36th Annual Super Conference on Special Education Louisiana ...

To the Classroom and Beyond!

36th Annual Super Conference on Special Education Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children Cover Art by:

Xavier Carter Rayville High School

January 30 – 31, 2017

Sponsored by Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children

Cajundome Convention Center 444 Cajundome Blvd Lafayette, Louisiana

36th Annual Super Conference on Special Education Preliminary Conference Schedule

The Louisiana Executive Board of the Council for Exceptional Children invites you to attend the 36th Annual Super Conference on Special Education. We are proud to offer a program of outstanding speakers for general and special educators, families, students, administrators, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and postsecondary educators. All conference events will be held at the Cajundome Convention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA.

DATE TIME

EVENT

Monday, January 30, 2017

7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast – Exhibit Area

8:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m

Exhibit Hall Open

8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

*NEW* Lunch with the Keynote Speaker

12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Workshops

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Awards Ceremony & Reception -- Blues Room – All conference attendees are welcome and encouraged to attend – Come support the winners! (Hors d’oeuvres will be provided)

AWARDS CEREMONY SPECIAL GUEST: The Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children has the distinct honor of welcoming Louisiana’s First Lady Donna Edwards to our Awards Ceremony. The First Lady will be presenting the Awards along with Mrs. Bambi Polotzola, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs. Tuesday, January 31, 2017

7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast – Exhibit Hall Area

8:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

*NEW* Lunch with the Keynote Speaker

12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Workshops

Pre-registration: Please see the last page of this program for Conference Registration Form.

On-Site Registration: You may register onsite at the Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA. Exhibits: Representatives of non-profit and commercial companies will have booths set up in the Convention Center Exhibit Area for your convenience. All exhibits will be open Monday and Tuesday (8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.). 1

Requests for Special Needs Must Be Received by January 15, 2017 Conference inquiries prior to the conference should be directed to the following: Contact Information Registration/General Questions........Jon Downs..................................EMAIL: [email protected] Vendors/Exhibitors............................Melissa Chastant-Huval............EMAIL: [email protected] Vendors/Exhibitors............................Chantal Gibson .........................EMAIL: [email protected] Special Needs......................................Dr. Donna Wadsworth...............EMAIL: [email protected] Program..............................................Dr. Colleen Klein-Ezell..............EMAIL: [email protected]

36th Annual Super Conference on Special Education January 30-31, 2017 PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM NOTE: Changes may be made to this program and schedule Concurrent Sessions (Cajundome Convention Center - Lafayette, Louisiana)

Monday, January 30, 2017 KEY NOTE SPEAKER: Presentation and Lunch Dr. Christine Briggs - Associate Professor- Director for the Center for Gifted Education, UL Lafayette “Twice Exception Students: Finding Their Strengths & Supporting Their Learning” Diversity in Special Education ADHD? African American Children’s Cultural Norms and Their Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis for Gifted Programs Ken Dickson, Consultant/Advocate for Children with Exceptional Needs- Educational Support & Consulting Network. Creating Global Awareness in Gifted Children through the Lens of Children’s Literature Samantha Webre, 3rd Grade Gifted Teacher, LPSS Dr. Jackie Palka, Consultant, All Things Gifted Autism Spectrum Disorders Not a Lazy Kid: Executive Functioning in Students with ASD Margaret “Chris” Champagne Behavioral Interventions Bring back that Lovin’ Feelin’…Whoa, that Lovin’ Feelin’… Shay Edmondson, M.Ed., Educational Consultant


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Compliance/Legislation Special Education Law - Practical tips to guide decision-making (INVITED SPEAKER) Dr. Nathan Roberts, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Leading in Special Education: The Perceptions of Act 833 Legislation Brad C. Wedlock, M.S. Graduate Research Assistant Thomas H. Beasley, Ph.D. Master Instructor Early Childhood Education “Firing Up Synapses: The Importance of Authentic Experience and Intentional Play.” Dr. Donna Wadsworth, Professor-University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dr. Roxanne Bourque, Instructor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Gifted and Talented Education

Twice-Exceptional Learners: A New Definition Ken Dickson, Consultant/Advocate for Children with Exceptional Needs- Educational Support & Consulting Network.

Instructional Design and Strategies

What is Vocabulary Instruction and Why Do I Need to Teach It?

Dr. Edye Mayers, Associate Professor

Drawing to Learn : Problem Solving Strategy Beverly Sanders Special Education Teacher (3/4 Grade) Trenna Taylor TeachTown: A Proven Solution for Students with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities (Vendor Presentation) Missy Tatum, Independent TeachTown Representative Inclusion: Making Multidisciplinary Support Work in the Classroom Dr. Emily Mike, Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Health Program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Denise Simpson, Reverse Mainstream Pre-K Teacher 10 Strategies Proven to Inspire & Engage EVERY Student Christian Moore, WhyTry Organization Founder Assessment Delivering High Quality and Comprehensive Assessments, Live ONLINE! Marcus Rose, School Partnership Director Tyler McCord 3


Technology Playing SMART in the SMART Learning Suite Monica Sprinkle, Education Consultant Transitions Successful Creation of a Post-Secondary University Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. Dr. Donna Wadsworth, Special Education Coordinator, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dr. Maria Ruiz, Assistant Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Mrs. Mary Carolyn Duffy, LIFE Program Director/Instructor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Mrs. Caroline Jurisich, Program Coordinator Ms Madeline Ortte, University Graduate Student, University of Louisiana at Lafayette LIFE students: Camrin Sandoz, Michael Dartez, Oneil Legendre, Charli Webre Navigating the Graduation Pathways for Students with Disabilities Dr. Kay Rone Wilson, Assistant Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lions Connected at Southeastern Louisiana University - “The College Experience” Dr. Gerlinde Beckers, Assistant Professor, Director, Lions Connected, Southeastern Louisiana University Mrs. Reneisha Singleton, Coordinator, Lions Connected, Southeastern Louisiana University Dixi Kinchen, Dillon Maloney, Zia Collier, Kyle Brown, and Samuel Campo, LC Students & Mentors, Southeastern Louisiana University Afternoon Workshops Classroom Management 101 + Acting-Out Cycle 101 = Effective Educators Dr. Gerlinde Beckers- Assistant Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University The Secret to Developing an Effective Behavior Intervention Dr. Wendy Siegel, Associate Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University Assistive Technology – AT Answers Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative: Assistive Technology and Learning – A Hands-on workshop approach. Tammy Dupre, Assistive Technology Coordinator, AT Answers, Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative IEP Goal Writing and Authentic Stakeholder Collaboration Jane Curette Edwards, Special Education Supervisor, Lafayette Parish School System Jon Downs, Ed.S., K-12 Educational Leadership Ph.D. Candidate at Louisiana State University, Teacher, Lafayette Parish School System More to Come…….


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Tuesday, January 31, 2017 KEY NOTE SPEAKER: Presentation and Lunch Dr. Nathan Roberts, Dean of the College of Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette “Current legal issues facing K-12 schools: New developments in Special Education Law and their implications for special education programs” Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Multi-cultural Special Education: Roundtable Discussion Dr. Maria Ruiz, Assistant Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Behavioral Intervention Integrating Behavior and Social Skills Instruction into Academics Dr. Edward O’Neill, Director Crisis and Behavior Intervention and Prevention / Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Carleen Doucet, Crisis CPI Instructor and Behavioral Interventionist, Lafayette Parish School System Instructional Design and Strategies Acquisition of Dispositions within Special Education Instruction Dr. Maria Isolina Ruiz, Assistant Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dr. Donna Wadsworth, Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette So What do I do Now? A Process to Intensify Intervention when Standard Approaches Don’t Work for Students with Persistent Academic Needs Pamela Hughes, Ascension Parish Special Education Coordinator Emily Lambert, Ascension Parish Special Education Coordinator The NEW Kurzweil 3000+firefly: Literacy & Test-Taking Technology (Vendor Presentation) Missy Tatum, Kurzweil Education Representative Teachers of Applied Behavior Analysis Using a Team Teaching Approach in Self-Contained Public School Classrooms Tiffany Madere, M.Ed., NBCT Carmen Vara-Napier, M.Ed. Kasi Graver, M.Ed. Danica Reaves, M.Ed. RTI: A Focus on Interventions before Referral to Related Services Karie Potts, Elementary Special Education Teacher, Occupational Therapist Dr. Emily Mike, Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Dr. Barbara Johnson, Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe 5

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Is It Working? Evaluation of an Inclusion Model Program. Dr. Jackie Palka, Educational Consultant; adjunct Dr. David Strauss, Special Education supervisor Mrs. Michelle Kauffman, Principal Transition Successful Transition Plans for Students with Autism Betsy Gentry, Special Education Consultant Bridge to Independence: Louisiana’s First Certified Transition Program Dr. Mary Breaud, Assistant Professor, Nicholls State University Robin Bell, Director of Disability Services, Nicholls State University Tara Martin Webre, Director, Bridge to Independence, Nicholls State Univerisity Lions Connected at Southeastern Louisiana University – “The College Experience” Dr. Gerlinde Beckers, Assistant Professor, Director, Lions Connected, Southeastern Louisiana University Mrs. Reneisha Singleton, Coordinator, Lions Connected, Southeastern Louisiana University Dixi Kinchen, Dillon Maloney, Zia Collier, Kyle Brown, and Samuel Campo, LC Students & Mentors, Southeastern Louisiana University More to Come… Afternoon Workshops Classroom Management 101 + Acting-Out Cycle 101 = Effective Educators Dr. Gerlinde Beckers, Assistant Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University The Secret to Developing an Effective Behavior Intervention Dr. Wendy Siegel, Associate Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University Assistive Technology - AT Answers Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative: Assistive Technology and Learning – A hands-on workshop approach. Tammy Dupre, Assistive Technology Coordinator, AT Answers, Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative IEP Goal Writing and Authentic Stakeholder Collaboration Jane Curette Edwards, Special Education Supervisor, Lafayette Parish School System Jon Downs, Ed.S., K-12 Educational Leadership Ph.D. Candidate at Louisiana State University, Teacher, Lafayette Parish School System

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

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DIRECTIONS From EAST 1. Take I-10 West from Baton Rouge to Lafayette 2. Exit 101, turn left, LA 182 University Ave. 3. Turn right onto Congress St. 4. Follow Congress to Cajundome Blvd., turn left to the Cajundome and Convention Center From WEST 1. Take I-10 East from Lake Charles to Lafayette 2. Exit 101, turn right on LA 182/University Avenue 3. Turn right onto Congress St. 4. Follow Congress to Cajundome Blvd., turn left to the Cajundome and Convention Center From NORTH 1. Take I-49 from Alexandria to Lafayette 2. Turn right onto I-10 East to Exit 101, University Avenue 3. Turn right onto Congress St. 4. Follow Congress to Cajundome Blvd., turn left to the Cajundome and Convention Center on left From SOUTH 1. Take US 90/Evangeline Thruway north from Houma to Lafayette 2. Turn left onto Johnson St. 3. Follow Johnston St. to Cajundome Blvd. and turn right 4. Follow Cajundome Blvd. to Cajundome and Convention Center on the right

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Super Conference 36 HOTEL INFORMATION These Hotels Have Indicated They Will Offer State Rates According to Availability. So Reserve Early! Hilton Garden Inn, 2350 W. Congress 337-291-1977 Clarion Hotel Lafayette, 1421 SE Evangeline Thruway 337-232-9000 Courtyard by Marriott, 214 E. Kaliste Saloom Road 337-232-5005 Hotel Acadiana, 1801 West Pinhook Road337-233-8120 Days Inn, 2501 Southeast Evangeline Thruway 337-769-8000 $66.95 Comfort Inn, 146 Heritage Parkway Broussard LA 337-856-8887 $75 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 3903 Ambassador Caffery 337-981-0600 Holiday Inn Express, 210 Kaliste Saloom 337-456-6900 $89 Holiday Inn Lafayette, 2032 Northeast Evangeline Thruway 337-233-6815 LaQuinta Inn, 2100 Northeast Evangeline Thruway 337-233-5610 $59 Ramada Inn, 120 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd. 337-235-0858 The Juliet Hotel, 800 Jefferson Street 337-261-2225 $83 +tax

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36th Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children Annual Super Conference on Special Education January 30-31, 2017 Lafayette Cajundome Convention Center#- 444 Cajundome Blvd. – Lafayette, LA

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Registration Form

Name

Personal Phone (

Address

City

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Zip

School/Agency

CEC Membership # (Must be included for special rate) Occupation: (Circle One): SPED Teacher - Paraprofessional - Gen ED Teacher - SPED Supervisor – Nurse - Parent - APE Teacher- Speech Pathologist- Administrator – Higher Education - Social Worker – OT/PT- Other: Email address

NOTE: REGISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SENT TO EMAIL ADDRESSES ONLY

Circle Amount Paid

CEC Member Non-Member Paraprofessional **Student Presenter/SC Board Member

Two Day Conference Pre-Registration On-Site Registration $100.00 $140.00 $110.00 $140.00 $60.00 $70.00 $40.00 $50.00 $55.00 $55.00 X X

*NEW* School and/or District Discounted Rate:

5 or more Pre-registrations will receive a 10% discount. Registrations must be sent together, payment must be made with One Check. The two day rate- $99.00 and the one day rate: $58.00

OR

One Day Conference Pre-Registration $55.00 $65.00 $30.00 $20.00 $55.00 X

Circle Day Mon or Tues. On-Site Registration $75.00 $75.00 $35.00 $25.00 $55.00 X

*NEW* LUNCH WITH THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

$15.00 Lunch per day include Turkey or Ham croissant sandwich, chips, fruit, drink, and a cookie. We will have lunch with a keynote on both conference days. Please add $15.00 to your registration fee to have lunch with the keynote. If you do not want to purchase lunch you are still welcome to attend the keynote presentation. If you do purchase lunch please complete the following: Monday: Ham:____ or Turkey: ______ Tuesday: Ham:_____ Turkey: _______

Total Dollar Amount Enclosed: ______________________

**To qualify for Student Rate, you must be a full time student and not employed by a school district. School ID must be presented on the day of the conference.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING: Registration/General Questions Jon Downs EMAIL: [email protected] Vendors/Exhibitors Melissa Chastant-Huval EMAIL: [email protected] Vendors/Exhibotors Colleen Klein-Ezell EMAIL: [email protected] Special Needs Donna Dugger Wadsworth EMAIL: [email protected] Program Reneisha Singleton EMAIL: [email protected]

Make CHECK or MONEY ORDER payable to: Super Conference 36 and mail to: Super Conference 36#- C/O: Jon Downs, 1119 Myrtle Place, Lafayette, LA 70506

YOUR PERSONAL CHECK MUST HAVE YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER ON IT TO BE ACCEPTED FOR PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration must be received by Friday, January 20, 2017

NOTE: Written requests for refunds, minus $10.00 administrative cost, will be honored only if postmarked by January 9, 2017 No partial refunds will be honored. There will also be a $35.00 charge for all NSF checks. No Online Registration available. CONFERENCE TOPICS -- MONDAY and TUESDAY

☐ Accommodations in the General Education Setting and Special Education Setting ☐ Arts in Special Education ☐ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ☐ Behavior Plans and Functional Behavior Analysis. ☐ Career Preparation and Post-secondary Education ☐ Classroom Assessment/ High Stakes Testing Preparation ☐ Common Core and Compass in Special Education ☐ Developmental Disabilities ☐ Emotional and Behavioral Disorder ☐ ESL

☐ Early Childhood Education ☐ Families ☐ Gifted and Talented Education ☐ Instructional Design and Strategies ☐ Legal Issues in Special Education ☐ Multicultural Education ☐ Mild/Moderate and Low Incidence Exceptionalities ☐ Response to Intervention ☐ Students with 504 Exceptionalities (ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) ☐Technology and Media and Poster Sessions ☐Transitions and IEP/IAP Writing

Super Conference 36 1119 Myrtle Place Lafayette, LA 70506

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To the Classroom and Beyond! 36th Annual Super Conference on Special Education Presented by Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children January 30 & 31, 2017

Join Us in Lafayette! Back Cover Art by:

Tavarious Williams - Homer High School