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Please use the provided the text for two of the reference. For this week’s forum read Chapter 3 “Skills Approach” in the Northouse text. Study Figure 3.2 “Three Components of the Skills Model”. Review case studies 3.2 provided in your text. Case study 3.2. Case study 3.2 A Shift for Lieutenant Colonel Adams You should have three separate paragraphs. Repeat the question before your answers so your classmates can see the question. Your total post this week should be at least 250 words not counting the repeated questions. Instructions: Your initial post should be at at least 250 words, not including repeated questions, references and quotes. Please respond to at least two other students. Responses should be a minimum of 100 words. Use your own words. Direct quotes should be rare in these short forum posts. You are required to post your response before you are able to see other responses.

What do you think have been the two most important technologies invented by human beings between the end of the Paleolithic Era and the year 1000? Explain why you chose the two technologies you have chosen and why you think they were the most important during this lengthy period of human history.

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An agency located near me is a PEP program that services those with exceptionalities. PEP services, Autism, Early childhood education, integrated special education and mental health, has community support, and consultation and training. In pursuing its mission and vision, Positive Education Program, Remains deeply committed to the principles of re-education, Utilizes the Sanctuary Model to create safe, therapeutic environments, Adheres to the highest level of ethical standards and integrity within the organization and throughout the community, Instills in children, youth, and their families a sense of optimism, dignity, and hope for the future, Focuses on achieving clear and measurable outcomes, Is culturally sensitive and responsive to children and families served and to staff, Treats all people with respect, Demonstrates financial responsibility, Supports collaboration among programs, disciplines and staff(Positive Education Program). PEP is a nonprofit organization that helps troubled and troubling children and youth successfully learn and grow through the Re-ED approach, blending quality education and mental health services in partnership with families, schools, and communities. For child with special needs the program has tools and therapy to assist children in the least restrictive environment, it also has tools and programs for socioemotional children and those with mental health issues. PEP is targeted more towards those with behavior issues and mental health issues. PEP operates seve n Day Treatment Centers (DTCs) that serve as both the school and the therapeutic treatment center for children and youth with severe emotional disturbances. PEP’s DTCs are located throughout Northern Ohio and have the ability to serve children with multiple disabilities( Positive Education Program). PEP also has assistants that teach schools how to approach and handle children with special needs, its a great program. PEP also has an Autism center, In its service to young people with autism, PEP focuses on developing skills that have real life utility for each child. Using positive and proactive strategies, PEP professionals teach young people with autism new ways of relating, communicating, and behaving (Positive Education Program). I would definitely recommend this program to parents it seems to have a great outcome and is a positive community helping kids and the community every day.

Leading Systemic School Reform
In the video Case Scenario: Leading in an Organization about Findlay High School in Ohio, school principal Craig Kupferberg describes his vision for systemic school reform based on data and the unique demographics of his schools community. One avenue he and his team have identified to address equity is through a pilot research project that considers the elimination of the general track for learners. He explains the schools rationale for selecting this focus for change, as well as the challenges encountered from both parents and teachers.Write a one page reflection on which strategies were effective and which were ineffective in the effort to provide social justice and equity for all students and a description on how Findlay High School is a model of change leadership. Identify any strategies utilized by Findlay High School you have seen implemented in Santa Ana Unified school system or Santa Ana College and describe which strategies are new to you. Explain whether any of the strategies presented could be implemented at your school system and why or why not.Resources: Laureate Education (Producer). (2015a). Case scenario: Leading in an organization [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. (transcript attached)Craig Kupferberg, Principal of Findlay High School in Ohio, describes his vision for systemic school reform based on data and the unique demographics of his schools community.
( transcript attached)Laureate Education (Producer). (2015b). Organizations and systems [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. ( transcript attached)In this media segment, Dr. Nancy Stanford-Blair describes systems theory and change theory, and explains how understanding both is necessary to affect change in an organization. Dr. Stanford-Blair also details four specific pieces, or categories, of an organization.Resources:
Santa Ana College: file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/871_FiveYear.pdf

Locate a disability advocacy agency
in your area. Determine if any of the following are offered:Services available for individuals with exceptionalities.
Publications relevant to individuals with exceptionalities.
Information provided on exceptionalities.
Activities relevant to individuals with exceptionalities.
Roles of professional groups and referral agencies in
identifying, assessing, and providing services to individuals with exceptionalities.
Any resources to assist in programming for individuals
with exceptionalities.
After your review, would you list this agency as a resource
for parents? Support your rationale. Provide the contact information for the disability advocacy agency.For nearly 100 years, Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all lifes moments from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between Easterseals goal is to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential. Across the nation, they seek to remove physical, cultural, attitudinal and legal obstacles so people with disabilities have every opportunity to live meaningful and productive lives, on their own terms. Easterseals exists to provide the best services and opportunities for people with disabilities in communities nationwide. Easterseals serves people and families who face a wide range of disabilities, including physical emotional, intellectual, social and educational. Services include: Autitsm education and support, assitive technology, children’s therapy, support for independent living, employment and training. Easter Seals has a publication called “Stories of Hope” which features individual stories of inspiration. Easterseals created the Make the First Five Count program to raise awareness for kids at risk for developmental delays, autism and other disabilities. On MaketheFirstFive Count.org, you can find resources like the Ages and Stages Questionnaires, a free, online screening tool for parents to track their child’s developmental milestones.

While Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its economy, the Saudi economy is dominated by the petroleum sector. In addition, the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) is pegged to the U.S. Dollar.In a critical essay, indicate the main considerations Saudi Arabia faces from a currency perspective (e.g., currency values, interest rates, inflation, and trade issues) that ensue given two scenarios:The first scenario is a dramatically declining world oil price.

“What potential preventions should be taken to stop wastage of food”?

How would you lead your team given their cultural backgrounds, your cultural background, and the country culture in which the team is based?Choose a position to base your response:Team is based in Saudi Arabia and includes Saudis, Americans (U.S.), and Pakistanis.Team is based in the United States and includes Saudis, Americans (U.S.), and Pakistanis.Team is based in Pakistan and includes Saudis, Americans (U.S.), and Pakistanis.
Embed course material concepts, principles and theories (require supporting citations) along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article.Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references.

External Assessment (2-3 pages)The General Environment (p. 81-89):
1. What is the environment of the program? Is it local, regional or international?
2. What are the economic forces in this environment that could impact the function of the program?
3. What are the social and demographic forces that could impact it?
4. What are the political, legal and governmental (regulatory) forces that might impact it?
5. What are the environmental factors in the companys environment?
6. What are the technological forces that could impact the program?The Specific Environment (p. 90-100)
1. Who/where are the program concerned audiences/areas/businesses/regions etc.?
2. What are their specific features or characteristics?
3. Does the program have access to the professional expertise and labor it requires to reach its objectives?
4. What about the competitive environment?- sources should be educational and officials sources
and use the official saudi 2030 vision website

you have been introduced to many of the ABA-based technologies used to promote skill acquisition. When teaching a client a new skill, behaviour therapists document all the necessary components into a Skill Acquisition Program. This individual assignment will provide students the opportunity to identify a behaviour deficit in a hypothetical client and develop a comprehensive teaching plan to support learning. Often in the field a Skill Acquisition programs is a short document outlining teaching steps. As this is an Academic Skill Acquisition Program, students are required to connect to theory. Students will based their Skill Acquisition Program on one of the client profiles described below.
Client 3:CheyenneCheyenne is a 16 year old group home resident. She is having issues at school and is failing many of her courses. Cheyenne had a recent psycho-educational assessment that showed that she performs at or above grade level, so you know that she could do the work. You have found out that her attendance at school is inconsistent. She also does not complete assignments on time (or, sometimes, at all). She leaves her homework and/or studying until the last minute then becomes overwhelmed and distressed at all that she has to do. As soon as she feels overwhelmed she gives up saying that the work is too hard or that she is too stupid to do it. Once she begins to fall behind in a class, Cheyenne shows classic avoidant behaviours skipping that class, not completing the work, and trying to avoid thinking about it altogether. You know that Cheyenne is capable but repeated failure is crushing her self-esteem and you are concerned that she is at high-risk of dropping out. You decide to develop a behavioural skills training program to address Cheyenne`s study habits, time management and organization skills.
Assignment ComponentsEach Skill Acquisition Program should include the following:a) Brief of 3 skills:From the client profiles outlined below, there are a range of behaviour deficits that could be addressed. Provide a short description (1 paragraph) of 3 skills you could teach your client
b) Operational Definition and RationaleFrom your list of 3, choose 1 skill that you are going to teach. Write an Operational Definition for that skill (Objective, Clear, Complete). All teaching should be supported with a Rationale Describe how the Skill Acquisition Program will improve the clients Quality of Life (connect this to normative data)c) SettingProvide a brief description of the context when/where can this skill be practiced
d) Teaching your SkIllAntecedent Strategies (minimum 3): Describe two strategies you will use that will enhance the Learning Environment (do not need to be faded)
Prompting: Describe the specific prompting strategy you will use to teach your skill
e) Prompt FadingDescribe your plan to systematically remove prompts
f) ReinforcementDescribe your initial and long-term reinforcement schedule (moving from dense schedule to thin)
g) Generalization and MaintenanceDescribe 2 strategies you will use to promote Generalized Respondingh) Data CollectionDescribe the dimension of behaviour you are going to record? How will you measure progress? Important Information This Skill Acquisition Program is a writing task. Accurate APA referencing is expected for all sources (i.e. definitions)
Your Skill Acquisition Program should be formatted as a Word Doc with relevant headings.
Edit your work before submitting. Deductions for grammar, spelling errors