Autism training honored

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Kern County Special Education Consortium Director Greg Rhoten presented a certificate of appreciation to a surprised Bev Long, Diagnostic Center, Central California, program specialist.

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Paraprofessional Irma Ramirez finished her last activity the day she received her Autism Spectrum Disorder training certificate.

Thirty local paraprofessionals receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) training were awarded Certificates of Completion during ceremonies on May 13 at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office (KCSOS) in Bakersfield. The group had just finished 60 hours of rigorous ASD training provided by the Kern County Special Education Consortium and the Diagnostic Center, Central California. Those receiving certificates had participated in a series of 10 training sessions to support county students who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Paraprofessionals honored serve in 13 of the county’s school districts working very closely with ASD students, providing support and assistance in a variety of educational environments and settings. They worked right up to the last minute to earn their certificates, as their last activity was scheduled on the same day certificates were awarded. It involved them in analyzing case studies and suggesting interventions for both high and low functioning students with ASD. Prior to that, Kern County Associate Superintendent of Schools Christine Frazier congratulated them on their commitment to finish the training and dedication to the children for whom they serve.

Once the training was complete, Kern County Special Education Consortium Director Greg Rhoten and Diagnostic Center, Central California Program Specialist Bev Long addressed the trainees, congratulating them on their accomplishment before handing out certificates of completion. Each certificate indicated completion of training for the 2008-09 school year.

The paraprofessionals had to be proficient in multiple required tasks to pass. Training covered topics including such things as Autism Basics for Paraprofessionals, Meeting the Sensory Needs of Students with Autism, Discrete Trial Instruction, Facilitation of Communication and Social Interactions for Low-Functioning Students with Autism, Communication for Students with High-Functioning Autism, Social Skills for Students with High-Functioning Autism and Behavioral Support for Students with ASD.

“These paraprofessionals had a significant impact on the success of the students that they served this year and will continue to do so in the future,” said Rhoten. “They were honored for a job well done.”

2009 Autism Aides Certification Honorees
Beardsley School District - Mari Alice Chapin and Kim Squyers
Delano Joint Union High School District - Anthony Terrazas
Edison Elementary School District - Andra Gonzalez
Greenfield Union School District - Sonia Andrade and Darla Greene
Kernville Union School District - Shari Register
Lakeside Union School District - Rachelle Coleman
McFarland Unified School District - Paula Herrera and Melissa Melendez
Mojave Unified School District - Leta Robinson and Becky Zepeda
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District - Rachelle Castillo, Erika Mangum, Arista Manzano and Carmen Ortega
Richland School District - Elizabeth De Jesus, Christina Jaime, Irma Ramirez, Emily Rosales, Julie Wilson, Belinda Aldape and Maria Dominguez-Villega
Southern Kern Unified School District - Josie Bryant, Kayleigh Denton and Patty Sanders
Taft Union High School District - Carolyn Dixon and Patricia Gonzalez
Vineland School District - Areli Perez and Claudia Quintino

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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