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Strategies That Work Series

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Event Details

Date/Time/Location

Behavior

Thursdays, September 4 & 18, 2025
3:30 – 4:30PM
Zoom

Considerations for Students with Extensive Support Needs

Thursdays, October 2 & 16, 2025
3:30 – 4:30PM
Zoom

Sensory/Motor Considerations

Thursdays, November 6 & 20, 2025
3:30 – 4:30PM
Zoom

Communication

Thursdays, January 8 & 22, 2026
3:30 – 4:30PM
Zoom

Social Skills

Thursdays, February 12 & 26, 2026
3:30 – 4:30PM
Zoom

Teaching New Skills

Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 2026
3:30 – 4:30PM
Zoom

Training Description

Join us for a series of “duo trainings” on important topics. Each month, we will highlight a specific area of consideration for home, therapy, school, and community environments. Attend them all or choose those that apply to you!

Training Objectives

  • Behavior
    • Explain the two main functions of behavior
    • Explain how to use reinforcement to shape behavior
  • Considerations for Students with Extensive Support Needs
    • Explain how to determine what to teach an individual with extensive support needs
    • Describe two ways to assess the learning of individuals with extensive support needs
  • Sensory/Motor Considerations
    • Explain how sensory dysregulation affects learning and behavior
    • Describe two ways to help an individual manage their sensory needs
  • Communication
    • Explain different functions of communication
    • Describe two ways to foster communication
  • Social Skills
    • Explain the importance of teaching social skills
    • Describe two ways to facilitate social interactions
  • Teaching New Skills
    • Describe two ways to teach academic/cognitive skills
    • Describe two ways to teach independent functioning skills

Target Audience

Teachers, related school professionals, related service providers, parents and caregivers

About the Presenters

UF CARD staff

Accommodations

We strive to host accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Dr. Danielle Liso at 352-265-2241 or card-training@ufl.edu.

Contact

Danielle Liso
card-training@ufl.edu
352-265-2241