Conferences, Classes and Seminars

Ongoing Parent-To-Parent Classes: Family Training on AD/HD
Sponsored by CHADD of Utah

WHAT IS PARENT TO PARENT: FAMILY TRAINING ON AD/HD

 

Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD is a multi-session interactive and educational program for adults and parents of children and adolescents with AD/HD. 

 

The class series provides scientifically researched, evidence-based educational information and support for families who are dealing with AD/HD and learning to navigate the challenges of AD/HD. Teachers and professionals are also welcome.

 

This unique program includes a comprehensive resource handbook as part of the seven, two hour interactive sessions that cover the following topics:

 

1.       Overview of AD/HD 

2.      From Assessment to Treatment 

3.      The Impact of AD/HD on the Family & Creating Positive Behavior Intervention Plans

4.      Developing Parenting Strategies and Interventions that Strengthen Family Relationships

5.      What Do I Do When My Child is Having Difficulty at School?

6.       Building an Education Team That Works

7.      AD/HD Across the Life span: Teens and Adults with AD/HD

 

The cost of the class series is $50.00 per single/couple for CHADD members and $60.00 for non CHADD members

(Several Locations and Dates)

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The Utah Association of School Psychologists

Presents a

Free Parent Workshop

 

Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) at Home

 

Featuring

 

Suzy Johns & Jacquelin Patrick

 

This presentation will provide parents with strategies to proactively address problem behaviors at home.  The importance of building relationships within a positive home environment will be discussed.  In addition, parents will be provided with examples of how to create, teach and reinforce the expectations of the home.

 

Thursday, October 9, 2008

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.


Salt Lake Radisson Hotel

215 W. South Temple


Light refreshments will be served prior to the workshop.

 

To register, call or email Holly Guest:  464-2033 or hollyg@usdb.org

 

Suzy Johns co-authored a chapter in Best Practices in School Psychology V entitled Best Practices in District-Wide Positive Behavior Support Implementation.  She co-leads district-wide implementation of PBS in San Bernardino, a southern California, intercity district where she has been a school psychologist for fifteen years.

 

Jacquelin Patrick is a school psychologist on assignment in an urban district in southern California.  She is an experienced PBS Coach and consultant for district-wide Response to Intervention (RtI) implementation.  Jacquelin is the co-author of the chapter in Best Practices in District-wide Positive Behavior Support Implementation from the book Best Practices in School Psychology V.

 

AD/HD: Schedule of Classes in the Ogden Area - 2008-2009

 

Fact vs. Myth on AD/HD

A free, single session class on AD/HD that addresses many of the issues that concern people when they find that they, or their child  has AD/HD. It is held in the Education Center at the McKay Dee Hospital (South end of the first floor) Room 1 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The classes are taught by Edward Williams, MEd. Pre-registration with Kathy Chatelain 387-3740 is mandatory.

 

      September 18                           January 15                          May  21

      November 20                           March 19 

 

1-2-3 Magic

A four session class introducing the concepts on handling misbehavior presented in Thomas Phelan’s book 1-2-3 Magic. This course is not specific to ADHD, but provides some excellent tools for working with AD/HD children, particularly at the elementary school level. Classes run the same day of the week for four weeks from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. There is a $20 charge for the series, to cover the cost of the materials and the book. Teachers can earn recertification hours. Register with Ed at 452-4589.

     

      Oct 2-22nd                            North Park Elementary, Media Center

                                                               4230 S. 2175 West, Roy

 

      March 4-25th                         Farr West Elementary, Media Center

                                                               2190 W. 2700 North, Farr West

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Ongoing Classes at Jordan School District Family Education Center: Training on AD/HD and Other Parenting Areas

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Dr. Terry Illes - AD/HD classes

Who is one of our Parent-to-Parent Teachers, also teaches several AD/HD Classes sponsored by the Jordan School District Family Education Center. Dr. Illes is currently a member of UCADD which is a local organization dedicated to improving the quality of care within the state of Utah for children with AD/HD. He also works closely with National CHADD and served as a member of the team that developed the Parent to Parent training program.  

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Family Links Conferences 2008

Family Links Southeast
Date: October 10-11, 2008
Location: Blanding, Utah (southeastern Utah)


Family Links South
Date: November 2008
Location: Cedar City, Utah

Family Links North

Date: TBA 2009
Location: TBA

Each of the conferences will feature breakout sessions, disability-specific tracks, exhibitor fairs, networking opportunities, and much more! Check with www.utahparentcenter.org for more information and updates