2019-2020 School Year Workshops
2019-2020 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 12-13, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Lane ESD 1200 Hwy. 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
Registration: http://www.lesd.k12.or.us/workshops/listings/aug2019/pre-school-elementary-star-program.html
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August 14-15, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Registration: crporegon.org
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September 5-6, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Washington Federal Conference Center, 5215 S 6th St, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Registration: http://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/7090 Or 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 10-11 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Southern Oregon ESD
Registration: http://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/7069 Or 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.
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September 19-20, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Inter-Mountain ESD 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
Registration: https://imesd.k12.or.us/event/thu-09192019-250pm
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September 23-24, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: High Desert ESD 2804 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756
Registration: meg.shanahan@hdesd.org
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September 26-27, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Registration: https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3431408
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October 7-8, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
Registration: https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/training-calendar/events/pre-school-elementary-aba-evidence-based-practices-using-the-star-program/
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October 28-29, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Douglas ESD (Deer Creek Room) 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd., Roseburg, OR 97470
Registration: WORKSHOP FULL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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October 31 – November 1, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD 2611 Pringle Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration: OrPATS: Preschool/Elementary ABA & Evidence-Based Practices Workshop
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February 24-25, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Bend Education Center, 520 NW Wall St., Bend OR 97703
Registration: meg.shanahan@hdesd.org
February 25-26, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Registration: https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3639966
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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 12, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Southern Oregon ESD 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
Registration: http://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/7071 or 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
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September 17, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Union County Offices-Meisner Conference Room, 1001 4th St., LaGrande, OR 97850
Registration: https://imesd.k12.or.us/event/tue-09172019-257pm
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October 11, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Eugene 4J School District, 200 N. Monroe, Eugene, OR 97401
Registration: scroggins_s@4j.lane.edu or (541) 790-7800
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October 17, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
Registration: https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/training-calendar/?post_type=event&p=2188&preview=true
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January 17, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD 2611 Pringle Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration: WORKSHOP FULL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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February 12-13, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Registration: crporegon.org
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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 31, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Eugene 4J School District, 200 N. Monroe, Eugene, OR 97401
Registration: scroggins_s@4j.lane.edu or (541) 790-7800
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February 21, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD 2611 Pringle Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302
Registration: OrPATS: Preschool/ Elementary Consistency of Implementation (Advanced-STAR)
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March 11, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Columbia Regional Program, 833 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Registration: crporegon.org
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April 24, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Inter-Mountain ESD 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
Registration: https://imesd.k12.or.us/event/fri-03082019-830am-0
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Development of EI/ECSE Parent Training Teams
1-Day OrPATS Workshop:
Parent Training for Preschool
This workshop is currently being updated. If you would like to make a request to host or are interested in attending, please email us at: information@orpats.org and include the subject line: Parent Training Reqest.
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.
Winter/Spring 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Southern Oregon ESD, 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
Winter/Spring 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD 905 SE 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
New Autism Consultant/Specialist Training
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 (Evaluation and Eligibility): November 5-6, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register at the following link https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3575576
DOWNLOAD: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
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Part II (Evidence-Based Practices): March 3-4, 2020 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Willamette ESD, 2611 Pringle Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Register at the following link https://cascadetech.wildapricot.org/event-3575576
DOWNLOAD: OrPATS Travel Reimbursement Form
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Developing Early Childhood Education Settings to Support Students with Autism and Other Developmental Delays
3-Part OrPATS Online Workshop: (Workshop will consist of 3, two hour webinars)
Developing Early Childhood Education Settings to Support Students with Autism and Other Developmental Delays
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.
September 14, 2019 (8:30AM-3:30PM)
Location: Southern Oregon ESD, 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
Registration: Click on Child Care Resource Network Training Request Form. This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program. For registration questions please contact Devon Finley at devon_finley@soesd.k12.or.us. For workshop questions please contact bhancock@nwresd.k12.or.us
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May 20, 21, 22 2020 (4:00PM-6:00PM)
Location: For Participants in Willamette Region (Polk, Marion and Yamhill counties)
Registration: https://orpats.eventbrite.com
This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program. For registration questions please contact Skye Hibbard at shibbard@earlylearninghub.org For workshop questions please contact brenda.hancock@orpats.org
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May 26, 27, 28 2020 (4:00PM-6:00PM)
Location: For Participants in Northwest Regional Area
Registration: https://caowash.org/programs/early-childhood-development/ccrr/educators/online-registration/
This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program. For registration questions please contact Stephanie Davison at SDavision@caowash.org For workshop questions please contact brenda.hancock@orpats.org
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June 3, 4, 5 2020 (4:00PM-6:00PM)
Location: For Participants in Willamette Region (Polk, Marion and Yamhill counties)
Registration: Worskhop is full
This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program.
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June 10, 11, 12 2020 (12:30PM-2:30PM)
Location: For Participants in Eastern Oregon Region
Registration: Please email Jennifer Hook at jhook@umchs.org to register. This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program. For registration questions please contact Jennifer Hook at jhook@umchs.org
For workshop questions please contact brenda.hancock@orpats.org
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July 21, 22, 23, 2020 (4:00PM-6:00PM)
Location: For Participants in Lane Region
Register with Zoom Link: https://reg125.imperisoft.com/QualityCareConnections/Search/Registration.aspx
This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program. For registration questions please contact Lynn Reiling at qualitycareconnections@lanecc.edu. For workshop questions please contact brenda.hancock@orpats.org or alicia.balfrey@orpats.org
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August 25, 26, 27, 2020 (4:00PM-6:00PM)
Location: For Participants in Cascade (Linn-Benton) Region
Register with Zoom Link: https://starautismsupport.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vc-qtrz8uEtIkogapPrOBgUxhxBrTucCm
This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program. For registration questions please contact Family Connections at connect@linnbention.edu. For workshop questions please contact brenda.hancock@orpats.org or alicia.balfrey@orpats.org
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October 6, 7, 8, 2020 (4:00PM-6:00PM)
Location: For Participants in Central Oregon Region
Register:Please contact Clare Nieto (541) 323-6575, claren@neighborimpact.orgto register
This workshop is at no charge to the participants or the childcare program. For registration questions please contact Clare Nieto at claren@neighborimpact.org. For workshop questions please contact brenda.hancock@orpats.org or alicia.balfrey@orpats.org
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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.