Guest guest Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 April 12th 2007 Q and A with Dr. Bobby Newman BCBA Topic: Problem Behavior Free to Elija members only. The ELIJA Library from 10:00am-Noon Space is limited. First come first serve. Call at 433-4321 to reserve your spot, or register online. OTHER Q and A's are sceduled: See here for a list of these events: http://www.elija.org/library.html ----------------- Save the dates! Dr. Iwata BCBA April 27 & 28, 2007 2 days of comprehensive workshops on Functional Analysis of Severe Behavior Disorders Limited number of attendees. You have the option of coming to 1 or both of the days. Location:Plainview Marriott Residence Inn 9 Gerhard Road, Plainview NY- Media Center Cost:$75.00 PER DAY for ELIJA Members $100.00 PER DAY for non ELIJA members NON ELIJA MEMBER Late and Walk in REGISTRATION After APRIL 13th $125.00 Per Day Time: 9 am to 4 Pm (8:30am Registration) CEUs for Behavior Analysts THIS IS A CRUCIAL WORKSHOP FOR ANYONE WHO HAS A CHILD OR STUDENT WITH SEVERE SELF INJURY OR AGGRESSION. IT IS ALSO CRITICAL FOR ALL AND ANY SCHOOL PERSONELL RESPONSIBLE FOR FBA's TO BE IN ATTENDENCE. Description: DAY 1.Functional Analysis for the Assessment & Treatment of Severe and Challenging Behavior Day 2. Advanced topics in the treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders. About the presenter: Iwata received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Florida State University and is currently Research Foundation Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Florida, Director of the Florida Center on Self-Injury, and Co-Director of the University of Florida Autism Program. He has held faculty appointments previously at the s Hopkins University School of Medicine and Western Michigan University. His primary areas of interest are applied behavior analysis, developmental disabilities, functional analysis of severe behavior disorders, and program evaluation. He has published over 175 articles and chapters on these topics, and he has received over $4 million in research grants to support that work. 's work has focused on almost every behavioral aspect of developmental disabilities, including behavioral acquisition (ranging from basic skills training to community preparation), eating disorders, self-injurious and aggressive behavior, and staff management. In addition to conducting research and directing programs in these areas, he has served as an expert consultant at the individual, institutional, and state-wide level. Much of 's research has focused on the functional analysis of severe behavior disorders. This approach to assessment and treatment is one of the most significant advancements in behavior analysis over the past 20 years and is now considered the standard in the field for both clinical research and practice. has published more articles in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis than any other author. REGISTER HERE FOR BRIAN IWATA! http://elija.org/iwata2007cc.html ------------------------ Please consider attending our golf outing. If you cant or dont golf, come out to our dinner auction! April 30th 2007 http://elijaschool.org/golfouting2007.html ------------------ November 9 & 10 2007 Two-day Special Education Law & Advocacy Boot Camps Topic Description: 2 days , overall (12 hours) are more intensive and personalized. Participants have opportunities to network. In a slaw Boot Camp, you learn how to use special education statutes and regulations to get answers to your questions; to use tests and measurements to measure educational progress; chart out test scores; write SMART IEPs goals and objectives; create paper trails; write effective letters, and use advocacy strategies to negotiate for appropriate special education programs. Sample Agenda: Changes in IDEA 2004 including: New requirements for intial evaluations, reevaluations and parental consent - New Requirements for IEPs, IEP goals, IEP teams, IEP meetingss - New Eligibility issues for students with specific learning disabilities - New Procedural requirements and timelines, including the " Due Process Complaint Notice " and " Resolution (IEP) Session " Participants will learn about requirements in No child LEft behind including: Reading and research based instruction - Highly qualified teachers - Parental rights and options - High stakes testing Participants will also learn how to: Use tests and measurments to measure progress - Write SMART IEPS - Use tactics and strategies for effective advocacy Presenters: , Esq and Pamela Darr Location:The Residence Inn by Marriott Media Center 9 Gerhard Rd. Plainview NY 11803 Time:Registration 8:00 to 9 Workshop 9 to 5 Cost:350.00 for both days for non elija - members 300.00 for both days for ELIJA members NO REFUNDS AFTER OCTOBER 26 2007 - Cancellation fee BEFORE October 26th is $75.00 there after non refundable Registration: http://elija.org/wrightslawcc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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