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| Type | Synopsis | Region | Link/Contacts |
| Workshop Online |
Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA), based in California, is dedicated to the advancement of positive practices in the field of challenging behaviour, with a non-aversive, person-centered approach. This is a highly respected, quality training resource for the sector. IABA has launched a web-based e-learning site. | Provincial | Click to visit website Click to visit website |
| Resources | The Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS) is an international organization of professionals that shares information on the application of positive behaviour supports to individuals with complex needs in a variety of support settings (e.g., schools, justice system, community). | Provincial | Click to visit website |
| Workshop | Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS): Level One/Two: Each 1-day workshop develops the knowledge and values base and starts to develop specific skills and competencies. | Provincial | Training Information |
| Train-the-Trainer | Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS) Train-the-Trainer program: This 2-day course provides its participants with the skills necessary to train staff in their home organizations in the areas related to the use of positive practices & restrictive procedures. | Provincial | Training Information |
| Workshop | Excel Academy offers professional development in Strategies for Behaviour Management. | Edmonton | Matthew Rolheiser, Registrar Excel Academy Phone: (780) 441 7999 Fax: (780) 421 7563 Email: info@excelacademy.ca |
| Resources Workshop |
My Life Matters was written for Michener services employees, but could serve as a guide for all support workers in the disability services field. It discusses a wide range of positive approaches to supporting adults with developmental disabilities and responding to unanticipated situations and behaviours of concern. Trainers include Kathy Noyes, with a behavioural specialist from Central region. |
Provincial | http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/documents/PDD/pdd-central-my-life-matters.pdf Contact Kathy Noyes 403-340-5779 Email: kathy.noyes@gov.ab.ca |
| Workshop | WJS Alberta offers the following workshops in Grande Prairie and area:
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Northwest | Danielle Newsome Email: dnewsome@wjscanada.com |
| Workshop | WJS Alberta offers the following workshop in Slave Lake and area:
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Northwest | Ilana Zinyk 780-849-5111 Email: izinyk@wjscanada.com |
| Resources | Mount Royal University and the Government of Alberta (FSCD) have created a set of website resources on Positive Behaviour Supports for Children designed to meet the specific needs of families, aides and school staff. Included are units on teaching adaptive behavior, managing challenging behaviours, teamwork and program planning. | Provincial | http://www.pbsc.info/ |
| Workshop | Proactive Behavioural Strategies: Basic techniques for managing problematic behaviours | Northwest | Trish Beckley- 780-332-4183 x. 105 http://www.aslslimited.org |
| Workshop | Introduction to Assessment & Positive Behaviour Support: This two-part introductory-level workshop is intended for direct support workers, particularly those working with adults with developmental disabilities and problem behaviour. This workshop provides a framework for understanding the communicative functions of behaviour, reinforcement, functional assessment procedures, interventions that match treatment to function, and simple strategies that support workers can implement to prevent problem behaviour. A focus is placed on a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to problem behaviour and positive approaches. | Calgary | http://www.supportedlifestyles.com/uploads/pdf_files/External-Training-Opportunities-Training%20Brochure.pdf |
| Online | Is it a Crisis or an Opportunity? is a pre-recorded 1-hour webinar for respite workers who support children that focuses on learning how the child communicates emotions and gives strategies to address or prevent crises and support positive behaviours. It can also be accessed through the Respite Learning Portal and SafeGuards Training. | Provincial | http://www.respitecourse.ca//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=41 http://safeguards-training.net/Courses/Detail.aspx?id=104 |
| Resources | The Centre of Excellence for Behaviour Support in Queensland, Australia currently includes several useful PowerPoint presentations on best practices on their events page. The website is still in development and may, in future, include useful resources on other pages. | Provincial | https://www.communities.qld.gov.au/disability/service-providers/centre-excellence/positive-behaviour-support |