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2- Day Workshop: PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System (December 9 & 10, 2013)

NOTE: December 9 & 10, 2013 at Americinn - Ashland, WId

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 12/6/2013 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 12/4/2013 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 12
Agency Contact: Sue Miller
Agency Assistant: Janet Shefchik 715-682-2363 EX--119 Ext. 119
Audience: Any professional and/or parent of a learner with autism or related disability should consider attending this training.
Location: AmericInn Conference Center Ashland WI
3009 East Lake Shore Drive
Ashland, WI 54806
Facility: Conference Center
Date/Time:
12/9/2013 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM NOTE: Registration 7:30 a.m.
12/10/2013 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM NOTE: Registration 7:30 a.m.

Overview

This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS.
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.
 

What You Will Learn:
• The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments
• Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication
• The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches
• How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientatio
• The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities

Presenter
Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. is the exclusive home of all trainings for the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Pyramid Approach to Education. Trainings are presented by our dynamic group of consultants, all with extensive expertise in autism and related developmental disabilities. Presenters all have a wealth of hands-on experience, with a variety of backgrounds including speech-language pathologists, behavior analysts, psychologists and classroom teachers.

Target Audience
Any professional and/or parent of a learner with autism or related disability should consider attending this training. PECS is a functional communication system that can be used across the age span. As such, parents/professionals working with infants/toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents and adults are all encouraged to attend. Previous attendees have included parents, special education teachers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, in-home support workers, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, behavior analysts, pediatricians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and administrators. 

Early Bird Fee (Before November 25, 2013)

$262 plus $88 for materials (Total: $350) (Non CESA #12 Autism, Early Childhood, or Central EEN Consortium Districts and other Agencies.

 

Registration Fee  (After November 25, 2013)

$307 plus $88 for materials (Total: $395)  Non CESA #12 Autism, Early Childhood, or Central EEN Consortium Districts and other Agencies.

 

Fee for those Districts in the CESA #12 Early Childhood, Autism or Central EEN Leadership Consortiums pay a fee of $212 plus $88 for materials.  (Total of $300/person registration at anytime) Districts include:  Ashland, Bayfield, Butternut, Chequamegon, Drummond, Hayward, Hurley, Maple, Mellen, Mercer, Northwood, Phillips, Solon Springs, South Shore, Superior and Washburn.

 

THIS TRAINING IS NOT BEING OFFERED FOR CREDIT!

 


 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
Administrator Standards
WAS1The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WAS5The administrator models collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Pupil Services
WPS2The pupil services professional understands the complexities of learning and knowledge of comprehensive, coordinated practice strategies that support pupil learning, health, safety and development.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
WPS5The pupil services professional understands the organization, development, management and content of collaborative and mutually supportive pupil services programs within educational settings.
WPS6The pupil services professional is able to address comprehensively the wide range of social, emotional, behavioral and physical issues and circumstances which may limit pupils’ abilities to achieve positive learning outcomes through development, implementation and evaluation of system-wide interventions and strategies.
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR DISTRICT'S APPROVAL TO ATTEND.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received by the registration deadline date stated on the event for a refund to be issued. Persons registering and not in attendance on the day of the session will be charged the full registration fee (substitutions are accepted). CESA 12 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email or phone if a cancellation occurs.

Weather conditions:

If a workshop has been canceled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. Participants will be notified via email through myQuickReg.com if a cancellation occurs. Please make sure all your contact information is correct on myQuickReg.com

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