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2016 Annual Conference

November 2–4, 2016

Macon Marriott City Center

10 Easy Steps to Establish a Social Skills Training Program within Your Community to Foster Post Secondary Independence

Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EDT
Ballroom A (150)
Presenter Name(s)

Presenter 1: Name * Dr. Amor Kok Presenter 1: Email Address * kok.amor@mail.fcboe.org Presenter 1: Work Phone * 7709001110 Presenter 1: Cell Phone * 7706313522 Presenter 1: Educational Background/Professional Training Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.,; Ed.S. Educational Leadership; M. Ed. in Guidance and Counseling Presenter 1: Certification/Licensures * S7, LPC, NBCC; NCSC Presenter 1: Employment Background * Fayette County Board of Education since 1991 Presenter 1: Professional Organizations * LPCA of Georgia; CSGA; Fayette School Counseling Association. Special People of Fayette County / Exceptional Ops, Board Member, Peachtree City, GA, July 2009-2015- Presenter 1: Honors * Economics Teacher of the Year Georgia, 1998; GSCA Multi Level School Counselor of the Year 2007, top 20 finalist National School Counselor 2007. Presenter 2: Name Mrs. Jenny Bellamy Presenter 2: Email Address bellamy.jenny@mail.fcboe.org Presenter 2: Work Phone 404-293-6121 Presenter 2: Cell Phone 404-293-6121 Presenter 2: Educational Background/Professional Training M. Ed, Ed. S in Special Education Presenter 2: Certification/Licensures T6 Presenter 2: Employment Background Fayette County Board of Education since 2004 Presenter 2: Professional Organizations Autism Society of America Presenter 2: Honors/Awards Presenter 3: Name Ms. Mary Giusti Presenter 3: Email Address Giusti.mary@mail.fcboe.org Presenter 3: Work Phone 7704862721 Presenter 3: Cell Phone 4044054162 Presenter 3: Educational Background/Professional Training Education Specialist, December 2012 Curriculum and Instruction Lincoln Memorial University Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale Master of Arts, December 2010 Education Instruction Central Michigan University Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale Bachelor of Science, December 2003 Early Childhood Education (K-5) and Special Education (Preschool-12th) Reading Endorsement North Georgia College and State University Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.78 on a 4.0 scale Presenter 3: Certification/Licensures T6 Presenter 3: Employment Background Employment Background Special Education Learning Specialist Fayette County Schools from Fall 2004 to present; Special Education LEA / Department Head Rising Starr Middle School May 2012 to present Presenter 3: Professional Organizations Council for Exceptional Children’s, Charter Member, President, Fayette County, GA, September 2014-present Special People of Fayette County / Exceptional Operations Board Member, Peachtree City, GA, July 2014-present Presenter 3: Honors/Awards

Target Audience
Secondary
Independent
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
Post-secondary/Admissions
Abstract

This presentation will provide ten easy to implement steps to use in order to build a social skills training program within your committee to foster post secondary independence for people with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Presenters will share their experience of building a lasting social skills program within the community that participants and parents look forward to year after year. Presentation relevant for parents, educators, community support groups, mental health providers, and therapists.

Please select the interest areas your proposal covers
Academics
Personal/Social
Issues in Counseling

Presenters

Dr. Amor Kok, Ed.D., Fayette County School System

Session Materials

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