Las Vegas “Addressing Challenging Behavior” Workshop

Do you know someone with behaviors that make it difficult to participate in school, family life, work or community activities?

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

PBS Nevada’s “Addressing Challenging Behavior” workshop is designed to help you:

• Define and understand the cause of the problem behavior.
• Identify strategies to decrease problem behavior, improving quality of life.
• Teach appropriate behaviors which enhance quality of life.
• Improve the quality of life so that person can be a part of yours.

There are a total of 4 sessions.

Date:xThursday, March 22nd, 2012 Session #1

xxxxxxThursday, March 29th, 2012 Session #2

xxxxxxThursday, April 5th, 2012 Session #3

xxxxxxThursday, April 12th, 2012 Session #4

Time: 6:00-8:30 pm

Location: Nevada Early Intervention Services Office

xxxxxxxxx 1161 S. Valley View

xxxxxxxxxLas Vegas, NV

Fee: There is no class fee, however a ONE TIME donation of $40 is requested to cover the cost of dinner. The donation is tax deductible and you will receive a receipt.

Limited childcare available for ages 2-10 years old.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Flo LaRoy at flaroy@unr.edu or (702) 219-61

Please register here:

Space is limited so register today to reserve your spot!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reno’s “Addressing Challenging Behavior” Workshop

Do you know someone with behaviors that make it difficult to participate in school, family life, work or community activities?

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

PBS Nevada’s “Addressing Challenging Behavior” workshop is designed to help you:

• Define and understand the cause of the problem behavior.
• Identify strategies to decrease problem behavior, improving quality of life.
• Teach appropriate behaviors which enhance quality of life.
• Improve the quality of life so that person can be a part of yours.

There are a total of 4 sessions.

Date:xWednesday, March 7th, 2012 Session #1

xxxxxxWednesday, March 14th, 2012 Session #2

xxxxxxWednesday, March 21st, 2012 Session #3

xxxxxxWednesday, March 28th, 2012 Session #4

Time: 5:30-8:00 pm

Location: Mt. Rose Elementary School

xxxxxxxxx 915 Lander Street

xxxxxxxxxReno, NV 89509

Fee: There is no class fee, however a ONE TIME donation of $40 is requested to cover the cost of dinner. The donation is tax deductible and you will receive a receipt.

Please register here:

Space is limited so register today to reserve your spot!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Las Vegas Topic Specific Training “Getting From Point A to Point B”

This is a workshop for parents and support staff of individuals who have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another or who have a hard time ending one activity or starting another activity.

PBS’s “Getting From Point A to Point B” will help you:

-Identify challenging routines.

-Improve difficult transitions through the use of visual supports and other strategies.

-Build consistency in routines.

-Teach increased independence in daily routines, increasing overall quality of life.

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to help these individuals and families improve their quality of life.”

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Location: University of NV Cooperative Extension

8050 Paradise Road, Classroom E

Las vegas, NV 89123

(Windmill Exit of 215 Expressway – Opposite gas station on E. Windmill)

Fee: Class fee $10 – Training fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a tuition waiver. Please contact Flo Laroy for questions or concerns at (702) 219-6127 or flaroy@unr.edu.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Las Vegas Topic Specific Training “Potty Pros”

This is a work shop for parents and children ages 2-10 who have attempted toilet training with little to no success.

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

The PBS Potty Pros methods will help you:

-Identify your child’s toileting schedule.

-Learn specific techniques for successful toilet training.

-Develop a toilet training plan that will work for your child and your family.

-Understand special topics and issues that may arise during the toilet training process.

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: University of NV Cooperative Extension

8050 Paradise Rd., Classroom E

Las Vegas, NV 89123

Fee: Class fee $10 – Training fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a tuition waiver. Please contact Flo Laroy for questions or concerns at (702) 219-6127 or flaroy@unr.edu.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reno Breaking the Cycle of Defiance

Do you work with children that display challenging behaviors?

If so, PBS Nevada’s FREE Positive Behavior Support Team Workshop is designed to help you:

-Assist in defining and understanding the cause of problem behavior.

-Assist in understanding the behavior chain of opposition.

-Learn the best practice techniques and strategies to prevent and manage defiant behavior.

Breaking the Cycle of Defiance is a workshop designed for administrators, deans, educators, and support staff who work with individuals that display acting-out behavior.

There are a total of 3 sessions.

Date: Monday, February 7th, 2012 Session #1

Monday, February 14th, 2012 Session #2

Monday, February 28th, 2012 Session #3

Time: 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Location: Edison-South Training Room

380 Edison Way

Please contact Jodie Soracco (775)682-9062 or jodie@unr.edu for information or concerns.

Light refreshments will be provided!

Please register online at www.solutionwhere.com/wcsdregistration. Space is limited so register today to reserve your spot!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reno Prevent, Teach, Reinforce (PTR) Comprehensive

Do you know someone with behaviors that make it difficult to participate in school?

If so, PBS Nevada’s FREE Positive Behavior Support Team Workshop is designed to help you:

-To define and understand the cause of problem behavior.

-To identify strategies to decrease problem behavior, improving quality of life.

-To teach appropriate behaviors which enhance quality of life.

-To improve the quality of life so that person can be a part of school.

There are a total of 4 sessions.

Date: Monday, January 9, 2012 Session #1

Monday, January 23, 2012 Session #2

Monday, January 30, 2012 Session #3

Monday, February 6, 2012 Session #4

Time: 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Location: Edison-North Training Room

380 Edison Way

Fee: A ONE TIME donation of $40 is requested to cover the cost of dinner. The donation is tax deductible and you will receive a receipt. Please contact Jodie Soracco (775)682-9062 for information or concerns.

Light refreshments will be provided!

Please register online at www.solutionwhere.com/wcsdregistration. Space is limited so register today to reserve your spot!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reno Prevent, Teach, Reinforce (PTR) Comprehensive

Do you know someone with behaviors that make it difficult to participate in school?

If so, PBS Nevada’s FREE Positive Behavior Support Team Workshop is designed to help you:

-To define and understand the cause of problem behavior.

-To identify strategies to decrease problem behavior, improving quality of life.

-To teach appropriate behaviors which enhance quality of life.

-To improve the quality of life so that person can be a part of school.

There are a total of 4 sessions.

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Session #1

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Session #2

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Session #3

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Session #4

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Edison-South Training Room

380 Edison Way

Please contact Jodie Soracco (775)682-9062 for information or concerns.

Light refreshments will be provided!

Please register online at www.solutionwhere.com/wcsdregistration. Space is limited so register today to reserve your spot!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Elko Individual/Comprehensive Training

Is there a student, child, or person in your life engaging in behaviors that make it difficult to participate in school, family life, work or community activities?

If so, PBS Nevada’s FREE Positive Behavior Support Team Training is designed to help you:

-Define and understand the cause of problem behaviors.

-Identify strategies to decrease problem behaviors, improving quality of life.

-Teach appropiate behaviors which enhance quality of life.

-Develop an individualized comprehensive behavior support for you to implement immediately.

-Improve the quality of life so that person can be a part of yours.

There are a total of 4 sessions.

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Session #1

Thursday, October 27, 2011 Session #2

Thursday, November 17, 2011 Session #3

Thursday, December 15, 2011 Session #4

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Great Basin College

Fee: This class is exempt of fees for all DCSD children as this was a district requested training. Please contact Robert Johnson (775)752-3477 for information or concerns. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Las Vegas Topic Specific Training “Use Your Words!”

This is a workshop for parents and support staff of individuals who have difficulty communicating and who currently or may be likely to engage in challenging behavior as a result.

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

PBS’s Use Your Words! will help you:

-Identify an appropiate form of communication.

-Understand the wants and needs associated with challenging behavior.

-Replace problem behavior with appropriate communication.

-Teach others how to help the individual you are supporting communicate.

Date:Thursday, November 10, 2011

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location:University of NV Cooperative Extension

8050 paradise Rd., Classroom E

Las Vegas, NV 89123

(near Windmill & 215 Expressway)

Fee: Class fee $10 – Training fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a tuition waiver. Please contact Flo Laroy for questions or concerns- (702)219-6127.

Light Refreshments provided.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Las Vegas Topic Specific Training “Getting From Point A to Point B”

This is a workshop for parents and support staff of individuals who have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another or who have a hard time ending one activity or starting another activity.

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to help these individuals and families improve their quality of life.”

PBS’s “Getting From Point A to Point B” will help you:

-Identify challenging routines.

-Improve difficult transitions through the use of visual supports and other strategies.

-Build consistency in routines.

-Teach increased independence in daily routines, increasing overall quality of life.

Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: University of NV Cooperative Extension

8050 Paradise Road, Classroom E

Las vegas, NV 89123

Fee: Class fee $10 – Training fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a tuition waiver. Please contact Flo Laroy for questions or concerns- (702)219-6127.

Light Refreshments provided.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Las Vegas Topic Specific Training “Potty Pros”

This is a work shop for parents and children ages 2-10 who have attempted toilet training with little to no success.

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

The PBS Potty Pros methods will help you:

-Identify your child’s toileting schedule.

-Learn specific techniques for successful toilet training.

-Develop a toilet training plan that will work for your child and your family.

-Understand special topics and issues that may arise during the toilet training process.

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Nevada Early Intervention Services – Main Office

1161 S. Valley View

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Fee: Class fee $10 – Training fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a tuition waiver. Please contact Flo Laroy for questions or concerns- (702)219-6127.

Please register here:

Reno Parent Training “Addressing Challenging Behavior” October/November

Do you know someone with behaviors that make it difficult to participate in school, family life, work or community activities?

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

PBS Nevada’s “Addressing Challenging Behavior” workshop is designed to help you:

-Define and understand the cause of the problem behavior.

-Identify strategies to decrease problem behavior, improving quality of life.

-Teach appropriate behaviors which enhance quality of life.

-Improve the quality of life so that person can be a part of yours.

There are a total of 4 sessions.

Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Session #1

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Session #2

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Session #3

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Session #4

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Trinity Services Inc.

240 South Rock Boulevard #133

Sparks, NV 89502

Fee: Class fee $40 per family/team – Training fees are assigned on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a partial to fill tuition waiver. Please contact Jodie Soracco (775)682-9062 for questions or concerns. A one time donation of $40 is requested to cover the cost of dinner. The donation is tax deductible and you will receive a receipt.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there.

Reno Topic Specific Training “Potty Pros”

How would you like to potty train your child in a weekend? PBS “Potty Pros” can give you the skills to do so!

PBS Potty Pros is a workshop for parents of children ages 2-10 who have attempted toilet training with little or no success.

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

The PBS Potty Pros methods will help you:

-Identify your child’s toileting schedule.

-Learn specific techniques for successful toilet training.

-Develop a toilet training plan that will work for your child, and your family.

-Understand special topics and issues that may arise during the toilet training process.

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Trinity Services Inc.

240 South Rock Boulevard #133

Sparks, NV 89502

Fee: Class fee $10 – Training fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a tuition waiver. Please contact Jodie Soracco at (775)682-9062.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

eno Topic Specific Training “Getting From Point A to Point B”

This is a workshop for parents and support staff of individuals who have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another or who have a hard time ending one activity or starting another activity.

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to help these individuals and families improve their quality of life.”

PBS’s “Getting From Point A to Point B” will help you:

-Identify challenging routines.

-Improve difficult transitions through the use of visual supports and other strategies.

-Build consistency in routines.

-Teach increased independence in daily routines, increasing overall quality of life.

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Trinity Services Inc.

240 South Rock Boulevard #133

Sparks, NV 89502

Fee: Class fee $10 – Training fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a tuition waiver. Please contact Jodie Soracco for questions or concerns- (775)682-9062.

Light Refreshments provided.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Nevada TACSEI Advanced Behavior Specialists

*Please note that this training is invite only. To RSVP please contact Janice*

A training for teachers, coaches and/or administrators for using evidence-based practices for dealing with young children with persistent challenging behavior.

This training is being facilitated by Glen Dunlap and Janice Lee, National TACSEI Faculty.

Using a Case Study process, participants who participate in “Nevada TACSEI Advanced Behavior Specialists” will:

-Participate in teleconference calls about every 3 weeks for about 5 months and provide updates.

-Learn about the Positive Behavior Support Plan process.

-Identify functional goals.

-Conduct a Functional Assessment (or Functional Behavioral Assessment).

-Develop functional and effective strategies for implementation.

-Collect progress monitoring data.

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 10th from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11th from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location: Nevada Early Interventions

2667 Enterprise Road

Reno, NV 89512

Fee: There is no fee for this training

For more information, please contact Janice Lee at janicelee@unr.edu or (775) 772-8482

Reno/Fallon Parent Training “Addressing Challenging Behavior” in November/December

Do you know someone with behaviors that make it difficult to participate in school, family life, work or community activities?

“Our goal is to give you the skills needed to improve your child’s quality of life, and the life of your family.”

PBS Nevada’s “Addressing Challenging Behavior” workshop is designed to help you:

-Define and understand the cause of the problem behavior.

-Identify strategies to decrease problem behavior, improving quality of life.

-Teach appropriate behaviors which enhance quality of life.

-Improve the quality of life so that person can be a part of yours.

There are a total of 4 sessions.

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Session #1

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Session #2

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Session #3

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Session #4

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Churchill County Commissioners

155 North Taylor Street, Room 102

Fallon, Nevada 89406

(Enter in the door next to the parking lot)

Fee: Class fee $40 per family/team – Training fees are assigned on a sliding scale based on income and number in household. Most participants have qualified for a partial to fill tuition waiver. Please contact Jodie Soracco (775)682-9062 for questions or concerns. A one time donation of $40 is requested to cover the cost of dinner. The donation is tax deductible and you will receive a receipt.

Please register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!