rights Building Relationships Between Parents and Schools Parent/Educator Partnerships Make a Better IDEA Praxis III -- Preparation For Novice Teachers Special Education Law: Survival Kit MEDICAL ISSUES MENTORING Pre-Candidacy Support for National Board Certification Pathwise Mentoring Model for Novice Teachers Praxis III -- Preparation For Novice Teachers Paraprofessional Training Program PARENT INVOLVEMENT Tears And Cheers of Parents and Professional Parent/Educator Partnerships Make a Better IDEA Sign Language Classes for Staff and Students Practical Strategies for Building Positive Parent-School Relationships Building Relationships Between Parents and Schools Homework: How to Motivate Your Child Strengthening Your Child's Study Skills Things You Can Do At Home to Support Your Child's Learning How to Communicate More Effectively with Your Child's Teacher and Other School Staff Effective Parent-Teacher Communication Preventing Youth Violence: What Parents Can Do Parents Matter! Helping Your Child Do Well in School How to Communicate More Effectively with your Child Strengthening the Partnership between Home And School Increasing Your Childs Motivation to Learn Increasing Your Childs School Organization Skills Overview of Laws and Parents' Rights Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Persons with Disabilities How to Address Alternate Portfolio for Persons with Severe Disabilities Overview of Laws and Parents' Rights Building Relationships Between Parents and Schools Parent/Educator Partnerships Make a Better IDEA
Augmentative Communication - Instruction in Using the Communication Systems Alpha Talker, Delta Talker, Path Finder, Dynavox Computer Access - Help in Assistive Technology for Different Types of Disabilities Assistive Technology for Visual Impairments Assistive Technology for Hard of Hearing Educational Interpreter: Roles and Responsibilities Awareness and Sensitivity to Hearing Impairments Educational and Psycho-Emotional Implications of a Hearing Impairment Strategies for Working with Students with Hearing Impairments Implications of a Conductive or Unilateral Hearing Impairment Management of Hearing Aids and/or Auditory Trainers Language and the Child with a Hearing Impairment Reading and the Student with Deafness Sign Language Classes for Staff and Students Assistive Technology use with Students with Disabilities Access to the Curriculum via the Use of Assistive Technology Assessment Issues and Assistive Technology Using Multimedia Programs to Modify Materials and Activities Technology as a Teaching/Learning Tool in Mathematics and Science TRANSITION Transition From School to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities Life-Centered Career Education Curriculum S.T.A.R.T. Work Experience Training VISUALLY IMPAIRED Assistive Technology for Visual Impairments PLEASE NOTE:
Some of the trainings are listed more than once due to trainers/consultants in
various sections of the state being qualified to present the training. THIS TRAINING RESOURCE MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE INCLUSIVE OF ALL SERVICES AVAILABLE IN ARKANSAS. THE PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL IS TO SERVE AS A GUIDE FOR TRAINING SESSIONS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL DISTRICTS AND OTHER AGENCIES. THIS MANUAL IS UPDATED ANNUALLY.
Description of Content: Presentations Target Audience: Regular and special education teachers, special education supervisors, counselors, administrators, school psychology specialists, educational examiners, school nurses, parents. Maximum Number or Participants: None Time Required: Varies Cost: None Scott Allen Community Relations Coordinator, Arkansas Children's Hospital 800 Marshall St. Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone: 501-320-KIDS (5437)
*Adolescent Medicine (Contact Person) Growth and development of adolescents and the medical issues specific to this age group will be discussed including wellness, general medicine, substance abuse, eating disorders and sports medicine.
*The Allergic Patient (Contact Person) In one year alone, 16 million days of work and school are lost to allergic disease. This discussion
will address these questions: What is allergy? What are allergic symptoms? What problems
cause an allergic reaction?
*Asthma (Contact Person) About 3 million children in the United States suffer from asthma, losing millions of school days annually. Common presentations, triggers and associated problems will be discussed, along with an overview of basic asthma therapy.
*Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Contact Person) ADHD is one of the most common behavior disorders in childhood. The symptoms can disrupt the child's learning and affect the child's family, peer and teacher relationships. Join us to discuss these and other issues related to ADHD.
*Children and Grief (Contact Person) Death is often a difficult issue to discuss, especially with children. What special needs do they
have when a friend or family member dies? What are some of the myths about children and
grief? The answers to these and other questions will be addressed as we explore how adults can
help bereaved children.
This presentation is designed to help parents and school professionals achieve dreams and expectations for children with birth or acquired injuries including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and head injury.
*Drug Exposure In-Utero: Developmental and Educational Implications (Contact Person) There is much concern about the recent increased incidence of infants exposed to illicit drugs, such as cocaine. This presentation examines what is known about the developmental problems of these infants and their ability to learn in traditional educational settings. *Effects of Substance Abuse on Infants and Children (Contact Person) An increasing number of babies are now being born to mothers who used illicit drugs during pregnancy. What is the effect of these drugs on the developing fetus? What problems might these children experience at school age? These questions and others will be addressed as well as strategies for optimizing the development of these children?
Topic or Title: BAG OF LAUGHS: USING HUMOR TO MANAGE STRESS Description of Content: Take a walk on the lighter side! Leave your cares behind and rediscover the importance of including fun and games in your everyday life. Presenters lead participants in activities to effectively use humor to manage stress. You will learn the six steps to feeling happier by acting happier and receive bag of laughs starter kit to help you lighten your load. Maximum Number of Participants: 175 Time Required: 1 ½ hours Cost: Variable Contact Person and Address: Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Topic or Title: TEARS AND CHEERS OF PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS Description of Content: This workshop is to enhance understanding, improve communication and develop appreciation of the perspectives of parents/families of children with disabilities and of professionals. Uses videotapes of parents responding to a series of questions with content provided to enhance hearing. Maximum Number of Participants: 200 Time Required: 6 hours Cost: Variable Contact Person and Address: Roberta Sick/Judy Young Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Topic or Title: IDEA Description of Content: Partners conduct training on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and how it can be implemented in schools. Maximum Number of Participants: 175 Time Required: 1 ½ hours Cost: Variable Contact Person and Address: Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Topic or Title: ETHICS OF TOUCH Description of Content: This workshop uses videotapes done by David Hingsburger, a noted researcher in the field of violence and persons with disabilities. Facilitator uses questions to dialog with participants to expand awareness knowledge. Discusses issues of privacy and how a fundamental understanding of this concept helps to prevent abuse of persons with disabilities. Maximum Number of Participants: 175 Time Required: 1 ½ hours Cost: Variable Contact Person and Address: Brenda Reynolds Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Description of Content: Purpose of this workshop is to give basic information about autism spectrum disorders including an overview of diagnosis, facts about autism/aspergers, major characteristics including cognitive, sensory, speech & language, social and behavior. Workshop also includes numerous resources. Maximum Number of Participants: 200 Time Required: Varies from ½ day to 2 days Cost: Variable Contact Person and Address: Karan Burnette Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Topic or Title: VIOLENCE AND ABUSE IN THE LIVES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Description of Content: This workshop reviews the statistics of violence and abuse in the lives of persons with disabilities, settings and situations where abuse often occurs and strategies to keep persons safe from abuse. Maximum Number of Participants: 200 Time Required: At least 3 hours Cost: Variable Contact Person and Address: Roberta Sick Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Topic or Title: SENSORY PROCESSING: THE LINK TO BEHAVIOR Description of Content: This workshop will address multiple topics associated with behavior. Includes an extensive discussion of sensory processing and positive behavioral supports including prevention, curricular and environmental modifications and functional analysis of behavior. Maximum Number of Participants: 50 Time Required: Varies from ½ day to 2 days Cost: Variable Contact Person and Address: Karan Burnette, Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Topic or Title: VARIOUS TOPICS Description of Content: Training on working w/children w/disabilities. and their families. Contact the office for upcoming training events. Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: Varies from 2 hours to 2 days Cost: None to minimal Contact Person and Address: Karan Burnette Partners for Inclusive Communities 2001 Pershing Circle - Suite 300 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone: 501-682-9900
Topic or Title: Various (LISTED BELOW) Description of Content: Training regarding assistive and educational technology, differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning. Target Audience: General and special educators, related services personnel, paraprofessionals, families and consumers. Time Required: Varies; 4 to 6 hours Cost: Minimal Contact Person & Address: Bryan Ayres, M.Ed., ATP TCC Director, bayres@ar.easterseals.com. Technology & Curriculum Access Center Easter Seals Arkansas 3920 Woodland Heights Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 501-227-3600 Fax: 501-227-3601 toll-free: 877-533-3600.
n Portfolio and Linkage to the Arkansas State Frameworks n Low to High Tech Solutions in the Classroom n Building District Level Assistive Technology Capacity n Classroom Accommodations and Modifications Specific Software and Technology Applications
Topic or Title: VARIOUS (LISTED BELOW) Description of Content: Workshops regarding assistive technology (AT) Target Audience: Regular and special education teachers, special education supervisors, administrators, parents, and all personnel working with children. Maximum Number of Participants: 15-20 Time Required: Varies Cost: None Barbara Gullett Increasing Capabilities Access Network, (ICAN) 2201 Brookwood, Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone: 501-666-8868 or 1-800-828-2799 *Augmentative Communication - instruction in using the communication systems (Contact Person) *Alpha Talker, Delta Talker, Path Finder, Dynavox Computer Access - help in assistive technology for different types of disabilities (Contact Person) *Assistive Technology (Contact Person) *Assistive Technology for Visual Impairments (Contact Person) *Assistive Technology for Hard of Hearing (Contact Person) *Adaptive Toys and Switches (Contact Person) *Toys and Assistive Technology (Contact Person) *Evaluations - Questions - This is an overview on where to go for assistive technology for specific disabilities. (Contact Person)
*American Association of Mental Retardation (AAMR) Workshop on Measurement of Mental Retardation - The New Definition (Contact Person) This workshop instructs how to identify mental retardation using the new AAMR process. The
AAMR looks at mental retardation via a 3- step process involving: 1) diagnosis, 2 ) assessment
of strengths and weaknesses, and 3) identification of intensities of supports. Special emphasis is
given to the measurement of adaptive behavior and its relation to the IQ. *Arkansas Children's Hospital Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Teacher Inservice Program (Contact Person) The purpose of this inservice program is to increase awareness of the characteristics, assessment, and management of ADD, and to provide training in the implementation of classroom intervention techniques to meet the educational needs of children with ADD. The curriculum was developed by the Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Center, Department of Pediatrics and is based on the most current research literature. The program consists of seven modules which vary in length from 2 to 6 hours. *The Use of the DSM-IV with Children (Contact Person) This is a four hour workshop which explains how to use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition) with children. The workshop will explain which parts of the DSM-IV have special relevance for children. *The Use of Regression Analysis for Determining Severe Discrepancies for Learning Disabilities (Contact Person) This workshop will explain how to use a regression analysis to determine whether or not a student is experiencing a severe discrepancy between aptitude (IQ) and academic achievement. Federal recommendations and rationale for regression analysis will be discussed. *Using Kaufman's Seven Steps for Interpreting the WISC-III Profile (Contact Person) This is a workshop which examines how to interpret the four factors of the WISC-III. Emphasis is given to the practical issue of using the highest of the two scales, i.e., Verbal vs.
Performance, in determining severe discrepancies. *Handling Behavior Problems in the Classroom (Contact Person) Issues involving ways to handle problem behavior. *Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement (TESA) (Contact Person) TESA is a semester long (meeting one time a month for 5 months) series of workshops which explain how to raise students' achievement by enhancing teacher expectations for student achievement. Emphasis is given to raising both student and teacher self-confidence and self-esteem. The workshop presents techniques that have actually worked for thousands of successful teachers. *Modifications and Adaptations in the General (regular) Classroom (Contact Person) Workshops aimed at helping teachers meet the needs of students with diverse needs in general education classrooms. Depending upon topic and range, workshops vary in length from 2 to 3 ½ hours. *Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA) (Contact Person) CBA is a method for assessing a student's needs within the curriculum. CBA serves several purposes: referral, screening, classification, instructional planning, and student progress monitoring. This workshop will explain how CBA may be used in the special education process. *Issues in Sound Assessment (Contact Person) How to identify a sound assessment instrument and determining which test(s)/instrument(s) to use is the impetus of this workshop. *Assessment of the Student with Severe/Profound Mental Retardation (Contact Person) This is a workshop designed to teach participants how to do a psycho-educational evaluation of
students with severe/profound mental retardation.
Topic or Title: HAVING YOUR SAY: COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING FOR MODIFICATIONS Description of Content: This workshop is designed to teach general and special education teachers how to use collaborative problem solving to address the modification needs of ALL students in the general education classroom. Target Audience: K-12 general and special education teachers and administrators. Elementary and secondary audiences trained separately. Maximum Number of Participants: 40 Time Required: 2 Hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330 E-mail: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick
Description of Content: This session provides an overview of the Co-Teaching model and includes background information, roles and responsibilities of general and special educators, common Co-Teaching instructional formats and tips for getting started. Target Audience: K-12 general and special education teachers and administrators. Elementary and secondary audiences trained separately. Maximum Number of Participants: 60 Time Required: 2 Hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330 E-mail: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick
Topic or Title: HAVING YOUR SAY: COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING FOR MODIFICATIONS Description of Content: This workshop is designed to teach general and special education teachers how to use collaborative problem solving to address the modification needs of ALL students in the general education classroom. Target Audience: K-12 general and special education teachers and administrators. Elementary and secondary audiences trained separately. Maximum Number of Participants: 40 Time Required: 2 Hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330 E-mail: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick
Topic or Title: CO-TEACHING: AN OVERVIEW Description of Content: This session provides an overview of the Co-Teaching model and includes background information, roles and responsibilities of general and special educators, common Co-Teaching instructional formats and tips for getting started. Target Audience: K-12 general and special education teachers and administrators. Elementary and secondary audiences trained separately. Maximum Number of Participants: 60 Time Required: 2 Hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330 E-mail: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick
Topic or Title: CO-TEACHING TRAINING Description of Content: Content includes definition of Co-Teaching, scheduling, instructional strategies, communication skills, and overcoming barriers to implementation. Target Audience: K-12 general and special education teachers and administrators Maximum Number of Participants: 60 Time Required: 5 Hours Cost: This training is provided annually on a regional basis by the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education. Contact Person and Address: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330 E-mail: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick
Topic or Title: ARKANSAS COLLABORATIVE EDUCATOR (ACE) NETWORK Description of Content : This is an informal networking opportunity for individuals interested in participating in the Consulting Teacher and/or Co-Teaching models. Topics for discussion and content are determined annually by a membership survey. Target Audience: K-12 general and special education teachers, administrators and others Maximum Number of Participants: 60 Time Required: 5 Hours Cost: This training is provided annually on a regional basis by the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education. Contact Person and Address: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330 E-mail: Rose Merry Kirkpatrick
Topic or Title: VARIOUS (LISTED BELOW) Description of Content: Workshops and Small Group Seminars Target Audience: General and special educators, special education supervisors, administrators, and support personnel Maximum Number of Participants: 30 Time Required: 2 Hours Cost: None Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330
*Structuring-Up a Student's Learning Environment (Contact Person) Rationale and operational procedures are presented for increasing student attention and completion of seatwork. The use of physical and visual boundaries, activities schedules and work/break systems are used to support students in completing seatwork (guided and independent practice activities). * Alignment of Functional and General Curriculum in the Context of the Alternate Portfolio Assessment Process (Contact Person) Training provides teachers serving students with severe disabilities information on procedures for implementing a functional curriculum within the context of the general education curriculum and school physical and social environment. The alignment process supports the Arkansas alternate portfolio assessment process. *Ecological Assessment (Contact Person) Procedures are presented in assessing a student's degree of independence in performing tasks associated with functioning in natural environments with non-disabled peers. *Toilet Training (Contact Person) Components of a
toileting program are identified in the context of developmental milestones. A
variety of procedures are considered with an emphasis on a modified
developmental approach. Data collection procedures are presented with regard to
determining the type schedule needed to reduce accidents and to increase the
probability that the student will become accident free.
Topic or Title: AD/HD Description of Content: Presentation will describe characteristics of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and strategies for teaching students with AD/HD. Target Audience: Regular and special educators and all support personnel working with children. Maximum Number of Participants: 50 Time Required: 2 Hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330
Topic or Title: VARIOUS (LISTED BELOW) Description of Content: Workshops Target Audience: Regular and special educators, special education supervisors, administrators, and all support personnel working with children. Maximum Number of Participants: None (unless otherwise stated) Time Required: Varies Cost: None Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330
*Modifications and Adaptations in the General Classroom (Contact Person) Workshops aimed at helping teachers meet the needs of students with diverse needs in general
education classrooms. Depending upon topic and range, workshops vary in length from 2 to 3 ½
hours.
Topic or Title: OVERVIEW OF INCLUSION Description of Content: Presentation of inclusion as the Least Restrictive Environment in relation to IEP decisions regarding placement options. Target Audience: Regular and special educators, special education supervisors, administrators, and all support personnel working with children. Maximum Number of Participants: None Time Required: 1 ½ Hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330
Topic or Title: INDIRECT SERVICES TRAINING Description of Content: Basic training for general education teachers and special educators serving as consulting teachers. Roles and responsibilities are outlined. Documentation and problem solving are discussed. Target Audience: Regular and special educators, special education supervisors, administrators, and all support personnel working with children. Maximum Number of Participants: 40-50 depending upon training site Time Required: 3 Hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Dawson Liaison Group 2402 Wildwood, Suite 170 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 1-501-835-3330
Topic or Title: PARENT/EDUCATOR PARTNERSHIPS MAKE A BETTER IDEA Description of Content: To assist parents and educators in developing a partnership between home and school in order to effectively carry out the responsibilities involved in providing a child with disabilities a free appropriate public education. Target Audience: Parents/Educators Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Up to a day Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Dr. Mike Crowley, Administrator ADE, Special Education Monitoring/Technical Assistance 1401 W. Capitol, Suite 450 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-682-4225 Fax: 501-682-5168 E-mail: Dr. Mike Crowley
Topic or Title: PARAPROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM Description of Content : Training for paraprofessionals serving children ages 0-21. A. Core Module: 1. Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals 2. Legal Requirements 3. Instructing Students with Disabilities B. Early Childhood Module: Addresses specific characteristics and traits of infants, toddlers and young children ages 0-5. C. Secondary Modules: Addresses issues for working with adolescents. D. Special Health Care Needs: Addresses issues around serving children with special health care needs. E. Cultural Awareness Module: Discusses the diversity addressed in our society and schools today. F. Behavior Module: Presents various research based practices around the issues of behavior and children in the classroom. G. Supervising Teacher Module: Addresses how a teacher plans for, assigns, and delegates tasks to paraprofessionals working in a classroom. Target Audience: Paraprofessionals Maximum Number of Participants: Varies with the sites Time Required: The Core Module and Behavior Module are each 2 day trainings. Other training modules require 1 day each. Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Donna Broyles, SPD Coordinator ADE, Special Education 1401 West Capitol, Suite 450 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-682-4222 Fax: 501-682-4248 E-mail: Donna Broyles
Topic or Title: VARIOUS BEHAVIOR TOPICS Description of Content: Inservice and Workshops (see below) Target Audience: Regular and Special Educators Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: Varies Cost: Varies Maureen Bradshaw, M.S.E. State Coordinator, Behavior Interventions 950 Hogan Lane, Suite 5 Conway, AR 72034 Phone: 501-329-7400 *Precision Teaching (Contact Person) Is a basic skill building program for K-12 special and regular education teachers. It is designed to remediate skill deficits as well as build upon basic skills. It is based on one-minute practice exercises that enable students to set goals for monitoring, and self-correcting their academic performance. Research based and shown to raise student's test scores. Teacher friendly and easy to add on to existing curriculum. Time Involved: ½ to full day Cost: Teacher training packet $25.00 per teacher. Optional packet of student material can be purchased. Student material from $9.00 per packet and up (reusable). Trainer Fee: None *Attention Deficit Disorder Teacher Inservice Program (Contact Person) Arkansas Children's Hospital's comprehensive program for increasing awareness of the needs of children with ADD and how to design and implement effective classroom management techniques. Time Involved: Two, three or five day Inservice program Cost: $5 - $10 material fee Trainer Fee: None *Autism (Contact Person) The consultants are currently providing training for teachers and parents who have children with Autism. The training is applicable for children in grades preschool through secondary. The training is a combination of the training we received through Project TEACH, out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and the BACA Program (Behavior And Communication Associates) from Missouri. Time Involved: The training is two full days with one or two follow-up dates. Cost: $5 - $10 per participant fee for materials. Trainer Fee: None
*COMP: Classroom Organization and Management Program (Contact Person) A comprehensive program for creating an effective learning environment developed by Dr. Evertson of Vanderbilt University. COMP is a proactive program of classroom management that enables teachers to reduce classroom problems and increase academic task engagement. Time Involved: COMP is a three day workshop. Two initial days of training with one required follow-up day. Cost: Materials $50 per participant for teacher manual. Trainer Fee: None
* PROJECT RIDE: Responding To Individual Differences In Education (Contact Person) Research based interventions with educators who are charged with at-risk and difficult-to-teach students. PROJECT RIDE provides through a computer tactics bank and video library resources for solving general classroom problems, whether behavioral, social or academic. Time Involved: One day training Cost: Material cost depends on the number of buildings/personnel involved in the training. The cost is $550 for one building. Trainer Fee: None
Other trainings available: *Disassociative Disorders and Their Treatment
(Contact Person) *Advanced Training in Aggression and Violence for Children in Public Schools
(Contact Person) *Classroom Modifications for Children At-Risk for Developing Emotional and/or Behavioral Problems
(Contact Person) *Learning Strategies (Training of Trainers)
(Contact Person) *Teaching Children Pro-Social Behaviors
(Contact Person)
Topic or Title: BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLANS Description of Content: Learning what components are necessary to write an appropriate and effective behavior intervention plan. Target Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers, Administrators and Paraprofessionals Maximum Number of Participants: 100 Time Required: 3 hours Cost: $5 - $10 for materials Contact Person and Address: Maureen Bradshaw, M.S.E. State Coordinator, Behavior Interventions 950 Hogan Lane, Suite 5 Conway, AR 72034 Phone: 501-329-7400
Topic or Title: FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR/LEARNING PROBLEMS Description of Content: Learning what constitutes a functional analysis of behavior according to Best Practice. Learning how to develop a behavior intervention plan based on the analysis completed. Target Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers, Administrators and Paraprofessionals Maximum Number of Participants: 50 Time Required: 2 hours Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Maureen Bradshaw, M.S.E. State Coordinator, Behavior Interventions 950 Hogan Lane, Suite 5 Conway, AR 72034 Phone: 501-329-7400
Topic or Title: INSITE Description of Content: This training focuses on children birth to five. It provides professionals information regarding vision, hearing, communication, motor development, and cognition for children with deaf/blindness. Target Audience: Teachers who serve children with deaf/blindness and/or multiple disabilities and their families (birth to age five). Maximum Number of Participants: 24 Time Required: Six days of training (two three-day sessions) Cost: Registration fee plus materials Contact Person and Address:
Sandra "Beth" Bourgeois, Coordinator, Deaf/Blind Project AR Dept of Education, Special Education Unit 1401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 450 Little Rock,AR 72201 Phone: 501-628-4222 Fax: 501-682-4248 E-mail:
Sandra "Beth" Bourgeois
Topic or Title: EDUCATION SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED Description of Content: Inservice opportunities for local school districts and centers Target Audience: See narratives Maximum Number of Participants: None (unless otherwise stated) Time Required: Varied Cost: None Angyln Franquemont Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 501-835-5448 Fax: 501-835-6840 *Inservice Opportunities for Local School Districts and Centers (Contact Person) Regional vision consultants, orientation and mobility specialists, preschool consultants and the coordinator provide a variety of inservice training opportunities. Topics covered depend upon age and ability of students, but might include program information, referral information, modeling activities, use of adaptive play equipment, feeding and handling, sighted guide techniques, cane travel info., assessment techniques, braille introduction, adaptive equipment orientation, etc. *Low Vision Workshop (Contact Person) Each fall (November 30 - December 1- approximately) area services focuses on the needs of the majority of the caseload; students who are low vision but are not braille readers. Assistance with the workshop is provided by several eye care specialists and staff of UALR. All school vision teachers and appropriate rehabilitation workers are invited to attend. Maximum number of participants for this workshop is 60. *Preschool Services (Contact Person) Preschool Consultants travel the state providing home intervention services to children who are visually impaired (0-5) and their families. Technical assistance is offered to centers enrolling preschoolers who are visually impaired. *School Age Services (Contact Person) Regional Consultants provide technical assistance to schools and centers. Orientation and
Mobility Specialists provide instruction in techniques of cane travel, concept development and in using low vision devices. An Educational Materials Center purchases and loans braille and large
print textbooks to local school districts.
Topic or Title: HEARING IMPAIRED Description of Content: In service training and other technical assistance. Target Audience: Administrators, supervisors, teachers, interpreters, speech pathologists, parents, and other support personnel. Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varied Cost: None Gillis B. Ward Educational Services for the Hearing Impaired (ESHI) Arkansas School For Deaf 2400 West Markham P.O. Box 3811 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone: 501-324-9523 (Voice/TTY) E-mail: gillisw@asd.k12.ar.us
.*Educational Interpreter: Roles and Responsibilities (Contact Person) *Awareness and Sensitivity to Hearing Impairments (Contact Person) *Educational and Psycho-Emotional Implications of a Hearing Impairment (Contact Person) *Strategies for Working with Students with Hearing Impairments (Contact Person) *Implications of a Conductive or Unilateral Hearing Impairment (Contact Person) *Management of Hearing Aids and/or Auditory Trainers (Contact Person) *Language and the Child with a Hearing Impairment (Contact Person) *Reading and the Student with Deafness (Contact Person) *Sign Language Classes for Staff and Students (Contact Person) *Soundfield Amplification (Contact Person) *Behavior Issues in the Child with Hearing Impairment (Contact Person) *Developing Social Skills in Children with Hearing Impairments (Contact Person) *Developing Auditory Skills in Students with Hearing Impairments (Contact Person) *Cochlear Implants (Contact Person)
Topic or Title: VARIOUS TOPICS (LISTED BELOW) Description of Content: Varied (see below) Target Audience: Teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, counselors, special education supervisors, other administrators, and parents. Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: Varies (most are day long trainings) Cost: Some workshops have minimal fees to cover material costs. Bryan Ayres, Director Easter Seals Outreach Program 3920 Woodland Heights Road Little Rock, AR 72212 Phone: 501-227-3770 Fax: 501-227-3771 Toll-Free: 877-533-3600 E-mail: outreach@ar.easter-seals.org Website: www.ar.easter-seals.org
*Sensory Processing - Through A Child's Senses (Contact Person) Addresses how children interact with their environment through their senses and gives an overview of what they look like when their senses do not function in the normal way. Attendees will not only be made aware of how the environment influences a child's behavior and how to modify that environment, but will also be given strategies for appropriate intervention. *Basic Autism Training (Contact Person) Provides information concerning characteristics of autism, the development of communication skills, sensory processing differences, behavior management, and teaching strategies for children with autism. *Assessing Students with Severe Disabilities (Contact Person) Provides information on the assessment of students with severe disabilities, including test choices, test modifications, report writing, and programming recommendations. *Communication Development (Contact Person) This workshop provides information on normal and atypical communication development. It also provides strategies to facilitate communication in the school setting. *Language and the Developing Brain(Contact Person) Provides a review of cognitive and language development during the preschool years. Techniques for stimulating language and learning from a brain-friendly perspective are discussed. *Phonological Analysis: What To Do With Your Data(Contact Person) This workshop provides review, discussion, instruction, and/or practice with phonetic transcription, sampling procedures, stimulability testing, phonetic inventory, and phonological process analysis. Rule-based deficits are contrasted with motor-based deficits. *Functional Curriculum: Strategies for Educating Students with Severe Disabilities(Contact Person) Consists of discussions on assessment, achievement, parent participation, curriculum, organizing the learning environment, adaptations, peers, social interaction, and access. *Assistive Technology Use With Students With Disabilities (Contact Person) Provides information on assistive technology devices and services. *Augmentative Alternative Communication (Contact Person) Strategies and procedures for utilizing Augmentative Alternative Communication will be presented. *Treatment Options for Developmental Apraxia of Speech (Contact Person) This workshop presents a brief overview of developmental apraxia of speech (DAS), including speech and nonspeech characteristics, differential diagnosis, and general treatment principles. Specific techniques and approaches useful in the remediation of DAS (i.e. PROMPT System, Melodic Intonation Therapy, Touch-Cue Method, Adapted Cuing) are reviewed and discussed. *Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention (Contact Person) A brief review of CAPD, to include etiology, identifying characteristics, associated deficits, and guidelines for assessment, will be presented. Treatment approaches and classroom modifications will be discussed from both a speech/language and an audiology perspective. *Development of Feeding and Swallowing (0-24 months) (Contact Person) This workshop provides basic information on the normal development of feeding and swallowing for children 0 to 24 months of age. Topics discussed include changes in anatomy, positioning, types and quantities of food, coordination of sucking, swallowing, and breathing, development of biting and chewing, spoon feeding, drinking from a cup, and drooling. *Training for New Speech-Language Pathologists (Contact Person) Includes discussion of Program Standards and Eligibility Criteria for Special Education, Referral, Placement, and Appeal Procedures for Special Education and Related Services, basic educational skills, the Arkansas Guidelines and Severity Ratings for Speech or Language Impairment, due process, indirect services, and developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). *How to Address Alternate Portfolio for Persons with Severe Disabilities (Contact Person) This workshop helps school personnel who are building portfolios for the Arkansas Department of Education Alternate Portfolio for Students with Severe Disabilities. *Access to the Curriculum via the Use of Assistive Technology (Contact Person) This computer lab training provides an awareness and practice in adapting curriculum using technology. *Assessment Issues and Assistive Technology (Contact Person) This training provides information regarding processes and procedures for consideration of assistive technology. A variety of assessment tools are examined. *Uses Multimedia Programs to Modify Materials and Activities (Contact Person) This computer lab training provides the participant experience using multimedia and productivity software to modify activities and materials. *ABCs of Stuttering (Contact Person) This ½ day training provides information regarding treatment and education of students who experience stuttering disorders. *Goals for the Future(Contact Person) This workshop explores classroom-based assessment, workload analysis, literacy, and professional vitality for Speech Language Pathologists. *Autism-Integration Communication and Sensory Processing (Contact Person) This 2 day hands-on workshop provides practical application of communication and sensory processing principles. *The Outreach Program also has a wide variety of video training tapes available for loan on topics including: Body Mechanics, Learning Disabilities, Communication, Parenting, Computers, Sensory Processing, Feeding, Visual Exercises, Inclusion, Assistive Technology.
Topic or Title: INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Description of Content: Workshops and Presentations Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: OVERVIEW OF LAWS AND PARENTS' RIGHTS Description of Content: Workshops and Presentations Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENTS AND SCHOOLS Description of Content: Workshops and Presentations Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: PARENT TRAINING Manual PARENT/EDUCATOR PARTNERSHIPS MAKE A BETTER IDEA Description of Content: Workshops and Presentations Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Description of Content: Ways in which to communicate in a positive manner. Development of written and oral skills in communicating with parents, educators, medicare personnel, etc. Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: TRANSITION Description of Content: Workshop to address all phases of transition from entering kindergarten to post graduation. Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: INCLUSION FOR ALL STUDENTS Description of Content: Workshop to address the importance of integrating non-disabled students with children with special needs, benefits to all. Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND Description of Content: How does No Child Left Behind affect children with disabilities? Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY Description of Content: Workshop to address what responsibilities the regular classroom teacher has to students with special needs. What to do to help your teacher be a willing participant. Target Audience: School personnel and parents Maximum Number of Participants: Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Wanda Stovall and Christy Bell Arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 225 Little Rock, AR. 72204 Phone: 501-614-7020
Topic or Title: WORKING WITH LANGUAGE MINORITY STUDENTS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) STUDENTS IN ARKANSAS Description of Content: Presentation on overview of language minority students in Arkansas public schools; designing programs that serve LEP students; assessing the language minority students; civil rights protections for National Origin/Language minority students. (See below) Target Audience: Teachers, administrators, tutors in schools with enrollment of language minority students; interested parties responsible for planning and providing service for language minority populations; general public interested in new populations of students entering Arkansas public schools. Maximum Number of Participants: None Time Required: ½ day or 1 day workshops, depending on topic; 1-hour for general overview presentation. Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Dr. Andre Guerrero, Arkansas Department of Education Federal Programs Office #4 State Capitol Mall, Room 202-B Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-682-5014 Fax: 501-682-5010 E-mail: Dr. Andre Guerrero Presentations and workshops focus on the recent growth of enrollment of students from language backgrounds other than English. Emphasis is placed on cultural factors influencing student learning, and on the components essential for a successful program that will meet the needs of language minority students.
Topic and Title: TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Description of Content: This training will enhance skills used to successfully transition youth with disabilities from public school to adult life. Participants will receive a technical assistance guide for completion of the transition component of Arkansas' IEP. Emphasis will be placed on accomplishing the transition mandate in the Individuals with Disabilities Educaiton Act Amendments of 1997. This training has been revised to include a recommended list of curriculum to be used when teaching to Transition Activities and Instructions for students ages 14 and up. Target Audience: Special educators and related personnel Maximum Number of Participants: No maximum Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Bonnie Boaz , Transition Coordinator SETAC 950 Hogan Lane, Suite 5 Conway, AR 72034 Phone: 501/329-7400 E-mail: Bonnie Boaz
Description of Content: This training will focus on use of the Life Centered Career Education Curriculum and Assessments. This curriculum and assessments are recommended by the Arkansas Department of Education - Transition Staff to assist public school educators in completing the transition component of the IEP. Participants will learn a simple step-by-step process to follow to assist with implementation of the curriculum. This training has been revised to provide a simplified way to develop a Transition Plan from the assessment, and an easier way to find lesson plans. Target Audience: Special educators and related personnel Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Bonnie Boaz, Transition Coordinator SETAC 950 Hogan Lane, Suite 5 Conway, AR 72034 Phone: 501/329-7400 E-mail: Bonnie Boaz
Topic or Title: S.T.A.R.T. WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING Description of Content: Due to the need for pre-employment skills development prior to exit from high school and the lack of supported employment vendors in so many rural areas of Arkansas for post-secondary services, the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit, Transition Staff began a pilot program in the fall of 1995 aimed at addressing this issue by training school level staff to assist students with employment. The START Training addresses the appropriate pre-employment skills assessment, behavior management techniques, and work experience skills necessary for successful placement of students in the world of work. In addition, classroom teachers are trained to implement a work experience program in the classroom, utilizing transition assessments and curricula. Target Audience: Special educators and related personnel Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Bonnie Boaz , Transition Coordinator SETAC 950 Hogan Lane, Suite 5 Conway, AR 72034 Phone: 501/329-7400 E-mail: Bonnie Boaz
Topic or Title: TRANSITION OUTCOMES PROJECT Description of Content: The purpose of the Transition Outcomes Project is to assist local schools in meeting IDEA's transition service requirements. The Project uses a data driven model to evaluate the effectiveness of providing and delivering transition services to students and families through the IEP process. The overall goal of the Transition Outcomes Project is to improve graduation rates and post school outcomes of students with disabilities. Target Audience: Special educators and related personnel Time Required: Varies Cost: None Contact Person and Address: Bonnie Boaz,, Transition Coordinator SETAC 950 Hogan Lane, Suite 5 Conway, AR 72034 Phone: 501/329-7400 E-mail: Bonnie Boaz
Topic or Title: "SKELETON KEY" INTERVENTIONS FOR SCHOOL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS: 10 POWERFUL STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR ANY PROBLEM Description of Content: Based on the presenter's behavior intervention project dealing with real-world school problems, this workshop presents the notion of "skeleton keys" (i.e., interventions) that work on any type of lock (i.e., problems). The workshop describes and illustrates ten practical and powerful intervention strategies that are applicable to common school behavior problems including aggression, insubordination, and motivational problems. Target Audience: Principals, supervisors, teachers (K-12) in special education and regular education, counselors, and school psychology specialists. Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/inservice; 3 hours/workshop; full-day workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: THE CREATIVE USE OF CHANGE-FOCUSED QUESTIONS AND LANGUAGE IN DEALING WITH SCHOOL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS Description of Content: Based on the presenter's experiences and current book on the creative use of questions and language in dealing with school behavior problems, this workshop demonstrates powerful and practical applications of change- focused questioning and language. The workshop includes case examples and videotaped demonstrations of how change-focused questions can be used by teachers, counselors, administrators, and others to promote positive changes in school behavior problems. Target Audience: Principals, supervisors, teachers (K-12) in special education and regular education, counselors, and school psychology specialist Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/inservice; 3 hours/workshop; full-day workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: CONSULTATION SKILLS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALISTS Description of Content: This program illustrates a practical and proven model of collaborative problem-solving that allows special education teachers to effectively consult with teachers in the regular program, parents, and others regarding students with disabilities; special skills will be demonstrated and practiced. Target Audience: Teachers in special education and regular education (grade levels preschool through 12), and administrators. Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/inservice; 3 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION/MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING AND REDUCING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS Description of Content: Disrespectful and aggressive behavior has increased, along with books and other materials designed to help teachers deal with it. While most such materials are written for, very few are written by or with teachers. This workshop presents practical prevention and behavior management strategies developed by teachers for dealing with the most difficult classroom behavior situations. Case examples and short practice activities are included to ensure the workshop's practical usefulness for participants. Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), administrators, supervisors, school psychology specialists, and counselors. Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 3 hours/workshop; 6 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: WHEN EVERYTHING YOU'VE TRIED HASN'T WORKED: UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR CHANGING SCHOOL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS Description of Content: The workshop will equip teachers and other school personnel with skills for handling persistent school-related problems; participants will practice applying techniques to actual problems; also for parents. Presenter has authored books and articles on this topic. Target Audience: Teachers, counselors, school psychology specialists. Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/inservice; 3 hours/workshop; 6 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Description of Content: Brief solution-focused intervention is a highly practical andefficient approach to problem-solving that focuses on a student's unique strengths and resources to bring about solutions; participants will learn the 5-E Method, reframing, miracle questions, and other solution-focused techniques. Presenter has authored two books and numerous articles on this topic and presented this approach to school personnel throughout the nation and overseas. Target Audience: Counselors, school psychology specialists, teachers, behavior specialists/consultants, supervisors Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/inservice; 6 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING POSITIVE PARENT-SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS Description of Content: Provides practical strategies for building effective relationships with parents and promoting school-parent partnerships; includes parent conferencing strategies, parent-school conflicts, and working with parents viewed as "difficult" or "resistant". Target Audience: Principals, teachers (K-12) in special education and regular education, supervisors, counselors, school psychology specialists Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/inservice; 3 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Description of Content: Recent federal and state regulations have increased the need for effective planning and implementation of behavior management programs in schools. This training provides practical and research-based strategies for developing and carrying out school behavior plans, with emphasis on systematic problem-solving and teamwork among teachers, administrators, and parents. Target Audience: Principals, teachers (K-12) in special education and regular education, supervisors, counselors, and school psychology specialists Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 3 hours/inservice; 6 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Description of Content: The workshop presents a practical, systematic approach to problem solving in schools; applicable to any school-related problem including students' academic and behavior problems, staff/program issues, and organizational challenges. Target Audience: Teachers, administrators, supervisors, counselors, school psychology specialists Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/inservice; 3 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: SCHOOLWIDE AND CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR SUPPORT STRATEGIES Description of Content: More and more schools and teachers are adopting schoolwide and classroom behavior support programs (BSP) in an effort to curtail problem behavior and promote respectful, effective behavior among students and staff. This workshop describes the core elements and strategies of successful schoolwide and classroom programs. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop a plan for incorporating BSP strategies in their schools and/or classrooms. Target Audience: Teachers, administrators, supervisors, counselors, school psychology specialists Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 3 hours/workshop; 6 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: USER-FRIENDLY FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR SCHOOL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Description of Content: Behavior problems remain the top concern of teachers and school administrators. Although the practice of functional assessment and intervention (FAI) has been largely restricted to persons with major developmental disabilities, FAI has much to offer regular and special education teachers at all grade levels. FAI is a research-validated strategy that can be used to guide IEP planning, teacher assistance teams, and other situations involving behavior concerns. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop a FAI Behavior Change Plan for one of their students Target Audience: Teachers (K-12) in special education and regular education and those who consult with teachers including supervisors, counselors, school psychology specialists. Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited Time Required: 2 hours/workshop; 6 hours/workshop Cost: Negotiated Contact Person and Address: Department of Psychology and Counseling UCA Box 4915 Conway, AR 72035-0001 Phone: 501-450-5450 or 501-450-3193 Fax: 501-450-5424
Topic or Title: SKI*HI Description of Content: Language based early intervention (parent/family oriented) program for children with moderate to profound hearing loss (birth to five years). Target Audience: Early intervention providers, teachers of the deaf, SLPs, audiologists Maximum Number of Participants: 24 Time Required: 6 days (2-3 day sessions) Cost: To be announced Contact Person and Address: Arkansas School for the Deaf P.O. Box 3811 Little Rock, AR 72203-3811 Phone: 501-324-9522 (V/TTY)
Description of Content: A train-the-trainers program intended to comply with Act 603 professional development requirements for parental involvement. Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 hour Cost: Varies Contact Person and Address: Center for Effective Parenting 800 Marshall, Slot 512-4 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-364-7580
Topic or Title: STRENGTHENING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL Description of Content: Ten workshops listed below. Target Audience: Parents, teachers, PTA or PTO groups Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 hour Cost: Varies Center for Effective Parenting 800 Marshall, Slot 512-4 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-364-7580 * HOMEWORK: HOW TO MOTIVATE YOUR CHILD (Contact Person) * STRENGTHENING YOUR CHILD'S STUDY SKILLS (Contact Person) * THINGS YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING (Contact Person) * HOW TO COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER AND OTHER SCHOOL STAFF (Contact Person) * HOW TO COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR CHILD (Contact Person) * EFFECTIVE PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION (Contact Person) *PREVENTING YOUTH VIOLENCE: WHAT PARENTS CAN DO (Contact Person) * PARENTS MATTER! HELPING YOUR CHILD DO WELL IN SCHOOL (Contact Person) * INCREASING YOUR CHILD'S MOTIVATION TO LEARN (Contact Person) * INCREASING YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL ORGANIZATION SKILLS (Contact Person)
Topic or Title: MATHEMATICS CONTENT Description of Content: Sessions can be designed to focus on a specific area of mathematics content for a given level (i.e. fractions for elementary school, probability in the middle grades, exponential functions, etc.). Purposes would be to increase teacher understanding of the content and provide useful teaching ideas for implementation in the classroom. Maximum Number of Participants: Negotiable Time Required: 3 hours to multiple days (depending on content and depth) Cost: $500/day; $250/half day plus travel expenses Contact Person and Address: Linda K. Griffith or Belinda Robertson Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education UCA Box 5103 201 Donaghey Ave., Main 212 Conway, AR 72035-5003 Phone: 501-450-3426
Description of Content: Sessions can be designed to explore Arkansas' criterion-referenced test items, analyze data from the CRT's, investigate other sources for classroom performance assessments, use and discuss scoring with rubrics, and other topics related to mathematics assessment. Sessions are most effective when focused around a certain grade cluster. Maximum Number of Participants: Negotiable Time Required: 3 hours to multiple days (depending on topic and depth) Cost: $500/day; $250/half day plus travel expenses Contact Person and Address: Linda K. Griffith or Belinda Robertson Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education UCA Box 5103 201 Donaghey Ave., Main 212 Conway, AR 72035-5003 Phone: 501-450-3426
Topic or Title: TECHNOLOGY AS A TEACHING/LEARNING TOOL IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Description of Content: Participants will be involved in problem solving situations using hand-held technology (such as graphing calculator, Computer Algebra Systems, Calculator-based Labs). Mathematics and/or Science content can vary based on preference of school district making request. Maximum Number of Participants: Negotiable Time Required: 3 hours to multiple days (depending on content and depth) Cost: $500/day; $250/half day plus travel expenses Contact Person and Address: Linda K. Griffith or Belinda Robertson Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education UCA Box 5103 201 Donaghey Ave., Main 212 Conway, AR 72035-5003 Phone: 501-450-3426
Topic or Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULA Description of Content: Technical assistance can be provided to school districts who are implementing innovative standards-based curriculum projects in mathematics. The specific nature of the assistance will depend on the stage of implementation, level of teacher training, and issues being encountered. Assistance can include additional training, classroom support, etc. Maximum Number of Participants: Negotiable Time Required: Varies by nature of assistance Cost: $500/day; $250/half day plus travel expenses Contact Person and Address: Linda K. Griffith or Belinda Robertson Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education UCA Box 5103 201 Donaghey Ave., Main 212 Conway, AR 72035-5003 Phone: 501-450-3426
Description of Content: GEMS is a resource for excellence in activity-based science and mathematics. Each of the over sixty teacher's guides and handbooks can serve as a strong support for the district's curriculum. The purpose of these sessions would be to increase the teacher's understanding of the content and to provide useful teaching ideas for implementation in the classroom. Maximum Number of Participants: Negotiable Time Required: 3 hours to multiple days Cost: $500/day; $250/half day plus travel expenses Contact Person and Address: Linda K. Griffith or Belinda Robertson Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education UCA Box 5103 201 Donaghey Ave., Main 212 Conway, AR 72035-5003 Phone: 501-450-3426
Topic or Title: EQUALS Description of Content: EQUALS sessions are designed to provide participants with innovative mathematics curriculum strategies and materials that will increase access and equity for all students. EQUALS has a special focus on traditionally under-represented groups--all female, students of color, and those from low-income and language minority families. Maximum Number of Participants: Negotiable Time Required: 3 hours to multiple days Cost: $500/day; $250/half day plus travel expenses Contact Person and Address: Linda K. Griffith or Belinda Robertson Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education UCA Box 5103 201 Donaghey Ave., Main 212 Conway, AR 72035-5003 Phone: 501-450-3426
Topic or Title: SCIENCE CONTENT Description of Content: Sessions can be designed on a specific area of science content for a given level (i.e. life science, earth science, physical science, etc.). Purposes would be to increase teacher understanding of the content and provide useful teaching ideas for implementation in the classroom. Maximum Number of Participants: Negotiable Time Required: 3 hours to multiple days Cost: $500/day; $250/half day plus travel expenses Contact Person and Address: Linda K. Griffith or Belinda Robertson Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education UCA Box 5103 201 Donaghey Ave., Main 212 Conway, AR 72035-5003 Phone: 501-450-3426
Description of Content: Designed to help teachers prepare for National Board Certification. Target Audience: Teachers preparing for National Board Certification Maximum Number of Participants: 25 Time Required: 2-4 days Cost: $500.00 per day, plus expenses Contact Person and Address: Dr. Clara Carroll Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4501 Fax: 501-279-4051 Email: ccarroll@harding.edu
Topic or Title: INTEGRATING READING AND WRITING FOR K-3 Description of Content: Designed to enhance the integration of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and text comprehension with writing in grades kindergarten through the 3rd grade. Target Audience: Kindergarten - 3rd grade teachers Maximum Number of Participants: 25 Time Required: 2 days Cost: $500.00 per day, plus expenses Contact Person and Address: Dr. Clara Carroll Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4501 Fax: 501-279-4051 Email: ccarroll@harding.edu
Description of Content: This workshop is a refresher course to prepare the novice teacher to successfully pass the Praxis III state assessment. Target Audience: Teachers participating in the Praxis III state assessment Maximum Number of Participants: no maximum Time Required: 1 day Cost: $300.00 per day, plus expenses Contact Person and Address: Dr. Clara Carroll Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4501 Fax: 501-279-4051 Email: ccarroll@harding.edu
Description of Content: This workshop is for teachers and administrators that are serving as a mentor for a beginning teacher. Target Audience: Teachers and administrators Maximum Number of Participants: no maximum Time Required: 3 days Cost: $300.00 per day, plus expenses Contact Person and Address: Dr. Clara Carroll Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4501 Fax: 501-279-4051 Email: ccarroll@harding.edu
Topic or Title: CREATING A POSITIVE CLASSROOM CLIMATE: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT WITH RESULTS Description of Content: This systematic approach integrates a system of student management, motivation, and instruction into a powerful and effective approach to teaching. This workshop addresses all domains of Pathwise mentoring assessment criteria. Target Audience: Regular and Special Educators and Administrators Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 or 2 day Cost: $500.00 - $750.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
Description of Content: This workshop equips everyone with basic knowledge so he or she can successfully negotiate through the complex areas of special education law, including IDEA, Section 504, and ADA. Target Audience: Regular and Special Educators and Administrators Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 day Cost: $500.00 - $1,000.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
Topic or Title: TEACHING IN THE DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM; RESPONDING TO ALL LEARNERS Description of Content: This workshop is designed for third through twelfth grade teachers as they encounter the challenges of classrooms with students performing and learning on several levels. Principals will also enjoy the workshops as they work with teachers in their professional growth. Target Audience: Regular and Special Educators and Administrators Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 day Cost: $500.00 - 1,000.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
Topic or Title: TEACHING SECONDARY STUDENTS EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Description of Content: This workshop provides middle level and secondary teachers helpful strategies to reach hard-to-reach students without having to "reinvent" their classroom. It also includes effective planning practices which allow for more inclusive teaching. This workshop addresses all domains of Pathwise mentoring assessment criteria. Target Audience: Regular and Special Educators and Administrators Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 day Cost: $500.00 - $1,000.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
Description of Content: This workshop addresses the "nitty gritty" of teaching. The time press, stressors, and professional obligations and goals challenge all of us. As teachers we are called on to do more and are accountable for more and more, particularly in the inclusive classroom, they face challenges in these essential areas. This session is designed for teachers from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Target Audience: All Teachers Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 day Cost: $500.00 - $1,000.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
Topic or Title: EMPOWERING PARENTS Description of Content: This workshop provides teachers with essential knowledge and skills to empower parents, of their students, with knowledge, skills, and the disposition to assist in learning. Parents sometimes believe they don't have the time to help their child with school responsibilities, but often they simply don't have the knowledge or skills. Teachers can create and sustain relationships with parents that allow for empowerment and thus for improved student achievement. Target Audience: All teachers Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 day Cost: $500.00 - $1,000.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
Description of Content: This workshop explores various strategies that assist the regular classroom teacher in making accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in the regular classroom. It explores various planning strategies as well as instructional and assessment strategies to assist the regular classroom teacher as he or she integrates the student with disabilities into the regular classroom. Target Audience: Teachers Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 day Cost: $500.00 - $1,000.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
Description of Content: This workshop explores various strategies to manage students who manifest behavioral and emotional challenges (for example, ODD). While considering traditional approaches and methods, this workshop goes a little further and examines specific techniques that allow teachers to work with the individual or within whole-group settings with these students. Although there are no "silver bullets", the techniques are based on best practices and research. Target Audience: Teachers Maximum Number of Participants: Varies Time Required: 1 day Cost: $500.00 - $1,000.00 Contact Person and Address: Dr. Raymond W. "Donny" Lee, Jr. Harding University P.O. Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Phone: 501-279-4187 E-mail: dlee@harding.edu
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES MANUAL AN INSERVICE TRAINING MANUAL FOR REGULAR CLASSROOM TEACHERS
Inservice, pursuant to Arkansas Act 338 of 1991, has a two-fold purpose: (1) to assist educators in recognizing the characteristics of SLD students and how those characteristics affect students' learning styles and behaviors, and (2) to provide strategies for use by educators in addressing the needs of these students in the regular classroom. All school districts in Arkansas have received a copy of this training program developed to meet
the requirements of Arkansas Act 338 on 1991. A district may choose whether to make use of
this inservice program. However, the Act requires that each district keep on file a plan for
identifying children with specific disabilities and for incorporating strategies for those students in
the regular classroom. IN SERVICE and CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2003 - 2004 Bryan Ayres - Easter Seals Outreach, 3920 Woodland Heights Rd. LR 72212 Marsha Tolson - ADE, Special Education, 1401 W. Capitol, Suite 450, LR 72201 Donna Broyles - ADE, Special Education, 1401 W. Capitol, Suite 450, LR 72201 Andre Guerrero - ADE, Program for Language Minority Students, 4 Capitol Mall, Room 202B, LR 72201 |