Training
Fundamentals of Structured Teaching
For teachers and aides in self-contained special education classrooms, school psychologists, other related services personnel, such as speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and parents of children with autism
Date:
November 5 - 6, 2009
Location:
Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel
Course Contact:
Thea Gardner (919) 966-3563
Agenda
Thursday, November 5, 2009
8:30 Registration, Welcome, Introductions, Overview of Workshop
9:00 Characteristics of Autism
10:15 Break
10:30 Assessment Lecture
12:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:15 Assessment Activity
2:30 Break
2:45 Structured Teaching: Overview and Physical Structure
3:15 Designing Physical Structure
4:00 Adjourn
Friday , November 6, 2009
8:30 Review
8:45 Structured Teaching: Schedules Lecture
9:30 Scenario: Making a Schedule
10:30 Break
10:45 Work Systems Lecture
11:15 Scenario: Making a Work System
12:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00 Visual Structure Lecture
1:45 Scenario: Making Tasks Using Visual Structure
2:45 Break
3:00 Behavior Management
4:00 Adjourn
Presenters
Chapel Hill TEACCH Center Staff
Target Audience
Classroom teachers and aides in self-contained special education classrooms, school psychologists, other related services personnel, such as speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and parents of children with autism.
Content
Teaching strategies will include presentations, lectures, and visual examples of working with students with autism. Participants will gain hands on experience with various materials in a smaller group, encouraging team problem solving skills. An overview of the characteristics of autism, informal assessment, structured teaching, communication, and behavior management.
Objectives
* Increase participant’s familiarity with the characteristics of autism and with the learning styles of students with autism.
* Introduce procedures necessary for completing informal assessment in the classroom and developing curriculum goals.
* Introduce participants to the fundamental principles of Structured Teaching and how it is applied in the classroom through the use of physical structure, schedules, work systems, and visual structure.
Continuing Education Credits
The Division of Continuing Education of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has approved this training for 1.1 CEUs. Participants who wish to receive CEU credit must complete the CEU application form at the training. The program ends at 4:00 both days, so please plan accordingly.
Selection
A limited number of slots are available, so participation is based on a first come, first served basis. Please return completed application by October 23, 2009 . Notification of acceptance and detailed map will be sent as soon as possible upon receipt of application. Due to limited space, receipt of application after October 23 does not guarantee acceptance.
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Cost
The fee for this workshop is $140 for North Carolina residents and $280 for out-of-state participants. School personnel may need to discuss payment with an administrator. Fee is due following notification of acceptance.
Lunch is on your own, but drinks and snacks will be provided.
Information
Thea Gardner (919) 966-3563
Accommodations
ACCOMMODATIONS
(Partial Area Listing)
Hampton Inn and Suites - This hotel, which opened in the fall of 1999, offers a wide variety of lodging choices from suites to more economy minded rooms. Gratis amenities include continental breakfast bar, shuttle service to either Duke or UNC campuses, pool and exercise room. Per night rate is from $94 to $139 US funds plus tax. Call (919) 403-8700 or 1-800-HAMPTON for bookings.
The Siena Hotel - True European style in a traditional Italian atmosphere, the Siena is a small and intimate four-diamond hotel offering unmistakably superb and elegant service. The Siena is located at the center of Chapel Hill just one mile from the UNC campus. Hotel rooms are available at $185 US funds per night plus tax. A full breakfast is included. Call (800) 223-7379 or (919) 929-4000 to make reservations.
The Carolina Inn - Built in 1924, this hotel is an integral part of "The Southern Part of Heaven" and prides itself on being synonymous with southern hospitality, while embracing a continuing commitment to personal service. The Carolina Inn is located in the heart of the UNC campus and within easy walking distance of the main business district. Rooms at the Inn range from $155 to $170 US funds per night plus tax. Call (800) 962-8519 or (919) 933-2001 to make reservations.
The Comfort Inn - This hotel features value and convenience. Located at the intersection of I-40 and 15-501, it is only minutes from Chapel Hill. More than 15 restaurants and two shopping malls are within two miles of the Comfort Inn. Guests can enjoy working out in the health spa, taking a dip in the pool, or relaxing in the sauna. Complimentary continental breakfast is also available. Per night rate is $85 US funds plus tax. Call (919) 490-4949 to make reservations.
Homewood Suites-Durham - This all-suites hotel is conveniently located on Mt. Moriah Road, near 15-501 and New Hope Commons. Amenities include a complimentary breakfast and evening manager's reception. On site pool, exercise room, and free local calls make this hotel a very good choice. Limited shuttle service is also available. Suites are $139 per night. Call (919) 401-0610 or (800) 225-5466 for reservations.
Marriott Courtyard-Chapel Hill New, spacious hotel located adjacent to the UNC-Friday Center. Breakfast included. Website: www.marriott.com. Single room $109.00 plus tax, double $119.00 plus tax. Telephone 919 883-0700, fax 919 883-0701.
Holiday Inn-Chapel Hill - This is a full service hotel at an affordable price. Complete guest amenities are provided in all guest rooms. Rooms are $85 US funds per night plus tax. Call (919) 929-2171 to make reservations.
Days Inn-Chapel Hill - This is a convenient, affordable hotel with deluxe rooms, located nearby on US 15-501. Rooms are $77 US funds per night plus tax. Call (919) 929-3080 to make reservations
The Sheraton Hotel - Located only 2 miles from the UNC campus, the Sheraton also provides complete guest amenities in all rooms. Also included is a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week business center, as well as a fitness center and pool. Rooms at the Sheraton range from $135 to $155 US funds per night plus tax. Call (919) 968-4900 to make reservations.
