The 2012 TRiO Training Institute
Students with Learning Disabilities, AD/HD, Psychological Disabilities, and the Autism Spectrum: Best Practices in TRiO Programs
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What You Can Expect to Learn
TriO programs and services make college possible for a wide variety of students, including those with non-apparent (“hidden”) disabilities. College personnel need to understand the unique nature and features of these disabilities, and their impact on students’ academic, social, and work lives. Gaining knowledge and skill in this area will help TRiO staff to foster increased retention and graduation rates for these students. Disability accommodations are largely the purview of Disabled Student Services offices. This professional development opportunity focuses on the strategies and methods necessary to improve the success rates of TRiO students with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, psychological disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum. During this intensive and highly interactive two-and-one-half-day institute, participants will receive in-depth information on disability characteristics, the impact of each disability on specific academic skills, and a look at how these disabilities may affect students’ social and career development. Strategies and tools that reflect current practice will be shared, demonstrated, and used during the workshop. An extended session will feature an overview of designing and managing programs for student veterans with disabilities to address their particular academic and service needs. Attendees will leave the institute with the knowledge and resources necessary to begin implementing appropriate, improved and comprehensive TRiO services to their students with disabilities immediately!
“I’ve worked in TRiO for nearly 20 years and have been to so many ‘trainings!’ In the past three years, I’ve taken the time to come to AHEAD’s training institutes twice; and I will be back again. These people really ‘get’ TRiO. They understand our day-to-day challenges and priorities, and offer rock-solid information that helps me be a better professional. I look forward to seeing you next year, and Thank you!”
-- 2011 TRIO Training Attendee
FACULTY
RHONDA RAPP
Rhonda Rapp, Ph.D. is the Coordinator of Disability Services at St, Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Previously she served as the Director of a TRiO-Student Support Services (SSS) program at the University of the Incarnate Word and as the Director of Disability Services at both 2-year and 4-year institutions. In addition to work as a TRiO and Disability Services Director, Dr. Rapp is a practicing psycho-educational diagnostician. As a nationally recognized leader and consultant in the field of learning disabilities and TRiO students her vast knowledge and experience lends an invaluable perspective from which participants will benefit.
Stephan Hamlin -Smith
Stephan Hamlin-Smith is the Executive Director of the Association on Higher Education And Disability and the Society for Disability Studies. Having worked with disability in postsecondary education since 1993, and having served as a trainer for over 1,800 TRiO staff over the past 10 years; Mr. Hamlin-Smith brings a wealth of valuable information and relevant experience to the professional development experience. In addition to his work for AHEAD, Stephan is nationally recognized in areas of transition to postsecondary education, creating inclusive programs, sustainable program planning, andgrant proposal writing.
Overal Schedule of Events
Thursday, February 2, 2012
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast* & Registration |
| 9:00 – 10:30 am |
Welcome, Overview: Disability & TRiO, Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am |
Refreshment Break*Students on Autism Spectrum (continued) |
| 10:45 am – 12:30 pm |
Working with Students with Psychological Disabilities |
| 12:30 – 2:00 pm | Lunch on Your Own |
| 2:00 – 3:30 pm |
Working with Students with Psychological Disabilities |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm |
Refreshment Break* |
| 3:45 – 5:30 pm | Working with Students with Psychological Disabilities |
Friday, February 3, 2012
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast* |
| 9:00 – 10:30 am | Working with Students with LD or ADHD |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Refreshment Break* |
| 10:45 am – 12:30 pm | Students with LD/ADHD (continued) |
| 12:30 – 2:00 pm | Lunch on Your Own |
| 2:00 – 3:30 pm |
Students with LD/ADHD (continued) |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm |
Refreshment Break* |
| 3:45 – 5:30 pm | Understanding the Use of Disability Documentation to Provide Academic and Other Assistance for Students with Disabilities |
Saturday, February 4, 2012
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast* |
| 9:00 – 10:30 am | Designing and Managing Services and Programs for Student Veterans with Disabilities |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Refreshment Break* |
| 10:45 am – 12:30 pm | Designing and Managing Services and Programs for Student Veterans with Disabilities (continued) |
*Included with registration
Host Hotel
All housing and events associated with the 2012 AHEAD TRiO Institute will be held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Located just minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and adjacent to the convention center, the hotel is also steps away from many dining, culture, and entertainment options for an easy transition from your long day of learning to a nice evening of relaxation. We know you will enjoy your time in this wonderful oasis while you learn a lot, and meet great colleagues!
AHEAD has secured sleeping rooms for TRiO Institute Attendees at over 50% off the hotel’s standard rate.
The room rate for AHEAD attendees is $159 + tax per night for a single or double room. Reservations must be made by calling the hotel’s toll-free reservation line directly at:
1-866-837-4213, and asking for the “AHEAD
Group Rate,” before January 11, 2012.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-262-2500
In case you’d like to “visit” the hotel in advance, please feel welcome to check out:
www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com
Registration Instructions
To register for the 2012 AHEAD TRiO Institute, please complete the registration form (PDF Format) included here, and return with payment or purchase order on or before January 21, 2012 to:AHEAD TRiO Registration
107 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 204
Huntersville, NC 28078
or FAX to: 704-948-7779
Register by December 20, 2011 for the very best value!
Questions? Call AHEAD at 704-947-7779
