CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Updated May 10, 2013
Links to Other Training Calendars:
USD Center for Disabilities, Community Education -
http://www.usd.edu/medical-school/center-for-disabilities/community-education.cfm
South Dakota Advocacy Services - Training Listing -
http://www.sdadvocacy.com/training.asp
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
| May 16-17, 2013 | 2 Day Person Centered Thinking Training This training consists of 2 days of exercises where the participants learn how to use seven person centered thinking (PCT) tools and acquire five basic PCT skills. Participants receive instruction and practice in using the processes and structures to develop plans that support choice while addressing issues of health and safety. Some of the skills discussed during the training are: the importance of being listened to and the effects of having no positive control; the importance of understanding a person's daily rituals and routines; how to discover what is important to and sort what is important for people and to respectfully address significant issues of health or safety while supporting choice. To register contact Amanda Diers at 605-343-7517. |
Rapid City |
| May 22, 2013 | Autism Family & Caregiver Support Group Topic: Starting to plan for the transition from the school environment to the work environment Sponsored by the Autism Spectrum Disorders Program at the Center for Disabilities. Register with Angie Tuffs by Monday May 20 at angie.tuffs@usd.edu or by phone at 605-357-1423 or 1-800-658-3080. |
Sioux Falls |
| May 23-24, 2013 | People Planning Together |
Vermillion |
| June 5-6, 2013 | 15th Annual Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference |
Yankton |
| June 13-14, 2013 | Lighting the Way - Autism Spectrum Disorders in Our Community The conference focuses on autism spectrum disorders and is for parents, educators, social workers and counselors, therapists, adult service providers, business and community members and vocational rehabilitation counselors. "Solutions for Success" is the theme of this year's conference. Keynote speakers are from the Autism Project Rhode Island (APRI). Registration opens February 11, visit www.augie.edu/autism |
Sioux Falls |
| June 17-18, 2013 | 21st Century Community Learning Center Conference - "Finding Joy in Life and Literacy" For more information contact Sue.Burgard@state.sd.us |
Pierre |
| July 15-16, 2013 | Midwest Conference on Deaf Education For more information - www.augie.edu/deaf |
Sioux Falls |
| Aug 11, 2013 | Tucker Rodeo For more information contact Suncatcher TRA at 605-673-4747. |
Hill City |
| Aug 13-14, 2013 | Educating Students with Brain Injuries: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Teachers, Therapists and Families |
Sioux Falls |
| Sept 16, 2013 | Fall Transition Training Specific locations to be determined and more information available later this summer. |
Rapid City |
| Sept 17, 2013 | Fall Transition Training Specific locations to be determined and more information available later this summer. |
Sioux Falls |
| Sept 18, 2013 | Fall Transition Training Specific locations to be determined and more information available later this summer. |
Huron |
| Sept 19, 2013 | Fall Transition Training Specific locations to be determined and more information available later this summer. |
Aberdeen |
| Sept 27, 2013 | GreenStar Symposium Watch for more information at http://achievesd.org/ |
Sioux Falls |
| Oct 15, 2013 | Fall Transition Training Specific locations to be determined and more information available later this summer. Held in conjunction with the Fall Transition and RehabACTion Conference. |
Pierre |
| Oct 15-17, 2013 | Fall Transition and RehabACTion Conference Invited speakers for transition training include Dr. James Martin (author of Self-Directed IEP), Wendy Parent-Johnson, Director of the Center for Disabilities, and staff from the National Post-School Outcomes Center. Watch for more information at http://www.sdrehabaction.org/ |
Pierre |