The Kaleidoscope Committee invites you to join the Partners in Change Lecture series. This series is designed to educate OkACTE members on issues and topics in a webinar-style platform that provides comfort in exploring topics, engagement with the speaker, and the convenience of joining from anywhere. All sessions are scheduled to begin at 4 pm and will last an hour.
Mark your calendars now! All events are scheduled from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at no cost. Registration is required. Zoom link will be given to all registered attendees prior to the event.
April 16: Autism Behavior Training
*Registration is required to attend. Registration ends at noon on April 15, 2025.
Take part in a virtual lunch-and-learn session from 12 PM to 1 PM, where Kodey Toney will guide us through Autism Behavior Training.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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Recognize the three areas of impairment linked to autism spectrum disorder
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Identify behavioral characteristics of autism
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Understand effective strategies and procedures for addressing challenging behaviors in children with autism
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Implement successful behavior intervention techniques to use with parents.
Meet the Speaker: Kodey Toney
Kodey Toney is the director of the Pervasive Parenting Center C.P.R.C., but most importantly he is a father and husband. He and his wife Jennifer have two sons, Konner and Kruz. Konner’s diagnosis of autism at the age of three has sparked him to create the Pervasive Parenting Center, a resource center to help families in eastern Oklahoma coping with disabilities. Since its incorporation in 2014, Toney has helped to train more than 3000 educators on autism behavior in the classroom and disability acceptance. In addition, more than 900 families have received assistance through training, screenings, social groups, peer mentoring, IEP advocacy, and system navigations.
His work with advocacy has led to his appointment on many boards and committees throughout the state and nation including several that impact head start and early childhood. Many of the board are interested in his input as both a father and someone who is a voice for the rural communities.
