Wednesday, July 2, 2008

FYI: PaTTAN Announces Training Announcement

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education and PaTTAN are proud to announce an exciting opportunity to participate in the 2008 National Autism Conference via live web casting. The Autism 101 strand will be available to view live from your computer. During the conference, simply visit the website www.outreach.psu.edu/conference/autism and click on the Live Web Cast page and follow the instructions on the days that you wish to participate. There is no fee to participate. Please continue to check the website for updated information. To prepare for viewing, visit the website up to two weeks prior to the National Autism Conference and view a test stream on the Live Web Cast page.

Sessions available for viewing through live webcasting

For complete session descriptions visit www.outreach.psu.edu/conference/autism

Progress Through PartnershipWhen: August 4 - 8, 2008
Location: Live Webinar

Monday, August 4th
1. Opening Keynote: Eustacia Cutler
2. Autism Research Update 2008, Duane Alexander
3. Updates on PA's Efforts to Provide Supports to Learners with ASD, John Tommasini
4. An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Tuesday, August 5th
13. Comprehensive Autism Assessment for Intervention Planning
24. The Instructional Environment and Visual Strategies

Wednesday, August 6th
39. Elements of Effective Instruction for Learners with ASD
50. Curriculum Considerations

Thursday, August 7th
63. Strategies for Successful Inclusion
74. Preparing for Smooth Transitions

Friday, August 8th
89. Creating Partnerships with Families
101. I am a Student with Autism

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