2018 SUMMER INSTITUTE
Special Education in Nelson, BC
EPSE 433 96A | non-credit
All courses are subject to minimum enrolment. We advise that participants do not finalize any travel arrangements until notified that this course is confirmed.
Specific objectives of the course include developing student knowledge and/or skill in:
- basic principles of behaviour change
- the features and values of positive behavioural support
- person-centered assessment and functional assessment of persons with challenging behaviour
- the completion of summary hypothesis statements and competing behaviour pathway diagrams
- the design of multi-component behaviour support plans that are logically-linked to assessment results
- the design of plans that are both technically sound and contextually-appropriate
Michelle Pozin
Since 1985 Michelle Pozin has worked in the field of Special Education as a coach, teacher, and consultant. For eighteen years her main roles with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) and Integration Support Teacher were to support school staff, families, community support workers, and individuals through research, training, consulting, and developing educational and behavioural plans to meet the needs of students and their support teams in many British Columbia School Districts. After being raised in Nelson and graduating from LV Rogers High School, she moved to Vancouver to attend UBC where she completed her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Special Education. Ten years later, she returned to the Kootenays to continue her work in the field of Special Education and write the content for an online Autism course, SPECTRUM: Lifespan Autism Resources and Training, delivered through Selkirk College. Currently she is the Learning Support Teacher at Mount Sentinel Secondary School where she continues to develop educational and behavioural programs for students and provide training to Teachers and Educational Assistants.
Nelson, BC | Face-to-Face
UBC Learning Centre
West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program
#1 – 266 Baker Street | map
Nelson, BC V1L 4H3
July 16 - 27
9:00am - 12:30pm
Monday to Friday
Registration & Fees
There are several pathways for participation in this program. The fees for the program will depend on your registration type.
Non-Credit Registration & Fees
- Non-Credit Registration Fee: $570 + GST
Full payment is required with your online registration in order to reserve your space. We accept payment by credit card or debit card. Please note that should UBC cancel the course, a full refund will be issued.
Refund Policy for Non-Credit Applications: If you would like to withdraw from a course, please submit written notice by June 4 to be eligible for a refund (less a $65 administration fee). No refund will be made for cancellations received later than this date, unless a course is cancelled by UBC Faculty of Education.
FAQs: Review the FAQs for Non-Credit Course Registration.
UBC Student Registration
To register in the course for credit, students must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education (Vancouver campus); please see "Admission to UBC" below. Once admitted, students may register in the credit course.
Current UBC students can register for credit courses through the Student Service Centre, using their Campus Wide Login (CWL).
Registration opens in early March, see the Summer Session dates for the opening registration date for your student category. Many summer programs fill quickly, early registration is strongly recommended.
- Undergraduate Course (3.0 credits)
EPSE 433 96A |
No graduate students are permitted to register.
Undergraduate student fees apply; see details below.
Credit tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis. Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars and are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors.
For current UBC tuition, visit UBC Tuition Fees for the Education per credit tuition fees.
UBC Students
For current tuition information please refer to the UBC Calendar.
Visiting Graduate Students
Visiting graduate students who wish to take credit courses must register for those courses and will be assessed tuition fees at the prevailing graduate per credit rate, plus authorized student fees.
Tuition fees are subject to review by The University of British Columbia. The Western Deans Agreement does not apply to this course.
Student Assessed Fees
Certain additional fees apply to students who take courses on campus.
Students who meet certain requirements may opt out of the U-Pass and AMS Extended Health and Dental Plan, during the first two weeks of the term.
To see if you qualify for the U-Pass fee exemption, read the U-Pass FAQ information.
If you think you qualify for an exemption, login to the Student Service Centre (SSC) and click on the Financial Summary tab to navigate to the U-Pass fee exemption page.
If you already have medical/dental coverage (other than BC MSP), you may be able to apply for an exemption if you meet certain requirements and follow the opt-out procedures. Visit the Student Service Centre (SSC) for more information.
Students registered in on-campus courses in the summer session are not assessed Health/Dental Plan fees.
Tuition Fee Certificates
Current UBC students may use Tuition Fee Certificates toward tuition or non-credit fees. The certificates do not cover the cost of course materials, texts, or other fees. Contact Professional Development & Community Engagement for more information: 604.822.2013 | pdce.educ@ubc.ca
Admission to UBC
To register in the course for credit, students must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education (Vancouver campus).
Undergraduate Students
To register in courses offered for credit you must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education, Vancouver campus.
- If you were previously a student here, you will need to apply for re-admission. If you are not applying for a program, you can apply as an unclassified student to receive credit for this course.
- If you are a UBC Okanagan student, or interested in a program offered by UBC Okanagan, please see Admission Categories on the Application & Registration page.
View the Application & Registration page for details, instructions and application forms.
Visiting Graduate Students
To be eligible for admission as a Visiting Graduate Student to UBC, you must be currently registered in a graduate program with good standing at the home university.
For assistance with the online admission procedures, contact the Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education