Extreme Makeover: Autism Education Edition
WHEN: July 29-31, 2009

WHERE: Grand Rapids, MI

DESCRIPTION: If you haven’t already heard, the Horizons team is holding a big 3-day workshop in July and you are invited! This event is unlike any we have previously offered, and will allow attendees to take their work with students who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders to the next level. We’re going to lay out information and systems that will allow you to get to the core challenges your students face. During our 3 days together we will cover how to: Shift from a mindset of working around deficits (compensation) to correcting the root issues that create obstacles for your students (remediation); Identify the core features of neurodevelopmental disorders that create communication, learning, and relationship challenges for your students; Modify your communication to promote your students’ communication and thinking abilities; Prompt students in ways that support critical thinking and communication skills, not prompt dependence; Identify the unique strengths and obstacles of each student in order to determine appropriate placement and programming; Structure the school day to develop competence and flexibility; Decipher student behavior and address the root issues creating problems; Identify the developmental milestones that lead to meaningful and appropriate communication, cognition, socialization, and behavior; Work effectively with parents to promote student development consistently in all environments; Focus on what really matters for students across the school day; Reach your highest purpose as an influential guide in the lives of students with neurodevelopmental disorders. There will be tons of great content, discussion, activities, and take-home resources; along with time for networking and relaxation. It will truly be unlike any workshop event you have ever attended.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: You can get all the details about the workshop (and get some great free resources) by going here www.extrememakeoverautism.com.

Response to Intervention: Building a Collaborative Culture to Assist the Struggling Student
WHEN: October 10, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
WHERE: Wayne County Community College District Western Campus, 9555 Haggerty Road, Belleville, MI 48111
FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, visit http://idamich.org.

Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part 1: What To Know.
WHEN: 10/06/09. 11/03/09. 12/01/09. 01/05/10. 02/02/10. 03/02/10. 04/06/10. 05/04/10. 06/01/10

Each workshop is held from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
WHERE: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
DESCRIPTION: Free, 2-part program to learn to understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Presented by Ron Harrison, SW. Sponsored by Dawn Farm, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium. Targeted to parents; inclusive of teens, family, professionals, students, others. Registration not required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: See http://www.teensusingdrugs for info. To register, contact Jess Antanaitis at 734-973-7892.
 

Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part 2: What To Do.
WHEN: 10/13/09. 11/10/09. 12/08/09. 01/12/10. 02/09/10. 03/09/10. 04/13/10. 05/11/10. 06/08/10
WHERE: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
DESCRIPTION: Free, 2-part program to learn to understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Presented by Ron Harrison, SW. Sponsored by Dawn Farm, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium. Targeted to parents; inclusive of teens, family, professionals, students, others. Registration not required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: See http://www.teensusingdrugs for info. To register, contact Jess Antanaitis at 734-973-7892.