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KASP
Kern Association of School Psychologists

Activities

Hello KASP Members,

Welcome back and I hope your school year is off to a good start.

We have planned some KASP activities for the coming months and are looking forward to an active year for KASP.

We are also working on a workshop or two, based on the interests expressed on our questionnaire last Spring. I'll keep you posted as our plans become more defined.

Another possibility is a Response to Intervention Panel Presentation or Discussion, where representatives from school districts implementing RTI (in one form or another) would talk about the process of getting RTI started and what it looks like in day-to-day implementation. I will need to know if anyone is willing to present. It would be great if we could get at least 3 or 4 districts to share what they are doing.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon,

Traci Taber Rivas

NEW -- NOVEMBER 24TH, 2008

ADOS TRAINING

"Hello KASP,

We have a tentative date for the ADOS training Jan 26-27th. Before we can book these dates, we need two students meeting the criteria established below for the live assessment of the ADOS modules. Please let us know if you can help! We have a hold harmless agreement/waiver provided by WPS that must be signed by 11/26/08 (this Wednesday) and submitted to WPS. If we do not have this agreement signed and submitted by this Wednesday, we will not be able to move ahead with the training.

Please forward to anyone you believe may be able to assist.

Two (2) children previously diagnosed with autism must be scheduled for your clinical training course.

Day One Child should be preschool age, non-verbal or minimal language skills, with an expressive language level of less than 4 years.

Day Two Child should be school age (6 or older) with an expressive Language of at least a 4 year old.

You must be familiar with these children to ensure their comfort in front of a large audience. (The Administration Information Sheet must be provided to me at least sixty (60) days prior to the start of the workshop)

Please contact Leila (lpage@pbvusd.net) ASAP if you can help us with getting students signed up.

Thank you,
Traci Rivas"

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FROM OCTOBER 15TH, 2008

"I wanted to touch base with everyone who had expressed an interest in attending the ADOS workshop. I hope everyone is still eager to attend. At this time I have been unable to secure support from the SELPA for additional funding to decrease costs for the district. I have conversely not received a "no" either. I do need to pay the costs to WPS 90 days in advance of the training. With that being said, the KASP
board decided it would be best to have this training offered in February. The cost for each participant would be $400 for the two day training. This includes an ADOS manual for each participant and a DVD that is viewed pre and post course. Please email me back and let me know if your district would be willing to support your participation in this training (PBVUSD psych's need not respond..)

The board is entering into this training cautiously as if all 25 spots are not filled, it could quickly drain the entire KASP account.

At the end of the course you would have a WPS certificate of completion.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Leila Page-Goslin
School Psychologist
KASP Treasurer"

KASP ACTIVITIES -- the tradition continues!

KASP's HAPPY HOUR/PLANNING SESSION!!!
Friday, October 17th, 2008

You are invited! Mark your calendar!

The Kern Association of School Psychologists is proud to announce our HAPPY HOUR/PLANNING SESSION at the the Elephant Bar Patio from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17th, 2008!!! Please be sure to attend if you would like to be involved in helping plan KASP activities this year!

KASP ACTIVITIES -- the tradition continues!

KASP's LUNCH/PLANNING SESSION!!!
Friday, January 16th, 2008

You are invited! Mark your calendar!

The Kern Association of School Psychologists is proud to announce our LUNCH/PLANNING SESSION at La Cabana (6725 White Lane) from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16th, 2009!!! Please be sure to attend this annual KASP event!

KASP ACTIVITIES -- the tradition continues!

KASP's HAPPY HOUR!!!
Friday, April 24th, 2008

You are invited! Mark your calendar!

The Kern Association of School Psychologists is proud to announce our HAPPY HOUR at The Elephant Bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th, 2009!!! Don't miss it!

Additional details will be posted on this page as they are received from KASP.

For questions or further information regarding these KASP activities, e-mail Traci Rivas, KASP Secretary

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