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 EVENTS

 

Try our Quick Find Page to more easily locate a course or event in your area. 

HANDLE events are frequently held in the following locations:

Africa:   South Africa
Asia:      India  Malaysia

Canada: Alberta British Columbia Ontario Manitoba

Europe:  Czech Republic  England Northern Ireland  Ireland  Scotland  Slovenia  Switzerland  
Pacific:   Australia New Zealand
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Cape Town

April 17 & 24, 2010 (Saturdays)  

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

A 12-hour comprehensive course on Understanding Dysfunction and Enhancing Human Capability

Location: Vista Nova School, 11 Milner Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town (map)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm

Information:  Instructor: Jennifer Southgate is a Certified HANDLE Trainer and Practitioner

For further information please contact Jennifer on +27 83 444 4554 or click here to email.


Johannesburg

May 8 & 9, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)    

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

A 12-hour comprehensive course on Understanding Dysfunction and Enhancing Human Capability

Location: Sundowns College, 1 John Vorster Drive, Irene Estate, Centurion, Johannesburg (map)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm

Information: Instructor: Jennifer Southgate is a Certified HANDLE Trainer and Practitioner.

For further information please contact Jennifer on +27 83 444 4554 or click here to email.

 

Knysna

September 10 & 11, 2010 (Friday & Saturday)    

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

A 12-hour comprehensive course on Understanding Dysfunction and Enhancing Human Capability

Location: Oakhill School, Uitsig Street, Heuwelkruin, Knysna (map)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm

Information: Instructor: Jennifer Southgate is a Certified HANDLE Trainer and Practitioner

For further information please contact Jennifer on +27 83 444 4554 or click here to email.

 

Pietermaritzburg

May 21 & 22, 2010 (Friday & Saturday)    

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

A 12-hour comprehensive course on Understanding Dysfunction and Enhancing Human Capability

Location: Sunrise Montessori Pre School, 549 Bulwer Rd, Pietermaritzburg (map)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm

Information: Instructor: Jennifer Southgate is a Certified HANDLE Trainer and Practitioner

For further information please contact Jennifer on +27 83 444 4554 or click here to email.

 

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Kuala Lumpur

March 11, 2010 (Thursday)

Community Information Presentation: Beyond Labels - An Introduction to Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Information: Instructor: Mary Robson, Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor, HANDLE Institute Asia Pacific Region Education Director

For further information: Email Angela Ressa, KL Liaison

 

Kuala Lumpur

March 13-14, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Information: Instructor: Mary Robson, Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor, HANDLE Institute Asia Pacific Region Education Director

Download: Flyer / Registration form

For further information: Contact Penny Jacobsen +61(0)448 191 542

 
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Halifax / Dartmouth

July 12 & 13, 2010 (Monday & Tuesday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

Location: Ramada Park Place Hotel & Conference Centre, Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Gordon 240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth/Halifax, Nova Scotia
Time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: Varies -- see registration form

Instructor:  Valerie MacLean, Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor
For more information click here to email.

Download:
Flyer,
Registration form

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Burlington

May 15 & 16, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Burlington, Ontario, 975 Syscon Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: Varies -- see registration form

Instructor:  Valerie MacLean, Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor
For more information click here to email.

Download:
Flyer,
Registration form

Guelph

March 27 & 28, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

Location: Best Western Royal Brock Hotel & Conference Centre, Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario
Time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: Varies -- see registration form

Instructor:  Valerie MacLean, Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor
For more information click here to email.

Download:
Flyer,
Registration form

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Regina

May 1 & 2, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

Location: Regina Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre, 1818 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan
Time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: Varies -- see registration form

Instructor:  Valerie MacLean, Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor
For more information click here to email.

Download:
Flyer,
Registration form

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Barnet

January 28, 2010 (Thursday)  

Community Information Presentation

Location: Anne Wall Centre (Sense), 12 Hyde Road, Barnet, EN5, 5TJ
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Cost:  £5

Information: 

Presented by:

Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Trainer
&
Karen Landsman
Certified HANDLE Practitioner

It is advisable to book your place in advance

Contact: Karen Landsman handle@klandsman.co.uk 0785 528 6067

Download: Flyer

 

Ilford, Essex

March 26, 2010 (Friday)  

Community Information Presentation

Location:  To Be Announced, Ilford, Essex
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: Free

Information: 

Presented by:

Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE® Practitioner
&
Susan Haverty
Certified HANDLE ®Practitioner & Instructor

Contacts:

Jean Roberts 071 9168868 jeanroberts@eircom.net
Rosemarie Mason +44(0)20 8554 7885 087 9419081 rosemarie.mason@ntlworld.com

Download: Flyer

 

Ilford, Essex

March 27-28, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)  

Course: Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum

Location: To Be Announced, Ilford, Essex
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm

Cost: Varies -- see registration form

Information: 

Instructors:

Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE® Practitioner
&
Susan Haverty
Certified HANDLE ®Practitioner & Instructor

Contacts:

Jean Roberts 071 9168868 jeanroberts@eircom.net
Rosemarie Mason +44(0)20 8554 7885 087 9419081 rosemarie.mason@ntlworld.com

Download: Flyer, Registration Form

 

Lewes

January 22, 2010 (Friday)  

Community Information Presentation

Location: to be confirmed
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Information:  Instructor: Sean Williams is a Certified HANDLE Trainer and Practitioner. He has been working internationally
with adults and children with a wide range of learning difficulties for 11 years.
For further information please call 01273 558545 or click here to email.

Download: Flyer

 

Lewes

January 23 & 24, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)  

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences

A 12-hour comprehensive course on Understanding Dysfunction and Enhancing Human Capability

Location: to be announced
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm

Information:  Instructor: Sean Williams is a Certified HANDLE Trainer and Practitioner. He has been working internationally
with adults and children with a wide range of learning difficulties for 11 years.
For further information please call 01273 558545 or click here to email.

Download: Flyer, Registration form

 

Westerhill

October 24 to 7 November 7, 2009 (Session I)
End of February, 2010 (Session II) (dates to be determined)

Advanced Course

Location: THE STABLES, Westerhill, England (25 minutes drive from Manchester)

Information: Instructor: Cathy Stingley
Student Instructor: Sean Williams
joined by Certified Advanced HANDLE Instructor: Mary Robson

This is a comprehensive course taught in two, two-week sessions. The Advanced Course is followed by an Internship consisting of  arranged, supervised assessments, presentations, activity checks and reviews.  

For detailed information, and how to apply, see Flyer.

click here to email.

 

Westport

January 19, 2010 (Tuesday)  

Community Information Presentation

Location: Social Services Centre, Mill Road (off Distillery Rd.), Westport, County Mayo
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Information: 

Presented by:
Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor
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Contacts -- Please contact us to register (registration appreciated but not required)
Jean Roberts 0719168868
jeanroberts@eircom.net
or
Karin Huber 087 688 18 65
khuber23@gmail.com

Download: Flyer

 

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Claremorris

March 22, 2010 (Monday)  

Community Information Presentation

Location: The McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, County Mayo
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: Free

Information: 

Presented by:

Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE® Practitioner
&
Susan Haverty
Certified HANDLE ®Practitioner & Instructor

Contacts:

Jean Roberts 071 9168868 jeanroberts@eircom.net
Rosemarie Mason +44(0)20 8554 7885 087 9419081 rosemarie.mason@ntlworld.com

Download: Flyer

 

Claremorris

March 23-24, 2010 (Tuesday & Wednesday)  

Course: Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum

Location: The McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, County Mayo
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm

Cost: Varies -- see registration form

Information: 

Instructors:

Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE® Practitioner
&
Susan Haverty
Certified HANDLE ®Practitioner & Instructor

Contacts:

Jean Roberts 071 9168868 jeanroberts@eircom.net
Rosemarie Mason +44(0)20 8554 7885 087 9419081 rosemarie.mason@ntlworld.com

Download: Flyer, Registration Form

 

Thurles

March 19, 2010 (Friday)  

Community Information Presentation

Location: Tipperary Institute, Thurles, County Tipperary
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: Free

Information: 

Presented by:

Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE® Practitioner
&
Susan Haverty
Certified HANDLE ®Practitioner & Instructor

Contacts:

Jean Roberts 071 9168868 jeanroberts@eircom.net
Rosemarie Mason +44(0)20 8554 7885 087 9419081 rosemarie.mason@ntlworld.com

Download: Flyer

 

Thurles

March 20-21, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)  

Course: Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum

Location: Tipperary Institute, Thurles, County Tipperary
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm

Cost: Varies -- see registration form.

Information: 

Instructors:

Rosemarie Mason
Certified HANDLE® Practitioner
&
Susan Haverty
Certified HANDLE ®Practitioner & Instructor

Contacts:

Jean Roberts 071 9168868 jeanroberts@eircom.net
Rosemarie Mason +44(0)20 8554 7885 087 9419081 rosemarie.mason@ntlworld.com

Download: Flyer, Registration Form

 

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Brisbane

April 13, 2010 (Tuesday)

Community Information Presentation: Beyond Labels - An Introduction to Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Brisbane, Qld
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Information: Instructor: Mary Robson, Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor, HANDLE Institute Asia Pacific Region Education Director

For further information: Contact Penny Jacobsen +61(0)448 191 542

 

Brisbane

April 24-25, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Brisbane, Qld
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Information: Instructor: Mary Robson, Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor, HANDLE Institute Asia Pacific Region Education Director

Download: Flyer and Registration form

For further information: Contact Penny Jacobsen +61(0)448 191 542

 
Sydney

March 26, 2010 (Friday)

Community Information Presentation: Beyond Labels - An Introduction to Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Penrith, NSW
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Information: Instructor: Mary Robson, Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor, HANDLE Institute Asia Pacific Region Education Director

For further information: Contact Penny Jacobsen +61(0)448 191 542

 

Sydney

March 27-28, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Penrith, NSW
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Information: Instructor: Mary Robson, Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor, HANDLE Institute Asia Pacific Region Education Director

Download: Flyer and Registration form

For further information: Contact Penny Jacobsen +61(0)448 191 542

 
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ARIZONA
Tucson

Session I - June 22 -27, 2010 (Tuesday through Sunday)

Session II - July 19 - 25, 2010 (Monday through Saturday)

Both sessions are required                       

HANDLE Screener Certification Program (formerly the "Intermediate Course")

Build on your understanding of HANDLE. See flyer for details.

Prerequisite: HANDLE Introductory Course (see flyer for details). Refresher rates on a "space available" basis.

Location: to be determined
Fees: $2900


More Information and Application Forms: 

For detailed information, and how to apply, see the Course Flyer, and Course Application Form and the Application Assignment Project.

 

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Los Angeles

April 10, 2010 (Saturday)

Afternoon Seminar: Introducing HANDLE

Location: Gilbert Hall School, 11359 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, California (map)
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Instructor: Marlene Suliteanu, OTR/L is a Certified HANDLE Practitioner and HANDLE Instructor.

RSVP: Courtesy RSVP requested

Download: Flyer

Course Information: E-mail Marlene Suliteanu or call 760-525-5111.


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Longmont

April 10-11, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Twin Peaks Charter Academy, 340 S. Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm

Instructor: Kimberly Lauger Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor

Download: Flyer

Course Information: Kim Lauger or 520-907-2842

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Marietta

March 19-21, 2010 (Friday-Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on Neuro-developmental Differences

Location: Morning Star Montessori, 675 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (In Holt Road Baptist Church Fellowship hall)

Times:

Friday, March 19th
6:00 p.m. -- Welcoming / Social
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Course Introduction

Saturday, March 20th
8:00 a.m. Classroom open
8:30 a.m. - 4:30pm
(1 hour Lunch, 12:30pm-1:30pm)

Sunday, March 21st
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.

Information: 

Presented by:

Janet Oliver
Certified HANDLE Practitioner
Plan for Learning Inc.
4820 Minnetonka Blvd. #200
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55415

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION BY CALLING 678-213-0844
OR EMAILING rbrashear@msmontessorischool.org 

 

Download: Flyer

 
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Great Barrington

January 21, 2010 (Thursday)

Community Information Presentation

Location: The Nutrition Center, 94 West Ave, Great Barrington, MC 01230
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Information: 

Presented by:

Elizabeth Frishkoff, MSW,
Certified HANDLE Practitioner
HANDLE of New England
94 West Ave,
Gr. Barrington, MA 01230
Phone (413) 528-0477
efrish@sover.net 

 

Download: Flyer

 
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Elmsford

February 23, 2010 (Tuesday)

Community Information Presentation

Location: Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY
Time: 7:00pm

Information: 

Presented by:

Katie Vergara
Certified HANDLE Practitioner
Phone (914) 393-0914-0477
E-mail

 

Download: Flyer

 
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Kimberton

March 20 & 21, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Introductory Course: Get a HANDLE on the Neurodevelopmental Differences

A 12-hour comprehensive course

Location: The Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 West Seven Star Road, Kimberton, PA 19442 (map)
Time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Instructor(s):  Carolyn Nuyens, Certified HANDLE Instructor and Certified HANDLE Practitioner

Cost: 

Early Registration (before March 8): $350.00/person; or $300.00/person for 3 or more from same organization.

Normal Registration: $400.00/person; or $375.00/person for 3 or more from same organization.

For more information click here to email.

Online Registration Payment:  click here to make a registration payment
.

Download: Flyer , Registration Form

 
Kimberton

Session I - June 28 - July 3, 2010 (Monday through Saturday)

Session II - August 2 - 7, 2010 (Monday through Saturday)

Both sessions are required                       

HANDLE Screener Certification Program (formerly the "Intermediate Course")

Build on your understanding of HANDLE. See flyer for details.

Prerequisite: HANDLE Introductory Course (see flyer for details). Refresher rates on a "space available" basis.

Location: to be determined
Times: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Instructor(s): Carolyn Nuyens, Certified HANDLE Instructor and Certified HANDLE Practitioner
Fees: $2900 (including materials)

More Information and Application Forms: 

For detailed information, and how to apply, see the Course Flyer, and Course Application Form and Application Assignment Project.

To apply:

1. Complete the Course Application Form and Application Assignment Project; and
2. Retrun the Application and Assignment via e-mail, by fax to (415) 230-4695, or by mail to 7 Mt Lassen Drive Suite B110, San Rafael, California 94903; and
3. Make payment of the non-refundable $50.00 Application Fee, online here, or via mail to The Churkendoose Project at c/o 7 Mt Lassen Drive Suite B110, San Rafael, California 94903.

For more information, contact the instructor at (415) 479-1800, or via e-mail to Carolyn Nuyens

 

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Seattle

Session I : June 5-18, 2010
Session II: To Be Announced

HANDLE Practitioner Certification Program (formerly the "Advanced Course")

Location: Seatle, Washington, specific location TBA
Prerequisite: must be a current affiliate of The HANDLE Institute

Instructor: Mary Robson, Certified HANDLE Practitioner & Instructor, HANDLE Institute Asia Pacific Region Education Director

Costs an Payment Process:

  • The total course fee is $6,200
  • A non-refundable $50 application fee must accompnay the application -- application and application fee are due by Monday, May 3, 2010.
  • Upon acceptance you will receive an invoice for the course fees with further details regarding payment methods.
  • A deposit of $1,000 will be due by May 10, 2010, which will hold your place in the program.
  • The balance ($5,200) of the total program fee is divided into two payments of $2,600, due a week prior to the start of each module.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.

General Information: This is a comprehensive course taught in two, two-week sessions. The training module sessions are followed by an Internship consisting of  arranged, supervised assessments, presentations, activity checks and reviews.  

For detailed information, and how to apply, see Announcement, and Application.

For more information, contact the HANDLE office, or e-mail the instructor.

 
We Invite you to Create a Seminar

Join Zion Preparatory Academy of Seattle, the Waldorf School of Seattle, Tumwater ESD, Spokane ESD, and the growing list of agencies who receive specialized HANDLE training for their staff.  The HANDLE Institute can bring programs to your group or tailor educational programs and clinical services to suit your situation.  We strive to meet the individualized needs of families and communities across the nation.

If you would like to arrange for a presentation or training for your agency or group, please call the Institute. We will try to accommodate your request.

If you cannot attend a community information night, we can offer you an in-home version: a 75-minute introduction on audio CD. The CD comes with handouts that accompany and illustrate portions of the material covered. Please contact the Institute if you would like to order a copy – the CD’s are free, with a $5 shipping and handling charge


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