MAIER kicks off Professional Development Webinars for 2021!

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

January 25, 2021 News

Solid Blue Arrows with White Letters inside that read "Professional Development" We are kicking off the new year with two new webinars to support the professional development needs of professionals working with individuals on the autism spectrum, one especially for those who work with children 3-5 years. Although these webinars are developed with professionals in mind, they are always available to parents, caregivers, and other interested community members. Webinars are free to view and can be watched anytime, at your convenience. Contact hours, if needed, are awarded upon completion of the post-webinar survey.

Strategies for Supporting Inclusive Pre-K Classrooms with Kellie Irving, M.S.

In this one-hour webinar, Kellie Irving discusses strategies for supporting inclusion within the classroom. Participants can expect to learn the defining features of inclusion and what it truly means to have an inclusive classroom. Access this session here.

Function Based Problem-Solving; Practical Strategies to Address Behavior in the Classroom with Gretchen Scheibel, MS, OTR/L, BCBA

In this one-hour webinar, Gretchen Scheibel discusses Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and how to incorporate Function-based problem solving using the FBA framework. The FBA framework includes evaluating the reason for problem behavior and helps to identify the skills the student needs to succeed.
Access this session here.

MAIER’s Fall 2020 and Archived PD sessions are also available for viewing, so check out MAIER’s PD homepage to explore more opportunities for your professional development.