2016-2017 School Year Workshops
2016-2017 School Year
2-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Preschool and Elementary Students
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 17-18, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD, 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
To register contact: Jane Rapp at jane.ropp@lblesd.k12.or.us or 541-812-2771
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Friday September 9 & Friday September 16, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane ESD, 1200 HWY 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
To register: Download Registration Form
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September 14-15, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program at Wilcox, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Register Online: 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 9/14-15/2016 (Preschool,Elementary)
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September 19-20, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Southern Oregon ESD at 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
Register Online: 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 9/19-20/2016 (Preschool, Elementary)
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 22-23, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Washington Federal Conference Center 5215 S. Sixth St., Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Register Online: 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 9/22-23/2016 (Preschool, Elementary)
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 29-30, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801
Register Online: 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 929-30/2016 (Preschool, Elementary)
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October 6-7, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, Washington Room, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register Online: 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 10/6-7/2016 (Preschool,Elementary)
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October 10-11, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location Day 1 (October 10th):
Deschutes County Bldg, 1300 NW Wall Street, DeArmond Rm., Bend, OR 97703
Location Day 2 (October 11th) DIFFERENT LOCATION:
Bend Park & Recreation, 799 SW Columbia Street, Community Rm., Bend, OR 97702
To register contact: Meg Shanahan at meg.shanahan@hdesd.org or 541-693-5704
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November 7-8, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Douglas ESD, 1871 N. Stephens St., Roseburg, OR 97470
Register Online: Registration is closed.
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February 27- 28, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, Casalengo Room, 2611 Pringle Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register Online: 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 2/27-28/2017 (Preschool, Elementary)
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1 or 2-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Middle/High School Students
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 19, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD, 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
To register contact: Jane Rapp at jane.ropp@lblesd.k12.or.us or 541-812-2771
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September 27, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Cook Memorial Library (La Grande), 2006 Fourth St., La Grande, OR 97850
Register Online: 1 or 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 9/27/2016 (Middle/Highschool)
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Bring to Workshop: (if possible, not required): Laptop or iPad to access Links
October 10, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Register Online: 1 or 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 10/10/2016 (Middle/Highschool)
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Bring to Workshop: (if possible, not required): Laptop or iPad to access Links
November 1-2, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register Online: 1 or 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 11/1-2/2016 (Middle/Highschool)
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Bring to Workshop: (if possible, not required): Laptop or iPad to access Links
November 17-18, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Bend Education Center, 520 NW Wall St. Room 314, Bend, OR 97703
To register contact: Meg @ 541-693-5704
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Bring to Workshop: (if possible, not required): Laptop or iPad to access Links
January 23- 24, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, Casalengo Room, 2611 Pringle Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register Online: 1 or 2-Day OrPATS Workshop 1/23-24/2017 (Middle/Highschool)
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1-Day OrPATS/Columbia Regional Workshop:
Consistency of Implementation: An Advanced Workshop on Evidence Based Strategies Used in the STAR Program (Arick, Loos, Falco and Krug 2015) Version 2
Presented by: Joel Arick and Brenda Hancock
This one-day advanced workshop on implementing evidence-based practices as used in Version 2 of 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 Version 2 of 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.
February 15, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program at Wilcox 833 NE 74th Ave, Portland, OR 97213
Register Online: 1-Day OrPATS Columbia Regional Workshop 2/15/2017
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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, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Southern Oregon ESD at 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
Register Online: 1-Day OrPATS Parent Training Workshop 09/2016
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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January 20, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM) – CANCELED
Location: Columbia Regional Program at Wilcox 833 NE 74th Ave, Portland, OR 97213
Register Online: 1-Day OrPATS Parent Training Workshop 1/2017
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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.
To register for the workshop complete the following form and fax or email it to:
Fax: 503-292-4173
Email: kathi.dehm@starautismsupport.com
Part I: October 24-25, 2016 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette Education Service District, 2611 Pringle Road SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration information:
DOWNLOAD: New Autism Consultant Training Registration Form
DOWNLOAD: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
Part II: February 6-7, 2017 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette Education Service District, 2611 Pringle Road SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration information:
DOWNLOAD: New Autism Consultant Training Registration Form
DOWNLOAD: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
2-Session OrPATS Workshop:
Supports for Children with Autism in Childcare Settings
This two session 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.
Who should attend:
Childcare center teachers, assistants and other staff providing services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
NORTHWEST REGIONAL ESD
Session 1: March 4, 2017 (9:30AM-12:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, Washington Room, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register Information: OrPATS Childcare Settings Workshop Session #1 – 03/2017
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Session 2: April 15, 2017 (9:30AM-12:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, Washington Room, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Register Information: OrPATS Childcare Settings Workshop Session #2 – 04/2017
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LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Session 1: April 29, 2017 (9:30AM-12:30PM)
Location: Lane Community College, Building 4, Classroom 106, 4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
Register Information: OrPATS Childcare Settings Workshop Session #1 – 04/29/2017
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Session 2: May 20, 2017 (9:30AM-12:30PM)
Location: Lane Community College, Building 4, Classroom 106, 4000 E. 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405
Register Information: OrPATS Childcare Settings Workshop Session #2 – 05/20/2017
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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.
DOWNLOAD: OrPATS Release Time Reimbursement Form