School Staff Development Program
Each year we invite Robin Shipley, our parent trainer, to run a Turning Pointe Workshop for parents. The course introduces the concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis and how it pertains to the COPES™ program that is exclusively utilized at Turning Pointe CN Demonstration School, Naperville, Illinois and the Manhattan School District, Los Angeles, California.
We understand that local private and public schools may be interested in learning about our approach, supports, communication and behavior programs to support individuals impacted by Autism. As a result we have developed a menu of Information sessions that would allow school staff and educators to gain cursory insight into how ABA and COPES™ is implemented on a practical day-to-day basis to best meet our students’ needs.
Please note we do not certify any school staff as COPES™ trained at this time. Only Turning Pointe staff can be certified. Participation in our information sessions is not endorsement by Turning Pointe of any school or organization. We do not consult with school staff on their programs, individual students, or staff. Turning Pointe CN Demonstration School is the only COPES™ program in the Midwest. However, we do have some fantastic success stories. Student data supports the effectiveness of our programs. Our willing, excited staff is dedicated to the dissemination of information on what works and the understanding that we need many different types of schools, educators and programs to meet the growing numbers (1:110) of individuals with a diagnosis of Autism.
| Turning Pointe ABA and COPES™ supports for individuals with Autism – Basic Understanding of ABA. | Turning Pointe ACCESS to Communication for individuals with limited verbal speech – ACCESS to Communication is a basic human right! | Turning Pointe Student Aide Information Session |
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| January 9 and 10, 2012 9:00 am – 2:30 pm 45 min. lunch break |
February 12, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
March 15 or 16, 2012 9:00 am – 2:30 pm 45 min. lunch break |
| The application of ABA through COPES™, including why behavior occurs, the development of behavior support plans that understand function and the prevention of behavior through the supports of COPES™. Including, how to access to communication, organization, positive behavior supports and teaching the student their own escalation cycle and emotional regulation techniques.
Participants will receive handouts that include the presentation, examples of visuals and resources. This is an introductory course and is intended to review the basics of ABA and an introduction to COPES™ basics |
Sharon Rosenbloom, TP Communication Director, will introduce and explore the access methods she uses in her sessions to support communication skills through typing, pointing and the use of Augmentative Devices. Sharon will explain the neurological underpinnings associated with limited verbal skills and explore the latest research. | The information session is developed to provide aides working with students impacted by ASD a chance to gain insight and information on what they can do to better understand and support their students. The information session will be hands on, small group format. Participants will learn to create schedules and visual supports, implement behavior support plans, understand sensory concerns and problem solve how to alter the environment and specific situations to prevent maladaptive behaviors. |
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Cost: $120/person $1000/groups of 10 $2500/25 staff |
Cost: $45/person $780.00/25 staff |
Cost: $60/person $500/groups of 10 $1250/25 staff |
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