Re: Summer Institute up at Dr. Carbone's Clinic

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Guys! This looks like an awesome ABA/VB boot camp training opportunity.

Hands on stuff-

You have to apply so there in no guarantee-

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATORS

Classroom Instruction & Hands-on Training with Learners

July 12-16, 2004 & July 19-23, 2004 (10days)

Description:

Educators in public and private schools who are interested in learning the

most effective methods of teaching children with autism and related disabilities

are invited to apply for summer institute opportunities. The institute is two

weeks in duration. A small group (9 individuals) will be chosen to parti

cipate in these training activities. During the institute a full schedule of

activities will include didactic instruction and the opportunity to be coached

during the delivery of instruction with children with autism. Issues of

classroom

management and organization necessary to establish a classroom based upon ABA

principles will be discussed. There will be nightly homework assignments.

Prerequisites:

Attendance at Dr. Carbone's Introduction to Verbal Behavior Workshop

Readings:Teaching Language to Children with Autism & Other

Developmental Disabilities " (Sundberg & Partington)

" Assessment of Basic Language and Learner Skills " (Sundberg & Partington)

" Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures " ( Miltenberger)

Participant Activities:

Classroom Lecture covering 12 ABA modules

Complete written, oral & hands-on competencies covering12 ABA modules

Hands-on work supervised by Carbone Clinic Employees

Functional Assessment of Problem Behaviors

Development of Behavior Reduction Plans

Assessment of a child using ABLLS

Develop & write an Individualized Treatment Plan

Meet and discuss treatment plan with child's family

Outcomes for Volunteer Students (children):

2.5 hours of therapy for 10 days ABLLS assessment

Opportunity for parents to meet with team to discuss treatment plan

Behavior Plan (if needed)

Individual goals identified

Identify most effective teaching strategies

Daily Schedule:

8:30am to 11:45am-----Lecture

12:00 to 1:00pm ---------Lunch on your own

1:15pm to 3:45pm-------Hands-on work with children

3:45pm to 4:30pm-------Debriefing and small group work

Format:

The two week institute will be supervised by Dr. Carbone. Three of

his associates will assist with and coordinate the daily activities of the

participants. In addition, six other assistant instructors chosen by Dr. Carbone

will be available to provide feedback on an individual basis. Our goal is to

provide intensive training to the participants with a variety of learners at

differing skill levels.

Application Process:

Those interested in participating in the Summer Institute and meet the

prerequisites, please request an application from Suzanne at Suzkuh@... or

call

845-267-0920. All applications will be reviewed by June 1, 2004. The nine

chosen participants will be notified by June 4, 2004 to confirm their

attendance.

Registration Fees:

Once a participant has confirmed their attendance with the Carbone Clinic,

the registration fee in the amount of $3750 will be due. All ten days must be

attended and there are no make up days available. Room and board is the

responsibility of the individual attendees.

This training does not lead to any type of certification. A certificate of

attendance will be issued to each attendee that completes the training. CEUs

will be available for BCBAs and BCABAs.