USING RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI) TO MAKE
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT DECISIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
November 2, 2009 • 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, 333 South Service Road, Plainview, NY
11803
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Response to Intervention (RTI) refers to a process that emphasizes how well
students respond to differentiation of instruction within a three tier system in the
general education class. The essential components of an RTI approach are: the
provision of scientific, research-based instruction and interventions in general
education; monitoring of student progress in response to the instruction and
interventions; and use of these measures of student progress to shape instruction
and make educational decisions. This workshop will provide an overview of the
RTI model to address various behavior support needs with students with autism
and other moderate to severe disabilities. Workshop presenters, Cynthia
Howroyd, inventor of software-based intervention tool AutismPro and Concetta
Russo, author of RTI: Making it Work, have together developed a comprehensive
model of decision making called the 5 P's. This model provides practical support
to classroom teachers and special educators dealing with the unique behavior
issues of students with autism.
PRESENTERS:
Cynthia Howroyd, CCC-SLP- Ms. Howroyd is currently President and
Founder of Virtual Expert Clinics. As inventor of the software AutismPro, she
has brought a tool to improve autism services in more than a dozen countries. As
a Speech Language Pathologist who has worked for many years with children
with autism, she has consulted and lectured internationally on autism and on the
use of supports for teachers and parents. Ms. Howard is an expert in how to
clarify complex clinical processes in order to make real differences in the
everyday lives of children with autism. She has received many awards for her
scholarship, entrepreneurship and innovation. Her book with Dr. Russo, "RTI:
Behavior and Autism" will be out in 2010.
Concetta Russo, EdD – Dr. Russo is currently a full-time assistant professor at
Seton Hall University, having previously held the position of Director of Special
Education for the Massapequa Public Schools on Long Island for 18 years. During
her years as a Director of Special Education, Dr. Russo has opened many
innovative programs for children with autism and children with learning
disabilities. Her research, teaching and clinical practices are in the nature and
treatment of reading disorders, specializing in the remediation of dyslexia and
phonological processing and the implementation of the “Response to
Intervention” process. Dr. Russo has had a private practice as a learning
specialist for 30 years and currently consults with public and private schools in
establishing the “Response to Intervention” process and “Alternative Reading
Programs”. Dr. Russo has presented her expertise on learning disabilities, autism
and technology at many conferences and seminars throughout the United States
and Canada. She has published “RTI Guide: Making It Work” for National
Publications Resources Inc. as well as “Recipe for Reading” workbooks for
Educational Publishing Services. Her latest book “RTI: Autism” will be out in the
Spring of 2010. Her consulting firm is known as “Crossroads for Educational
Services, Inc. “
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fees are nonrefundable, unless cancellation notification is provided
at least 48 hours prior to workshop.
Make checks payable to Eden II Programs, and mail registration form
and fee to: Eden II Programs/The Genesis School
270 Washington Avenue , Plainview , NY 11803
Attention: Marissa Bennett
For more Information: phone: 516.937.1397 X217/phone mbennett@eden2.org
/email
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Workshop Fee: $95 (check made payable to Eden II Programs)
Registration fee covers attendance and seminar materials. Lunch will be on your
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Directions to Four Points by Sheraton Plainview ,
333 South Service Road , Plainview , NY 11803
Directions to Four Points by Sheraton Plainview ,
333 South Service Road , Plainview , NY 11803
Traveling from the East:
Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to
Round Swamp Road
(Exit 48). Proceed down the exit ramp to traffic light. Turn left onto
Round Swamp Road
and proceed through traffic light. Once you pass the Mobil Gas Station, make a
right into the Race Palace parking lot. Proceed 50 yards to the Hotel Entrance
Traveling from the West: Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to
Round Swamp Road
(Exit 48). Proceed down the exit ramp (merge into the right lane). The hotel
entrance will be on the right.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
MARISSA BENNETT 516-937-1397 x217