Below you’ll find the schedule/options for each day. Note that there is a 45 minute break for lunch from 12:15-1:00
TO SIGN UP: Sign in to Sched on the top right, or create an account if you haven’t made one before. This will pop up the registration information page - once you complete that you are signed up for the conference, and will be able to add sessions to your schedule.
TO MAKE YOUR SCHEDULE: Make sure you are signed in to Sched. You’ll see white circles to the left of the session names - click on those to add those sessions to your schedule. Once you’ve made your selections, you can access all your sessions from your schedule (click on the head icon on the left to go to your personal schedule).
If you have any questions about using Sched, please contact Ben Baldizon ([email protected]). If you have questions about the PD Day, please contact Deb Miller ([email protected]) or Christie Rivera ([email protected]).
Sign up or log in to add sessions to your schedule and sync them to your phone or calendar.
This session provides practical strategies for supporting autistic students through inclusive practices, effective behavioral supports, and relationship-based approaches. Designed for newer staff building their foundational knowledge and experienced staff looking for a refresher, participants will gain tools to support communication, sensory needs, engagement, transitions, and challenging moments.
Topics Covered:
Center Our Values Around Inclusion Autism 101 Common Misperceptions Around Misbehavior Science Of Reinforcement Teaching Strategies Responding To Those Difficult Moments
For students who are non-speaking or minimally speaking, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is an evidence-based way to support communication and participation.
In this session, participants will: Discuss the impacts of ableism on people and students with disabilities Get an opportunity for hands-on exploration of different types of AAC tools that are often present in schools Learn strategies for supporting students to use AAC effectively in the educational setting
This session provides practical strategies for supporting autistic students through inclusive practices, effective behavioral supports, and relationship-based approaches. Designed for newer staff building their foundational knowledge and experienced staff looking for a refresher, participants will gain tools to support communication, sensory needs, engagement, transitions, and challenging moments.
Topics Covered:
Center Our Values Around Inclusion Autism 101 Common Misperceptions Around Misbehavior Science Of Reinforcement Teaching Strategies Responding To Those Difficult Moments
This session is for people who have attended one of Jackie's "Supporting Students with AAC" sessions before (including the one at 10:15 on this day) or are very familiar with using AAC devices
