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“What A Great Conference!”

“Informative and well organized - Best conference I have ever attended!”   
“A well spent day.  It was worth the long drive!”
“Wonderful Bookstore and Exhibits…the free samples were great!”
“I loved the conference…I’ll come back!”
“I am so pleased that there are people who have a passion to help people with learning disabilities!”
These were the gracious comments from participants that attended our
33rd Annual State LD & ADHD Conference on Friday, November 9th,
and our conference committee would have to agree!  Several hundred
regular and special education teachers, college students working
toward special education degrees, parents, and a variety of other
professionals came together for a great day of learning.

Our Opening and Closing Keynote speaker, Dr. Sydney Zentall from
Purdue University shared her expertise in the fields of LD and ADHD.  
Professor Zentall gave insightful presentations on evidence-based
interventions and factors that relate to academic success, as well as
positive behavioral supports that can be used at school and home.
In addition to our keynote, the
breakout workshops were
presented by a great group of
professionals, covering a
variety of topics relating to
raising and educating students
with LD and ADHD.
To round out the day, attendees were able to checkout and view over four dozen exhibits and ad’s from local, state
and national resource and service providers, organizations and businesses that showcased their products, programs
and services, plus a large selection of books and videos by Barnes and Noble Bookstore.  Thanks to the wonderful
donations by the exhibit and advertising vendors, over 30 lucky participants went home with a great Door Prize.
From left to right:   
Outstanding Service Award: Cathy Weinman, Indianapolis,
 Teacher of the Year: Gary Wittmann, Forest Park High
School, Jasper,  Parent of the Year: Sheila Johnson,
Carmel,  Student of the Year:  Annie Burnett, South Bend
Community School Corporation,  Administrator of the Year:
 Janet George, Hutson, School, Indianapolis,  Bob Reed
Career Development Award: Joshua Davis,  Ivy Tech
Community College, South Bend.   
One of our favorite events during the conference is
the presentation of our Annual State Awards. The
awards committee comprised of several parents, a
psychologist, special education director and a
teacher, had the honor of selecting the award
winners from the nominations we received.

This year, two extraordinary students were chosen
for their hard work and determination to succeed
academically, but also for the respect and admiration
they have earned by their peers and the adults in
their lives.  It was an honor to meet and present
them with their awards.

It was also a privilege to present awards to four
wonderful adults who have made an important and
positive impact on the lives of students with LD and
ADHD.  Everyday they show their dedication and
commitment through the support and
encouragement they provide to their colleagues and
the families they serve in their communities.

Click Here to read about each award winner.
We would like personally to thank our wonderful conference
committee for their support and invaluable help during the
conference day.  A special “Thanks” goes to a great group of
college student volunteers.  We had ten Indiana Wesleyan University
students who worked together Thursday evening stuffing the vendor’
s goodie bags that each attendee received and on Friday morning
they worked as registration check-in attendants and hall greeters.  
The four Butler University students worked as room hosts during the
breakouts. They passed out materials and kept the breakout
sessions on schedule.  Their help during the day put our plans into
action and made our conference a great success!
We look forward to our next conference on November 7, 2008 ~  Hope to see you there!
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