2018-2019 School Year Workshops
2018-2019 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.
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Pre-school/Elementary ABA & Evidence-Based Practices Using the STAR® Program
Middle/High-School/Post-Secondary ABA & Evidence-Based Practices Using the Links® Curriculum
Consistency of Implementation: Advanced Workshop on ABA & Evidence-Based Strategies Used in the STAR Program
Development of EI/ECSE Parent Training Teams
New Autism Consultant/Specialist Training
Supporting Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays in Early Childhood Education Settings
Pre-school/Elementary ABA & Evidence-Based Practices Using the STAR Program
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, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program or visit: crporegon.org
August 16-17, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane ESD 1200 Hwy. 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
September 11-12, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Jackson County Health and Human Services 140 S. Holly St., Medford, OR 97501
Register by: Going to the Southern Oregon ESD Website at: http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/, then go to Workshops and Professional Development. If you have questions or need assistance please contact Dawn Stephens at Dawn_Stephens@soesd.k12.or.us or 541-776-8554.
September 24-25, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Douglas ESD-Douglas Conference Room, 1871 NE Stephens Street, Roseburg, OR 97470
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
September 27-28, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Inter-Mountain ESD 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
Download: Workshop Flyer
October 1-2, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
Register by contacting: Jane Ropp (jane.ropp@lblesd.k12.or.us) or (541) 812-2771
October 4-5, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
Download: Workshop Flyer
October 29-30, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: High Desert ESD, 2804 SW Sith Street, Redmond OR, 97756
Register by contacting: meg.shanahan@hdesd.org
December 5-6, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
Download: Workshop Flyer
Middle/High-School/Post-Secondary ABA & Evidence-based Practices Using the Links Curriculum
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.
September 13, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Jackson County Health and Human Services 140 S. Holly St., Medford, OR 97501
Register by: Going to the Southern Oregon ESD Website at: http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/, then go to Workshops and Professional Development. If you have questions or need assistance please contact Dawn Stephens at Dawn_Stephens@soesd.k12.or.us or 541-776-8554.
September 25, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Inter-Mountain ESD 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the STAR® Program
Download: Workshop Flyer
October 3, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
Register by contacting: Jane Ropp (jane.ropp@lblesd.k12.or.us) or (541) 812-2771
Octover 15, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Bend Education Center, 520 NW Wall Street, Bend OR 97703
Register by contacting: meg.shanahan@hdesd.org
October 29-30, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register online: Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool/Elementary Students as used in the Links Curriculum®
Download: Workshop Flyer
November 8-9, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane ESD, 1200 Hwy. 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
Register online: http://www.lesd.k12.or.us/workshops/listings/nov2018/links-curriculum.html
Jauary 18, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secondary-grades-aba-evidence-based-practices-workshop-registration-52166947745
Consistency of Implementation: An Advanced Workshop on ABA & Evidence Based Strategies Used in the STAR Program
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.
January 7, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane ESD, 1200 Hwy. 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
Register online: http://www.lesd.k12.or.us/workshops/listings/jan2019/consistency-of-implementation.html
February 15, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register online: https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3174362
Download: Workshop Flyer
March 8, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Pendleton School District Office, 107 NW 10th St., Pendleton, OR
Register online: https://imesd.k12.or.us/event/fri-03082019-830am-0
Download: Workshop Flyer
April 5, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preschoolelementary-aba-evidence-based-practices-advanced-workshop-registration-52168649836
Development of EI/ECSE Parent Training Teams
1-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Parent Training for Preschool
This workshop is appropriate for EI/ECSE staff planning to implement parent training with families. 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.
* To be determined as needed
New Autism Consultant/Specialist Training
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATER ACROSS THE STATE, PART II OF THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22-23, 2019 – DETAILS BELOW
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 27 – 28, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration information: New Autism Consultant/Specialist Workshop Part I
Download: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
Part II: April 22 – 23, 2019 (8:30am-3:30pm)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302 Polk/Yamhill Rooms
Registration information: https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3158635
Download: Workshop Flyer
Download: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
Supporting Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays in Early Childhood Education Settings
1-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Supporting Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays in Early Childhood Education 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.
August 18, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane Community College, Building 19, Room 243
Registration: Call Quality Care Connections at (541) 463-3300
Download: Workshop Flyer
September 15, 2018 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
To register: Call CCR&R Multnomah County at (503) 491-6205
Download: Workshop Flyer
January 12, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register online: https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3115927
Download: Workshop Flyer
January 26, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
To register: Call CCR&R Multnomah County at (503) 491-6205
Download: Workshop Flyer
February 2, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register online: https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3115927
Download: Workshop Flyer
March 9, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Inter-Mountain ESD, 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
Register online: https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3276578
Download: Workshop Flyer
March 16, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Roth’s Hospitality Center – Founders Room, 1130 Wallace Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304
Register online: https://airtable.com/shrcTaaLXjvNhRHah
Download: Workshop Flyer
April 27, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: RCC Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett, Room 322, Medford, OR 97501
Register at the following link: www.ccrnso.org Click on Child Care Resource Network Training Request Form
Download: Workshop Flyer
May 11, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane Community College Building and Room TBA, 4000 E. 3oth Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
Registration: Call Quality Care Connections at (541) 463-3300
Download: Workshop Flyer
May 18, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn Benton Community College, Fireside Room, Calapooia Center, Room 211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany OR 97321
Register at the following link: https://forms.gle/nozkjUGm3CDJSG969
Download: Workshop Flyer
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.