2017-2018 School Year Workshops
2017-2018 School Year
The OrPATS workshops are currently being scheduled in all eight Regions across the state. Please contact your Regional Coordinator or write to: information@orpats.org to request a specific date for your Regional Workshop in Oregon.
2-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Pre-school/Elementary Evidence-Based Practices Using the STAR® Program
Participants will receive training on how to use the following instructional strategies: discrete trial training, pivotal response training, teaching functional routines and positive behavior intervention and supports as used in the STAR Program. This workshop is appropriate for teachers, assistants, related service providers, specialists and administrators working with students with ASD and other related developmental disabilities.
August 14-15, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM) Grant County
Location: Grant Union Jr./Sr. High School, 911 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845
To register contact: Contact Robert Waltenburg, Superintendent Grant County ESD at waltenburgr@grantesd.k12.or.us. Please include registrants names, email addresses, school district and school.
Note: This workshop is open to employees of districts served by Grant County ESD. Fifteen slots have been reserved for staff from outside of the Grant ESD service area.
August 15-16, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD, 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
To register contact: Jane Ropp at jane.ropp@lblesd.k12.or.us
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August 23-24, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
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September 18-19, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM) * Lunch Provided
Location: Board Room of the Medford School District (Central Medford High School)
815 S. Oakdale Ave. , Medford, OR 97501
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
If you have questions or need assistence please contact Dawn Stephans at Dawn_Stephans@soesd.k12.or.us or 541-776-8554.
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September 28-29, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Inter-Mountain ESD, 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton OR
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
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October 2-3, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: High Desert ESD 2804 SW Sixth Street. Redmond, OR 97756
Registration: Contact Meg Shanahan at meg.shanahan@hdesd.org or 541-693-5704
October 5-6, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
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October 12-13, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
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November 2-3, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane ESD 1200 Hwy. 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
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January 12, 2018 (Day 1) & February 16, 2018 (Day 2) (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Wilsonville Al Kader Shrine Center, 25100 SW Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR 97070
To Register: Email completed REGISTRATION FORM to
Kathi Dehm at kathi.dehm@starautismsupport.com
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1 or 2-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Middle/High-School/Post-Secondary Evidence-based Practices Using the Links®Curriculum
Participants will receive training on how to use the following instructional strategies: assessing and teaching functional routines, task analysis, discrete trial training, and the use of positive behavior intervention and supports as used in the Links Curriculum, FACTER and STAR Program. This workshop is appropriate for teachers, assistants, related service providers, specialists and administrators working with students with ASD and other related developmental disabilities.
August 17, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
To register contact: Jane Ropp at jane.ropp@lblesd.k12.or.us
September 20, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM) * Lunch Provided
Location: Southern Oregon ESD 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Secondary Students using the Links® Curriculum
If you have questions or need assistence please contact Dawn Stephans at Dawn_Stephans@soesd.k12.or.us or 541-776-8554.
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September 26, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Inter-Mountain ESD 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Secondary Students using the Links® Curriculum
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September 27-28, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Secondary Students using the Links® Curriculum
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October 13, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register Online: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Secondary Students using the Links® Curriculum
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1-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Consistency of Implementation: An Advanced Workshop on Evidence Based Strategies Used in the STAR® Program (Arick, Loos, Falco and Krug 2015)
This one-day advanced workshop on implementing evidence-based practices as used in the STAR Program (Arick, Loos, Falco and Krug, 2015) will include a review of substantive improvements and updates to lesson plans, procedures, and forms (examples of Version 2 data forms will be provided). We will also summarize the results of recently published research on the effects of comprehensive treatment models (CTMs) for children with ASD.
Participants will also receive consistency of implementation training on the following instructional strategies: teaching functional routines, pivotal response training, discrete trial training and the use of positive behavior intervention and supports as used in the STAR Program. Initial and on-going assessment of student skills using the STAR Student Learning Profile will also be addressed.
The workshop is designed for pre-school, elementary, or middle school staff currently implementing evidence-based practices using the STAR curriculum with students. Participants should have already attended a two day workshop on the STAR Program or have had extensive experience implementing the program.
October 4, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: High Desert ESD 2804 SW Sixth Street. Redmond, OR 97756
Registration: Contact Meg Shanahan at meg.shanahan@hdesd.org or 541-693-5704
February 28, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location:Columbia Regional Program 833 NE 74th Ave, Portland, OR 97213
Register Online: Consistency of Implementation: An Advanced Workshop on Evidence-Based Strategies Used in the STAR® Program
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March 5, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St. La Grande, OR 97850
Register Online: Consistency of Implementation: An Advanced Workshop on Evidence-Based Strategies Used in the STAR® Program
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March 9, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Springfield School District 640 A Street Springfield, OR 97477
Registration: Contact Sandi Hanna at sandi.hanna@springfield.k12.or.us or 541-726-3250
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1-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Parent Training for Preschool
Participants will receive an overview of the evidence-based strategies taught within the parent training curriculum Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism by Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak, focusing on direct and indirect strategies and techniques for coaching families with children with ASD and communication and social interaction delays. This workshop is appropriate for EI/ECSE staff planning to implement the parent training with families.
September 21, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM) * Lunch Provided
Location: Jackson County Health and Human Services 140 S. Holly St.. Medford, OR 97501
Register Online: OrPATS Preschool Parent Training Workshop
If you have questions or need assistence please contact Dawn Stephans at Dawn_Stephans@soesd.k12.or.us or 541-776-8554.
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2-Day New Autism Consultant/Specialist Training
The OrPATS Project in collaboration with the Oregon Regional Programs and the Oregon Department of Education will be offering training for Autism Consultants/Specialists this school year. The training will include information on autism characteristics, Oregon assessment and eligibility procedures, evidence-based practices for students with autism and effective consultation methods. The first training is a two day workshop that focuses on autism characteristics and the Oregon eligibility procedures. That training is conducted in the Fall in Salem. The second training is a two day workshop that will focus on evidence-based practices, positive behavior supports, transition planning, visual supports and instructional coaching. This training will take place in January or February. OrPATS will reimburse school districts for travel expenses for participants needing to travel further than 50 miles from home. The training is open to any Regional or District autism consultants and Specialists.
Part I: November 6 – 7, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration Information:
DOWNLOAD: New Autism Consultant Training: Part I – Registration Form
DOWNLOAD: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
Part II: February 12 – 13, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration Information:
DOWNLOAD: New Autism Consultant Training: Part II – Registration Form
DOWNLOAD: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
1-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Supports for Children with Autism in Childcare Settings
This training opportunity will provide childcare staff with a greater understanding of working with children with autism enrolled at their center. Topics discussed will include learning characteristics, behavioral strategies and simple activities to encourage social and language skill development. This workshop will provide specific examples of evidence-based practices that can be implemented immediately in the childcare setting. Participants will receive visuals and access to valuable online resources.
Who should attend:
Childcare center teachers, assistants and other staff providing services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
March 17, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM) Workshop Full – Registration Closed
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register Online: Supports for Children with Autism in Childcare Settings
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For workshop questions please email Brenda Hancock bhancock@nwresd.k12.or.us
April 7, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Central Oregon Community College – HCC 330 (Health Careers Center), 2600 NW College Way. Bend, OR 97703
To register contact: Denise Hudson from NeighborImpact Child Care Resources at (541) 323-6518 or deniseh@neighborimpact.org
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April 7, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
To register contact: Complete attached form 2018 CBCT Conference Registration Packet. For questions contact: ccrr@umchs.org or Alisen Paez at apaez@umchs.org
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April 28, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn Benton Community College, Calapooia Center, 2nd Floor Room 203, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, OR 97321
Register Online: Supports for Children with Autism in Childcare Settings.
Please call Family Connections, 541-917-4899 if you have questions.
May 12, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: RCC Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett, St. Medford, OR 97501
Register Online: Supports for Children with Autism in Childcare Settings. Go to www.ccrnso.org and fill out the training request form or call the training request line at 541-776-6768.
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May 22, 2018 (1:00PM-4:30PM)
Location: Roth’s Hositality Center 1130 Wallace Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Register Online: Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/HubSummit2018.org
Please Note: This workshop is part of the 3rd Annaual Early Learning Summit, hosted by the Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub. Register for this workshop via conference registration.
More Information: Salem Half Day Child Care Workshop Flyer, MPELH 3rd Annual Early Learning Summit (Bilingual Flyer)
Substitute Release Funds Available for Workshop Participants:
The Oregon Department of Education has made a small amount of funds available to reimburse participating agencies for staff substitute pay. These funds are to provide release time to staff to be involved in OrPATS training (Workshops and/or visits to OrPATS Training Sites). Please view the form below for detailed information on requesting substitute reimbursements. If you have questions or need additional information about reimbursements please contact Kathi Dehm via email.