2024 Hawaii Department of Education Behavior Conference

Name: Overview of Language and Cognition Building Using the PEAK (Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge) Curriculum
Start: 2024-07-16T09:30:00-1000
End: 2024-07-16T10:45:00-1000

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am HST

Room 323 A

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Join us for a comprehensive 75-minute session dedicated to exploring the PEAK (Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge) Curriculum, a cutting-edge approach within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for enhancing language and cognitive skills. This presentation is tailored for educational professionals, including teachers and administrators, who are committed to advancing their students' cognitive, developmental and educational outcomes.
The PEAK Curriculum integrates traditional ABA principles with contemporary relational frame theory to promote complex language and cognitive abilities in learners. This session will provide a detailed overview of the four modules of the PEAK Curriculum: Direct Training, Generalization, Equivalence, and Transformation. Attendees will learn how each module targets specific aspects of language and cognitive development, from basic skill acquisition to the formation of complex relational networks.
We will share evidence-based practices and practical strategies for implementing the PEAK Curriculum in diverse educational settings across the state of Hawaii, supported by real-life case studies and success stories on the island. Video clips of implementation techniques will also enable attendees to see firsthand how the PEAK Curriculum can be used to foster significant advancements in students' language and
cognitive skills.
By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with a deeper understanding of the PEAK Curriculum and its application, providing them with the tools necessary to enhance their instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
Learning Objectives
1. Comprehend the Structure and Components of the PEAK Curriculum: Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the four modules of the PEAK Curriculum—Direct Training, Generalization, Equivalence, and Transformation—and how each contributes to building language and cognitive skills in learners.
2. Acquire Practical Implementation Strategies: Participants will learn actionable strategies and techniques for effectively implementing the PEAK Curriculum in their classrooms and schools, tailored to meet the diverse needs of their students.
3. Assess the Effectiveness of the PEAK Curriculum: Educators will learn methods for evaluating the impact of the PEAK Curriculum on student development, including techniques for measuring improvements in language acquisition, cognitive abilities, and overall academic performance.

Speakers

Mark Dixon, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Author, Lead Trainer, Emergent Learning Academy

Dr. Mark Dixon is one of the most published authors in the entire field of behavior analysis with 14 published books, 260 peer-reviewed journal articles, and thousands of presentations around the globe. His work has been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek, The New York Times, National... Read More →

John Yi, BCBA

Zhihui (John) Yi is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). John earned his Master’s degree from the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Arizona State University. Currently, he serves as the Clinical Coordinator... Read More →

Dr. Caleb Stanley, BCBA-D

Dr. Caleb Stanley is currently an assistant professor and program director in the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Utah Valley University. Dr. Stanley has nearly a decade of experience working as a behavior analyst in both research and clinical capacities. Dr. Stanley’s primary... Read More →

Dr. Autumn McKeel, BCBA-D

Dr. Autumn McKeel has had over 15 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst, and former Assistant Professor. She is the founder and clinical director of Emergent Learning Clinic, which provides... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am HST
Room 323 A

Executive Functioning, BACB CEU

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