Center for Disabilities and Development
Continuing Education Opportunities

Title: How to Implement TEACCH Strategies in the Classroom

Type of Event: Distance learning (ICN)

Sponsors: Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) and Department of Education (DOE)

Date: December 7, 2006

Start Time: 3:30 PM

End Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Alburnet, Algona, Bettendorf, Burlington, Cedar Falls, Clear Lake, Council Bluffs, Creston, Dubuque, Elkader, Forest City, Fort Dodge, Johnston, Iowa City, Marshalltown, Norway, Ottumwa, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Spencer, Sumner, Swea City, Van Horne

*Added ICN sites

Suggested Audience: Classroom teachers and special education teachers in primary/secondary education, school nurses, parents, speech pathologists, psychologists, case managers, transitioning specialists, ICFMRs, and other residential programs

Presenter(s): Kelly Trier, MA, CCC-SP, Autism Consultant, Grant Wood AEA

Topics:

• Basic elements of structured teaching and why they are beneficial to those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• View several students using the components of structured teaching in a school setting
• See structured teaching visuals that have been created for students with ASD
• Address questions in regard to this approach

Registration: Required, online registration is available here

Fee: None

Registration Deadline: November 30, 2006

CEU Credits: We now offer certificates of attendance to everyone who attends. They can be used toward CEUs for the following specialities: Audiology, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Social Work. You will recieve a form to complete prior to the ICN session.

Refreshments: None

Contact Person: Brenda Nosbish, 319-353-6008; brenda-nosbish@uiowa.edu

Other Information: None