Summer Training 2012 Application
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About the Application Process
All applications will be reviewed after the submission deadline has passed and all components have been submitted. Applications are evaluated based on matching of interest and goals to the training program’s goals and objectives. Applicants will be notified regarding acceptance according to the deadline noted on the last page. In the application, participants will be asked to rank their preferred sessions. Although we will attempt to honor participants’ preferred training dates, no guarantees can be made.
Audience
The HANDS in Autism Summer Training Program is appropriate for school personnel working in both public and private settings with students with autism and related disorders.
Participants selected will:
- complete the pre– and follow-up training packets in full. This data is essential for reporting purposes to the Indiana Department of Education and reflects the overall effectiveness of the training program.
- attend all five days of training, missing no more than 30 minutes on a single day or 2 hours of the training week.
- have an eagerness to learn, participate in discussions and practice new approaches and techniques in role play and hands-on classroom opportunities.
What you can expect
If accepted as a training participant, you will gain knowledge and understanding of the topics listed below, be exposed to children on the autism spectrum with the ability to observe and shadow HANDS staff working with the children, and have the opportunity to practice and receive feedback on techniques and approaches introduced in training. The following content will be covered throughout the training week.
- Educational and behavioral assessment
- Ongoing data-driven decision making
- Goal development and writing
- Visual and physical structure
- Choreography (of staff & schedules)
- Prompting and skills-teaching methods
- Behavioral intervention
- Social–communication skills training
- Maintenance and generalization
Pre-training packet
Participants will be required to complete a pre-training packet which includes two questionnaires. This packet will be mailed to your primary address and is required prior to training. This packet takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
Pre-training Web Modules
Participants will be required to complete two brief introductory training modules prior to attending training. These training modules will be completed online and require high speed internet access. These trainings will ensure that each participant begins training with the basic understanding of autism and the HANDS program. The following modules with their short quizzes will take approximately 1 ½ hours to complete. These trainings will be made available to you upon completion of the Pre-training packet and are due prior to training.
Follow-up training packet
The follow-up training packet will consist of 2 questionnaires to inform us about the retention of knowledge and practical strategies covered in training, and an overall evaluation of the training. It should take approximately 1 ¼ hour to complete the follow-up training packet. This packet will be sent to your primary address approximately 1 month after school starts and will be due two weeks after receipt.
Cost of Training
The cost to provide this training experience is $1500 per participant. However, the generous grant funding from the Indiana Department of Education, Center for Exceptional Learners allows complete sponsorship to Indiana professionals employed by public or private schools and serving children along the autism spectrum at no charge ($0).
Continuing Education and Graduate Credits
Professional Growth Points
A total of 42 ¼ contact hours will be awarded to those participants who:
- Complete the pre-training packet
- Attend 5 days of training
- Complete the follow-up training packet
Certificate of attendance noting your contact hours will be mailed out to participants after the completion of the follow-up packets in the fall. Additional contact hours will be available for completing the web modules. Follow the modules’ instructions to receive documentation of contact hours via email.
Graduate Credit (Master’s in Special Education)
This training program has been approved as a graduate level course for the Master’s Program in Special Education at three universities:
- IUPUI
- Butler University
- University of Indianapolis
The graduate course requires an additional implementation project, in addition to completing all training requirements. The details of the implementation project will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive graduate credit you will be required to register for this course at your respective university program, in addition to applying to the HANDS Summer Training program. Acceptance into the HANDS Summer Training Program does not guarantee acceptance to the university course and vice versa. Unfortunately, we have more applicants apply to our program than we have training spots available. Thus, not everyone who applies to the Summer Training program is accepted.
Grades are not awarded until all aspects of the training and implementation project have been completed. Students will receive an initial Incomplete for their grade. True grades will be assigned after the completion of the follow-up packet. This course may not be appropriate for students who may be graduating at the end of the semester as the follow-up training packet will not be complete until October.
*It is the responsibility of the individual to apply for graduate credits at their university. All standard course fees apply for your university and are the responsibility of the individual.
Deadlines
March 23: Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm (EST)
April 2: Applicants notified via e-mail regarding acceptance
April 9: Applicants must confirm their training session assignment by 5:00pm (EST) in order to reserve their training spot
- Pre-training packet will be mailed out approximately one month prior to the 1st day of your training session and is due 2 weeks after receipt
- Pre-training web module links will be made available to you after we receive your Pre-training packet and are due prior to the first day of training
June 11 - July 13: Training Sessions 1-3
September 10: Follow-up training packets will be mailed out
September 24: Follow-up packets are due
October 22: Certificate of Attendance noting contact hours earned will be mailed out
**In order to receive full PGP credits, participants must complete the pre- and follow-up training packets and attend the training in full.
Alternative Submission
Completion of applications online is preferable. You have the option to start your application, save it, and complete it at a later time. Please be aware that applications must be completed in full, and submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on March 23, 2012 in order to be considered. Applications can also be submitted by mail and must be received in our office by 5:00pm (EST) on March 23, 2012. Since campus mail can occasionally result in mail delivery delays of up to 3 weeks or more, applicants are encouraged to apply online. However, if you choose to mail your application, be sure to allow sufficient time for it to reach our office by the deadline. Applications can be mailed to the following address:
HANDS in Autism
Attn: Julie Rusyniak
1120 South Drive, Suite 302
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Please contact us at 317.274.2675 or hands@iupui.edu with any questions.
