Upcoming Professional Development-- Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Academy

Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Academy

A Three-Part Training Series

Presented by the Miami Valley Regional Center's EAT and ACT Teams

Sponsored by: Western Ohio Service Collaborative (WOSC)

Session I - August 9, 2018

• Strategies for Organizing the Special Needs Classroom
• Managing Paraprofessionals: Tips and Strategies for the Intervention Specialist
• Proactive Behavior Management for the Intervention Specialist
• Addressing Interfering Behaviors through Sensory Supports

Session II - September 14, 2018

• Strategies for Working with Students with Vision Impairments
• Strategies for Working with Students with Hearing Impairments
• Autism 101
• Strategies for Organizing the Special Needs Classroom (Repeat Session) or Questions and Answer Session with presenters

Session III - October 30, 2018

• Facilitating Expressive communication Through the use of Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Writing IEPs to Document Student Growth Including Collaborative Goals/Objectives
• Proactive Behavior Management for the Intervention Specialist (Repeat) or Question and Answer Session with presenters
• Concluding Session and Wrap-up

This 3-day training series is intended for new Intervention Specialists or those new to the Moderate-Intensive setting and will be held at the Miami Valley Regional Center, 4801 Springfield Street, Dayton, OH 45431.

The Registration fee is waived for all districts contracted with the Autism Coaching Team (ACT) or the Educational Assessment Team (EAT). For non-contracted districts, the registration fee is $50 per day ($150 for full three-day series) through the Western Ohio Service Collaborative. Send check or PO to the Miami County ESC, 2000 West Stanfield Rd., Troy, OH 45373. Participants will receive a 5-hour Certificate of Attendance for each day of attendance. 

For registration information and session descriptions, go to: https://www.smore.com/0jny3-intervention-specialist-academy. Registration Deadline: August 1st, 2018.

Contact Information
For more information or questions, contact the EAT or ACT departments at the Miami Valley Regional Center (937)236-9965 or email marlene.mccommons@mcesc.org or mary.fryman@mcesc.org

If you are unable to attend, you must cancel in advance to avoid being charged. This training is being offered through the Montgomery County ESC and the Western Ohio Service Collaborative.