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| The ABC's of Consulting in School Districts |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Vinings |
| Area: EDC; Domain: Applied Research |
| CE Instructor: Kristen M. Villone, Ph.D. |
| KRISTEN M. VILLONE (Melmark) |
| Description: One of the biggest challenges behavior analysts face when consulting in school districts is balancing the role of "invited guest" with the role of "professional with expertise." Consultants working in school districts may also be challenged more by the behavior of the service providers than that of the identified student(s). The experiences of a veteran consultant (with 17 years consulting experience) will offer unique perspectives on strategies and approaches they have found invaluable. |
| Learning Objectives: -Describe common types of services most often requested by school districts -Identify/address the primary "client" and/or presenting problem(s) -Understand the importance of body language, staff perceptions, documentation, and communication during class |
| Activities: Participants will receive handouts to aid reviewing the workshop�s learning objectives during the first part of the workshop. The second part of the workshop will consist of a problem-solving discussion of different types of obstacles, scenarios and case examples the presenters have experienced. As time permits, audience members will be encouraged to present their own obstacles/issues for problem-solving. |
| Audience: Anyone interested in consulting in school districts, especially relatively new consultants who have ABA experience teaching children with developmental disabilities and training staff in clinical settings. |
| Content Area: Practice |
| Instruction Level: Basic |