Training & Events
Workshops
Supporting Meaningful Employment: 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 begins Fall 2008.
Courses
Introduction to Early Intervention 
74.8 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 course starts on April 22, 2008.
A Leadership Series:
What YOU Need to Know Now! Survival Skills for New School Administrators
This 10-session course explores critical issues in public education, particularly current special education
laws and regulations, and what they require administrators to know and do. The next course begins
Fall 2008.
Certification as Special Educator of Children with Severe Disabilities (Series)
In partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Education Office, the Sherlock Center has created an opportunity for public school
teachers to pursue certification as a Special Educator of Children with Severe Disabilities. A recently funded Personnel Preparation
Grant (obtained by the Sherlock Center) will provide partial tuition support for a cohort of teachers. The Sherlock Center is
providing instruction, on site technical assistance, and other resources. The next cohort will start in Fall 2008 and space is still available.
Using Effective Practices with Children who have Low Incidence Disabilities or Other Disabilities that Significantly Affect Function
This summer workshop is intended to provide an update for teachers who support children who have low incidence or other disabilities
that significantly affect function. Research and best practices will be discussed. Rhode Island examples will be provided
for each topic. Participants will be provided with guidance in designing and implementing effective programs for the focus
populations. This course if offered through RI College Summer Session for 3 Graduate Credits. Registrations are processed through
the Sherlock Center.
2008 Summer Session I COURSE CLOSED
2008 Summer Session II Registration Form 775 kb (PDF)
Educator Externship 22.1 kb (PDF)
The RI Department of Education partners with the Sherlock Center at RI College to offer graduate credit to Educators completing an Educator Externship. For information on completing an Educator Externship, contact Donna Hutson at (401) 822-9499, ext. 285.
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. Dates for the 2007/2008 Institutes. 58.9 kb (PDF)
Institutes Handouts and Slide Presentations
Conferences
Alternatives to Guardianship -
April 30, 2008
Space still available! Registration extended to April 24, 2008
Crowne Plaza, Warwick RI
Keynote Presenter: Dohn Hoyle, Executive Director, The ARC Michigan
Sponsored by: RI Developmental Disabilities Network
Conference Information and Registration Form 59 kb (PDF)
A full-day conference for people with disabilities, family members, advocates, educators,
lawyers and other professionals supporting people with disabilities
Workshop sessions will address the art of decision making, legal ramifications, and
alternatives to guardianship - healthcare, finances, and education.
RI Developmental Disabilities Network Partners:
- RI Developmental Disabilities Council
- RI Disability Law Center, Inc.
- Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Traineeship/Fellowship Opportunities
Traineeship/Fellowships offered through the Sherlock Center are designed to 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, and rehabilitation counseling. The application period for 2007/2008 has ended. Opportunities for the 2008/2009 school year will be announced in spring 2008.
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 begins Fall 2008.
74.8 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 course starts on April 22, 2008.
This 10-session course explores critical issues in public education, particularly current special education laws and regulations, and what they require administrators to know and do. The next course begins Fall 2008.
Certification as Special Educator of Children with Severe Disabilities (Series)
In partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Education Office, the Sherlock Center has created an opportunity for public school teachers to pursue certification as a Special Educator of Children with Severe Disabilities. A recently funded Personnel Preparation Grant (obtained by the Sherlock Center) will provide partial tuition support for a cohort of teachers. The Sherlock Center is providing instruction, on site technical assistance, and other resources. The next cohort will start in Fall 2008 and space is still available.
Using Effective Practices with Children who have Low Incidence Disabilities or Other Disabilities that Significantly Affect Function
This summer workshop is intended to provide an update for teachers who support children who have low incidence or other disabilities that significantly affect function. Research and best practices will be discussed. Rhode Island examples will be provided for each topic. Participants will be provided with guidance in designing and implementing effective programs for the focus populations. This course if offered through RI College Summer Session for 3 Graduate Credits. Registrations are processed through the Sherlock Center.
2008 Summer Session I COURSE CLOSED
2008 Summer Session II Registration Form
775 kb (PDF)
Educator Externship
22.1 kb (PDF) 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. Dates for the 2007/2008 Institutes.
58.9 kb (PDF) Institutes Handouts and Slide Presentations
Space still available! Registration extended to April 24, 2008
Crowne Plaza, Warwick RI
Keynote Presenter: Dohn Hoyle, Executive Director, The ARC Michigan
Sponsored by: RI Developmental Disabilities Network
Conference Information and Registration Form
59 kb (PDF) A full-day conference for people with disabilities, family members, advocates, educators, lawyers and other professionals supporting people with disabilities
Workshop sessions will address the art of decision making, legal ramifications, and alternatives to guardianship - healthcare, finances, and education.
RI Developmental Disabilities Network Partners:
- RI Developmental Disabilities Council
- RI Disability Law Center, Inc.
- Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Traineeship/Fellowships offered through the Sherlock Center are designed to 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, and rehabilitation counseling. The application period for 2007/2008 has ended. Opportunities for the 2008/2009 school year will be announced in spring 2008.
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