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Event Calendar: Professionals

Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 7:33pm
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Below is an event calendar for events specifically for Washington State professionals that support children with special needs. Another good resource to look for Washington events is thePAVE Calendar.

If you have an event that you would like to submit to the calendar, please contact us.

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Submitted by cshcn_staff on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 11:23am

March 25, 2010
Location: Anacortes, WA and teleconferenced to K20 sites statewide
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

Visual Thinking Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Language of Pictures (Autism Outreach Project Course)

This event will be held at NWESD189 in Anacortes and teleconferenced to K20 sites statewide on March 25th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

This workshop will explain the language levels of visual supports that are typically used when working with individuals with ASD.

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 9:03am

March 26, 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

31st Annual Duncan Seminar: "Maximizing Mobility Through Adaptation and Innovation"

Mobility enables us to participate in all aspects of life. Children and youth with mobility issues are presented with unique challenges in our society. This one-day conference explores the science, therapies and technologies that support the dreams of children and their families.

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 8:02am

April 10, 2010
Location: Renton, WA
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

Down Syndrome Conference

This conference addresses topics affecting persons with Down syndrome of all ages. It is intended for both parents and professionals (educational, medical, and therapeutic).

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 9:18am

April 16, 2010
Location: Vancouver, WA
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

Best in the Northwest-Bridge to Adulthood

Autism Spectrum Disorder-Bridges to Adulthood is presented by the Autism Society of Washington. This is a one day workshop featuring speaker Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D.

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:07am

April 29 - April 30, 2010
Location: Tacoma, WA
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

Infant and Early Childhood Conference (IECC)

  • Challenge thinking about diversity and disability; 
  • Increase family and provider effectiveness through new skills, strategies and ideas for providing high quality services; 
  • Enhance understanding of the unique strengths and needs of each family; 
  • Foster partnerships across families, disciplines, agencies and funders to provide coordinated services in local communities; 
  • Promote networking and coalition building around early childhood issues; 
  • Enhance the lives of families and their children through the use of information and technology; and 
  • Promote the mutual understanding of the contributions families and providers bring to the lives of young children.
Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 8:49am

May 12, 2010
Location: Teleconference
For: Professionals

K20 Statewide Interactive Teleconference

Seattle Children’s has partnered with the Department of Health, Children with Special Health Care Needs Program and the OSPI to offer this three-hour program, designed for school health professionals. It will be presented on the statewide technology K-20 network to be broadcast to several school districts.

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 9:26am

May 14, 2010
Location: Wenatchee, WA
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

I Know It When I See It: In Search of a Common Definition Inclusion and Classroom Models of Individualized Instruction

Keynote speaker: Ilene S. Schwartz, Ph.D, a professor at the University of Washington in the area of special education. Dr. Schwartz has an extensive background working with young children with special needs, especially young children with autism and other disabilities.

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 9:17am

May 27 - May 28, 2010
Location: Spokane, WA
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

Autism Screening and Consultation Forum

The First Day: Easter Seals and the University of Washington will provide free autism assessment for any parents who suspect their children may be on the autism spectrum. University of Washington clinicians will conduct a non-invasive assessment for infants under 30 months of age. Older children will receive the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ). Children of all ages, infants to teenagers, will be assessed.

The Second Day: Families with positive assessments from the first day will spend 30 minutes with University of Washington clinicians to discuss the next steps.

All services are free of charge and on a first come, first served basis.

 

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 08/25/2009 - 9:30am

July 6 - July 9, 2010
Location: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
For: Professionals

Introduction to School Nursing

This course will focus on the application of the nursing process to problems common to the K-12 school-age population that are prevalent in the school environment. The nurse's role in the development and implementation of school health programs will be discussed. Content will include assessment of the school-age child, growth and development, screening, school administration, school law, and role implementation.

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 8:12am

July 12 - July 15, 2010
Location: Yakima, WA
For: Professionals

2010 Combined Summer Institute "Team Collaboration for Student Success"

The purpose of the Combined Summer Institute is to provide educators, paraeducators, interpreters, related service providers, administrators, and families of children with autism, hearing and/or vision impairments, traumatic brain injury, or multiple disabilities with updated information on instructional strategies, assessment, intervention, resources, research and networking.
Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 08/25/2009 - 9:36am

July 14 - July 15, 2010
Location: Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, WA
For: Professionals

Keeping Kids in the Classroom 2010

A variety of topics of interest to School Nurses will be presented at this two-day workshop. 
 

Contact Hours:  12.5
 

OSPI Clock Hours:  15
 

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 9:23am

September 23 - September 24, 2010
Location: Spokane, WA
For: Parents/Caregivers, Professionals

Autism Screening and Consultation Forum

The First Day: Easter Seals and the University of Washington will provide free autism assessments for parents who suspect their children may be on the autism spectrum. University of Washington clinicians will conduct a non-invasive assessment for infants under 30 months of age. Older children will receive the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ). Children of all ages, infants to teenagers, will be assessed.

The Second Day: Families with positive assessments from the first day will spend 30 minutes with a University of Washington clinician to discuss the next steps.

All services are free to charge and on a first come, first served basis.

 

Submitted by cshcn_staff on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 8:07am

October 13 - October 16, 2010
Location: Spokane, WA
For: Professionals

WAEYC Annual Conference

The Annual WAEYC (Young Children) Conference is now in the planning stages and is calling for presenters.