Workshop Details
Continuing Education Units for Professionals—Autism Partnership is an approved Continuing Education Provider for the following four (4) autism related associations: ASHA, BBS, APA and BACB.
During on-line registration, you will be able to request a ticket that includes Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the following associations. You may sign up to receive more than one CEU when registering IF you have certification numbers in more than one of the following associations (you will pay for $20 for each additional CEU requested the morning of the workshop):
ASHA (0.5 units Level: Intermediate; Area: Professional) and
BACB (6 types 2 units) and
APA (5 hours) and
BBS (5 hours)
If you are not associated with ASHA, BACB, APA or BBS, you can choose General CEUs. By registering under General CEUs, the participant is responsible for taking their certificate of attendance to their governing board, state or school district to negotiate if this workshop meets their requirements for continuing education. Since Autism Partnership is not affiliated with alternate boards, CEUs are not guaranteed.
Each Association has different requirements for participants to complete prior to earning the CEUs. To earn CEUs you must:
Register under the name used by ASHA, BACB, BBS or APA (for example, if your certification or license is under a maiden name or nickname, you must register under that name)
Sign in/out on workshop day (ASHA requires participants to sign in/out for lunch as well)
Complete and submit back to Autism Partnership the required packed on workshop day.
Pick up your certificate of attendance at the end of the workshop
You must attend the entire workshop day. We are unable to provide partial CEUs. Please make arrangements to attend the full workshop.
TICKETS-At the conclusion of your on-line registration, your workshop ticket will be emailed to you from “Eventbrite”. Please bring the ticket with you on workshop day. This will expedite the check-in process for everyone.
ARRIVAL—Please arrive at Autism Partnership in Seal Beach, CA between 8:15 – 8:45 am for check-in. There will be a large number of participants parking and checking-in, so please arrive early. Coffee and refreshments will be available for all who arrive early.
There is limited parking in the lot, plenty of street parking is available on Marina Drive. Please refrain from parking on Central Avenue in front of residences. Your effort to carpool with family, friends or colleagues is appreciated. Be sure to watch the “No Parking Due to Street Sweeping” signs.
LUNCH-There will be a short lunch break when participants can leave to pick up a quick lunch. We will happily provide you with recommendations.
AVAILABLE PRODUCTS-Autism Partnership’s Books and Instructional Booklets with Demonstration DVDs will be available for purchase. To learn more about our materials, check out our website at www.autismpartnership.com.
REFUNDS Refunds can be requested up to 15 days prior to the event. A $25 processing fee will be withheld. For refunds, contact Julie McEachin via email juliem@autismpartnership.com (preferred) or (562) 431-9293 ext 141.
ADDITIONAL INFO If you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to make your workshop experience more pleasant and beneficial for you, do not hesitate to contact: Julie McEachin via email juliem@autismpartnership.com (preferred) or (562) 431-9293 ext 141.
“Whose IEP is it Anyway??
Presented by: Andrea Waks, J.D., M.A.
In today’s complicated world of special education and services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the IEP process can be confusing, overwhelming, and all too often, contentious. This workshop will focus on bringing parents and school personnel together in gaining a greater understanding of the IEP process and building a collaborative IEP team. Topics will include: An overview of IDEA and the law; understanding the IEP process; emphasizing the “Individualized” in IEP; developing IEP goals that make a difference; Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and research based methodologies; and common IEP pitfalls.
About the Presenter
Andrea Waks is the Director of Client Services at Autism Partnership. She began working with children with autism in the late 1970s at UCLA on the Young Autism Project, where she served as a Senior Therapist, Research Assistant, and Teaching Assistant. Andi has worked with Dr. Leaf, Dr. McEachin, and Dr. Taubman on the Young Autism Project, the Behavior Therapy andLearning Center, Straight Talk, and Autism Partnership. She earned her Master’s degree in General Psychology at Pepperdine University in 1983 and returned to school in 1993 to pursue a law degree. She practiced special education law, representing families of children with autism, before returning to Autism Partnership full-time. Her current duties include conducting behavioral assessments, IEP preparation, policy review, and classroom consultations. She consults with families and school districts both locally and nationally.
