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July 13-16, 2009
Yakima Convention Center
The 2009 Combined Summer Institute will focus on using the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines for improving access to the curriculum for students with disabilities. Presentations address: How do we intentionally and systematically design curriculum from the beginning to address individual differences? Is it possible to adapt the general education curriculum to meet the needs of students with multiple disabilities? How do we measure whether the curriculum is effective? How do we incorporate the three primary principles of a universally designed curriculum – the “what”; the “how”; and the “why” of learning? (See www.cast.org for the UDL Guidelines.)
The 3 ½ day conference will begin on Monday afternoon at 12:30 pm with a general session and continue daily through Thursday. Sessions will focus on how to implement effective curriculum and instructional strategies for all of the diverse learners in our special education programs. Practical applications, assistive technology, new curriculum ideas in content areas, effective communication and language strategies will be developed for working with children who are autistic, blind/visually impaired, deaf/hard of hearing, deaf-blind and/or multiply disabled.
Who Should Attend?
This Institute is intended for general and special educators, parents/family members, educational sign language interpreters, paraeducators, nurses, school psychologists, counselors, SLPs, OTs, PTs, other related service providers, administrators, early childhood educators, and related staff in public and private facilities serving children ages three through 21 years.
Welcome and Announcements will begin at 12:30 pm on Monday. Please plan on attending. The registration table opens at 10:30 am. Tuesday through Thursday five sessions run from 8:00 to 4:00 daily.
To view the daily sessions with descriptions, please click:
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Registration
For registration instructions click here. Payment must be made by credit card, electronic check, or purchase order at time of registration. Make payment to North Central ESD, 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801. To register now, click here.
Click here for a registration form to turn into your business office to request purchase order.
Fees
| Combined Summer Institute |
July 13-16 |
$250 |
| Parent/Family Registration |
July 13-16 |
$150 |
Parent Scholarships are available for conference fees only. Please contact Jackie Messer at 509.665.2630 for application information.
Clock Hours and Credits
Clock hours (CECH) will be available online at the conclusion of the conference. Paraeducator credits (Bates Technical College) and Seattle Pacific University credit will be available at the Institute.
Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy/Substitutions
Refund requests, less a $20 handling fee, will be accepted through July 6, 2009; no refunds will be made after this date. To receive a refund, cancellation requests must be received in writing at the North Central ESD 171 office prior to July 6, 2009. Please send cancellation notice via mail, fax or email to: NCESD, attn: Jackie Messer, PO Box 1847, Wenatchee, WA 98807; fax (509) 662-9027 or jackiem@ncesd.org.
SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE PREARRANGED BY CALLING JACKIE MESSER AT 509.665.2630.
Lodging
Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. When making your reservations, please ask for "Combined Summer Institute block." If you need specific accommodations, please make sure you let the hotel know. Make reservations early at:
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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
9 North 9th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
509.452.6511
(rooms released June 13, 2009) |
Oxford Inn & Suites
1603 Terrace Heights
Yakima, WA 98901
800.521.3050
509.457.4444 |
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Red Lion Inn
607 E Yakima Rd.
Yakima, WA 98901
509.248.5900 |
Fairfield Inn & Suites
137 N Fair Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
509.452.3100 |
All room blocks will be release June 29, 2009.
Directions
Sponsored By
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
North Central ESD 171
Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
The Autism Outreach Project, Northwest ESD 189
Special Education Technology Center/CWU
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