ALL CHILDREN TOGETHER (ACT) TRAININGS

PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE TRAININGS LISTED BELOW MAY BE USED BY THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUNDED OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO FULFILL THE INCLUSION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

We strongly recommend Discovering Inclusion as the first training for those with no previous experience working with children who have disabilities.

For more information, or to register, please contact Sheena Guzman at 305-596-1160 x 263, or e-mail sguzman@ccdh.org

ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS teaches participants practical strategies for increasing positive behavior in all children. Strategies include managing transitions; and creating limits, classroom rules, and schedules as a way to encourage compliance and positive social interaction. (2 hours)

LET'S PLAY TOGETHER: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR ADAPTING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES provides practical strategies for adapting both outdoor and indoor activities for children with various disabilities. During this workshop, individuals are assigned a disability to simulate, and are challenged to participate in typical out of school programs. Participants will use props and each other to devise adaptations and accommodations. (3 hours)

LEARNING TOGETHER: STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR ALL CHILDREN introduces seven different ways that children learn, and provides strategies to increase successful outcomes for all children, including those with learning and other disabilities. Participants will leave with materials and resources to use in their out of school programs.(2 hours)

DISCOVERING INCLUSION is an introductory workshop appropriate for all children's services providers (including direct care staff, site supervisors, and administrators). Participants learn to distinguish between and among broad categories of disabilities, identify the benefits of inclusion, use "People First" language and practice respectful etiquette. (2 hours)
 

AN ADMINISTRATOR'S INTRODUCTION TO INCLUSION REQUIREMENTS is designed specifically for agency directors and other staff responsible for developing and implementing organizational policies and procedures. This training focuses on an agency's legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, developing policies and procedures insuring compliance and promoting inclusion, introducing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA), learning how the Individual Education Plan can be used as a tool for out of school programming, and conducting an environmental scan for accessibility. (4 hours)

DISCOVERING INCLUSION: TRAIN THE TRAINER (By invitation only for those meeting the following prerequisites: Discovering Inclusion and a minimum of 2 additional ACT-provided or sponsored trainings.) This train the trainer session prepares community agency staff to present the Discovering Inclusion curriculum to others in their organization. The goal is to increase institutional capacity by developing in-house expertise at agencies throughout our community.