PEAK's 2012 Conference on Inclusive Education

Opening Doors to Curriculum, Classmates, and Community

February 9-11, 2012, Denver, CO

Register Today!

You don’t want to miss this! For more information visit www.peakparent.org/registration.asp or call 800.284.0251

New! Online Only Brochure for 2012! Are you looking for information and the brochure for PEAK's statewide and national conference? This year we are sending a postcard out to remind folks but are putting the information that used to be in the brochure online so we can provide real-time information and updates to you!

About the 2012 Conference on Inclusive Education: 

• Inclusive education is a process of school reform that creates equality in education and increases achievement for ALL students, including students with disabilities.
 
• PEAK’s 2012 conference holds the tools you need to open doors in schools so all students can achieve success!
• Whether you are a family member, a general or special education teacher, a school professional, or an administrator, this conference is an excellent development opportunity for all involved in the education and support of children with disabilities.

Norman Kunc: World Renowned Disability Rights Advocate presenting sessions on Inclusive Practices, Advocacy, and Behavior Strategies

Doug Fisher: Award Winning College Professor & Teacher Leader presenting sessions on Achievement, Effective Teaching Strategies, Literacy, Accessing Curriculum, Grading, and Discipline 

Patti McVay: National Leader in Inclusive Education presenting a session on Inclusive Practices for Student Success

Patrick Schwarz: Dynamic & Engaging Professor & Consultant presenting a session on Universal Design, Differentiation, & Curricular Adaptations

Topics in 2012:

• Inclusive Practices
• Behavior Strategies
• Accommodations & Modifications
• Universal Design for Learning
• Implementing Evidence-Based Practices
• Assistive Technology
• Systems Change
• Advocacy
• Differentiated Instruction
• Literacy & Reading
• Legal Topics
• And many more!

Session Information: Below is a listing of confirmed sessions and, if available, links to more information! Keep connected with PEAK for real-time updates:

• Website - Serving as Brochure in 2012!
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• Facebook
• Twitter

Thursday’s Topical Institutes: February 9, 2012

• Session 1: Universal Design, Differentiation, and Curricular Adaptations with Patrick Schwarz
• Session 2: Inclusive Practices in Boulder Valley School District: All Means All: Structures, Practices, Strategies and Beliefs. Presenters from Boulder Valley School District will include central office personnel, building administration, parents, students, and interventionists: general education, special education, ELL, gifted and talented. And Rich Villa will be facilitating the entire day!
• Session 3: Literacy 2.0 with Kim Elliot and Alex Gonzalez
• Session 4: Implementation of Evidence Based Practices with Karen Blase

Friday’s 90-Minute Breakout Sessions, February 10, 2012

• Discipline that Causes Change: Restorative Practices with Doug Fisher and Dominique Smith
• Equitable Grading Practices with Doug Fisher
• Advocacy for a New Era: What Parents Need to Know with Candace Cortiella
• Federal Education Landscape: What’s In It for Students with Disabilities? with Candace Cortiella
• Planning Assistive Technology to Support Individual Student Success with Sean Smith
• Literacy and Technology with Sean Smith

Saturday’s Mastery Sessions: February 11, 2012

• Session 1: Learning to Stand Still: Supporting Students With Difficult Behavior with Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift
• Session 2: Inclusive Practices for Student Success with Patti McVay
• Session 3: Universal Design for Learning, Assistive Technology, and Bringing Life to Learning and Student/Family Outcomes with Sean Smith

We look forward to seeing you in February!