Guest guest Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Date: October 28, 2009 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis- What is applied behavior analysis, do you really know what it is? (PART OF THE OPENING DOORS TRAINING SERIES) www.elijaschool.org Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Fee: $15 for individual sessions of the series OR $100 for all 10 in the " Opening Doors Training Series " Location: The ELIJA School- 100 Periwinkle Road, Levittown, New York 11756 Info/directions: jkaplan@... RSVP: Jane Kaplan 516-216-5270 November 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------- November 4, 2009 Free ABA / Autism training every month from 10am to 12pm Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 516 433 4321 Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 www.elija.org/conferences.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: November 5 2009 Presented By: Dibra, Co Founder Time: 10am-1pm Description: Building a Rapport with learners with Autism & Gaining Instructional with Unwilling Learners Location: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Cost: $20 for ELIJA Members and $30 For Non Members Learner Objectives: Attendees will learn procedures on how to build a rapport with learners with autism and effective teaching strategies that help facilitate communication, reduce learner errors and problem behavior while increasing on task behaviors. Topics included: - Building a Rapport with Learners with Autism - Analysis as to how teaching becomes aversive - Teaching Techniques to off set the value of escaping demands -Managing Challenging Behavior About the Presenter: Dibra received her coursework in Behavior Analysis and her certificate in Professional Development in Autism through Penn State University, Bureau of Special Education. She serves as the Co Executive Director of The Elija School ,a school for children with Autism, as well as the Co Director of Effective Interventions Clinic, a behavioral clinic/agency serving the needs of individuals with autism. provides workshops and staff training and development geared toward improving the competency level of educators and available quality services for individuals with autism. TO REGISTER BY PHONE CALL 516 433 4321 TO REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE www.elija.org/conferences.html TO REGISTER BY FAX CLICK HERE www.elija.org/conferences.html TO REGISTER BY MAIL CLICK HERE www.elija.org/conferences.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ -------------------------------------------------- JOIN US FOR A GUARANTEED GREAT TIME AT OUR ANNUAL GALA! www.elija.org/annualgala.html Elija hosts a gala every year in the Fall. It is the cornerstone to our fundraising efforts and an event like no other. We pay tribute to professionals and community members who have made contributions to the Autism Community and have made significant impacts in the lives of those with autism and their families. We honor them with an evening affair, surrounded by thankful supporters and awarding them with the ELIJA CHARIOT AWARD. We have unique entertainment, dining, dancing, and fun for everyone. * * * OUR HONOREES *** Chariot Award Recipient 2009 Celiberti, Ph.D., BCBA For his extraordinary efforts and contributions to the field of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Celiberti received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Rutgers University in 1993. Dr. Celiberti is currently the President of the Association for Science and Autism Treatment (www.asatonline.org). He has served as President of the Autism Special Interest Group (SIG) for the Association for Behavior Analysis from 1998 to 2006. In response to the increasing number of parents attending professional conferences to learn about applied behavior analysis, he also founded the Parent-Professional Partnership SIG in 2000 and is currently serving as its President (www.pppsig.org). Dr. Celiberti is in private practice and provides consultation to schools and agencies in the U.S. and Canada. He has authored several articles in professional journals and presents frequently at regional, national, and international conferences. He has taught courses related to ABA at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervised individuals pursuing their BCBA and BCaBA, and conducted research in the areas of applied behavior analysis, family intervention, and autism. **** Parent /Community Award Recipient Giangregorio For his contributions, advocacy and support of improving the lives of individuals with autism in our Autism Community Giangregorio is a Vice President and Trading Manager with JP . serves as President of the Elija School Board and Chair of the Executive Committee for the Long Island Chapter of Autism Speaks. He is the father of two sons, and who has autism. Since his son's diagnosis, along with his wife, Alison, have become active members of the autism community, advocating for insurance reform, research into better treatments and an end to discrimination and better acceptance of those individuals and their families who have been touched by autism. PLEASE JOIN OUR GALA COMMITTEE! email us at gala@... or call 516 433 4321 http://elija.org/annualgala.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ - Date: Friday November 13, 2009 and November 14, 2009 Presented By: Pete , Esq. and Pamela Title: 2 Day slaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Bootcamp Time: Registration and Continental Breakfast is 8 am to 9am, Workshops is 9 am -4:30 pm Cost: $275 for Elija Members | $325 Non Members | Walk In or Late $375 if After October 16 2009 CREDITS: 1.2 CEU's have been approved for this conference. The $18.00 fee should be paid for at the door (Cash/Check Money Order payable to Elija). CLE's: 14 CLE credits have been approved. Areas of Professional Practice: 7.0 credit hours and Skills: 7.0 credit hours. Continental Breakfast & Lunch and afternoon refreshments Included (those with dietary restrictions are kindly asked to bring their own food) Also included are the books, slaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition and slaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition Venue: Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, New York 11803 Description: Two-day Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camps (12 hours)! An intensive and personalized. Participants have opportunities to network. Learner Objectives: 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; learn how to use NCLB as a tool to open doors to services, learn how to create paper trails; write effective letters, and use advocacy strategies to negotiate for appropriate special education programs. We limit the number of Boot Camps to five per year and one per region of the country About the Presenters: Pete is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs. In second grade, Pete was diagnosed with learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. He was fortunate - his learning problems were identified early. His parents obtained intensive Orton-Gillingham remediation for him by Hanbury King. Pete's determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences. While attending Randolph Macon College, Pete worked in a Juvenile Training School as a houseparent. After graduation with a degree in Psychology, he worked in another Juvenile Training School as a counselor and later became a Juvenile Probation Officer in the Juvenile Court system. In 1972, he was honored as Virginia's " Juvenile Probation Officer of the Year. " During that time, Pete was also attending evening college in a graduate psychology program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Pam is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families since the early 1970's. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems, and solutions. Pam has written extensively about raising, educating and advocating for children with disabilities. Pam is also the editor of The Special Ed Advocate newsletter. Pete and Pam are Adjunct Professors of Law at the and Law School where they teach a course about special education law and advocacy and assist with the Law School's Special Education Law Clinic. They are the founders of slaw, the #1 ranked website about education law, special education law, and special education advocacy To Register: FOR MAIL IN : CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM Or CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE CREDIT CARD REGISTRATION www.elija.org/conferences.html Feel free to call or email us at conferences@... or 516 433 4321 -------------------------------------- PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT! http://elijaschool.org/puzzlingpiece.html The Puzzling Piece Necklace $25 (includes priority shipping in US) $20 if you are picking up Proceeds Benefit The Elija School for Children with Autism www.elijaschool.org Perfect gift for parents, grandparents, family members, siblings, teachers and support staff! Each one is packaged in a gift pouch with an informative note card. Necklace is glass on a 14 " rubber cord with clasp. A portion of your purchase also goes to Autism Speaks ORDER BY VISA OR MASTERCARD ONLINE OR BY MAIL LIMITED QUANTITIES! GET YOURS TODAY! http://elijaschool.org/puzzlingpiece.html ---------------------------- CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY! Save The Date December 3-5 2009 Americana Manhasset's Champions for Charity www.championsforcharity.org Starting October 1st 2009 You can register for your FREE Champion Card http://championsforcharity.org/card.asp JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION Hourderves & Cocktails On Friday December 4 2009 At THEORY from 6PM to 8 PM Please Remember The ELIJA Foundation as you shop at their participating stores at the Americana Manhasset or Wheatley Plaza 25% of your pre tax purchases will go to your charity of choice Thank you for your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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