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2.5 hrs
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) - Basic Implementation Strategies (On-Demand)
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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| June 30, 2023
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2.25 hrs
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): What Every Paraeducator Should Know
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On-demand recording
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| June 30, 2023
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30 mins
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Assistive Technology and the Consideration Process (On-Demand)
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On-demand recording
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Flyer
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| June 30, 2023
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1.5 hrs
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Battery Not Included: Assessing Complex Communication Needs of Students Who Cannot Access Formalized Testing
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Melissa Gardner, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist
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Meaningful assessment is an essential first step toward appropriate goals and intervention. However, not all students are responsive to a standard testing approach (e.g., formal test battery dependent on verbal/motor responses). Students with severe and multiple disabilities often experience complex communication disorders which are inseparable from learning and behavior. Students who live in complex bodies present a challenge in determining a consistent and purposeful response pattern to even begin testing. This training will explore the selection and use of appropriate assessment tools designed to assess a student who cannot access traditional measures. The emphasis will be on utilizing multiple assessment procedures that reveal the student’s strengths and reliable abilities. Participants will gain knowledge of interdisciplinary assessment practices, communication domains to assess, and how to modify existing tools to gain a clearer picture of a student’s communication and learning profile.
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Speech-Language Pathologists. If an attendee is not a speech-language pathologist, they need to attend with an SLP from their district to facilitate appropriate teaming. For example, school psychologists, childhood special education teachers, and/or occupational therapists who are qualified to conduct AAC assessments for their school district.
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Behavior Basics (on-demand, prerequisite for NBITS)
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On-demand recording
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June 30, 2023
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2.5 hrs
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Behavior Is Communication
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CE: SLPs
CE: NBITS
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On-demand recording
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Margot Johnson, M.A., BCBA, PENT Co-Director
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Behavior is the earliest form of communication. While some students will develop verbal language, others will continue to communicate non-verbally using their behavior. This training will focus on students with moderate-severe intellectual disabilities who use behavior as communication and teach those who work with these students how to recognize, respond to, and shape more appropriate and comprehensible forms of communication. Attendees will learn how to utilize the Form and Function matrix to identify appropriate replacement behaviors for maladaptive behaviors, which are already within their repertoire. This will serve as a guideline for selecting replacement behaviors during the development of appropriate behavior intervention plans. Additional topics will include identifying the student’s level of symbolism and implementing developmentally appropriate supports.
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Individuals working with students with moderate-severe disabilities who primarily use non-verbal language and/or present with challenging behavior. This includes speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, school psychologists, paraeducators, and parents.
NBITS Approved
SLP CEUs
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June 30, 2023
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2.25 hrs
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Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques for Educators
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Tim Halphide, M.A., L.M.F.T., School Psychologist and
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) may not offer a complete course of intervention for students with emotional-behavioral disorders. Effective treatment planning includes evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions (CBIs) for addressing intrapsychic conflict at the root of many of these disorders. This unique hands-on, interactive training provides you with the key CBIs to help develop an effective milieu program that—in tandem with your students’ mental health professionals—can provide brief, issue-focused support to help restructure student thinking, provide techniques that students can use to develop emotional equanimity, foster intrinsic motivation, and improve behavioral outcomes.
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Special education teachers, school psychologists, administrators, clinical psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, ERMHS staff or school counselors specifically designated to working with special needs students, and others who actively work with youth who have mental health concerns
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| June 30, 2023
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1.5 hrs
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Difference vs. Disorder: Demystifying the Assessment of English Language Learners
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Melissa Zavala Arauz, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Non-biased assessment of English Language Learners (ELLs) has long been viewed as a complex process that is often outside of the comfort zone of monolingual SLPs- and with good reason. ELLs are a heterogeneous group who come from a great variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds; therefore, many variables must be taken into account to provide adequate assessment. Skills in the non-biased assessment of ELLs are essential to reduce over- and under-identification of Speech and Language Impairment (SLI) and referral for speech and language services, particularly given the diverse cultural landscape of Southern California. This training provides an informal protocol that compiles the tasks found most effective in distinguishing between difference and disorder among the ELL population, along with resources to give SLPs the information and tools they need to immediately increase their confidence in this area.
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Speech-Language Pathologists
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| June 30, 2023
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1.5 hrs
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Dynamic Duo! Terrific Trio! Effectively Teaming with Paraeducators to Support Students
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CE: SLPs
CE: NBITS
CE: BCBAs
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On-demand recording
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Margot Johnson, M.A., BCBA, PENT Administrator
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This 90-minute webinar is designed for teachers and paraeducators to complete together, allowing the team to discuss and explore their individual roles, develop clear understanding of responsibilities, and begin to develop frameworks for effective teacher/ paraeducator/student relationships. Participants will be encouraged to actively complete activities throughout the webinar; additionally, handouts and resources will be provided to further support educator development.
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General education teachers, special education teachers, paraeducators, behavior specialists, speech-language pathologists, service providers, and administrators
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June 30, 2023
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2.5 hrs
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It’s a Match! Applying Developmentally Appropriate Supports to Students with Mild to Severe Intellectual Disabilities
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CE: LPs
CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Scott Gutentag, Ph.D., LEP, NCSP, School Psychologist
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Ever wonder why your student does not respond to a particular support? Ever wonder why reinforcement “doesn’t work” with your student? Ever wonder why your student needs so much prompting? Have you ever considered nontraditional approaches and matching supports and strategies to the student’s developmental level of functioning? This workshop will address these questions and explain how developmentally-appropriate supports and strategies can help students become more attentive, calm, and engaged (ACE). Providing smart schedules, functional work systems, meaningful visual supports, and effective reinforcement can increase students’ independence and engagement while reducing challenging behavior. Understanding the implications of a student’s developmental level is critical to this process, which will be discussed in this workshop. Some of the themes to be addressed include, “Making Time and Activities Concrete and Experiential,” “Making Work Systems Come Alive and Increasing Engagement,” and of course, “Matching Behavior Strategies to Behavior Function and Developmental Level.”
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Individuals who would benefit from a refresher course or introduction to working with students with developmental disabilities who exhibit challenging behavior
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| June 30, 2023
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1.5 hrs
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Keeping the Day Sane: Mental Health 101 for Paraeducators
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Tim Halphide, M.A., L.M.F.T., School Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Diagnostic Center Southern California
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Are your paraeducators prepared with little more than good intentions to handle the challenges of children identified with emotional-behavioral disorders? Are you noticing a lot of turn around, injury and stress? Many adults inadvertently handle behavioral scenarios with tactics that actually escalate student emotions rather than improve them, resulting in a decrease in student readiness for participation and learning. This training will equip your staff with basic knowledge and easy-to-learn strategies that can help them be more successful and keep students safe and ready to learn. Let’s get everyone on the same page!
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Paraeducators, special education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, ERMHS staff or school counselors specifically designated to working with special needs students, and other IEP team members who support these students are strongly advised to attend.
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| June 30, 2023
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4-6 hrs
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Keys to Successful IEPs
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On-demand modules
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East County SELPA - Alicia Alvarez
NCCSE - Shauna Schmoke
North Inland SELPA - Audrey Weed
South County SELPA - Diana Lynn
Tech-Eze - Kim Gavin
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Using SEIS
Writing legally defensible IEPs
Preparing for a successful meeting
Designing effective Transition Plans
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to assist you with
learning the basics (and beyond) of:
This course is comprised of an introduction
and fourteen modules which include
specific content presented in screencasts,
videos, slides, web links, and written
material.
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| June 30, 2023
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1.5 hrs
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Maximizing AAC Opportunities Within Daily Routines
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Heather DeFelice, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist,
AAC Specialist
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Young children learn through routines and play. As language learning requires a rich, meaningful context, it is important that we support our students using AAC within their daily routines at school and at home. This training will review why routines and understanding development matter, how to turn routines into learning opportunities, ways to create communication opportunities and support our students within their routines, and ideas on how to differentiate activities for a range of abilities.
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Paraeducators, teachers, service providers, administrators, parent event, family event, evento para padres, evento para familias, event for families,
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| June 30, 2023
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1 hr
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Mindfulness Practice: The Educator’s Guide to Help Students Practice Mindfulness
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CE: LPs
CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Mojgan Moshtael, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Diagnostic Center, Southern California
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There is a growing body of research that shows the effectiveness of mindfulness practices for children and adolescents to help regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies. Mindfulness practices are also considered an effective intervention to develop empathy and decrease anxiety and aggressive behaviors.
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Special education teachers, school psychologists, administrators, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, clinical psychologists, ERMHS staff or school counselors specifically designated to work with special needs students and students with mental health concerns
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| June 30, 2023
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1 hr
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Navigating Through the Day One Step at a Time
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Scott Gutentag, Ph.D., LEP, NCSP, School Psychologist; Diagnostic Center, Southern California.
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This brief training goes over a sample of effective tools to help students navigate through their day including can-do schedules for all ages, enticements, structuring up the “funs” and “icks” of the day, breaking down expectations into bite size pieces, and simple strategies to support one’s overall health. Practical examples are provided, and supports are embedded within the presentation for all to experience.
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parent event, family event, evento para padres, evento para familias, event for families,
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| June 30, 2023
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1 hr
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Reading Between the Lines
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CE: SLPs
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On-demand recording
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Andrea Abrishami, M.A., Education Specialist; Diagnostic Center, Southern California
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According to the International Dyslexia Association, one-half of all students who qualify for special education services are classified as having a learning disability. Approximately 85% of those students have a primary disability in reading and language processing. The National Institute of Health identified Dyslexia as the most common and prevalent of all known learning disabilities, affecting one in five children in the United States. Characteristics of dyslexia, assessments, interventions, and accommodations will be addressed to offer the practitioner tools and strategies to support struggling readers. This training will focus on best practices in working with students who have been identified with reading difficulties or are suspected of having dyslexia.
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| June 30, 2023
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1.5 hrs
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The First Fron(tier)!: An Overview of Tier 1 Positive Behavior Supports for ALL Students
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CE: SLPs
CE: NBITS
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On-demand recording
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Martin Miramontes, M.A., BCBA, PENT Co-Director
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There is an abundance of empirical research to indicate it is best practice to intervene before problematic behaviors occur. The application of universal interventions (primary prevention) can lead to a reduction in office discipline referrals, reduction in suspensions, referrals for special education, and improved academic performance. Universal supports and instruction are the core supports and strategies provided to all students within the school to promote successful student outcomes and prevent school failure. This training will focus on the behavioral strand of MTSS and provide an overview of the Tier 1 positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS), strategies, and universal interventions available for all students.
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Administrators, classroom teachers, school psychologists, school counselors, instructional staff, behavior specialists, and other related service providers who support students with behavioral needs
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| June 30, 2023
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2 hrs
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The Trauma-Informed School
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CE: SLPs
CE: NBITS
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On-demand recording
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Tim Halphide, M.A., L.M.F.T., School Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Diagnostic Center Southern California
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Student emotional-behavioral disorders are on the rise at increasingly alarming rates. Traumatic stress is frequently one key factor in the formation of these disorders and can arise from complex issues such as school bullying, suicide, school safety threats, and day-to-day cumulative exposure to environmental stressors. Trauma-informed schools are prepared to recognize and respond to students impacted by traumatic stress. In this training, educators learn methods for establishing clear expectations and communication strategies to help students cope with extreme situations and ongoing stressors. But moreover, educators will learn how to establish a school wide culture of support and sensitivity to address the needs of students who are attending school in rapidly changing times.
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Special education teachers, school psychologists, administrators, school nurses, ERMHS staff, school counselors, and other mental health professionals
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| June 30, 202
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1.5 hrs
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What Should I Do?! Effective Strategies for Paraeducators to Support Positive Student Behavior
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CE: SLPs
CE: NBITS
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On-demand recording
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Margot Johnson, M.A., BCBA, PENT Co-Director
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This 90-minute webinar is designed for paraeducators who support students in all settings that want to expand their skill set of strategies to support positive behavior, active engagement, and student learning. Strategies such as reinforcement, prompting, visual supports, etc. will be reviewed. Additionally, how to set students up for success by developing positive rapport, responding consistently, and utilizing schedules will be discussed. Participants will receive handouts and additional resources to support learning.
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Paraeducators, teachers, service providers, administrators
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