Introduction to Inclusion
This training is provided as an overview of inclusion, generally presented as a first module in a 4 part series. The objective is to provide the participant with a basis of the history of support for children with disabilities (medical model vs. empowerment model), and with a philosophy of inclusion. Person-first language and the benefits of inclusion are also covered.
Respectful Accommodations
Making your program accessible to children with disabilities will require creative and responsive accommodations. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) addresses the necessity of making accommodations for children with disabilities so that they can participate in community programs. This workshop provides an overview of the philosophy of inclusion and insight into what constitutes a “respectful accommodation.” Specific examples of accommodations for children who have various types of disabilities are included.
Supporting Positive Behavior
Supporting Positive Behavior addresses the fact that all children display some type of behavioral challenge. However, some children have a more difficult time managing their behavior, and often times this may be related to the disability they have. This workshop will focus on how to prevent negative behaviors before they occur and how to create environments that offer positive behavior support to children with behavioral challenges.
Partnering with Families
When children come to your program they come attached to a family unit. Learning to create partnerships with children’s families will help you provide the best service to all children. Learn to communicate successfully with parents, how to set up your relationship for success and what to do when challenges arise.
Accommodations For Children With Autism
This workshop will equip providers with the tools needed to successfully include children with autism spectrum disorders in out-of-school time programs. Participants will learn the “bare facts” about autism and dispel the myths, and learn how to provide environmental and interpersonal accommodations for children with autism. The workshop also presents ways to develop strategies that support positive behavior, communication and sensory needs, as well as meaningful inclusion.
Learning objectives:
1) List 3 sensory processing differences depicted in a video
2) Using a scenario, apply 4 accommodations to support a child with autism in an inclusive setting
Participants will accomplish course objectives through group activities. Participants interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be assessed on successful completion of the course objectives.
Participants who submit completed course objectives forms will receive trainer feedback within 15 days of the learning event.
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Calling All Camp Directors!
This special, interactive training is designed to get you in top shape for including all kids in camp programs. You will learn great tips from your colleagues and learn techniques for training and motivating your staff, what to look for in inclusion staff, and how to create a great relationship between staff and parents. Resources for providing training to camp staff will be shared.
Learning objectives:
1) Explain the camp director’s role in supporting inclusion to a partner
2) Identify 3 challenges with inclusion in a summer camp setting
3) Apply 3 strategies to support inclusion through scenarios
Participants will accomplish course objectives through group activities. Participants interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be assessed on successful completion of the course objectives.
Participants who submit completed course objectives forms will receive trainer feedback within 15 days of the learning event.
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Early Literacy Strategies For All Children
This module explores early literacy strategies for children with and without disabilities in an inclusive early childhood setting. Participants will explore their own experience with early literacy and current notions of literacy. The session provides an overview of literacy development and includes techniques for encouraging literacy in group settings, using storytelling, music, art and block play.
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Facing Your Fear Factor
Including children with disabilities in out-of-school time programs can be very challenging, but nothing is more rewarding than witnessing a child make a friend, enjoy a game or experience an accomplishment. You can get past the fears involved in inclusion (I wasn’t trained for this! I don’t know what to do! I don’t know anything about that disability!) with flexibility, sensitivity and support from your teammates. This highly-interactive workshop will allow you to face the challenges and come out a winner. And, you won’t have to eat any bugs!
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Making Connections: Fostering Friendships Between Children With And Without Disabilities
The best thing that a child can gain from your program is a quality friendship. Many times, children with disabilities struggle with initiating and maintaining friendships. In this workshop, you will learn how to help all children in your program develop their friendship skills, and you will gain techniques for supporting relationships at all levels.
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Making Progress And Making It Last
Learn to sustain your inclusive program in this interactive workshop that will provide program administrators with the knowledge to engage stakeholders, create demand and design a plan for inclusion that will make a lasting difference in the community.
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On Common Ground: Activities That Facilitate Inclusion
Low-risk, high reward activities are fun tools that anyone can use to help children learn to appreciate differences. This active, fast-paced workshop will teach you at least ten new activities that you can do at your site. You will practice making respectful accommodations for children with a variety of disabilities in each activity. Re-energize yourself and your students!
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Success With Challenging Behavior: Adhd
Chances are you serve children with ADHD every day in your existing programs. Come learn how to help these bright and creative children to be successful in your program. Explore myths about children with ADHD and discover what to look for as you design accommodations for children with ADHD in your program. Learn to prevent challenging behaviors with positive support strategies to help all children be successful.
Learning objectives:
1) Identify 6 possible visual distractions for a child with ADHD
2) Describe 3 observation signs or signals depicted during a role play
3) Collaborate with a partner to apply 3 accommodations to a scenario
Participants will accomplish course objectives through group activities. Participants interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be assessed on successful completion of the course objectives.
Participants who submit completed course objectives forms will receive trainer feedback within 15 days of the learning event.
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Supporting Social Emotional Needs
Children with social-emotional disorders often experience instability in their moods, energy, thinking and behavior. Some children experience difficulty in a group setting, and there are ways to support these children. Early childhood and out-of-school time settings are an ideal place to implement stress, relaxation, and behavior support techniques. Specific techniques for supporting children with social-emotional challenges and strategies for facilitating healthy social interactions will be discussed.
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The Role Of The Inclusion Facilitator
Whether or not you have designated staff members whose title is Inclusion Facilitator, all program staff function in this role at some point when including children with disabilities. Come learn the do’s and don’ts of being an inclusion facilitator, find out what it takes to be one and gain best practices tips that you can take back to your program.
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Introduction To Inclusion
This training is provided as an overview of inclusion, generally presented as a first module in a 4 part series. The objective is to provide the participant with a basis of the history of support for children with disabilities (medical model vs. empowerment model), and with a philosophy of inclusion. Person-first language and the benefits of inclusion are also covered.
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Partnering With Families
When children come to your program they come attached to a family unit. Learning to create partnerships with children’s families will help you provide the best service to all children. Learn to communicate successfully with parents, how to set up your relationship for success and what to do when challenges arise.
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Make And Take Accommodations
This hands-on workshop encourages participants to explore creative ways to make accommodations for children who need them in a group setting. A discussion about different types of accommodations will be accompanied by concrete examples from the field using inexpensive and easy to obtain materials. Each participant will leave this workshop with a sample accommodation kit to take back to their programs.
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A Blended Approach To Professional Development
Learn techniques for using blended learning for professional growth in this session featuring a discussion on what highly-trained staff look like and increasing the skills of staff on limited budgets and with limited time to train. A demonstration of KIT’s eLearning process and ways to teach providers how to use distance learning in combination with live training and other professional development experiences to support a highly-trained staff is included.
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Examining The Physical And Sensory Environment
This workshop focuses on aspects related to the physical and sensory environment in out-of-school time and early childhood programs. Participants will have a chance to view different environments, discover environmental influences on behavior, and gain strategies for designing a supportive environment. Ideas for how to make environmental accommodations for children with and without disabilities will be presented.
Learning objectives:
1) Analyze the program environments in 3 photographs
2) Sketch your program environment and list 3 changes you will make to support participation
3) Discuss 2 accommodations that may help support a child in your program
Participants will accomplish course objectives through group activities. Participants interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be assessed on successful completion of the course objectives.
Participants who submit completed course objectives forms will receive trainer feedback within 15 days of the learning event.
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Ready, Set, Summer
A powerful introduction to inclusion for summer camp staff, this workshop provides the basic skills necessary in a “top tips for inclusion” format. Topics covered include accommodations for day camp settings, confidentiality and working with families, positive behavior supports and strategies for supporting friendships.
Learning objectives:
1) List 3 things you need to know in order to serve all children at camp
2) Summarize 3 things you can do to support inclusion at your camp
3) Discuss 3 resources for supporting inclusion.
Participants will accomplish course objectives through group activities. Participants interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be assessed on successful completion of the course objectives.
Participants who submit completed course objectives forms will receive trainer feedback within 15 days of the learning event.
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Supporting Positive Behavior
Supporting Positive Behavior addresses the fact that all children display some type of behavioral challenge. However, some children have a more difficult time managing their behavior, and often times this may be related to the disability they have. This workshop will focus on how to prevent negative behaviors before they occur and how to create environments that offer positive behavior support to children with behavioral challenges.
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Respectful Accommodations
Making your program accessible to children with disabilities will require creative and responsive accommodations. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) addresses the necessity of making accommodations for children with disabilities so that they can participate in community programs. This workshop provides an overview of the philosophy of inclusion and insight into what constitutes a “respectful accommodation.” Specific examples of accommodations for children who have various types of disabilities are included.
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Accommodations For Children With Developmental Disabilities
Using two case studies, this workshop infuses real life examples to share the information early childhood and school-age care providers need to support children with developmental disabilities in inclusive programs. Workshop participants will explore asking parents the right questions, areas where a child with a developmental disability may need support, and accommodations to promote communication and behavior through group activities.
Learning objectives:
1) Brainstorm 3 questions to ask parents
2) Identify 3 areas where a child with a developmental disability may need support
3) Apply 3 accommodations to promote communication and positive behavior to a case study
Participants will accomplish course objectives through group activities. Participants interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be assessed on successful completion of the course objectives.
Participants who submit completed course objectives forms will receive trainer feedback within 15 days of the learning event.
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Behavior Support Techniques
Throughout this session, participants will learn strategies for addressing challenging behavior. Guidelines for responding to behavior will be presented. Participants will discuss how to identify influences on behavior, define behavior problems, and develop plans to teach skills. The session concludes with a discussion of appropriate behavior support tools.
The course objectives are as follows:
1)Recognize the ABCs of behavior in 3 scenarios
2)Compose a clear, simple statement of the problem in 1 scenario
3) Review a sample behavior plan and discuss what a plan may look like in your setting
Participants will accomplish course objectives through group activities. Participants interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be assessed on successful completion of the course objectives.
Participants who submit completed course objectives forms will receive trainer feedback within 15 days of the learning event.
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Offered at the Sophie Brody Resource Library in KIT's National Training Center on Inclusion, these specialized events are open to KIT affiliates, alumni, and community members.
Yoga And Movement Activities For Children With And Without Disabilities
This hour-long workshop will demonstrate basic yoga poses and guided imagery activities that can be used to help children of all ages and ability levels calm themselves and gain focus. Participants will be provided with handouts and further resources. Please come dressed comfortably for movement and feel free to stay after the workshop to explore the Sophie Brody Resource Library and network with your colleagues.
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It's Okay To Be Different
This library event will highlight children’s books in the Sophie Brody Resource Library that address differences in people and acceptance of those differences. Participants will also get a chance to experience activities used to educate children on awareness of disabilities, as well as the similarities and differences all of us share.
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Bang, Crunch, Squish
Join us in exploring sensory activities and accommodations. Participants will have the opportunity to discover their own sensory sensitivities and preferences while learning how the 5 senses can affect daily life in significant ways. Sign up now and go home from this fun library event with a squishy book!
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Do You See What I Mean: The Importance Of Visual Supports
This library event will demonstrate how many children need visual supports not only to learn but also to communicate and participate. Participants will have access to a variety of materials to make schedules and choices boards. Participants will also learn how simple gestures can help providers and children communicate more effectively.
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These trainings and events are tailored to San Diego affiliate and alumni affiliate organizations.
Kit Affiliate Orientation: Mapping Your Journey Toward Inclusion
The orientation will include a website demo highlighting new features on the web, how to access eLearning, and how to navigate our reporting software. Using a concrete tool, you will be encouraged to outline who within your organization is responsible for tasks related to inclusion. There will also be opportunities to explore how you can use KIT support and learn from other inclusive organizations.
This event is by INVITATION ONLY.
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Kit Program Director Forum
Held annually for KIT affiliates and alumni affiliates, this year's forum will include:
*How to maximize eLearning for staff
*Using webinars as training tools
*Information on KIT supports
*Tips for staying connected throughout the year
*Networking opportunities with other organizations
Affiliate attendance is strongly encouraged. All attendees will receive 5 free Communication Journals.
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