Autism Training

Save the Date! 

Michelle Garcia Winner is coming to Mount Vernon, WA

November 15 & 16, 2010

Sponsored by the Autism Outreach Project, Michelle Garcia Winner will be presenting a two-day workshop in Mount Vernon, WA, on November 15 & 16, 2010.  Michelle is a Congressional-award winning speech-language pathologist who developed the Social Thinking curriculum and specializes in treating students who are experiencing social and communication challenges.

The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research supporting her Social Thinking approach for high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome.

Watch for additional information on these workshops.

2009-2010 Training Schedule

 

Thursday, Oct. 8 9 am - 3 pm Course No. 13951	Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Crystal Gray, Ph.D.
Friday, Oct. 16 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  13953	A Toolkit for Changing Behavior & Promoting Independence in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Margaret Brashers, Ph.D.
Thursday, Oct. 22 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  14010	Strategies for Paraprofessionals:  Supporting Students With Autism & Social Thinking Deficits Gretchen Schmidt-Mertes, M.Ed.
Thursday, Oct. 29 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  14012	Classroom Strategies for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders - A Toolkit for Putting it All Together Ronda Schelvan, M.S.Ed.
Thursday, Nov. 5 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  14017	Structured TEACCHing for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders Glenna Clouse, M.Ed.
Thursday, Nov. 19 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  14019	Social Communication & Autism Jim Mancini, M.S., CCC-SLP
Thursday, Dec. 10 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  14021	Schoolwide Social Thinking & Positive Behavior Support:  Social Thinking Meets RTI Gretchen Schmidt-Mertes, M.Ed.
Friday, Dec. 11 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  13957	What To Do When Dealing with Challenging Behavior in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Margaret Brashers, Ph.D.
Thursday, Jan. 14 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  13959	Current Best Practices for Educating Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders Crystal Gray, Ph.D.
Friday, Jan. 22 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  13961	How To Teach So Kids Will Interact:  For Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Margaret Brashers, Ph.D.
Thursday, Jan. 28 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  14024	Behavior in Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders … Challenging Authority or Communication? Ronda Schelvan, M.S.Ed.
Thursday, Feb. 11 9 am – 3 pm Course No.  14026	Addressing Challenging Behaviors in School Age Children With Autism Using Positive Behavior Support Nancy Rosenberg, Ph.D., BCBA
Thursday, Feb. 18 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  13963	Transition Planning for Success:  High Functioning Autism/Aspergers Crystal Gray, Ph.D.
Thursday, Feb. 25 9 am - 3 pm Course No. 14115	Transition Planning for Success:  Students With Classic Autism Ronda Schelvan, M.S.Ed. &  Monica Meyer
Thursday, Mar. 25 9 am - 3 pm Course No.  14028	Visual Thinking Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders:  The Language of Pictures Carole Kaulitz, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

Autism Outreach Project Summer Training

The Combined Summer Institute held July 12-15, in Yakima, Washington is co-sponsored by the Autism Outreach Project.   In 2010, the theme for CSI will be "Team Collaboration for Student Success" for students with autism, blind/visual impairments, deafness/hearing loss, brain injury, and multiple disabilities.  The overall focus of the 2010 Institute will be on providing appropriate and successful inclusion in the curriculum through use of team collaboration for each developmental stage and transition.   The Autism Strand will provide sessions to meet the needs of families and professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorders.   For registration and session information, see the North Central ESD 171 website or call Terri Thurston at North Central ESD at 509.665.2619 or Jackie Messer at 509.665.2630.

Autism Outreach Project Course Catalog

For complete course and presenter descriptions, download a copy of the catalog here.

2009-2010 Training and Services 

Distance Learning Opportunities

Through the use of videoconference, we provide training directly to your site.  Upon request, Autism Outreach Project classes are available statewide to any location with access to K-20 videoconferencing.  Contact the Autism Outreach Project, pyates@nwesd.org or 1-888-704-9633, for information on participating by videoconference.

Target Audience

Everyone is welcome.  Workshops are designed for individuals working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, including general and special educators, early childhood educators, school administrators, educational support staff, related-service providers, families, transition coordinators, and other professionals. 

Registration Fees

All courses are $90 per person.

Clock Hours

5 clock hours ($15) are available at each class.

Fees for clock hours are to be paid separately at the class session.  Do not include clock hour fees with your registration.

Ways to Register

Payment for registration fees is required in advance.  Your registration must be accompanied by a purchase order, check, or credit card information.

Download a registration form here.

Mail registration form and fee to:

NWESD, 1601 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA  98221

Fax registration form with credit card or purchase order to:  (360) 299-4071

Online at www.nwesd.org, Site Shortcuts, Courses, Catalog, then follow instructions;   

OR click here. 

Educational Service District 112 Autism Consulting Cadre class offerings