Upcoming Live Events
| July 30 - August 3, 2012 Vancouver, BC Presented by: Kenneth D. Cole, Ph.D., R.Psych. Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Children and Family Development
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About the Event:
| For: School Teams, Community Professionals & Parents Level: Introductory/Intermediate Focus: School-age children Approach: Intensive, pre-readings required Autism-specific? Yes |
This course has recently been revised to reflect current research and evidence-based practice. Instruction includes practical hands-on training through instructor demonstration and coaching. In addition, course participants complete applied exercises in the key elements of teaching and supporting students with ASD.
Expectations: the course structure involves pre-readings and class discussions, in addition to ongoing opportunities for the participant to apply concepts through active participation. Dr. Kenneth Cole is a staff psychologist with POPARD as well as a School Psychologist with the Surrey School District. An enthusiastic educator, Dr. Cole brings a wide range of experience to this course.
This presentation will also be held in Victoria on August 27-31.
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About the Presenter:
Dr. Kenneth Cole is a psychologist on staff at the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). In addition, he is a School Psychologist in School District #36 (Surrey) and a Supervisor in the Adult Assessment Clinic at The University of British Columbia where he has previously served as Adjunct Faculty.
Although he is experienced as an educator in the public schools, Ken has also worked as “direct care staff” (actually living in group homes), as well as serving as the Director of Training, for a large non-profit organization that provided specialized group home placements and supported independent living arrangements in California and Nevada.
Dr. Kenneth Cole is a passionate educator who is eager to provide sensible as well as strategic support for all persons who have autism. Please consider joining him to learn to work with some of our most unique students, neighbours, friends and family members.
Cost/Funding:
| Date | Parents, Para-Pros & Students | Professionals | |
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| Early Bird Rate Ends: | June 14, 2012 | $360 | $400 |
| Regular Rate Ends: | July 19, 2012 | $400 | $440 |
| Late Rate Begins: | July 20, 2012 | $425 | $465 |
Bursaries
Bursaries for low-income participants and/or those travelling from outside their home regions to an event are available for B.C. residents. Call ACT's office for more information or email
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with your request prior to registering. ACT provided $18,000 in bursaries in 2011 and gratefully accepts donations to our bursary fund. More Bursary Information >
Autism Funding:
Parents who receive Autism Funding may use 20% of the total for equipment, books, training and travel costs. ACT's live and online events and the books we sell at our book table are all considered eligible expenses by the Autism Funding Unit. More Autism Funding Information >
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Workshop Location:
| SFU Downtown Campus - Harbour Centre Room 1520 515 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC This event is accessible by public transit. Contact Translink for directions and schedules for the West Coast Express, Skytrain, Seabus and busses. |
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Hotel Information:
In order to stretch the funds participants have available, ACT negotiates preferred rates at city hotels. Please look below for hotel details including links to directions.
Delta Vancouver Suites - 1-888-663-8811http://www.deltahotels.com/autismcommunitytraining/ajj
You must request ACT's Corporate Rate when registering
YWCA Hotel - 1-800-663-1424 www.ywcahotel.com
You must mention the non-profit rate when registering for preferred rates
Empire Landmark Hotel - 1-800-830-6144 www.empirelandmarkhotel.com
You must mention Autism Community Training is a member of
Empire Corporate Services when registering for preferred rates.
Century-Plaza Hotel & Spa
1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 1Y5
Phone: 1-800-663-1818 or 604-687-0575
Fax: 604-682-5790
Email:
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www.century-plaza.com
You must mention Autism Community Training when asking for preferred rates.
Workshop Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 Registration (Day 1 Only)
9:00 - 12:00 Morning Session
12:00 -1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Session
Continue the Conversation Online:
We are working to build an online community space (the AOLC) for you to share stories, successes and to reflect and learn. It can provide a learning and community space that you can access at a time and location that is convenient for you.
You may wish to be an active participant, posing and answering questions, encouraging others to share their stories, and actively contributing to the creation of a safe and welcoming environment. You may wish to browse and take your time before engaging with the online community.
* When you register online for the first time you are automatically given an ACT Online Account. Use this account to participate in the ACT Online Learning Community, register for more live events or subscribe to online videos.Participant Comments:
- "Very Informative - well organized - efective - WANT MORE!"
- "Animated presentation - Good sense of humour."
- "Wonderful, Amazing, Practical. Every minute is filled with information, so no time is wasted."
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