PECS Advanced Training

This workshop is perfect for anyone who has previously attended the PECS Basic Training and is currently implementing PECS.

Day 1: This day focuses on a thorough review of how to implement each phase of PECS. The most common implementation problems, including discrimination difficulties, and cutting edge problem solving strategies will be addressed. Participants will practice their PECS skills under the guidance of a Pyramid consultant, troubleshoot their personal implementation issues, and watch video examples of PECS lessons. Participants are encouraged to share their own successful and difficult cases. The aim is to respond to the difficult cases in a manner that does not simply "fix" the situation, but results in successful problem solving. Videotapes of participants implementing PECS are welcomed. Please contact Pyramid in advance if you would like your tape reviewed at the training session.

Day 2: This day explores incorporation of communication, advanced language and PECS implementation throughout the day. Both receptive and expressive communication skills are explored, with a focus on incorporating these skills into a variety of functional activities. Ideas for advanced language lessons for learners using any modality (i.e. voice output systems, sign language, speech, etc.) are discussed. The day ends with information specifically related to incorporating PECS opportunities throughout the day. Concepts are explored through a combination of videos, discussions and small group activities.

You Will Learn To:

Analyze common difficulties with PECS implementation
Generate solutions to difficult PECS implementation situations
Analyze a day for, and learn to program to, incorporate communication opportunities into all activities
Implement specific training strategies for teaching advanced language concepts

Agenda: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Registration Time: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

CEUs: 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Advanced Level; Professional Area) & 12.5 BACB CEUs

Tuition includes: Detailed Handout with space for note taking - Certificate of Attendance - Continental Breakfast both days - ASHA and/or BACB CEUs available

PECS Advanced Training: $295.00

Current Listings:

Bloomington, Minnesota (PECS Advanced Training)
09/28/2010 - 09/29/2010
Professional Cost: $295.00
Parent Cost: $195.00
Venue:
Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
Venue Telephone: 952-854-1000
Venue Parking: Free Parking

Plainview, New York (PECS Advanced Training)
10/04/2010 - 10/05/2010
Professional Cost: $295.00
Parent Cost: $195.00
Venue:
Holiday Inn Plainview/ Long Island
215 Sunnyside Blvd.
Plainview , New York 11803
Venue Telephone: 516-349-7400
Venue Parking: Free Parking

San Francisco, California (PECS Advanced Training)
10/27/2010 - 10/28/2010
Professional Cost: $295.00
Parent Cost: $195.00
Venue:
Crowne Plaza Hotel San Francisco International Airport
1177 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, California 94010
Venue Telephone: 650-342-9200
Venue Parking: Parking is $1.00/hour or a maximum of $16.00/day

Hartford , Connecticut (PECS Advanced Training)
11/08/2010 - 11/09/2010
Professional Cost: $295.00
Parent Cost: $195.00
Venue:
Crowne Plaza - Hartford Downtown
50 Morgan Street
Hartford , Connecticut 06120
Venue Telephone: 860-549-2400
Venue Parking: Parking is $ 5.00 daily

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PECS Advanced Training)
11/29/2010 - 11/30/2010
Professional Cost: $295.00
Parent Cost: $195.00
Venue:
Easter Seals of Southeastern PA
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania 19131
Venue Telephone: 215-879-1000
Venue Parking: Free Parking

Manchester , New Hampshire (PECS Advanced Training)
12/09/2010 - 12/10/2010
Professional Cost: $295.00
Parent Cost: $195.00
Venue information not yet available.