Calendar
The week's events
- Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom: An Introduction for Interdisciplinary Staff Members
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Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom: An Introduction for Interdisciplinary Staff Members
This one-day workshop provides participants with an introductory overview of the basic theory of applied behavior analysis (ABA) as it pertains to teaching new behavior and reducing problem behavior for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This training is for people who are or will be working with children with disabilities, but who do not have a strong behavioral background and wish to learn more about the theoretical foundations of ABA.
Contact Name : Kennedy Krieger Institute
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
- Coping with COVID via the Arts
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Coping with COVID via the Arts
The Autism Society of America launched a Facebook Live series dedicated to providing relevant, COVID-19 information for the autism community. The weekly broadcast will feature an expert discussing specific topics like mental health, federal emergency funding, and continuing education at home.
Additionally, we have partnered with myHana, an organization provided educational programming support for caretakers, to co-host a second Facebook Live series. Experts will be discussing ongoing challenges for caretakers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Tune in to our weekly episodes, with two chances to engage with experts, or watch at your convenience by accessing past episodes below.
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Parent Workshop: Being the Best Advocate for Your Child at School and in the Community–
Parent Workshop: Being the Best Advocate for Your Child at School and in the Community
Parents and families play an important role in how well children do in school and in the community. They are the first agents for identifying children’s strengths and challenges, opening doors to support and services and ensuring that those doors remain open to meet their children’s needs.
Contact Name : Kennedy Krieger Institute
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Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline in Charles County: A Virtual Town Hall–
Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline in Charles County: A Virtual Town Hall
How does the presence of police in schools impact students? How can we promote positive behavior and school safety without pushing children out of schools and into the criminal system? Please join Disability Rights Maryland as we hear from a panel of families and experts in a virtual town hall meeting focused on the school-to-prison pipeline in Charles County Public Schools.
Further details are included in the flyer below! To register for the event, go here ➡️
Contact Name : MD Office of the Public Defender
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