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A View from the Bench: RI Worker’s Compensation Law & Returning Your Injured Workers Back to Work 675 kb PDF June 19, 2012
8:30-10:00 AM (late registration if space permits)
1.5 Hrs. HRCI credit pending approval
The RIBLN invites you to join Judge Healy who will speak about current Workers’ Compensation (WC) trends in R.I. and share his views on how to use suitable alternative employment, transitional work and reasonable accommodations to get injured workers back to work. Also, you will learn how returning injured workers to work helps you manage the costs of your WC claims.
Exhibit by the RI-DLT Donley Rehabilitation Center.

Summer TA Bootcamp! 77 kb (PDF) - August 20 and 21, 2012
The Sherlock Center on Disabilities invites teacher assistants to a specialized, hands-on, training opportunity that is tailored to help teacher assistants learn strategies to support children who are receiving special education services. During two days of TA Bootcamp, you will learn about autism, visual impairment, hearing impairments, collaborating with teachers, and much more. We promise it won't hurt!

Registration fee is $120
Approved for RIDE
Professional Development Credit. Register by August 3, 2012.

Local and Regional Training Opportunities for Employment Professionals 231 kb (PDF) - Developed by the Employment First Provider Workgroup in partnership with Rhodes to Independence.

Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Autism Education - Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Autism Education - The Rhode Island College Department of Special Education is offering a Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Autism Education. This certificate program is open to professionals who have a teaching certificate or related service (OT, SLP, etc.) license. The application process is now open and all materials are due by March 1. Click link above for more information.

Introduction to Early Intervention 55 kb (PDF)
This introductory training covers topics critical to understanding the Early Intervention community in Rhode Island, including the values embedded in the EI system and the federal and state laws which serve as the foundation for EI services. This training is geared for all newly employed EI personnel hired within the last six months and is free of charge. The next session will start fall 2012.

Supporting Meaningful Employment: 85 kb (PDF)
A Person-Centered Approach to Career Planning, Job Development, and Retention
This interactive, multi-day training is focused on best practices in person-centered employment services. Topics include: Career Planning, Job Development, Job Coaching, ORS SE Report Writing, Community and Web-based Resources, RI Labor Market Information, Job Creation/Restructuring, and SSA Work Incentives. The next session is planned for Fall 2012.

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Inclusion Institutes

Inclusion institutes provide the opportunity for school personnel and parents to work in teams in planning for inclusion of individual children who have developmental disabilities. Lead by Tony Antosh, these one-day institutes address barriers to meaningful inclusion. Teams usually consist of the child's parents, a special educator, teaching assistants, therapists, and others. Most teams also include either a principal or a special education director. Each Institute consists of one full day; meals are included.
Spring 2012 Institutes are scheduled for April 27. Full details are available in the flyer provided below. To register, use one of the registration forms provided below.

Inclusion Institute Flyer 364 kb (PDF)
Online Registration Form
Print & Mail Registration Form 202 kb (PDF)

Directions to Alton Jones 12.2 kb (PDF)

Inclusion Institute Materials:
Four planning charts are used to document information at the Inclusion Institutes. For those participants bringing laptops, you may find these files helpful in recording your information. Hard copies are provided at the training.

• Scheduling Matrix 57 kb (WORD)
• Team Planning and Curriculum Planning 29 kb (WORD)
• Planning Tool #1 Analysis of Opportunity 29 kb (WORD)
• Planning Tool #2 Practical Daily Details 35 kb (WORD)

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Traineeship/Fellowship Opportunities

Traineeship/Fellowships offered through the Sherlock Center are designed to prepare individuals from varying academic disciplines to be future leaders in the disability field. Opportunities are typically available in the disciplines of special education, school psychology, social work, early childhood, rehabilitation counseling, and other academic areas that impact the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. We are seeking prospective students (a) who are competent, (b) who have personal experience with individuals who have a disability, (c) who are committed to a career supporting individuals who have a disability or their families, and (d) who see themselves as future leaders. For specific information about traineeship opportunities, contact Shannon Dowd-Eagle at seagle@ric.edu