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2009 Conference Program Overview
7:00 am      Registration Opens with Coffee and Danish.  Sign-in for CRU and CEU credits                  SP Reg Form

8:00-8:30 am      Opening with Welcome, Introductions and Updates.

8:30-9:30 am     Workshop Breakout One
W01        Algebra Readiness for Young Learners.
Grades 3 -6    Yan Ping Xin. PhD, Associate Professor in Special Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette.

W02        Kick It Up a Notch! Make Math Simple.
Grades 8-12    Tania Robeson, Kokomo Tania Robeson, M.S., LD, ED, MIMD, MOMD,  Algebra and Geometry
Teacher, Kokomo High School.

W03        Really Terrific Interventions for Differentiating for ADHD Learners.
Grades 3-6    Dawn Cartwright, MS, and Patti Hawranek, MS Inclusion Teacher, Inclusion Teacher, Grandview
Elementary, Bloomington.

W04        The Nuts and Bolts of Psychological and Educational Testing.
Grades 1-12    Julie T. Steck, Ph.D., Psychologist, Children's Resource Group, Indianapolis

9:45-10:45 am     Workshop Breakout Two
W05        Top Secret Skills Your Student Needs to Transition to Adulthood!
Grades 11-12    Janet Peters, M.S., Project Coordinator of Accessible Technology, DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA
Center, Chicago, IL

W06        If You Have A "Condition" Section 504 May Be For You
Grades 7-12    James A. Jacobs, Ph.D., Professor of Sp Education and Independent Hearing Officer, Indiana State
University, Terre Haute.

W07        Assistive Technology: Help Students Set it Up and Watch Them Grow!
Grades 1-12    Wade Wingler, ATP., Director of Assistive Technology, Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis.
         Carol Girt, MS, ATP., Equipment Specialist, INDATA Project, Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis.
W08        Making Sense of (RtI) - Response-to-Intervention
Grades: 1-12    Julie Havill-Weems, Partnerships Coordinator with the Indiana State Improvement Grant (INSIG).

11:00-12:00 pm     Workshop Breakout Three
W09        Handwriting Can Become a Natural and Automatic Skill!
Grades 1-6.    Laura Jean Page, Occupational Therapist & Certified in Handwriting Without Tears Instructor, Noble
of Indiana, Noblesville.  Tami Wanninger, Director Youth Services, Noble of Indiana,

W10        Write On, Everybody
Grades 7-12    Patricia Davies Useem, M.A., Director, Educational Solutions, West Lafayette.

W11        The Effective IEP Goal Process
Grades 1 - 10    Dr. Dawn McGrath, Ed.D., Project Director, Technical Assistance for Student Learning
Collaborative, INDOE, Indianapolis.

W12        Understanding Discipline Policy Relating to the Student with Special Needs
Grades 1-12    Alexandra M. Curlin, JD., Curlin Law Office, Indianapolis

12:00-1:15 pm    Awards Luncheon with guest speaker.
The Journey to Self-Acceptance.   Samantha Abeel, LMSW, Muncie, Indiana

1:45-2:45 pm     Workshop Breakout Four
W13        Understanding Learning Disabilities and Finding Hope – Part 1
Samantha Abeel, LMSW., Muncie, Indiana and Elizabeth Abeel, B.A., Traverse City, Michigan

W14        Reading and the Brain: Cognitive Skills Play in Reading Success.
Grades 1-6    Laurie Ferry, M. Ed, Educational Consultant, MindFit, Carmel.

W15        Dual Coding: Imagery in Language and Literacy Development for Secondary Students
Grades 8-12    Shannon Kendall, B.A.  Director; Lindamood-Bell Learning Center, Carmel.

W16        Auditory Processing Disorders in Children
Grades 1-6    Suzanne M. Foley, M.S., CCC-A, Innovative Therapy Center, Indianapolis.

3:00-4:00 pm      Workshop Breakout Five
W17        Understanding Learning Disabilities and Finding Hope – Part 2
Samantha Abeel, LMSW., Muncie, Indiana and Elizabeth Abeel, B.A., Traverse City, Michigan

W18        Evidence-Based Tier 1 Learning Strategies for Middle and High School Students
Grades 7-12    Maury Miller, PhD, Professor, Special Education, Indiana State University, Terrre Haute.

W19        Why Try? Effective Dropout Prevention
Grades 7-12    Christian Moore, MSW, The WhyTry Organization, Provo, UT

W20        Could It Be Your Healthy 20/20 Eyes?
Grades 3-8    Dr. Mary Wong VanHoy, D.O., Behavioral/Developmental Optometrist, Eyes for Wellness, Carmel.

4:00-4:10 pm      Closing Wrap-up with Door Prizes Drawing.    Pickup CRU and CEU documents.