Register Now: School Readiness Workshop in N. Texas

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Contact info :

Laurie Snyder

Email : laurie@...

School Readiness Workshop

Saturday, AUGUST 11, 2007

Workshop fee: $15.00

Registration - 8:30-9:00

Workshop Begins - 9:00

Bring a sack lunch - 12:00 - 1:15

Workshop ends - 3:30

How to Win Friends in Education

Presenter: Sawyer, BCBA

Topics

Anticipate and Handle Challenges

Promote Behavior Change in Others

What Do I Do Now?

Problems That Can Arise

How Do I Handle This

Who Do I Go To?

How to Win Friends

• Being Present

• Being Interested

• Being Informed

• Being Observant

• Being a Good Listener

• Being a Leader

A Teacher Who Influenced Millions

How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment.

Win People to Your Way of Thinking

Selling Your Ideas

Presenter Bio: Ms. Sawyer is a seasoned Board Certified Behavior Analyst,

holding a Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis, and a Bachelor degree

in Psychology and Child Development. She is the Executive Director and

co-founder of the DFW Center for Autism and works closely with local school

districts and educational entities providing BCBA oversight for the center's

Outreach & Training programs. Additionally, Ms. Sawyer is an Adjunct Professor

at the University of North Texas teaching undergraduate coursework in autism and

ABA and was selected Alumna of the Year her first year as a Dept of Behavior

Analysis alumna. Ms. Sawyer also serves as Adjunct Clinical Instructor for the

University of Texas at Arlington. With the help of various university

affiliations, she has provided investigative results in the area of play, social

skills and teacher training at several regional and national conferences.

TOPIC:

Understanding the ARD process

Presenter: Carla , BCBA

Presentation Points:

• Assessment

• Goal Development

• Placement for Services

Presenter Bio: Carla received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of

North Carolina of Wilmington in 1995, and Master’s degree from the University

of North Texas in 1999. She has 10 years experience working with individuals

with developmental delays ranging from young children to adults and has

practiced as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2000. Carla is an active

member of The Association for Behavior Analysis and The Texas Association for

Behavior Analysis Autism Special Interest Group. She previously worked as an

Autism Program Coordinator for a public school district which included

conducting functional analysis in and outside of classroom settings, developing

IEP goals, and training staff members. Carla has extensive experience working

with local school districts providing consultation on IEP development, program

structure, and staff training. Currently, Carla serves as the Administrative

Director for B.I.

Shadowing

Presenter: Barbie Blizzard, M.Ed., &

RDIâ„¢ Program Certified Consultant

A presentation for parents, teachers and potential shadows for children in the

typical classroom.

• Do's and don'ts of shadowing

• Who should Shadow

• How to shadow

• Working with the teacher

• Being helpful in the classroom

• Shadowing tips

Presenter Bio: Barbie Blizzard has her Masters in Education and has worked for

25 years with children and families affected by ASD. She is also a RDI Program

Certified Consultant and an ABA consultant. She herself has shadowed extensively

for all age ranges and has trained shadows for many families.

Location:

FEAT-NT Community Resource Center and Library

4239 Road to the Mall

North Richland Hills, Texas 76180

Road to the Mall is directly behind the Rooms to Go Outlet and Dollar Movies

near Holiday Lane exit and Hwy 26 in NRH.

Please email your registration by emailing laurie@...

with names of those attending. Confirmation of your email will NOT be sent

unless the workshop is full. Your payment can be made at registration the day of

the workshop