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Data-Driven Decision Making for Students Diagnosed with Autism/ASDDate:Time:Location:10/15/13, Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMSERC Classroom, MiddletownEvent Code:Fee:Closing Date:Contact Person:Linda Adorno(860) 632-1485, ext. 241adorno@ctserc.org14-43-123$90 per person10/08/2013Presenter(s):John Burke, Ph.D., BCBA-DCo-Director, Branches of Hope,WestportAudience:K-Grade 12; Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Student Support Services Professionals, andService CoordinatorsPractical data collection strategies help create a setting in which students attain the skills they needin school and apply them to other areas of their lives—from academic, social, and communication skillsto pivotal skills such as attention, involvement, and interdependence. Using a data-driven decisionmaking approach, a team can create individualized education programs (IEPs) that continually monitorthe effectiveness of interventions for a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and havean objective basis for making decisions about supports and alternatives.This professional development opportunity provides a valuable foundation for educators, families,and others to use data-driven decision making when working with elementary school-age studentsdiagnosed with ASD. Participants will learn practical data collection methods, including the use ofassistive technology or apps for efficiency; how to use the data to develop possible intervention strategiesfor students diagnosed with ASD; and how to use the strategies across different intervention areascommonly targeted for K-Grade 12 students diagnosed with ASD. As a result, participants will leave ina stronger position to understand the specific needs of the students.NOTE: This professional development may be repeated in the future in other regions of the stateand is also available in-district. For more information, contact SERC at (860) 632-1485.Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Study GroupDate:Time:Location:10/15/13, Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMSERC Classroom, Middletown01/07/14, Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMSERC Classroom, Middletown03/25/14, Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMSERC Classroom, Middletown06/10/14, Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMSERC Classroom, MiddletownEvent Code:Fee:Closing Date:Contact Person:Bianca Irizarry(860) 632-1485, ext. 216irizarry@ctserc.orgPresenter(s):SERC Consultants14-38-103$130 per person10/03/2013Audience:PreK-Grade 12; Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of HearingHow can teachers of the deaf work together to improve outcomes for students with hearing loss?Do you have an experience or area of strength that others should know about? By sharing thoughts andideas, teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing can identify more effective ways to provide aquality education for all of their students.This discussion group, facilitated by SERC staff, will focus on examining the needs of teachers of thedeaf across Connecticut. It will provide these educators with a forum to share case studies and areas ofneed, develop structures of support, and determine next steps. The facilitators and participants willexplore existing resources and research for teachers of the deaf.Participants in this professional development activity will share their experiences working withstudents with hearing loss; identify needs and concerns in providing effective education to students whoare deaf/hard of hearing; and discuss and implement a plan of action to address needs, support teachers,and improve student learning.Register Online at www.ctserc.org/catalog57