Nebraska Autism Disorders Network

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Workshop Schedule

This list includes workshops currently scheduled in the state of Nebraska.  Events sponsored by the ASD Network are subject to change or cancellation and additional fees may apply when attending workshops outside of your home region.  Please contact the regional coordinator in the hosting region for registration information.  Workshops sponsoed by outside organizations are listed for informational purposes only.  Please direct questions related to costs and registration to the sponsoring organizations.

 

Workshop and Training Opportunities   NDE link & current updates

 

 

August 2008

Visually Structured Strategies

Location:  Eastern Learning Center, Norfolk, NE

Date:  August 4 - 6, 2008

Presenter:  Sue Bailey, Sue Johnson

September 2008

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Location:  ESU #6, Milford, NE

Date:  September 2, 2008

Presenter:  Annette Wragge

Autism Action Partnership Fall Summit

Location:  Omaha, NE

Date:  September 12 - 13, 2008

Presenter:  To Be Announced

Peer Mediated Strategies

Location:  UNL East Campus, Lincoln, NE

Date:  September 18, 2008

Presenter:  Phil Strain

    Center for Positive Learning Experiences, University of Colorado

An Introduction to Fundamental Competencies in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Location:  ESU #7, Columbus, NE

Date:  September 25, 2008

Presenter:  Sonja Ford

Structuring the Environment and Teaching Studients with an ASD

Location:  ESU #6, Milford, NE

Date:  September 25 - 26, 2008

Presenter:  Brook Young

     Universi of Denver, Professional Development in Autism Center

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Location:  ESU #3, Omaha, NE

Date:  September 26, 2008

Presenter:  Teri McGill

 

October 2008

Structuring the Environment and Teaching Students with an ASD

Location:  ESU #3, Omaha, NE

Date:  October 1 -  3, 2008

Presenter:  Teri McGill

Positive Behavior Supports for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Location:  ESU #6, Milford, NE

Date:  October 3, 2008

Presenter:  Kaye Otten, Ph.D.

     Behavioral and autism Specialist, Lee's Summit School District

Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism and Schools

Location:  ESU #6, Milford, NE

Date:  October 8, 2008

Presenter:  Rose Iovannone, Ph.D.

     University of South Florida, Division of Applied Research and Educational Support

Assessment/Verification for Program Planning

Location:  ESU #10, Kearney, NE

Date:  October 10, 2008

Presenter:  Dawna Sigurdson

Advanced Verbal Behavior

Location:  ESU #3, Omaha, NE

Date:  October 30 - 31, 2008

Presenter:  Deb Rauner and Teresa Schultz

Relationship Development Intervention

Location:  ESU #8, Neligh, NE

Date:  To Be Announced

Presenter:  Steven Westby

 

November 2008

Using Pictures and Pivotal Response Techniques to Buildi Communication Skills for Children with ASD

Location:  ESU #6, Milford, NE

Date:  November 4, 2008

Presenter:  Annette Wragge

Social Thinking

Location:  Westside Community Center, Omaha, NE

Date:  November 7, 2008

Presenter:  Stephanie Madrigal

     Center for Social Thinking, San Jose, CA

Para-Teacher Conferencing for Students with ASD

Location:  ESU #10, Kearney, NE

Date:  November 17, 2008

Presenter:  Dawna Sigurdson

 

December 2008

Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales-Developmental Profile (CSBS-DP)

Location:  ESU #3, Omaha, NE

Date:  December 2, 2008

Presenter:  Cynthia Cress

     University of Nebraska--Lincoln

Sensory Supports for Sensational Students with ASD

Location:  ESU #10, Kearney, NE

Date:  December 10, 2008

Presenter:  Jamie Lewis, OTR-L

Asperger's Syndrome Overview and With Open Arms:  Creating School Communities of Support for Kids with Social Challenges Using Circle of Friends, Extracurricular Activities, and Learning Team

Location:  ESU #3

Date:  December 11, 2008

Presenter:  Teri McGill and Mary Schlieder

                                                               2007-08 NE Teacher of the Year

                                                               Behavior Specialist for Norris Public Schools

Community Connections

Location:  ESU #7, Columbus, NE

Date:  To Be Announced

Presenter:  Sue Van Housen

 

January 2009

Teach Them All

Location:  ESU #6, Milford

Date:  January 16, 2009

Presenter:  Mary Schlieder

The Ziggurat Model

Location:  Lincoln, NE

Date:  January 22 - 23, 2009

Presenter:  Ruth Aspy and Barry Grossman

     Authors of The Zuggurat Model

 

February 2009

Structuring the Environment and Teaching Students with an ASD

Location:  ESU #3, Omaha, NE

Date:  February 2 - 4, 2009

Presenter:  Teri McGill

Effective Strategies for Asperger Syndrome/high Function Autism

Location:  ESU #4, Auburn, NE

Date:  February 4, 2008

Presenter:  Annette Wragge

Literacy Skills for Students on the ASD Spectrum

Location:  ESU #10, Kearney, NE

Date:  To Be Announced

Presenter:  To Be Announced

 

March 2009

Pivotal Response Treatment

Location:  ESU #3, Omaha, NE

Date:  March 4, 2009

Presenter:  Teri McGill

Critical Communication Skills for Students with ASD

Location:  ESU #10, Kearney, NE

Date:  March 20, 2009

Presenter:  Central REgion ASD Team Members

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Location:  ESU #7, Columbus, NE

Date:  To Be Announced

Presenter:  Northeast Regional Team Members

 

April 2009

Nebraska ASD Network Conference

Location:  Embassy Suites, La Vista, NE

Date:  April 16 - 17, 2009

Presenter:  Peter Gerhardt, Keynote

 

May 2009

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Location:  ESU #10, Kearney, NE

Date:  May 1, 2009

Presenter:  Central Region ASD Team Members

 

 

 

Trainings may be added and/or changes may be made to this training schedule. 

To obtain more information about the workshops listed below or to register,

please contact the following individuals:

Annette Wragge

awragge@esu6.org

 

Southeast Coordinator 

Teri McGill

 
Metro Coordinator

Dawn Sigurdson 

 
Central Coordinator

Sonja Ford 

 
Northeast Coordinator

Vicki Rutter

 
Western Coordinator  

 

 

 

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