ONLINE AUTISM CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 4 & 5, 2019
Free to Attend!
Optional UAA Course Credit: $79
COMMUNICATION: BUILDING BRIDGES & MAKING CONNECTIONS
Thank you to everyone who attended the AARC's 3rd Annual Online Autism Conference!
Topics from the conference included:
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Show & Tell Using Communication Devices at the SESA Library
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Communication Temptations
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Let's Play! Teaching Communication in Integrated Play Groups
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Teaching Early Social Communication/Thinking
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Communicating Expectations through Prompting
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Behavior as Communication
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Functional Communication Training
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Non-Verbal & Behavioral Communication in the Classroom
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Pivotal Response Training
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Getting PECS Right the First Time
Check back in the fall of 2020 for information about the 4th annual conference!
SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 4
NOVEMBER 5
VIDEO STREAM
Zoom is a free videoconferencing software that will allow you to:
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View the video stream of the presentations
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Ask questions live using the chat function
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Connect with other participants and the presenters
Practice Session & How-To:
A practice session will be scheduled to help you get used to the platform. Please participate to prevent technical difficulties during the conference.
PRESENTERS
Aimee Smith
Aimee joined AARC in August 2017. Aimee has an M.A. in teaching with a focus in upper elementary/middle school general education and music, as well as a post-graduate endorsement in special education. She is currently completing coursework towards a graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis.
AARC Program Coordinator
Anne Freitag
Anne has worked at the SESA Library from 1991-2001, and again from 2003 to the present. Anne received her master's in librarianship and information management from the University of Denver, and also has degrees in computer information systems, English, history, and technology.
SESA Librarian
Brian Babcock
This is Brian’s second year at SESA. He earned his bachelor’s in sociology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and his master’s degree in special education at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
SESA Autism Specialist
John Barrowman
John has been working as a SESA specialist since 2015. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, and a minor in special education. He completed Project PASS (Preparing Autism Specialists for Schools) in 2010. In 2011, John completed his master's, as well as a licensure program for early childhood special education/early intervention.
SESA Autism Specialist
Kendra Wolf
Kendra has worked as a SESA specialist since 2016. Kendra attended the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in child psychology in 2014, and later, her Master of Education in early childhood special education.
SESA Autism Specialist
Lyon Johnson
Lyon has worked as a SESA specialist since 2006. He holds national certifications in applied behavior analysis and school psychology, as well as a license to practice applied behavior analysis in the State of Alaska.
SESA Emotional Disturbance Specialist
Nicole Taylor
Nicole joined SESA August 2018 as an Educational Specialist. She has a B.S. in Business Administration, and an Alternative Teaching Certification in special education. She received her master's in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership.
SESA Emotional Disturbance Specialist
UAA COURSE CREDIT
Online Autism Conference and Renewal Credits:
Course Registration Information | Syllabus
According to the State of Alaska Department of Education & Early Development:
"During the life of the certificate being renewed, applicants must complete six semester hours of renewal credit...The six renewal credits must be relate to or required for:
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The certificated person’s employment at the time of renewal, if the employment requires a certificate;
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The certificated person’s endorsements, or
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A state-approved preparation program that will lead to an endorsement that the certificated person seeks to acquire.
At least three of the renewal credits must be upper division or graduate credit. The remaining three renewal credits may be upper division credit, lower division credit, continuing education units or non-academic credit. One renewal credit is equal to one semester hour, 1.5 quarter hours, or 15 hours of continuing education or non-academic training."
The Online Autism Conference is offering two options for renewal credits:
Graduate Level UAA Credit
Non-Academic Training
Cost:
$79 payable to UAA
$50 payable to Teacher Certification
Requirements:
No pre-approval required
Complete extension activities & reflection
Complete pre-approval process through teacher certification
Once approved, prepay & submit a report to teacher certification
Request a certificate from the AARC prior to the conference, and attend all sessions.
Email to request non-academic credit.
If you are unsure about whether this conference will qualify as a renewal credit, contact the Alaska Teacher Certification Office at 907-465-2831.
If you are renewing an out-of-state certificate or professional license, please check with the corresponding agency to verify if credit will apply towards renewal.
For any further questions, please contact the conference coordinator, Aimee Smith, at or 907-334-1312
More links about renewal credits: