P.G. Chambers School Continuing Education Series
P.G. Chambers School is recognized, both in New Jersey and across the nation, not only for the exceptional quality of its special education and therapy programs, but also for the training and continuing education that it provides for special educators, parents, therapists, and paraprofessionals. Dedicated to helping children reach their maximum potential, the school is committed to improving the expertise of the professionals who work with this population. P.G. Chambers School has conducted continuing education conferences since 1993. Expansion of the series, over the past five years, resulted in training for more than 2000 parents, professionals, and paraprofessionals. Over 40 separate courses, approved by professional and state boards for licensing requirements, have been offered through the series. Training is provided by both P.G. Chambers School staff members and by invited expert guest faculty. The school’s conveniently located in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, draws clinicians from the tri-state area, and proximity to airports and public transportation makes the training series accessible to a national and international audiences. The state of the art facility is enhanced by technology for use in training, observation and practice, and audiovisual equipment in comfortable settings conducive to adult learning. For additional information about your training needs contact: Nancy Altshuler, PT, Conference Coordinator, at 973-829-8484 ext. 180 or AltshulerN@ChambersSchool.org .
2009-2010 Continuing Education Series Schedule
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Vision Techniques to Enhance Therapy Outcomes: How Hidden Vision Problems Impact School Performance, Learning, and Behavior
Description:
When a child is not progressing as you would expect, do you consider whether there is a hidden vision problem? Eyesight that is 20/20 does not mean perfect vision. This workshop will enhance the participant’s therapeutic success by understanding the symptoms of hidden vision problems and their impact on therapy programs, as well as on performance, learning, and behavior in school, sports, and life activities. Participants will learn to administer cutting edge screening tools and learn practical treatment techniques for improving visual performance that can be quickly and easily integrated into a child’s individual therapy or incorporated in a classroom setting.
Faculty:
Cathy Stern
Co-Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School and Education Resources, Inc.
Dates:
July 24-25, 2009
Cost:
$425.00
How to register:
Please contact Education Resources at 800-487-6530 or visit www.educationresourcesinc.com
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NEW FORMAT! Case Studies and Treatment Strategies using NDT for Pediatric Gait
Description:
This course offers an alternate format in order to earn 10 credit hours in one day or 15 credits in two days. There is also a self-study portion that must be completed prior to the beginning of the course. Come and enjoy this new practical format for learning treatment techniques in pediatric gait using current NDT philosophy and principles for assessment and treatment. Day one includes lecture, case studies, and a patient assessment and treatment demonstration. The instructor will guide the class through evaluation and treatment planning and provide live demonstration of treatment strategies on a child. Day two will focus on practicing treatment strategies using fellow participants; therefore a limited number of participants will be accepted for the small group lab experience. The case studies will be children between 3-14 years old who present with neuromotor impairments. Self-study materials will be sent with registration confirmation.
Faculty:
Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT
Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School
Dates:
August 6-7, 2009
Cost:
$225.00 for One-Day Option and $395.00 for Two-Day Option
How to register:
Click here to register on-line. Please contact Nancy Altshuler, PT via email at altshulerN@ChambersSchool.org for more information on this conference.
To view a full brochure in PDF format, click here.
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New Whole Brain Strategies Including Brain Gym
Description:
Dr. Martha Burns, renowned clinician and expert, will present comprehensive, whole-brain clinical strategies for pediatric and adult rehabilitation based on new advances in neuroscience and plasticity. Interdependent sensory, motor, and cognitive processing networks, as currently understood based on new imaging capability, will be discussed. The course will emphasize ways in which the occupational therapist, the physical therapist, and the speech pathologist can team efforts to achieve maximal outcomes in sensory processing, executive function, and movement. Specific approaches, such as auditory processing intervention, sensory integration, forced-use therapy, as well as new technological interventions, will be applied within an interdisciplinary framework. The instructor will present effective clinical and technological approaches for the following diagnoses: autism spectrum disorder, stroke, traumatic brain injury, neglect, executive function disorders, apraxia, and motor impairments.
Faculty:
Martha Burns, PhD
Co-Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School and Education Resources, Inc.
Dates:
October 2-3, 2009
Cost:
$425.00
How to register:
Please contact Education Resources at 800-487-6530 or visit www.educationresourcesinc.com
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Improving Function in Pediatrics using the Therapy Ball
Description:
Participants will learn methods for integrating the latest techniques in Neuro-Developmental Treatment into treatment sessions through use of the therapy ball. This three-day laboratory experience focuses on the use of gymnastic balls in therapy to promote development and functional outcomes in children. Posture and balance reactions will be evaluated as well as motor planning transitions and movement on the ball. This will be a participatory workshop; comfortable clothing is suggested. Each participant is encouraged to bring an appropriate size therapy ball that will allow comfortable sitting, with hips and knees at 90 degrees. A variety of techniques that elicit muscle elongation, joint mobility, muscle strengthening, synergistic muscle activation, and overall movement control will be practiced using the balls.
Faculty:
Barbara Hypes, PT
Co-Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School and Education Resources, Inc.
Dates:
November 20-22, 2009
Cost:
$575.00
How to register:
Please contact Education Resources at 800-487-6530 or visit www.educationresourcesinc.com
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Creative School-Based Strategies: Integrative Services and Best-Practice Interventions
Description:
Whether new to school-based therapy or are a veteran, this practical course will enable the participant to apply evidence-based methods for implementing services that comply with IDEA regulations in schools. Topics include: best-practice models and federal and state guidelines for IEP development; response-to-intervention (RtI); positive behavior supports (PBS). The course will also provide solutions to common classroom challenges, such as, managing transitions, providing integrated and preventative services, scheduling and heavy caseloads, and working on collaborative teams. Participants will be provided with a wide variety of practical solutions and strategies that can be immediately implemented in day-to-day practice. Useful handouts, including sample forms for observation and evaluation, treatment planning, and progress notes will be provided.
Faculty:
Meira L. Orentlicher, Ph.D., OTR/L
Co-Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School and Education Resources, Inc.
Dates:
January 29-30, 2010
Cost:
$425.00
How to register:
Please contact Education Resources at 800-487-6530 or visit www.educationresourcesinc.com
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LANGUAGE, PLAY AND MUSIC: An Integrated Approach to Assessment and Intervention with Young Children
Description:
Research supports the association between the development of play and the acquisition of specific language abilities in young children. Additional research has demonstrated that children’s attention and participation in varied language and play activities is enhanced by music. In this course a speech-language pathologist and an early childhood educator will collaborate to review relevant research examining play and language of children with various disabilities (including autism spectrum disorders). The use of an evidence-based framework to analyze young children’s play and promote language skills in naturalistic contexts will be presented. The instructors will highlight creative ways to use music as a vehicle for addressing play and language goals across a variety of settings. Video segments and case examples will illustrate key concepts and demonstrate practical techniques for integrating language, play, and music in an intervention program.
Faculty:
Kristine Strand, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Dorry Brown, M.Ed
Co-Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School and Education Resources, Inc.
Dates: March 20, 2010
Cost: $245.00
How to register:
Please contact Education Resources at 800-487-6530 or visit www.educationresourcesinc.com
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APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Description:
This program is the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recognized Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. The program was developed through a grant funded by the APTA under the direction of principal investigator Michael J. Emery, Ed. D., PT, and co-investigators, Nancy Peatman, PT, Ed.D. and Lynn Ford, MS, M.Ed., PT, and the materials used by the New England Consortia of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education, Inc.
Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School and Education Resources, Inc.
Partial support for this training has been made possible through a grant from Seton Hall University.
Dates: April 23-24, 2010
Cost: $170.00 - $280.00
How to register:
Click here to register online, or click here to download the brochure/registration form.
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Neurodevelopmental Treatment of the Baby and Child
Description:
Participants will learn assessment and treatment babies from birth to three years old who have known or suspected neuromotor impairments. Identification and sensory-motor issues specifically related to this population will also be addressed. The development of gross motor, fine motor, oral motor and respiratory function will be analyzed. Positioning and the use of adaptive equipment will be included. An emphasis will be placed on the practical application of treatment strategies to achieve functional outcomes appropriate for this age group and incorporating therapeutic strategies into family life. This course will consist of lecture, practical laboratory sessions, videos, and child demonstrations.
Co-Sponsored by:
P.G. Chambers School and Education Resources, Inc.
Dates: November 19-21, 2010
Cost: $575.00
How to register:
Please contact Education Resources at 800-487-6530 or visit www.educationresourcesinc.com
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