Please note: All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Call contact person/office to verify event information
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January 1, 2008
Worshops held various dates throught the year
multiple locations |
PAVE Training/Worshops
Audience:
Topic: Washington PAVE is a parent directed organization that works with families, individuals with disabilities, professionals and community members in all walks of life and with all types of disabilities.
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Check Parents Are Vital in Education website for dates and locations:
www.washingtonpave.org
wapave9@washingtonpave.com |
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May 8, 2008
8th & 9th
Bellevue |
Infant and Early Childhood Conference 2008
Audience: Parents and professionals
Topic: Early childhood issues
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Contact Tracy Ulrich at (360) 629-8181 or tracyulrich@verizon.net
www.ieccwa.org/index.html
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May 10, 2008
Refugee Women's Alliance
Seattle |
Working Together Successfully-A Workshop on Becoming a Better Negotiator and Getting What You Need
Audience: People with disabilities, their families, and service providers.
Topic: A workshop presented in English and Chinese to help people learn how to get what they need through collaborative negotiation.
Fee: No |
Contact Winnie Tat at (206) 228-1177 or email winnietat@hotmail.com
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May 13, 2008
Double Tree Inn Southcenter
Tukwila |
WA State Prevention Policy Summit: A Public Health Approach to Mental Health
Audience:
Topic:
Fee: |
For registration applications: www.mhtransformation.wa.gov/ |
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May 14, 2008
Taco Del Mar Headquarters
Seattle |
Autism and the Law Series"
Audience:
Topic: IDEA/Special Education
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Food will be provided.
Contact Katrina at (206) 226-6119 for questions.
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May 14, 2008
Wright Auditorium, Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Seattle |
Family Information Session for Children with Hearing Loss
Audience: Parents and adolescent children with hearing loss
Topic: Planning for life beyond high school
Fee: No |
For additional information, to reserve childcare space or request accommodations, contact the Childhood Communication Center at:
(206) 987-4209 or:
childhood.communication@seattlechildrens.org
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May 15, 2008
Region 4 DDD Office
Seattle |
PBS Part 1-Understanding Challenging Behavior: Strategies for Functional Assessment
Audience: Care providers that work with DDD
Topic: This is a four-hour training on methods on understanding why challenging behavior occurs as the first step in providing effective behavioral supports.
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To register, contact Carolyn Wilsey at:
wilseca1@dshs.wa.gov
Fax: (206) 720-3334
Phone: (206) 568-5704
4 persons per agency/group maximum!
Part 2 of this series, Using Functional Assessment to Design Positive Behavior Support Plans, will be held on June 19, 2008. You can attend either or both sessions-those attending Part 1 will have priority in registering for Part 2. |
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May 15, 2008
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center and teleconferenced to sites throughout Washington State
- none selected - |
Autism 200 Series-"Adulthood"
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Topic: 90-minute class for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Class also scheduled for June 19, 2008.
Fee: $10 per person |
For questions, teleconference locations or registration call (206) 789-2306.
For questions, teleconference locations or registration:
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/child_health_safety/classes_events/autism_200_series.asp |
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May 17, 2008
Shoreline Library
Shoreline |
Working Together Successfully-A Workshop on Becoming a Better Negotiator and Getting What You Need
Audience: Young adults and teens with Asperger's and their family members, teachers and other supporters
Topic: A one-day course to help young people learn how to get what they need through collaborative negotiation.
Fee: No |
For additional information or to register, contact Susie Schaefer (425) 771-8165 or email:susie.schaefer@comcast.net
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May 20, 2008
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma |
Pierce County Self Determination Forum
Audience: Persons with a disability, their families, educators, students and providers
Topic: Individuals experiece self determindation when they have choice and full participation in their community.
Fee: Yes |
For information contact:
Betty Johnston or Sandy Trujillo at (253) 565-2266 (V/tty) or
bjohnston@washingtonpave.com
strujillo@washingtonpave.com
Scholarships available |
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May 22, 2008
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center and teleconferenced to various sites in Washington State
- none selected - |
Autism 101
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Topic: A 90-minute class for parents and caregivers of children recently diagnosed with autism who wish to better understand this disorder.
Fee: $10 per family |
For questions, teleconference sites and registration call (206) 789-2306.
For questions, teleconference sites and registration:
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/child_health_safety/classes_events/autism_101.asp |
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May 22, 2008
Region 4 DDD
Seattle |
Reducing the Risk of Sexual Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities
Audience: Everyone who provides supports and services to people with developmental disabilities
Topic: Learn about a successful project in Illinois established to reduce the high incidence of sexual abuse of persons with developmental disabilities.
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To register, contact martha Gluck at gluckmk@dshs.wa.gov
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May 22, 2008
DDD Office
Seattle |
Be Strong and Safe
Audience: Caregivers, providers, case managers, parents, teens, and young adults
Topic: Strategies for staying safe. 5/22-9:00am to 1:00pm for care givers, providers, case managers and parents. Also 7:00pm-9:00pm for young adults, teens, and parents at Issaquah Middle school. Also 5/23 for self advocates.
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Contact Martha Gluck at (206) 568-5646 for information about 5/22 class.
Contact Betty Schwieterman at (206) 324-1521 or 1-800-562-2702 for more information about 5/23 class. |
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May 30, 2008
Spokane
Spokane |
IEPs That Work
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Topic: Learn how to write strong effective IEPs and get the services your child needs, advocate for your child's rights at school and understand federal and state special ed laws.
Fee: |
Marsha Thomas
(509) 456-3600
officemanager@spokanebrain.com
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June 2, 2008
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Seattle |
Advanced Oncology Class
Audience: Health care providers
Topic: Day-long class on hematology, incology and hematopoietic transplant issues. This class is designed for providers with a basic knowledge of these topics.
Fee: |
For additional information, call Alison Jones: (206) 987-3432.
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/education/outreach.asp |
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June 7, 2008
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center-Sound Cafe
Seattle |
Sibshops for Brothers and Sisters of People with Special Needs
Audience: Brothers and sisters ages 6-9 of siblings with special health care needs
Topic: Workshop uses a group discussion format to help participants learn about the concerns and opportunities often experienced by brothers and sisters of people with special needs.
Fee: $20 |
(206) 987-3285
Registration flyer:
www.seattlechildrens.org/child_health_safety/classes_events/sibshops.asp
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June 14, 2008
Greenwood Library
Seattle |
Working Together Successfully-Level 2
Audience: People with disabilities, their families, service providers and others.
Topic: A follow-up workshop on Becoming a Better Negotiator and Getting What You Need. This is a follow up to those who have participated in the Level 1 course and want additional practice and feedback.
Fee: No |
For registration or additional information contact Susie Schaefer (425) 771-8165 or susie.schaefer@comcast.net
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June 19, 2008
Region 4 DDD Office
Seattle |
Using Functional Assessment to Design Positive Behavior Support Plans
Audience: Care providers that work with DDD.
Topic:
Fee: |
To register, contact Carolyn Wilsey at:
wilseca1@dshs.wa.gov
Fax:(206) 720-3334
Phone: (206)568-5704
4 persons per agency/group maximum!
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June 19, 2008
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center and teleconferenced to sites throughout Washington State
- none selected - |
Autism 200 Series-"DDD, Social Security and Medicaid"
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Topic: 90-minute class for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Lectures cover a variety of topics such as communication skills, behavioral skills, medication and legal aspects.
Fee: $10 per person |
For questions, teleconference locations or registration call (206) 789-2306.
For questions, teleconference locations or registration:
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/child_health_safety/classes_events/autism_200_series.asp |
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June 25, 2008
June 25-27, 2008
Seattle |
Assuring Pediatric Nutrition in the Hospital & Community
Audience: registered dietitians
Topic: This intensive training program prepares registered dietitians to screen children for nutritional problems, assess specific nutritional needs, and develop interventions for children with nutritional problems and special health care needs.
Fee: $545/495 |
20 hours continuing education credit for ADA
Register Online: www.uwcne.org
cne@u.washington.edu |
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June 28, 2008
SkyCorp Paine Field
Everett |
Washington Fly Day
Audience: Children with special needs and their families
Topic: Motivational, inspirational and life changing experiences for children with special needs
Fee: no |
www.challengeair.org |
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July 14, 2008
July 14-17, 2008
Yakima |
2008 Combined Summer Institute "Communication and Language:Bridge to Success"
Audience:
Topic: The focus of this institute is for children who are autistic, deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired.
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Contact Institute Coordinator Jackie Messner at (509) 665-2630 or email jackiem@ncesd.org
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July 25, 2008
July 25th & 26th at the Bell Harbor Conference Center
Seattle |
Predicting the Future: Genetic Testing in Children and Their Families
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Topic: Sponsored by the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, this conference will address numerous issues related to genetic testing.
Fee: Yes |
For additional information contact Angel Latterell at (206) 987-7825 or:
www.seatlechildrens.org/bioethics |
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July 28, 2008
July 28-31, 2008
Seattle |
Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism and Related Disorders
Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, related service staff, family members and other team members
Topic: Positive Behavioral Supports for Elementary and Middle School Students
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To register, visit: www.pdacenter.org and click on "workshops". |
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August 4, 2008
August 4-7th
Seattle |
Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism and Related Disorders
Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, related service staff, family members, and other team members
Topic: Effective Teaching for Preschool and Elementary Students with ASD and Related Disorders
Fee: |
To register, visit: www.pdacenter.org and click on workshops.
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August 8, 2008
UW Seattle Experimental Education Unit
Seattle |
Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism and Related Disorders
Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, related service staff, family members, and other team members
Topic: Promoting Independence and Social Skills for Preschool and Elementary Students with ASD and Related Disorders
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To register, visit www.pdacenter.org and clock on workshops.
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August 10, 2008
August 10-15th
Olympia |
Youth Leadership Forum
Audience: High school juniors or seniors as of July 1st with disabilities who want to be leaders
Topic: Youth leadership
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Applications are due May 15th. Contact Debbie Himes at (360) 438-3246 or dhimes@esd.wa.gov
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August 19, 2008
Wright Auditorium, Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Seattle |
Family Information Session for Children with Hearing Loss
Audience: Parents and adolescent children with hearing loss
Topic: Cochlear Implants: The Inside Scoop
Fee: no |
For additional information, to reserve childcare space or request accommodations, contact the Childhood Communication Center at:
(206) 987-4209 or:
childhood.communication@seattlechildrens.org
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August 25, 2008
August 25 & 26
Seattle |
APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course
Audience: Nurses
Topic: Course is designed to provide nurses with the knowledge needed to safely administer chemotherapy and biotherapy. Successful completion of the course, including an exam, gives the attendee a provider card.
Fee: |
For additional information contact Alison Jones: (206) 987-3432
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/education/outreach.asp |
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September 22, 2008
September 22-24th
Portland |
25th Annual Pacific NW Institute on Special Education and the Law
Audience:
Topic:
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Go online to:www.depts.washington.edu/slawd/index.htm for more information. |
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September 24, 2008
September 24-26, 2008
Yakima |
Valued Lives 2008
Audience: People with developmental disabilities and their families, advocates, and other providers
Topic:
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Additional information available at: www.valuedlives.com |
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September 29, 2008
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Seattle |
Advanced Oncology Class
Audience: Health care providers
Topic: Day-long class on hematology, incology and hematopoietic transplant issues. Class is designed for providers with a basic knowledge of these topics.
Fee: |
For additional information, call Alison Jones: (206) 987-3432.
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/education/outreach.asp |
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September 29, 2008
September 29-30, 2008
Yakima |
Co-Occurring Disorders Conference: Embracing Best practices that Change Lives
Audience:
Topic:
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Online registration will be available May 1st. Go to: www.dasa.casat.org |
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October 4, 2008
Wright Auditorium, Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Seattle |
Family Information Session for Children with Hearing Loss
Audience: Teachers in D/HH and mainstream settings, and parents
Topic: Needs of children with hearing loss in general education classrooms
Fee: No |
For additional information, to reserve childcare space or request accommodations, contact the Childhood Communication Center at:
(206) 987-4209 or:
childhood.communication@seattlechildrens.org
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October 27, 2008
27th & 28th at Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Seattle |
Healing Touch Level I
Audience: RN's, physicians, body therapists, counselors, psychotherapists and other health professionals
Topic: In-depth understanding and practice of energy-based healing work
Fee: |
Outreach Education (206) 987-5318
www.seattlechildrens.org/education/outreach.asp |
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November 17, 2008
17 & 18, 2008
Seattle |
APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course
Audience: Nurses
Topic: Course is designed to provide nurses with the knowledge to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy. Successful completion of the tw-day course, including an exam, gives the attendee a provider card.
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For additional information, contact Alison Jones: (206) 987-3432.
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/education/outreach.asp |
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