Implementing Verbal Behavior in the Classroom, Lehigh Valley PA

[Guest guest]

Implementing Verbal Behavior in the Classroom, March 4 & 5

This is a two-day hands-on workshop for teachers and related support

personnel. The purpose of this workshop is to prepare instructional

leaders to set up and maintain a classroom environment consistent

with ABA principles that emphasize the teaching of verbal behavior.

Video taped examples of such classrooms, demonstrations of procedures

and hands-on practical application will provide participants with the

necessary tools to more effectively organize and manage their

classrooms. Class size is limited to insure that each participant

receives sufficient time and feedback.

Topics covered during the workshop include: IEP Development using the

ABLLS, Laying the foundation for instruction, Transitioning from NET

to intensive teaching: Instructional variables, Basic teaching

templates: Practice teaching early, intermediate and advanced

learners skills, Organizing the classroom environment, Designing

class schedules that optimize personnel and resources, Organizing

program materials and data collection procedures, Designing group

activities that promote social skill development, Strategies for

reducing problem behavior, and Guiding instruction: Practical

strategies for training aides and other support personnel.

* Prior attendance at Dr. Sundberg, Dr. Partington or Dr. Carbone's

Workshop: Introduction to Verbal Behavior is encouraged for maximum

benefit.

Presenters:

is Higgins is currently the director of Progressive Therapy,

which provides consultations to school districts and home programs,

supervision and training of staff, and development and implementation

of individualized programs for children with disabilities. She

is currently enrolled in a masters program where she is completing

the requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Payer For the past 11 years, Ms. Payer has taught students

with autism in a public school, been an ABA home

therapist/coordinator, and a behavior consultant. Currently she

holds the title of Coordinator of Autism Services in a public school

district where she oversees students with autism ages preschool

through high school. She is also responsible for training

paraprofessionals, teachers, and administrators on the most up to

date strategies and techniques.

For additional information, Please call 610-769-1662 or email

nethm@... for a registration form.

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit,

4750 Orchard Road,

Schnecksville, PA 18078