A Framework for Applying Structured Teaching (WORKSHOP): For Students with ASD and other Similar Learners

Autism Prof Dev | This program is completed

48 Deerfield Ln. Middlebury, VT 05753 United States

TBD

Teams working with students with autism or other similar learners

8/7/2019-8/9/2019

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$540.00

This three-day training is an intensive training in comprehensive, effective programming for students with ASD and other similar learners. Participants will practice using a planning framework tool and software (included) to analyze and design appropriate physical and visual structures grounded in principles of structured teaching. Each team will create a planning binder and starter materials for their student. Discussion will also include designing comprehensive programs, developing short and long-range plans, creating relevance and connection to the IEP, and designing effective instructional strategies.

Who Should Attend
Teams of 2-4 currently working with a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); this student will be the subject of a case study.
Teams must include a case manager (e.g. special educator) or professional designee. At least one person must be familiar with the student. Additional team members could include: special educators, related service personnel (e.g. occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, physical therapists, counselors), paraprofessionals, parents, administrators, behaviorists.


Content Overview
Day 1: Setting the Stage for Structure: Creating Autism-Friendly Environments.
Day 2: Designing and Implementing Supports to Guide Students Across the Day
Day 3: Matching Structure to Content Instruction/Action Planning: Next Steps

Prerequisite: Team participants must have a current student who will serve as the case study.

  • Participants also have the choice to do additional individual work after the training to earn 2 graduate credits. If you choose to take it as a course for credit, please register under Structured Teaching COURSE.
Knippenberg, Chris

Chris Knippenberg is a school-based occupational therapist whose focus is working with Vermont families and teams so that children can participate fully in their home and school life. She has over 40 years experience and has extensive training in sensory integration, autism interventions, and is a certified assistive technology provider. Chris provides direct services, consultation, and training activities on a range of topics in autism, sensory regulation, transition, and home-school collaboration.

Whitaker, Kathryn

Kathryn is an instructor and presenter for the VT-HEC Autism program. She is an autism consultant for North Country Supervisory Union in Vermont. In her current position, she serves thirteen schools as a consultant and trainer for children with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is also the local alternate assessment coordinator and is active in a district assistive technology project. Kathryn has been involved in training Vermont educators in structured teaching with Linda Mulley and Chris Knippenberg and gives regular workshops on autism spectrum disorders, behavior interventions for autism, structured teaching and curriculum for students with autism. Kathryn earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education with an independent autism strand from Johnson State College of Vermont. Kathryn’s completed her B.S. degree in behavioral sciences and special education at Lyndon State College in Vermont. Kathryn also studied at Sonoma State University in California for certifications as learning handicap specialist, emotional disturbance specialist, resource specialist, assistive technology specialist and bilingual (Spanish) cultural linguistic academics certification.