Ellingsen and Associates, Inc. has received wide recognition for our training of paraprofessionals working with speech and language impaired children in Head Start, BIA, Grant and public schools around the United States.

Our training is specific to Native American children and schools and is conducted on-site and at specific locations throughout the school year. Training is scheduled for 1-5 days and is specific to the needs of each school or agency.

See what our workshop participants have to say:

"Great conference, wonderful workshop! I will be able to share with my co-workers." - Rena Burns, Bloomfield, New Mexico

For more information or to schedule services please contact:mellingsen@OnlineSpeech.org or call 1-800-370-4910

When:  October 27-31, 2008

Who:  Presented by Mary E. Ellingsen, M.A., CCC-SLP

Participants:
Paraprofessionals
Assistants
Aides
Technicians
Coordinators
Administers
Teachers
Parents

Anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of working with Native American children with Speech and Language disabilities.

           
Where:  Tucson, AZ 85701
                Inn Suites
                475 N. Granada St.
                520-622-3000
                Call hotel direction for special room rates for this Workshop

What: Inter-tribal Speech-Language Retreat   Oct. 27, 2008

Informal One-Day retreat facilitated by Mary E. Ellingsen   

Participants are asked to bring and share speech-language materials they have found to be effective for Native American students.

Part I    two-day session Oct. 28-29, 2008
* Will learn nature of speech and language disorders effecting Native American students.
* Will learn terminology/concepts of speech and language disorders effecting Native American students.
* Will learn indirect language stimulation techniques.

Part II     two-day session Oct. 30-31, 2008
* Will learn therapy techniques for pre-school, elementary, middle school and high school Native American students.

Pre-requisite for Part II:  Completion of Part I or Beginning Session.
 Bring sample IEPs to Session II
                 

             We recommend that you attend the Retreat, Part I and Part II.

 Training Dates

Informal Retreat:  October 27, 2008

Part I:                       October 28-29, 2008

Part II:                      October 30-31, 2008

Hours:                      9am – 4:30 pm        

                                   Lunch on your own

Registration fees:

Retreat:         $175.00 per person
Part I:              $350.00 per person per two-day session.
Part II:             $350.00 per person per two-day session.

If four (4) or more staff members attend from one school, registration is $340.00 per person per two-day session.       
Attend Parts I and II for $680.00 per person. Attend all 5 days for $850.00 per person.

Prior registration is required.
 
REGISTER IMMEDIATELY TO ENSURE SPACE AVAILABILITY.

Full refunds are available up to 30 days prior to sessions.

COLLEGE CREDIT

COLLEGE CREDIT  MAY BE  POSSIBLE WHEN ATTENDING BOTH SESSIONS, WITH ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE TO  NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE

Telephone:  520-620-3415
Email: speech2222@aol.com
Fax:  215-751-1154

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Registration Form & Schedule of Upcoming Workshops