July 14-17, 2008
Yakima Convention Center
Yakima, Washington
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Communication and Language:
Bridge to Success
This conference focuses on families and professionals working with children who are autistic, blind/visually impaired, deaf/hard of hearing, deaf-blind and/or multiply disabled.
The 2008 Combined Summer Institute will focus on developing language and communication skills necessary for academic success in science, history and literature, etc., as outlined in the Communication Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) and Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) for students who are autistic, blind/visually impaired, deaf/hard-of-hearing, and /or multiply disabled.
We have confirmation for the following nationally-known speakers and programs:
- Dr. Jeanne Johnson, WSU, Foundations of Communication and Language;
- Dr. June Downing, Communication/Language Strategies for the Multiply Disabled
- Jay and Marilyn Gense, Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Blind/Visually Impaired
- Barbara Lynn Hardin, Communication Strategies Using Augmentative/Assistive Technology for Children with Autism and Multiple disabilities
- Dr. Susan Rose, University of Minnesota, How to do Progress Monitoring in literacy for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Judy Kraft, OSPI, WAAS Portfolio Assessment and Accommodations
- Kristi Sakai, parent of 3 autistic children, Steps to success
- And more!!!
Conference registrations will be sent to districts in early April. A copy of the registration form will be available online at that time. Descriptions of the sessions will be available on this website in May. If you would like more information, please contact Jackie Messer at 509.665.2630 or jackiem@ncesd.org |
