Conferences, Workshops and Other Events

 The following events are:  

February 29, 2008 : SE School Psych. Consortium hosts- Building Resiliency: A Nonthematic Approach to Small Groups Counseling. With changing roles, counseling on a group and individual level may be something we provide for academic or behavioral issues. Presenter is Karen Griffith, a school counselor with over 20 years experience in special and regular education. She will be sharing ways to build resiliency in children, provide tools and session guides for leaders and provide various means for pro-social and positive aspects in school life. Workshop provides 5 PLU's. Space will be limited to 35 registrants and cost is $20 (includes lunch). Registration is online or call 912.739.1551. Powerpoint

February 29, 2008 : Region 6 Workshop on Leaping into RTI with Leslie French (Progress Monitoring Tools, Strategies, and Interventions for Academics), Maggie Kjer (Progress Monitoring Tools, Strategies, and Interventions for Behavior), and Dr. Leslie Trahant of the Marcus Institute (Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Instruments, Best Practices, Strategies, and Interventions). Cost is $5 and interestng parties should email Heather Peebles Bradley.

March 2-5, 2008 : 19th Annual Youth at Risk Conference. Successful Programs for Empowering Youth: Overcoming Poverty, Violence, and Failure. Located at Hyatt Regency in Savannah. Cost varies from $55 and up depending on the number of days and workshops selected. Registration & Conference Information

March 7, 2008 : Northwest Georgia School Psychologists/Speech-Language Pathologists Consortia: Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presenter Chantal Sicile-Kira, has authored two books dealing with autism. Her first book, "Autism Spectrum Disorders" was the recipient of the 2005 Autism Society of America's Outstanding Literary Work of the Year award. She provides useful, practical, and insightful guidance on topics ranging from transition to sexuality. Cost $35. Maximum registrants is 90. Location is Holiday Inn Cartersville. Directions Here

April 4, 2008 : Region 2 workshop is hosting Bruce Bracken. Dr. Bracken will be speaking on the CAB, CAD, CAIR and CAT in differentiating EBD, Social Maladjustment, and ADHD. It will begin at 9am and end at 4pm and held at Mt. Tabor Park, 1550 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas, GA 30157. Please contact Sam Sabata, Region 2 Rep for more information.

April 23-25, 2008 : GASP Spring Conference at the Sea Palms Resort on St. Simons Island, GA. Information Here

Oct. 1-3, 2008 : Fall GASP Conference at the Marriott Hotel Savannah Riverfront in beautiful Savannah, GA. call for proposals