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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 4/13/2014 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 4/14/2014 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 3
Agency Contact: Kate Hennessy
Location: Southwest WI Technical College
1800 Bronson Blvd
Fennimore, WI 53809
Facility: Room 365
Date/Time:
4/16/2014 08:30 AM - 03:30 AM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED

Autism Workshop: Instructional and Behavioral Strategies for Diverse Learners
EC-3rd Grade

When: April 16, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Check-in
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Workshop

Location: Southwest WI Technical College, 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809 Room 365

Description: In this presentation, Kate will focus on instructional strategies for students with autism and related disorders, ages EC through 3rd Grade. Participants will leave with a better sense of who their students w/ autism and related disorders are as learners and processors. Evidence based practices that are tried and true will be presented in a practical, hands on manner. Come prepared to move and have fun!

About the presenter:
Kate McGinnity, M.S., is an experienced classroom teacher, trainer & author as well as a nationally recognized consultant in the field of autism. She has over 30 years experience working with individuals with autism and their families. During her tenure as a teacher, Kate was recognized as the Wisconsin and National Teacher of the Year by the Autism Society of America. Kate and her husband foster parented an adolescent with autism for several years until he reached adulthood. She is currently involved in private practice providing training and consultation to professionals and parents as well as collaborating, counseling and yoga to individuals on the autism spectrum. Kate has been a core trainer and developer for the Wisconsin Statewide Autism Training project through DPI for over 25 years. Kate is the co-author of the following books/DVD’s, available @ cbrpress.com: “Walk Awhile in My Autism” and “Lights! Camera! Autism! Using Videotechnology to Enhance Lives. “ She is committed to bringing her passion and compassion to every aspect of her work and life.
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Audience: All Educators, Parents, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors Related Service Personnel, Principals and Administrators

Cost: $25/Per Person

Graduate Credit: $200.00 - 1 Graduate Credit from Silver Lake College.  (This will be in addition to the workshop fee.)
Participants may choose to earn one graduated credit from Silver Lake College for extending the knowledge and skills gained in the workshop to an independent and authentic application of theory to practice within his/her relevent educational and/or professional setting.

Register early- Seating is limited!!
For further information, contact Becca Lewis-Clifton at CESA #3, 1-800-261-0000, (608) 822-3276, Ext 2153, via E-mail: blewis-clifton@cesa3.k12.wi.us

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.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
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.
WPS7The pupil services professional interacts successfully with pupils, parents, professional educators, employers, and community support system such as juvenile justice, public health, human services and adult education.
Special Education
Graduation Ratespercent comparison of youth with and without IEP's graduating with a regular diploma
Dropout Ratespercent comparison of youth with and without IEP's dropping out of high school
Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA #3 at least one week prior to the scheduled event to cancel and receive a full refund of your registration fee. Cancellations not received at least one week prior to the registered event will be charged the full registration fee. CESA #3 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. 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 #3 is handicapped accessible.