TRAINING
Participation in the trainings below may fulfill The Children’s Trust Inclusion Training Requirements. Please see The Children’s Trust website Provider section for current requirements. For more information about these trainings please contact The Advocacy Network on Disabilities at (305) 596-1160.
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AN ADMINISTRATOR’S OVERVIEW OF THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Are you an Administrator, site director, or the person responsible for your organization meeting its legal obligations under the ADA? Join us to be sure you are up to date on enrollment eligibility, reasonable accommodations, policies and procedures, and more.
An Administrator’s Overview of the ADA
Sample – Individual Assessment
COUNT ME IN: DISCOVERING INCLUSION FOR KIDS
One of our most popular trainings, come learn fun, meaningful activities to do with your students to build their disability awareness, and encourage them to appreciate differences.
CREATING A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
You successfully completed Discovering Inclusion on-line. Now acquire more in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience developing and implementing adaptations, accommodations, and strategies to create a learning environment benefitting all children.
Creating a Welcoming Environment – PDF Download
DISCOVERING INCLUSION(ONLINE)
The foundation for all other trainings, an online introduction to children and youth with disabilities. Includes the benefits and characteristics of an inclusive program, and provides practical common-sense information on using respectful language and etiquette.
This course is a pre-requisite to Discovering Inclusion 2: Beyond Awareness
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Discovering Inclusion – PDF in English
Discovering Inclusion – PDF in Spanish
Discovering Inclusion – PDF in Creole
INTRODUCTION TO SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER(ASD) PART 1
You hear a lot about it, but do you really know what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, and the different ways it appears in different children and youth? Learn the facts, and how to recognize and accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, foster social competence, address bullying, and ensure a safe environment.
This course is a prerequisite to Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Part 2
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Intro to Successful Inclusion of Children with ASD – PDF Download
LET’S PLAY TOGETHER: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR ADAPTING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Table games, sports activities, arts and crafts – come ready to play, and to learn some easy to implement adaptations so all children can participate. Find out about universal design and how it levels the playing field for all.
Let’s Play Together – PDF Download
NAVIGATING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Unsure what’s available or where to find help for children with disabilities and their families? Join us for an introduction to the most helpful resources, and learn how to assist families navigate these systems of care.
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Navigating Community Resources- PDF Download
Resource Handout- PDF Download
SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) PART 2
If you passed Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-Part 1, online, than you are ready for hands-on experiences developing visual schedules, using American Sign Language, and creating and telling Social Stories. (Registration is limited to those who have successfully passed Part 1 Online.)
Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1
Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Part 2 – PDF Download
STRUCTURE FOR SUCCESS
Youth both with and without disabilities can behave in challenging ways. Learn the 7 basic needs youth exhibit, and take away strategies for meeting these needs through positive, preventive approaches. This training is especially relevant to YEN and YAS Providers.
Structure for Success- PDF Download
COMING SOON! UNDERSTANDING THE CHILDREN’S TRUST’S GUIDELINES FOR INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Did you know that to address the needs of children and youth with disabilities, there are options for modifying outcome measures? Discover what is meant by accommodation, modification, alternate assessment, and alternate outcomes. Learn when they are appropriate for program participants, and how to request permission to use them.
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