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16th Annual Inclusion Conference
Keys to Inclusion: Unlocking Potential
Thursday, May 6, 2010
8:00 am—3:15 pm
Sheraton Dover Hotel & Conference Center
Dover, Delaware
Dwelling in Possibility: The Values, Beliefs, & Habits of Inclusive Schools
The keynote is inspired by the words of celebrated poet, Emily Dickinson, who wrote “I dwell in possibility.” Dr. Kluth will discuss what beliefs, values, and practices associated with inclusion will help educators succeed in
educating, challenging, motivating and supporting all learners.
Paula Kluth, Ph.D, is a consultant, teacher, author, advocate, and independent
scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for
students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling
experiences for all learners. She is a former special educator who has served as a
classroom teacher, consulting teacher, and inclusion facilitator. Her research and
professional interests include differentiating instruction and supporting students
with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
Workshops following the Keynote (one choice for the day)
| Joyful Learning: Using Active & Collaborative Techniques to Engage Students | Paula Kluth |
| Improving Academic and Behavioral Outcomes for Students with Challenging Behavior: Classroom Management Practices that Work! | Peter Alter, University of Louisville |
| Sensory Integration & Behavior: Understanding the Signs and Strategies to Improve Young Children's Success | Colleen Heckman, Easter Seals |
| Accessible Instructional Materials: Opening the Curriculum for the Benefit of All Learners | Beth Mineo, DATI; Karen Jones, DOE |
| Making it Meaningful! Access to the General Education Curriculum for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities | Shawnee Wakeman, UNC Charlotte |
Audience: Educators, parents, policymakers, service providers, and child
care providers involved with or interested in promoting inclusion.
Registration: $35 fee, $17.50 full-time students, registration materials will
be mailed and available online in February 2010 at:
http://www.dati.org/events/
Note: In order for DOE to support substitutes, prior approval is necessary through your district's special education
office.
Additional information: Contact Beth Shinn at DATI, 800-870-3284 and select the option for Kent or bshinn@udel.edu, or Sonja Rathel at 302-856-1081 or rathel@asel.udel.edu.
Planning Committee: Birth to Three Early Intervention System, Center for Disabilities Studies at the University of Delaware, Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative, Delaware Department of Education, Delaware Head Start Association, and The Parent Information Center of Delaware
