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Autism
Conference held in Abingdon April 3-4, 2008
Contact Jane Todd at 540-231-2014 or
janetodd@vt.edu
Website has details about the speaker, etc.:
www.ttac.vt.edu/conference_autism.html
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The Arc of Virginia will be holding
its 2008 State Convention on April 10-12 at the Best
Western Inn and Suites Conference Center in Waynesboro, VA. This
promises to be an exciting and information event, with multiple
break-out sessions covering topics such as financial futures,
self-advocacy, individualized budgets, advocacy 101, employment
opportunities, person-centered planning, and more. Our keynote
address will be by Dr. Stephen Hall, Director of Georgia's
Office of Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Hall is best known for
services, supports, and funding mechanisms that encourage people
with developmental disabilities to self-determine their own
supports for a real life in the community. Register by March 15
to get the early-bird conference rate. The final registration
date is April 3. There will be workshops and information
suitable for individuals, families, and professionals.
Download the
brochure and a
registration form.
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- Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism, and BCABA Option
(12-18 Credits)
The University of Mary Washington’s College of Graduate
and Professional Studies (CGPS) is offering a new opportunity
intended to enhance the effectiveness of licensed teachers and
other professionals working with students with autism. The
certificate program offers three tracks, or avenues of study, to
meet various professional development goals. The Certificate in
Teaching Students with Autism requires the completion of four
graduate courses designed to assist licensed teachers in meeting
the needs of students with autism.
The Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism
includes a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA)
option that allows individuals to complete an additional three
graduate courses necessary to take the BCABA exam. This option,
also known as the BCABA Course Sequence, consists of three
courses each requiring additional field experience hours. The
BCABA Course Sequence is will be available to eligible students
interested in completing the BCABA coursework apart from the
certificate.
For more information about the certificate and BCABA
Course Sequence, contact Dr. H. Nicole Myers, assistant
professor of education, at
nmyers@umw.edu or (540) 286-8026.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the certificate, with or without
the BCABA option, the applicant must be a licensed or
provisionally licensed teacher, and is required to submit the
following materials to the CGPS Office of Admissions:
• Application for Admission;
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates (if
applicable);
• Nonrefundable application fee;
• Official transcript indicating completion of a
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or
university.
BCABA Course Sequence Only: Eligible applicants include
individuals with a bachelor’s degree, or who have permission
from the instructor to take EDSE 527.
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