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Closing the Gap offers Parent Rate

Link: ClosingtheGap.com
Assistive Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
Three-day conference rate for parents - $285, regular rate $420.To receive this rate, registration must be received on or before September 11, 2008.
For complete conference details, go to: http://www.closingthegap.com

Archived Recording of CSUN Keynote by James Fruchterman

We thought you might wish to know about the following:

Who: Opening Remarks and Keynote Address by Jim Fruchterman, one of the leading innovators in the field of assistive technology - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:30 am
Where to access the archived recording:
http://letsgoexpo.com/expo/index.cfm?EID=80000093

The LetsGoExpo Team

Blogs For 2007 U.S. Autism, Asperger Association International Conference

Link: Autism, Asperger Association
I am excited to be reporting to you from the 2007 U.S. Autism and Asperger Association International Conference at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver. As a sibling of a brother with autism, a student, and an observer here, I will be letting you know of the events and exciting happenings at this year’s conference.
This year’s conference has a great lineup, which includes 33 speakers with in-depth and great presentations, and over 70 exhibitors with new and exciting products. Of additional note, research data on treatment will be announced for the first time at this conference that demonstrates significant improvements for affected individuals.

PEAK Inclusion Conference - Denver

                               

	DON'T MISS THIS DEALINE! January 6, 2006 - That's the last day to make room reservations at the DISCOUNTED rate for QUEST TO REACH THE SUMMIT: The 2006 Conference on Inclusive Education. The conference is coming January 19-21, 2006 to the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. Not only is it a GREAT HOTEL, the room rates are great, too! Single or double rooms are $105 per night, triple rooms are $115, and quads are $125. When you call the hotel, be sure to mention you are with the 2006 Conference on Inclusive Education to get the BEST room rate. You can reach the reservation desk at: (800) 233-1234 or (303) 779-1234. HIGHLIGHTS:     This year's conference includes a special strand on INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES & CURRICULUM with a variety of sessions each day.This strand will be useful for parents, teachers, and others who want to improve student outcomes. Look for informative sessions on: * Making effective accommodations and modifications * Adapting schoolwork for success * Improving literacy for all ages * Differentiating instruction in today's classroom * Infusing creative arts across subject areas * Ensuring access to the general ed curriculum * Achieving full participation and learning * Improving literacy for all students and ages Don't miss these expert presenters: * Doug Fisher, San Diego State University, CA * Nancy Frey, San Diego State University, CA * Cheryl Jorgenson, University of New Hampshire, NH * Rachel Janney, Radford University, VA * Danny Brassell, California State University - Dominguez Hills, CA * Paula Rutherford, Consultant, VA * Nan McDonald, San Diego State University, CA * Gay Ivey, James Madison University, VA Visit www.peakparent.org today to learn more and to register! See you there! Bronwen Buswell Conference Coordinator Email bronwenbuswell@peakparent.org Reserve Your Spot in the Best Inclusion Conference in the West!

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Presenters are needed for the MCEC and AGATE Conferences

Presenters are needed for the MCEC and AGATE Conferences coming up this spring-- both to be held here in Region V.

Montana CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) Conference will be held March 22-24 in Missoula.  If you would like to present please go to http://www.mtcec.org/conference.htm  and click on the  link to submit an abstract.

The Montana AGATE (Association for Gifted and Talented Conference) will be held April 27-29th in Polson.  If you would liek to present there go to http://www.mtagate.org/ and find the link for the APPLICATION TO PRESENT. 

Don't Delay---  Good presenters are needed! 

AG Bell 2006 Convention June 23 - 27, 2006

Link: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

AG Bell 2006 Convention  June 23 - 27, 2006 Pittsburgh, Penn.

Join the AG Bell and more than 2,200 attendees at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center - the world's first "Green" or environmentally friendly convention center.

Call for Papers
The deadline for paper submissions was July 28, 2005. AG Bell has received proposals on a variety of topics and will be notifying presenters of their acceptance on October 31, 2005.

Educational Sessions
Educational sessions include a variety of short courses, concurrent sessions and poster presentations designed for parents, professionals and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.

CADRE's National Symposium on IEP Facilitation - Oct 28-29, 2005 - Eugene OR

Link: CADRE's National Symposium on IEP Facilitation - Oct 28-29, 2005 - Eugene OR.

CADRE, serving as the National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education, is pleased to be convening The National Symposium on IEP Facilitation. Symposium invitees include State dispute resolution coordinators, directors of special education, dispute resolution practitioners, parent advocates, attorneys, educators, service providers, parents and others interested in creating effective agreements that benefit educational and early intervention programs for infants, children and youth with disabilities.