FREE Conference, FREE Lunch
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
To Register for March 9th Click Here: https://www.research.net/s/QZR3C6G
Presenter: Dr David Meichenbaum, Licensed Clinical Psychologist,
Director of Community Consulting & Clinical Services, Summit Educational Resources, Buffalo, New York
Dr. David Meichenbaum is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of pervasive developmental and disruptive behavior disorders. He is the Director of Community Consulting & Clinical Services at Summit Educational Resources in Buffalo, New York. He received his doctorate of philosophy in Clinical Psychology from University at Buffalo, SUNY, and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Duke University.
Topic: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Critical Considerations for Fostering Independence, Reducing Challenging Behaviors, and Building Social Skills
Time: 9:30 – 3:00 Lunch Provided at No Charge
This comprehensive workshop is designed to provide evidence-based treatment strategies and tools for Autism Spectrum Disorders from early intervention to addressing ASD in educational settings. Through case-studies, video clips, audience participation and group activities, Dr. Meichenbaum presents practical strategies and applied tools that can be implemented immediately and utilized in their daily interactions and practice. Participants will leave with a framework for fostering independence, developing social skills, and reducing maladaptive behaviors and working collaboratively with team members.
A full day of intensive training experience for parents and educators who want to increase their knowledge and acquire specific intervention skills to maximize the success of their children with autism and severe behavioral challenges.
Through the use of scientific-based strategies and practical, hands-on training, Dr. Meichenbaum gives the audience the key to unlocking the potential of children with autism spectrum disorder and severe behavioral challenges.
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4125 Medina Road, Akron, Ohio 44333
330-665-8092 / 330-665-8096
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The Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children is pleased to announce that scholarships are available to attend the Ohio Early Care & Education Conference held April 19-21, 2012 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
All scholarship applications must be submitted online no later than Friday, January 27, 2012.
The Ohio Department of Education, Office of Early Learning & School Readiness is providing one and two day conference scholarships for Early Childhood Education(previously Public Preschool)and Special Education Teachers. Click here for all the ODE/ELSR scholarship details!
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities is offering one day scholarships for Ohio Parent Mentors and parents living in Ohio with preference to parents of children with disabilities. Click here for the OCECD scholarship details!
The Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children is offering one day Emerging Leadership for Ohio AEYC members. Click here for all the Ohio AEYC scholarship details!
Please review the scholarship details and criteria below before beginning your application.
You may apply for more than one scholarship depending on your qualifications, but there is a limit of one scholarship that may be awarded to each applicant.
Scholarship notification:
Upon submission of your online application, an automated email will be sent to confirm it was received.
All respondents will be emailed the status of their application by Monday, January 30, 2012.
Scholarship winners will be provided special registration instructions in their email.
To submit your scholarship application, click here.
If you are not awarded a scholarship or do not meet the requirements,
we may have a solution to fit your budget, click here.
Check out all that the 2012 Ohio Early Care & Education Conference has to offer.
You won't want to miss this great opportunity to connect at Ohio's largest early childhood event!
Sincerely,
Ohio AEYC
Registration is now open at http://www.oaeyc.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3428
Hold the Date - November 27, 2012
10th Annual Partnering for Progress Conference at Crowne Plaza Columbus
North Hotel
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Ohio Dept of Education State Complaints and Due Process Databases
These databases are made available to provide the public with information regarding complaint investigation results and due process hearing decisions related to students with disabilities. The databases contain letters of findings and due process hearing decisions issued since October 21, 2009. Click Below.
Transportation Q & A from OSEP
The US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Eligible for Transportation in November 2009. You may read the Q & A here: http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/%2Croot%2Cdynamic%2CQaCorner%2C12%2C
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Liist of Upcoming Workshops, OCECD'S Lending E-Library.
Sign Up For OCECD's Trainings by Clicking on the Trainings Tab Above. Here is a highlight of trainings coming soon!
Face to Face Trainings and Informational Fairs:
Feb 2, 6-8, Autism, Toledo; Feb 2, 6-8, Rights, Akron;
Feb 2, 6-8, Take the Sting Out of Behavior, Lima;
Feb 8, 10-12, Evaluation, Akron; Feb 9, 5-7, Rights, Portsmouth;
Feb 11, 9-3, Transition Expo, Independence; Feb 11, 9-11:30, Eval/Rights, Columbus; Feb 11, 12:30-3, IEPs, Columbus;
Feb 16, 6-8, Rights, Newark; Feb 16, 6-8, Taking the Sting Out of Behavior, Fremont; Feb 22, 9-11, Rights, Northfield; Feb 23, 6:30-8:30, Behavior Focused IEPs, Independence.
Regional Trainings:
March 9, 2012, Dr David Meichenbaum in Akron; March 22, Lavoie in Urbana; March 20, Lavoie in Sardinia (Adams County); August 7th in Mercer County. Additional 2011-12 regional trainings are being planned and scheduled.
Webinars:
We currently are not offering webinars. Check our Training Calendar on this site under the Trainings Tab and then Training Calendar on the right hand side of the page for local or regional trainings in your area.
As we plan for future trainings across the state, we want to know what training topics you would like to see . Please click on this link and take our short survey. Give us your 3 top choices from our list or write in your own topic. Thank you! Click here to complete the survey with your training topics.
OCECD Parent Library
Welcome to the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities’ State Parent Library. The library serves as a resource for parents of children with disabilities in the state of Ohio, who have children from birth through age 26. Library services are provided at no cost to both parents and professionals.
Library materials may be borrowed for a period of one month. A self addressed and stamped mailing envelope or container will be provided for returning materials when materials are shipped. We offer books, videotapes, and DVDs on topics related to special education for children and youth with disabilities. Information published by OCECD or reprints of articles will be shipped with no return needed. These materials are for parents to keep for future reference.
In order to use the Parent Library, you first must set up an account by clicking on the link below to download the PDF application. Please mail, fax or email your completed application back to OCECD. Once your application has been processed and your account has been established, we will notify you via email or mail.
To borrow materials from the Parent Library, click on the L4U Library System link below. This will give you access to the Library’s L4U internet catalog where you can locate and place materials in your book bag. OCECD will check material requests each business day.
Download PDF Application
For assistance with the application or the library, please contact Martha Lause, Librarian, at 800-374-2806 or 740-382-5452 ext. 20.
Ohio Coalition Launches a New Web Portal
OCECD has launched a new web portal that we hope you will find user-friendly. Click through the site and let us know if you like it and if you have suggestions. Please contact Lee Ann Derugen, Webmaster at leeannd@ocecd.org If you are a parent needing assistance, call Martha Lause at 800-374-2806 ext 20 or email her at ocecd@ocecd.org.
Disability Definitions
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities' defintions for service under IDEA 2004 and Section 504.