2021 Behavior Science in Special Education Conference

4850 W Powell Rd,Columbus OH 43065

30 September, 2021

Description

Formerly NIEI, our conference boasts a new focus on providing practical guidance on incorporating the behavior science in special ed. Formerly the National Institute for Effective Instruction, this year our conference boasts a new focus on providing practical guidance on incorporating the very best behavior science practices to build effective special education. Day 1 provides attendees the opportunity to observe behavior science in action during live classes at our Columbus campus. Witness how educators put best practices into practice. On Day 2, attendees gather at the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to listen as industry-leading speakers share their insights into improving special education using a variety of behavior science topics and techniques. Speakers include... Rick Kubina, Professor of Special Education at Penn StateJonathan Amey, Founder and Program Director at AIMSJessica Van Stratton, Associate Professor and Behavior Analysis Program Chair at Western Michigan UniversityAnd a special keynote address from... William L. Heward, Ed.D., BCBA-D, is professor emeritus in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University You can watch the giraffes roam outside while inside you gather ideas and strategies that you can immediately put into place in your classroom or district. Attendees will receive four CEUs for conference attendance. *** Please note that we will proceed following all relevant local health and safety guidelines as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. Should we cancel this event due to COVID, we will refund the cost of your ticket. As we get closer to the event, we will share more information about protocols and guidelines for attendance. New Story Schools is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students ages 5 through 21 experiencing social, emotional, educational and behavioral challenges. As an alternate educational placement, we work closely with families, school districts and other professionals to create an individualized program unique to each student. We provide the necessary supports to help students and their families create new stories of success and growth.