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STRAND G, SESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY
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| Abstract: |
The Division on Career Development and Transition’s, Human Rights and Cultural Diversity Committee will discuss challenges of educating students in an increasingly diverse society. As the strand’s opening session, the session communicates a basic understanding of diversity including definitions, student outcomes, concerns surrounding educator, student and parent collaboration, diversity as environment specific, and orienting attendees to forthcoming strand sessions. (13626)
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April 23, 2010 / 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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| Room Number: |
Governor D
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Parent/Family/School Partnerships
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| Leaders: |
Chauncey Goff, West Virginia University, Morgantown
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TBD
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STRAND G, SESSION 2: COLLABORATING EFFECTIVELY WITH ASIAN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
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| Abstract: |
This session presents results from studies focused on Asian immigrant families who have children with disabilities and their experiences when attempting to collaborate with schools. Participants of this strand will understand the barriers Asian immigrant families experienced and learn strategies to increase collaboration between schools and Asian immigrant families. (13627)
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| Date/Time: |
April 23, 2010 / 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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| Room Number: |
Governor D
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Parent/Family/School Partnerships
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| Leaders: |
Lusa Lo, University of Massachusetts, Boston
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| Presenters: |
TBD
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STRAND G, SESSION 3: INCREASING STUDENT AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE IEP PLANNING PROCESS
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| Abstract: |
This session explores strategies that can be used when working with students and families of diverse backgrounds while developing and implementing the IEP. A variety communication modalities and educator collaboration initiatives will be examined. Participants will also examine useful transition assessment tools used to gain valuable student and family information to be used in the IEP planning process. (13628)
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| Date/Time: |
April 23, 2010 / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Room Number: |
Governor D
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Parent/Family/School Partnerships
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| Leaders: |
Juan Portley, State Performance Plan Improvement Project, Albuquerque, NM
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| Presenters: |
TBD
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| Session: |
STRAND G, SESSION 4: UNITED WE STAND: CREATING AN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM CULTURE
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| Abstract: |
This session focuses on dialogue between educators, students, and family members necessary to remedy biases held by each party and increase collaboration. Effective practices for creating inclusive learning environments will be examined as well as, strategies for creating classroom cultures that are suitable for improving in-school and postschool outcomes. (13629)
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| Date/Time: |
April 23, 2010 / 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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| Room Number: |
Governor D
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Parent/Family/School Partnerships
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| Leaders: |
Marsha Dempsey, University of Oklahoma, Norman
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| Presenters: |
Amber McConnell, University of Oklahoma, Norman
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