March 2009 - Special Educator e-Journal

Table of Contents

Message from the Executive Directors

What’s Happening at NASET

Update from the U.S. Department Education

District/School memberships in NASET

Update From The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

Calls to Participate

Special Education Resources

Upcoming Conferences, Workshops, and Events

Get Wired!—The Latest on Websites and Listservs

Intersection: Navigating the Road to Work

Funding Forecast and Award Opportunities

Acknowledgements

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Upcoming Conferences, Workshops and Events

March 2009

Family Literacy – Family Progress, 18th Annual National Conference on Family Literacy
Conference
Date: March 1, 2009 - March 3, 2009
Location: Orlando, FL
Website:http://tinyurl.com/7pv2mh
Abstract: Presented by the National Center for Family Literacy and held in Orlando, FL, this conference for family literacy professionals and advocates will feature presentations on recent research and findings.

National Training Institute: Addressing Challenging Behavior
Date: March 22-25, 2009
Locattion: Sheraton Sand Key Resort - Clearwater Beach, FL
Sponsors: Technical Assistance Center for Social and Emotional Intervention; Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning; Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Email:nti@dec-sped.org
Abstract: This conference will focus on behavioral issues and effective practices in Early Childhood students.

International Conference on Positive Behavior Support
Date: March 26-28, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel - Jacksonville, FL
Sponsor: Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS)
Website:www.apbs.org
Telephone: (570) 389-4081 Fax: (570) 389-3980
Email:tknoster@bloomu.edu

April 2009

Council for Exceptional Children’s 2009 Convention and Expo
Conference
Date: April 1, 2009 - April 4, 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: - Click Here
Abstract: CEC’s 2009 Convention and Expo will discuss the latest issues in special and gifted education, share teaching strategies, and explore the latest special education legislation and trends and in new products and services in the exhibit hall, for those working with children with exceptionalities and their families.

Abilities Expo
Expo
Date: April 17, 2009 - April 19, 2009
Location: Edison, NJ
Website:http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/
Abstract: In addition to featuring new technology, products and services for people with disabilities, this year’s expo features education and training seminars, a career fair, and a networking reception. In addition to the Edison session in April, the Abilities Expo will be held this year May 29-31 in Anaheim, CA; June 25-27 in Chicago, IL; and November 5-7 in Atlanta, GA.

Middle Level Essentials Conference.
Date: April 23-24, 2009,
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Click Here

May 2009

International Conference on Self-Determination.
Date: May 3-5
Location: Winston-Salem NC
Website:http://www.self-determination.com/csd/component/content/article/105.html
Abstract: The Center for Self-Determination will hold the 2nd Annual International Conference on Self-Determination in Winston-Salem NC, May 3-5, 2009. More information, and registration are at the website.

June 2009

21st Annual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute
training
Date:
June 2, 2009 - June 6, 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Website:http://www.cped.uconn.edu
Abstract: The objective of this Training Institute is to assist professionals to meet the needs of college students with disabilities. Participants can select from a variety of Strands, Single Sessions, and Saturday Post-Sessions taught by experts in the field, which provide participants with in-depth information and adequate time for questions and follow-up discussions. Participants also have opportunities to share information and network with each other at various activities throughout the Institute.

Celebrating the Legacy, Shaping the Future
Conference
Date: June 10, 2009 - June 14, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Website:http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/conference
Abstract: Sponsored by Mental Health America and held in Washington, DC, the conference will celebrate Mental Health America’s Centennial, a century of achievement, and discuss upcoming steps to take for mental health.

The National Center for Education Research’s Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials
Conference
Date: June 21, 2009 - July 3, 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Website:http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/conferences/?id=394&cid=5
Abstract: The National Center for Education Research, Institute of Education Sciences, announces its third Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials at Vanderbilt University. This Training Institute is held to increase the national capacity of researchers to develop and conduct rigorous evaluations of the impact of education interventions. Application information will be available on the IES Web site by mid-January. For assistance contact Dr. Christina Chhin, at (202) 219-2280 or christina.chhin@ed.gov.


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