We have planned a day that will empower participants with information to address their current challenges related to Special Education Law in
MONDAY, March 16, 2009
| | Registration Continental Breakfast | |||||
| | | Opening and Welcome | ||||
| | Overview of | |||||
| | Box Lunches Available Plan to take yours to your afternoon session | |||||
| | Crafting IEPs to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder | Understanding and using tools related to the IEP process | Making Sense of Response-to-Intervention (RTI) | Understanding Discipline | Early Childhood Transitions | |
| | Turn In Evaluations | |||||
Morning Session:
Overview of Indian’s Article 7 - What you need to know now, and where to find it!
Presenters: Rylin Rodgers,
An overview of key components of
Select One Afternoon Session:
Understanding and Using Tools Related to the IEP Process
Presenter: Jennifer Akers, ARC of
This session will look at tools parents and professionals can use as part of the IEP process. We'll look at written notice, written opinions/parent addendums and the complaint process. We'll also look at key
Crafting IEPs to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presenters: Mary Roth, Julie Burke, and Susan Pieples from the Autism Society of Indiana
and Angela Tomlin, Ph.D., Associate Director of Clinical Services at the Riley Child Development Center
For any child with a disability, the IEP creates a blueprint for education. IEPs for students with an autism spectrum disorder should follow certain guidelines to be successful. Two integral parts of such an IEP are the goals and the behavior intervention plans (BIPs), which must be based upon an accurate functional behavior assessment (FBA). This presentation discusses how to detect weaknesses in goals, functional behavior assessments, and behavior intervention plans. Evidence-based practices for autism are also included. An interactive session allows participants to explore various scenarios to see how IEPs for specific students can be improved.
Early Childhood Transitions
Presenter: Mary Jo Paladino Director of
Understanding timelines, rules and regulations of the transition to early childhood special education services. Tips and strategies to ensure an effective transition. Taking a look at the who, what, when, where, why and how of transition:
Who are the players?
What are the roles and responsibilities?
What are the events of transition and when do they occur?
Why and how does one prepare for transition?
Where does one find the resources to prepare a child for transition?
Making Sense of Response-to-Intervention (RTI)
Presenter: Julie Havill-Weems, Partnerships Coordinator with the
Response-to-intervention is a phrase parents and professionals are hearing with increasing frequency. Levels of confusion are high as everyone tries to understand what it means for them and for K-12 students. During this session you will have the opportunity to learn more about response-to-intervention in general, how it relates to special education, and response-to-intervention as envisioned by the Indiana Department of Education. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to have your questions answered and make sense of RTI.
Understanding Discipline
Presenter: Kylee Bassett, Department of Education
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