Washburn Academy: Autism & ADHD-Practical Ideas for the Classroom

You see it in your classrooms every day; the number of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder has skyrocketed.  Students with AD/HD continue to be common in your classroom. The good news is that there is a wealth of new research and practical ideas to make these children more successful and help you feel more confident in dealing with their academic, social, and behavioral challenges.  In addition, many regular education teachers have found that the strategies that work well with students with these disorders also benefit all students in their classes.

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• Workshop Fee: $230.00
• Granola bars will be provided for breakfast.
• Lunch will be served each day.
• Water, coffee, and tea provided. There will be no soda provided.

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All Washburn Academy course will be offered for graduate credit exclusively through UW-La Crosse. Up to three (3) graduate credits can be earned through participation, attendance, personal reflections, and written assignments. Please note that each credit costs $130.00. This fee is separate than the workshop fee and is made payable to UW-La Crosse. A UW-L representative will be on site the first day of each workshop to answer questions and assist with the registration process. The cost breakdown is below.

• 1 credit = $130.00----Total Cost*: $360.00
• 2 credits = $260.00--Total Cost*: $490.00
• 3 credits = $390.00--Total Cost*: $620.00

*Total workshop cost reflects workshop fee and credit fee combined. The workhshop fee is paid to CESA #4 and the graduate credit fee is paid to UW-La Crosse. Graduate credits are optional. However, all participants will be charged the workshop fee.  

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Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA #4 to cancel attendance one week prior to the scheduled event. CESA #4 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA #4 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. CESA #4 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot.

Weather Conditions: If a workshop has been cancelled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. If weather conditions are questionable, please call CESA #4 Voice Mail at (608) 786-4800; Toll Free (800) 514-3075. A message will be posted regarding workshop weather cancellations.

Other Helpful Hints: Room temperatures vary from one workshop location to another, so bring a jacket or sweater for maximum comfort.

Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated.

CESA #4 IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.