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2009 Conference on Diverse Abilities
Heroes in Action”

Promoting learning and success for all children

Registration      Abstract        Vendors   Lodging    Awards      Pictures of Last Years

April 15-17, 2009

Hilton Garden Inn and Missoula Conference Center

(Not in conflict with Easter break or CRT testing or National CEC)

A professional development opportunity for general and special educators, administrators, parents, and others concerned with topics and issues in the field of special education.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Preconference

9 am to 4 pm

Full-day Workshops:

Wayne Callender:  Introduction to Response to Intervention

(RTI) at the Secondary Level (Grades 6-12)

William Jenson: Nationally Renowned Speaker and Author- “Tough Kid Workshop” Practical Management Strategies for Students with Emotional/ Behavioral Disabilities

 Paraeducator Academy: Assisting Grades K-4 with Math in the Classroom- Part 1 (remaining sessions will occur during the April 16-17 concurrent sessions))

Molly Blakely: Scientifically Based Reading Strategies

Shawna Heiser: NOTE CHANGE- Strategies working with Students with Autism & Behavior Disorders

Denielle Miller: DIBELS Essentials: Administration & Scoring & Beyond- Part 1 (must also attend remaining sessions during April 16-17 conference)

OPI Staff:   NEW OFFERING!!:  AIM Special Education System All-Day Training 

Tara Ferriter:  Introduction to Response to Intervention

(RTI) at the Elementary Level (Grades K-5) NEW OFFERING

 April 16-17:  MCEC Conference

 Keynotes featuring:

William “Bill” Jensen- Working with Tough Kids

Wayne Callendar:  RTI

Also Featuring Strands addressing the following areas:

RTI (Advanced and Beginning), Behavior Management, Autism, Transition,

Paraprofessional issues, Assistive Technology, Early Childhood, Math Instruction, Collaboration, Differentiated Instruction

REGISTRATION:  Register by going to the following the link  www.cspd.net   See www.cspd.net or the attached information for costs and lodging info. Group rates are available!

PLUK (Parent's Let's Unite for Kids) is offering scholarships for parents to cover registration for the MCEC Conference.  Click on this link to download the form and send to PLUK.

To Join CEC click here to read how and get an application.

VENDORS: If you are a vendor click here for more information.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We are looking for presenters for Concurrent sessions on Thursday and Friday. If you are interested in presenting, please submit an Abstract by February 1, 2009.  Abstracts can be completed online or a form can be downloaded

Click here to view pictures of last years conference.

LODGING:

Blocks of rooms with special rates have been reserved at the following hotels that are in close proximity to the Hilton Garden Inn. When making reservations, state that you are attending the 2009 MCEC Conference.

                             

Conference Hotel:  Hilton Garden Inn   

3720 North Reserve Street

        $90 single or double (plus tax)

        1-877-782-9444 or 406-532-5300

www.missoula.gardeninn.com

 

      Comfort Inn (across the street)

        4545 North Reserve Street

        $84.00 single or double (plus tax)

        1-406-542-0888   www.choicehotels.com

 

  Courtyard by Marriott (kitty corner)

        4559 North Reserve Street

        $84>00 single or double (plus tax)

        1-406-549-5260   www.marriott.com/msocy

 

Hampton Inn Missoula (across street, 4 blks North)

        4805 North Reserve Street

1-406-549-1800  www.hamptoninnmissoula.com

 

 

C’mon Inn (right off Reserve Street Exit)

2775 Expo Parkway

$89.00 single or double (plus tax);

1-888-989-5569   www.cmoninn.com

 

 

  

 For more information: 

  •  click here for Carl Straub ,Conference Chair or phone: 406-324-1636  or
  • click here for Nancy Marks, Conference Coordinator or phone: 406-728-2400 ext. 1088 

 


 

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