Workshops • Seminars • Consultation • Certification · Pyramid is the sole authorized provider for Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS™) and Pyramid Approach to Education™

Pyramid has trained over 189,000 parents and educators in over 45 countries. PECS™ and the Pyramid Approach to Education™ workshops and services

To register, call toll free: 888-732-7462 or online: www.pecs.com

September 2012 - December 2013

Workshops • Seminars • Consultation • Certification

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Pyramid Approach to Education™

The Pyramid Approach to Education is a unique teaching method that establishes highly effective learning environments for children and adults with autism or related developmental disabilities and/or other learning impairments. Created by Dr. Andy Bondy, the Pyramid Approach utilizes a broad spectrum of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, while encouraging creativity and innovation on the teacher’s part. It provides an invaluable foundation for educators and parents who want to provide the best possible environments for successful learning in the home, school or community.

• The Science of Behavior • What to Teach: Functional Objectives & Activities • Powerful Reinforcement Systems • Functional Communication & Social Skills • Identification and Replacement of Contextually Inappropriate Behaviors • Generalization • Designing Effective Lessons • Error Correction Strategies • Evidence Based Teaching Strategies • Collecting and Analyzing Data

PECS is a language training package that is used to teach communication skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training or expensive materials. Training in PECS begins by teaching spontaneous requesting, and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. Based on a study conducted at the Delaware Autism Program, 76% of children using PECS acquired speech as either their primary means of communication or as augmented by a picture based system. PECS is also used successfully by many students who have developed speech, but who are not using it functionally.

“We had a student who came into our program completely non-verbal, after 7 months of intensive therapy and using PECS as his primary source of communication, he is now at Phase 4 and verbally producing approximations for all of the icons in his PECS book.” – PECS Basic Training Participant, Philadelphia, PA

“Great PECS success from a boy with Fragile X Syndrome. Started at Phase I this fall and now are at Phase IV-B. The best part is that he was totally nonverbal and now has about 15 words. The parents brought new words he says at home to the IEP meeting this week. So great to witness!” – Laura, Ohio

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Picture Exchange Communication System™ (PECS™)

The Pyramid Approach to Education will provide staff, parents and caregivers with all the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to establish successful special education instructional programs.

1-888-732-7462 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time or visit: www.pecs.com

Pyramid Educational Consultants was established in 1992 by Andy Bondy, Ph.D., and Lori Frost, M.S., CCC-SLP with a unique approach to teaching communication skills to children and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. Pyramid is internationally acclaimed for providing dynamic training workshops and consultative services in both home and school settings that combine the broad spectrum of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a revolutionary approach to functional communication.

Pyramid is the sole authorized provider for Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS™) and Pyramid Approach to Education™ training, consultation and certification.

Andy Bondy, Ph.D. & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC-SLPAs co-founders of Pyramid Educational Consultants, Lori Frost & Andy Bondy have traveled the world, teaching workshops on PECS, the Pyramid Approach to Education, and using B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to create rigorous and precise training protocols. They have presented a number of papers and lectures on autism and communication, co-authored articles, books and chapters, and are respected by professionals in their field as leaders in analyzing and teaching functional communication.

Pyramid Educational Consultants: Who Are We?

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Andy Bondy is now on Twitter! Follow him today at www.twitter.com/asbondy.

Free webcasts for parents and professionals are now available! Visit www.pecs.com/webcasts for more information.

Pyramid Apps for parents and professionals are now available. For more information, see page 2 in the products section or visit www.pecs.com.

Join thousands of PECS users on the Pyramid-PECS Message Board! Our online message board is a great way to connect with the worldwide PECS community. Share success stories, post PECS implementation questions, learn about the newest PECS strategies and offer assistance to other PECS users. Join today at groups.yahoo.com/group/pyramid-pecs.

Dr. Andy Bondy and Lori Frost, the co-founders of Pyramid Educational Consultants and co-creators of PECS, are world-renowned experts that have presented to thousands of parents and professionals worldwide. Workshop dates and locations bolded in red indicate a workshop presented by Andy and/or Lori. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a training presented by these extremely sought after professionals! Subject to change.

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The PECS protocol and teaching strategies have been scientifically

validated within the field of applied behavior

analysis.

The Pyramid Approach to Education

emphasizes how to teach, rather than

simply what to teach.

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PECS Level 1 Training: Basic - formerly PECS Basic Training pages 5-72-day course, 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area), 13.0 BACB CEUs

PECS Level 2 Training: Advanced (Updated 2013) - formerly PECS Advanced Training pages 8-92-day course, 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level, Professional area), 7.5 BACB CEUs

Pyramid Approach Basic Training page 92-day course, 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level, Professional area), 9.0 BACB CEUs

Please visit www.pecsusa.com/staff.php for our presenters’ financial and non-financial relationship disclosure statements. The presentations listed above will focus exclusively on the Picture Exchange Communication System™ (PECS™) and the Pyramid Approach to Education™ and will not focus on information about other interventions.

On-Site Training & Consultation Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. has consultants located throughout the United States and can bring all of our workshops to a location of your choice. This option can help your organization save on expenses associated with staff travel and registration fees, as well as provide you with the opportunity to motivate and train a large group in one session. Please visit our website for a full list of available trainings and consultation.

We recommend combining on-site training with consultation to provide staff with support and advice on integrating PECS and the Pyramid Approach to Education into the curriculum. Consultants will assist by developing more advanced skills, data collection procedures and analysis, and mastering effective teaching strategies.

PECS™ Certification Are you looking for the seal of approval that shows that you are implementing PECS according to the standardized protocol? Individuals certified in PECS have actively demonstrated to Pyramid Educational Consultants their ability to implement all phases of PECS according to the protocol and are qualified to coach and monitor those implementing PECS within their job sites. Contact us today at [email protected] to find out how to become PECS Certified.

Workshop Details and Course Credits

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Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. is pleased to offer ASHA & BACB Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for many of our workshops. Upon course completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Certificates may be submitted to satisfy continuing education requirements for other professional organizations. Please contact our office to inquire about professional credits.

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PECS™ Level 1 Training: Basic Your first step in learning to implement PECS!

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request, and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added benefit for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.

Registration time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Professional $395 · Parent $295 Tuition includes a copy of the PECS Training Manual, 2nd Edition, detailed handouts,

a Certificate of Attendance and continental breakfast both days.

Agenda: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What You Will Learn: • The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments • Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication • The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches • How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals, using a behavior analytic

orientation • The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities

2012-2013 PECS Level 1 Training dates and locations listed on pages 6 & 7

Please register early as workshop seating is limited.

“Well organized, well presented training! I was very impressed with everything from the presenter to the detailed PowerPoint presentation. Thank You!” –PECS Level 1 Training Participant, Burlington, VT

“Best training I’ve ever attended! So relevant and helpful!” –PECS Level 1 Training Participant, Burlington, VT

“I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for twenty-nine years and have at-tended a lot of presentations. This training is one of the best!” –PECS Level 1 Training Participant (SLP), Portland, OR

“This training is an absolutely excellent training. I would recommend it to anyone in the field of education.”–PECS Level 1 Training Participant (SLP), Phoenix, AZ

FREE PECS Training Manual to each participant who attends the PECS Level 1 Training (a $69 value)!See page 3 in the products catalog for product details.

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PECS Level 1 Training dates and locations (continued from page 6)

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Dates and locations bolded in red indicates a workshop presented by Dr. Andy Bondy and/or

Lori Frost. Subject to change without notice.

PUERTO RICOSan Juan - July 29 & 30, 2013

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia - October 25 & 26, 2012 Philadelphia - April 8 & 9, 2013 Philadelphia - October 3 & 4, 2013 Pittsburgh - December 17 & 18, 2012Pittsburgh - December 19 & 20, 2013

OHIOCincinnati - June 17 & 18, 2013 Cleveland - December 5 & 6, 2013 Columbus - April 22 & 23, 2013

OREGON Portland - November 1 & 2, 2012 Portland - March 13 & 14, 2013Portland - November 4 & 5, 2013

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City - March 7 & 8, 2013

NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh - July 25 & 26, 2013

NORTH DAKOTABismarck - April 18 & 19, 2013

NEW YORK Albany - April 15 & 16, 2013 Amherst - August 8 & 9, 2013 Buffalo - January 17 & 18, 2013 New York - March 11 & 12, 2013 Plainview - July 8 & 9, 2013Syracuse - October 15 & 16, 2012 Syracuse - October 7 & 8, 2013

NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque - October 18 & 19, 2012 Albuquerque - April 18 & 19, 2013 Santa Fe - August 12 & 13, 2013

NEW HAMPSHIRE Portsmouth - November 5 & 6, 2012 Portsmouth - September 26 & 27, 2013

NEW JERSEYNew Brunswick - June 10 & 11, 2013

NEVADAReno - February 21 & 22, 2013

RHODE ISLANDProvidence - October 15 & 16, 2012Providence - August 19 & 20, 2013

TENNESSEENashville - September 13 & 14, 2012 Nashville - June 13 & 14, 2013 Nashville - September 9 & 10, 2013

TEXAS Amarillo - January 14 & 15, 2013 Arlington - January 28 & 29, 2013Dallas - May 22 & 23, 2013 Fort Worth - September 13 & 14, 2012 Fort Worth - September 12 & 13, 2013 Houston - November 8 & 9, 2012 Houston - November 18 & 19, 2013 San Antonio - May 2 & 3, 2013

VIRGINIARichmond - November 1 & 2, 2012Richmond - November 4 & 5, 2013

SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia - February 4 & 5, 2013

SOUTH DAKOTA Sioux Falls - June 20 & 21, 2013

WEST VIRGINIA Charleston - September 17 & 18, 2012Charleston - September 16 & 17, 2013

WASHINGTONSeattle - November 8 & 9, 2012Seattle - November 7 & 8, 2013Spokane - August 15 & 16, 2013Yakima - April 25 & 26, 2013

VERMONT Burlington - March 7 & 8, 2013

WISCONSIN Eau Claire - November 5 & 6, 2012 Eau Claire - November 7 & 8, 2013 Milwaukee - February 11 & 12, 2013

WYOMINGJackson Hole - October 25 & 26, 2012Jackson Hole - October 24 & 25, 2013

UTAH Salt Lake City - October 25 & 26, 2012Salt Lake City - October 24 & 25, 2013

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PECS Level 1 Training dates and locations (continued on page 7)

CONNECTICUTHartford - October 18 & 19, 2012Hartford - October 17 & 18, 2013 North Haven - December 13 & 14, 2012 North Haven - December 12 & 13, 2013

COLORADOColorado Springs - May 13 & 14, 2013Denver - September 27 & 28, 2012Denver - September 26 & 27, 2013

FLORIDA Ft. Lauderdale - July 22 & 23, 2013 Tampa - October 11 & 12, 2012Tampa - October 7 & 8, 2013

GEORGIAAtlanta - December 13 & 14, 2012 Augusta - December 9 & 10, 2013

IDAHO Boise - October 18 & 19, 2012Boise - October 21 & 22, 2013

DELAWARE Newark - December 13 & 14, 2012 Wilmington - August 1 & 2, 2013

CALIFORNIAFresno - December 6 & 7, 2012 Fresno - December 5 & 6, 2013 Irvine - July 15 & 16, 2013 Los Angeles - September 20 & 21, 2012 Los Angeles - January 14 & 15, 2013 Los Angeles - November 7 & 8, 2013 Sacramento - October 22 & 23, 2012 Sacramento - March 4 & 5, 2013Sacramento - August 5 & 6, 2013 San Diego - February 25 & 26, 2013San Diego - August 19 & 20, 2013 San Francisco - June 6 & 7, 2013

ARIZONAPhoenix - March 20 & 21, 2013Tucson - May 6 & 7, 2013

ALABAMABirmingham - January 17 & 18, 2013

ALASKAAnchorage - April 11 & 12, 2013

ARKANSASLittle Rock - June 6 & 7, 2013

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington - April 11 & 12, 2013

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ILLINOISChicago - February 21 & 22, 2013Chicago - July 15 & 16, 2013

MASSACHUSETTSBoston - April 25 & 26, 2013 Boston - October 10 & 11, 2013

MICHIGANDetroit - July 8 & 9, 2013Kalamazoo - November 29 & 30, 2012 Kalamazoo - November 21 & 22, 2013

MARYLANDBaltimore - December 6 & 7, 2012Baltimore - December 2 & 3, 2013Towson - March 20 & 21, 2013

IOWA Des Moines - May 6 & 7, 2013

KENTUCKY Lexington - May 2 & 3, 2013 Owensboro - December 17 & 18, 2012 Owensboro - December 16 & 17, 2013

MISSOURIKansas City - February 7 & 8, 2013 St. Louis - December 3 & 4, 2012 St. Louis - December 2 & 3, 2013Springfield - July 18 & 19, 2013

MAINEBangor - May 9 & 10, 2013

INDIANA Evansville - December 12 & 13, 2013

KANSASKansas City - September 9 & 10, 2013

LOUISIANABaton Rouge - November 12 & 13, 2012New Orleans - November 18 & 19, 2013

MINNESOTASt. Paul - March 14 & 15, 2013

MISSISSIPPIJackson - October 15 & 16, 2012 Jackson - September 9 & 10, 2013

MONTANAKalispell - September 23 & 24, 2013

NEBRASKAOmaha - October 22 & 23, 2012 Omaha - August 22 & 23, 2013

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Registration time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

The Pyramid Approach to Education is a comprehensive framework for establishing effective learning environments. Through the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA), this approach provides the foundation for a positive environment for growth. The Pyramid emphasizes how to teach, rather than simply what to teach, in order to maximize an individual’s learning outcomes. This 2-Day, Pyramid Approach Basic workshop will help professionals and parents alike to understand the critical components that ensure successful teaching and learning. The straightforward teaching methods of the Pyramid Approach to Education can be used to encourage independence and cooperation, improve behavior, and reinforce learning across home, school and the community.

Pyramid Approach Basic Training

Agenda: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pyramid Approach Basic Training dates and locations

CALIFORNIA San Diego - October 25 & 26, 2012 San Diego - October 21 & 22, 2013

TENNESSEE Nashville - April 15 & 16, 2013ILLINOIS

Chicago - January 10 & 11, 2013

MASSACHUSETTSBoston - August 12 & 13, 2013

What You Will Learn: • How to use motivational strategies and powerful reinforcers • How to teach functional communication skills • How to create opportunities for learning • How to use teaching techniques (prompts, shaping, error correction) • How to manage challenging behavior • How to evaluate progress

FREE copy of The Pyramid Approach to Education to each participant who attends Pyramid Approach Basic Training (a $39 value)!

See page 14 in the products section for product details.

No matter what, where, or whom you are teaching, the Pyramid Approach can help you do it better!

Professional $395 · Parent $295 Tuition includes a copy of The Pyramid Approach to Education, 2nd Edition, detailed handouts,

a Certificate of Attendance and continental breakfast both days.

PECS Level 2 Training dates and locations (continued from page 8)

TEXASArlington - October 21 & 22, 2013 Dallas - May 20 & 21, 2013

WASHINGTONSeattle - June 3 & 4, 2013

“I loved this training! It has given me great ideas for my classroom.” –Pyramid Approach Basic Training Participant, Chicago, IL

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PECS™ Level 2 Training: Advanced

Professional $395 · Parent $295Tuition includes detailed handouts, a Certificate of Attendance and continental breakfast both days.

Continue your PECS Training and elevate your PECS implementation skills with PECS Level 2!

This training will show you how to teach PECS with fidelity so your learners don’t get stuck on early Phases of PECS. Let us help you create lessons that turn your PECS user into someone who communicates in all situations using longer and longer sentences. A review of the six Phases of PECS and discussions about your current challenges combined with ideas related to materials, teaching strategies and activities to promote communication will refine your PECS implementation skills. With innovative ideas, renewed confidence and enthusiasm you will leave PECS Level 2 ready to move PECS users to more sophisticated levels of communication.

Agenda: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMRegistration time: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

What You Will Learn: • How the components of the Pyramid Approach to Education are directly related to proper implementation of the PECS protocol • How to incorporate communication within daily activities and routines • How to develop advanced PECS lessons • How to analyze teaching PECS across the day

PECS Level 2 Training dates and locations (continued on page 9)

CALIFORNIAAnaheim - April 22 & 23, 2013 Sacramento - May 20 & 21, 2013 San Francisco - February 11 & 12, 2013

ILLINOISChicago - December 10 & 11, 2012Chicago - November 18 & 19, 2013

ARIZONA Phoenix - March 18 & 19, 2013

COLORADODenver - January 24 & 25, 2013

CONNECTICUTNorth Haven - April 8 & 9, 2013

MAINEBangor - July 25 & 26, 2013

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAWashington - November 12 & 13, 2012 Washington - November 18 & 19, 2013

IOWACedar Rapids - July 22 & 23, 2013

MARYLAND Towson - March 18 & 19, 2013

ARKANSAS Little Rock - November 7 & 8, 2012

Prerequisite: PECS™ Level 1 Training

MASSACHUSETTSBoston - September 17 & 18, 2012Boston - September 23 & 24, 2013

MINNESOTABloomington - September 20 & 21, 2012Bloomington - October 10 & 11, 2013

NEVADALas Vegas - September 27 & 28, 2012 Reno - September 26 & 27, 2013

NEW YORK New York - June 24 & 25, 2013

OHIOColumbus - March 4 & 5, 2013

OREGONPortland - March 11 & 12, 2013

PENNSYLVANIAPhiladelphia - June 27 & 28, 2013

NEW JERSEYNewark - August 15 & 16, 2013

NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque - January 7 & 8, 2013

TENNESSEENashville - December 10 & 11, 2012Nashville - December 9 & 10, 2013

NEW for 2013!

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Training Workshop Registration FormAttendee: (Please print clearly)

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PECS Level 1 Training: Basic• Professional Registration $395 • Parent Registration $295

Group discounts and Continuing Education Units from ASHA and BACB are available;

PECS Level 2 Training: Advanced• Professional Registration $395 • Parent Registration $295

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Registration must be accompanied by full payment. Mailed registration forms must be received 15 days prior to training date to reserve space. Registrations without payment will not be accepted and admittance will not be guaranteed.

Workshop Registering For:

Online (credit card only): www.pecs.com (search workshops by name or location)

Pyramid Approach Basic Training: • Professional Registration $395 • Parent Registration $295

Products to be delivered to the workshop:

• Pyramid recommends that registrations (accompanied by payment) should be received by our o�ce ten days prior to the training.

• If you plan to order products to be delivered at the training, we must receive you registration at least ten days prior to the training start date.

Sep 2012-2013

CHECK BOX:

$35 Large PECS Communication Book $32 Large Insert Pages - Tabbed (Set of 6) $30 Large Insert Pages - Non-Tabbed (Set of 6)$59 Pics for PECS™ Version 13 CD $39 The Pyramid Approach to Education $54 Visual Strategies Tool Kit $49.50 Schedule Board Kit

Method of Payment: Visa MasterCard Discover

Mail with payment to: Pyramid Educational Consultants Inc., Fax (purchase order/credit card only) to: 302-368-2516

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The PECS Phase III App, designed to look just like a PECS communication book is an invaluable tool for teaching picture discrimination. This app is not intended to replace the learner’s PECS communication book, but rather to serve as an aid to practice discrimination techniques and strategies with one or several learners within a single lesson. Touching the correct icon will result in immediate visual and auditory feedback from the device in a manner far quicker than a teacher could react. If the learner touches an incorrect icon, there is no

in access to a desired item or activity!

Order products and have them delivered to your workshop

products needed to get started right away. You can order any one or all six and they will be waiting Orders must be accompanied by registration and

days prior to the workshop start date. Product orders and payments received within 10 days will not be accepted and will be returned to the participant.

Large PECS Communication Book - $35

Large Non-Tabbed Insert Pages (Set of 6) - $30

Large Tabbed Insert Pages (Set of 6) - $32

.Schedule Board Kit - $49.50

Visual Strategies Tool Kit - $54

Pics for PECS™ version 13 - $59

.. The Pyramid Approach to Education - $39

PECS Phase III App for iPad® NEW!

* For more information about the PECS Phase III App visit www.pecs.com. PECS Phase III is not currently available for Android™ Tablet holders.