VB Hands-On Workshop (No. 4)

[Guest guest]

Teaching Verbal Behavior: Hands-On Teaching for Tutors and Therapists (Workshop

No. 4)

· Dates: October 4, 5, and 6, 2006. (Must attend all three days;

certificates of attendance will be provided)

· Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily

· Registration: Limited to 25 people to ensure that every participant

will receive maximum individualized attention and training. Registration will

be handled on a " first-paid, first registered " basis based upon receipt of your

check or purchase order. See attached registration form for instructions

regarding how to register. **

· Cost: $495 per person if received by August 31st, $595 if received

after August 31st.

· Meals: Breakfast and lunch included each day.

· Location: Concordia University School, 8242 N. Granville Rd.,

Milwaukee, WI 53224

· Accommodations and transportation: AmeriSuites is offering a special

rate of $79/night for workshop attendees. More details below.

· Prerequisite: Attendance at Dr. Carbone's Workshop #1: " Introduction to

Verbal Behavior. " Note: If you have a special circumstance regarding the

prerequisite, please email ejones5@....

The course is presented by Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP, BCABA, and Jenn Godwin,

BCABA, associates of Dr. Carbone, and their assistant(s). The workshop is

designed to provide therapists and parents with guided practice in

implementation of the teaching methods described by Dr. Vince Carbone in

Workshop No. 1. Substantial workshop time will be dedicated to guided practice

in methods of effective instruction as demonstrated via videotape during Dr.

Carbone's Introductory Workshop No. 1. Each participant will receive

individualized feedback regarding teaching methods.

Instruction and supervised practice will be provided for the following areas:

(1) establishing instructional control with an unwilling learner; (2)

manipulating motivative operations (MO) during teaching opportunities to

maintain attention and maximize learning; (3) use of the Assessment of Basic

Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) in developing instructional objectives; (4)

teaching the echoic repertoire; (5) transitioning from sign language to vocal

verbal behavior; (6) manipulating MOs to teach early to advanced manding skills;

(7) teaching early to advanced skills within the following areas: receptive,

visual performance, motor imitation, tacting, and intraverbal; (8) organizing

program materials; and (9) recording data that guides teaching.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:

at (920) 720-9733 or email: ejones5@...

(Please note: is a volunteer who works from her home, so don't worry

if the answering machine says " Family. " )

**Due to the attendance limit, no refunds will be given for cancellations.

However, we will allow substitutions without penalty. If you must cancel, we

will do our best to assist you in finding a replacement attendee by contacting

those on our waiting list. Substitutions cannot be made after the course

begins.

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Registration Form for VB Workshop #4 October 4-6, 2006

Milwaukee, WI

Name: ______________________________________

Phone: (______) _________ - ______________

Street Address:

______________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________

State: __________

Zip: ____________

E-mail address: ______________________________________

(Note: We do not share your email address with any other entities. We will use

it only for the purposes of notification regarding this workshop and any

follow-ups.)

Mail this form with a check made out to Center for Autism Treatment ($495 if

received by August 31, 2006 or $595 if received after August 31, 2006) to:

Secretary, Center for Autism Treatment

1126 W Cecil Street

Neenah, WI 54956

Note: We will contact you via email or phone to confirm your registration.

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AmeriSuites Milwaukee West

(414) 462-3500

11777 W. Silver Spring Dr.

Milwaukee WI 53225

This hotel is less than 4 miles from the workshop site.

Special rate: $79/night plus tax for 1 or 2 adults. To take advantage of this

special rate, you must make your reservation directly with the hotel by calling

(414) 462-3500 and ask for the " Autism Training " group rate.

Room has one queen bed and one queen-size sleeper sofa, a refrigerator,

microwave, wet-bar, coffeemaker with coffee, ironing board, iron, and hair

dryer. Rooms also include free high-speed internet access. The hotel serves a

complimentary hot and cold breakfast and has both a free business center and a

fitness room. It has a laundry center, but it does not have a pool. The hotel

is located only 4 miles from Milwaukee's premier shopping center: Mayfair Mall.

As of July 6, 2006, the hotel has an overall guest rating of 4.4 (out of a high

of 5) on Hotels.com.

To learn more about the hotel, visit the website:

http://www.amerisuites.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=3921

Transportation:

The Milwaukee International Airport (also known as General

International Airport) is a medium-to-large size, full-service airport. Most

major airlines, including American, Northwest, United, Midwest, Airtran, etc.,

fly into Milwaukee. If you rent a car from the airport, it is an approximately

20 minute drive to the seminar location. If you prefer van service, we

recommend Airport Connect: www.mkelimo.com (approx. $22 from airport to either

the hotel or the seminar). If you prefer to rent a car after your arrival at

the hotel, the local Enterprise office will deliver a compact car to the hotel

for $29.99/day. To contact the local Enterprise office directly, call (414)

777-3888.

Note: If you choose to fly into Chicago, contact Airport Connect www.mkelimo.com

for a price quote for van service from Chicago.