**Pivotal Response Training Decreasing Problem Behavior Using Positive Behavior Supports presented by Daniel Openden and Joseph Gentry.  Dec. 2-3 Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock,  Registration 7:45 Conference 8:00-3:30. Dr. Openden SARRC's Clinical Services Director, will describe the development and implementation of PRT, an evidence based intervention for teaching children with autism.  Dr. Gentry, SARRC's School Consultation Services director will present evidence based strategies for supporting individuals of all ages with variing levels of ability.  Fee per person $250.  Preregistration required.  Use the ARLEARN registration form under 
"helpful links".  For a map of Pulaski Tech, go to pulaskitech.edu...click on virtual tour at the bottom of the page or...from the Wyndham go left on Maple to W. Broadway, turn right, go one block to Main, turn left, go to Pershing, turn left and go until on campus.  Take the 2nd entrance (Cypress) to Campus Center (watch for clock tower).  The Center is on the right with parking in front. To reserve a room  at the NLR Wyndham, call  501-371-9000. Ask for the government rate. Email questions to Terrim@dawson.dsc.k12.ar.us.

**Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research......STAR.... presented by Dr. Joel Arick and Sheila Magee.  Feb 2/3, 2009 ,at Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock.  8:30-3:45 each day.  Dr. Arick, the lead author of STAR has 30 years of experience working in the field of autism.  Ms. Magee is a special education administrator who trains teachers and support staff in the implementation of STAR.  The STAR program has been shown to be effectively implemented by public school early childhood and elementary teachers, related service staff  and instructional assistants.  It provides intensive  instruction in critical skills for children with autism.  The program provides a structure that allows teachers to implement instruction throughout the day using typical school routines and provides techniques to teach the child in short 1 to 1 instructional sessions.  $250  per person .  Preregistration required.  Use the ARLEARN registration form under "helpful links" on this page. For a map of Pulaski Tech, go to pulaskitech.edu...cllick on virtual tour at the bottom of the page or..from the Wyndham, go left on Maple to W. Broadway, turn right, go one block to Main, turn left, go to Pershing, turn left and go until on campus, Take the 2nd entrance (Cypress) to the Campus Center (watch for the clock tower.)  The Center is on the right with parking in front.  A block of rooms has been reserved at the NLR Wyndham until Jan. 11.  Call the Wyndham at 501-371-9000 and ask for the AR LEARN rate.   Email questions to Terrim@dawson.dsc.k12.ar.us.