Conference Program and Session Schedule
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Transcript of Conference Program and Session Schedule
CELEBRATING THE CHALLENGES 2010
Sponsored by:
Special Education Council
Alberta Teachers‘ Association
11010 -142 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5N 2R1
780-447-9400
“Meeting the needs of all children”
Thursday, October 14-Saturday, October 16, 2010
The Lodge at Kananaskis
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2010 Conference Reminders
Please visit The Special Education Council website at www.specialeducation.ab.ca to sign up for our list serve!
Please wear your lanyard at all times for access to all sessions and socials.
ALL sessions are first come, first serve. If you arrive at a session and it is
full, please go quickly to your second choice session.
All conference delegates may pick up their bagged lunch on Friday at various
locations. Lunch tickets are inside your name tags.
Special Education Council Annual General Meeting On Saturday, October 16, from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in the Palliser / Dawson Room, Delta Lodge, join
the Executive of the Special Education Council. This meeting includes:
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Annual Report of the Council
- Treasurer‘s Report
PRIZE: Win a free registration to Celebrating the Challenges Conference 2011!
THANK YOU Cine Audio Visual, Edmonton for donating the use of a SMARTboard
Graeme Daniel, Red Deer Catholic School Division for A/V assistance
Paul Stewart, Red Deer Catholic School Division - assistance at Conference
Special Education Council Executive for their assistance at the Conference
Northwood Safety for donating the use of a trailer for moving supplies
Calgary Public School Board, Red Deer Catholic School Board and Red Deer Public
School Board for supporting the Conference Committee in their duties.
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Conference 2010 Schedule at a Glance
PRE-CONFERENCE Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Registration
Thursday, October 16, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Pre-Conference Registration
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SESSION A: “To Teach them ALL Together: Utilizing our
Collective Power to Include”: Dr. Julie Causton-Theoharis
SESSION B: “No Longer on an Island: Collaboration in the
Inclusive Classroom”: Dr. Christi Kasa-Hendrickson
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Session A or B: Dr. Causton-Theoharis or Dr. Kasa-Hendrickson
CONFERENCE Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Conference Registration
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Opening Greetings & Special Guest
Education Minister, Honourable Dave Hancock
Keynote Address: Danny Brassell
“Do or DI: Differentiating Instruction So All Students Succeed”
10:00 p.m. -11:30 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception
(1 free drink ticket is provided in your delegate name tag)
Friday, October 15, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Conference Registration
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. PEC Greetings & Special Education Council Award
Presentation
Keynote Address: James McLeskey
“Making Differences Ordinary in Inclusive Classrooms”
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SESSIONS
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Lunch Tickets are provided inside your delegate name tag)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SESSIONS
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SESSIONS
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Supper - Fireweed Grill/Rockies
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Supper - Mount Kidd Manor
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Supper - Olympic Ballroom
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Supper - Explorer Room
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Space Theme Dance – Olympic Ballroom
“Fun in the Front Seat” Band
Saturday, October 16, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. SEC Annual General Meeting in the Palliser/Dawson room
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. SESSIONS
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Closing Keynote: Erik Linthorst
“Autisitc Like- Graham’s Story (Screening of Film)”
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010_________________________________LOCATION
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION OLYMPIC BALLROOM
(One free wine or beer ticket is included in your delegate name tag)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 ________________LOCATION
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SUPPER - FIRST SEATING FIREWEED GRILL/ROCKIES
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SUPPER - FIRST SEATING MOUNT KIDD MANOR
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. SUPPER - SECOND SEATING OLYMPIC BALLROOM
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. SUPPER – SECOND SEATING EXPLORER ROOM
For Delta Lodge at Kananaskis guests, some meals are included as part of your hotel costs, choose the 5:30 p.m.
or 7:00 p.m. supper seating when you check in. On Friday, a bagged lunch is provided for ALL conference
delegates, and may be picked up at various locations around the hotel. There will be a limited amount of Friday
evening supper tickets available for guests staying at other hotels for the approximate price of $55.00.
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. “OUT OF THIS WORLD” SPACE DANCE OLYMPIC BALLROOM
Band: ―FUN IN THE FRONT SEAT”
Get dressed up in a fun space themed costume or come dressed as you favourite ―SPACE‖ Character!
Responsibility of Professional Teachers
This conference, planned by the Special Education Council of the Alberta Teachers‘ Association, provides an
excellent means of professional development specific to teaching students with special needs. By virtue of
your registration at this conference, all members of the ATA have a legal obligation to attend sessions.
School boards have the right to deduct salary from teachers who are absent from the conference without
legitimate reasons. Further, failure to attend conference sessions may result in an investigation of
unprofessional conduct under the Discipline Bylaws of the ATA. It is hoped that your attendance at sessions
provides you opportunities to be informed and knowledgeable about how best to meet the special needs of all
our students.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
PRE-CONFERENCE
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Pre-Conference Registration
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
SESSION A: To Teach Them ALL Together: Utilizing our Collective Power to Include
In this interactive session we will focus on including ALL students, including students with
disabilities, in the general education classroom. Some of our neediest students deal with the most
transitions to pull-out and separate settings and this does not have to be the case. We will explore
inclusive education and examine issues of school reform and the law. We will learn how to
effectively provide adult support to meet a wide array of student needs as well as strategies for
supporting students with challenging or unique behaviors.
Participants will not only walk away with a much deeper understanding of the possibilities of
inclusive education, but with dozens of new ideas and strategies to manage the range of academic
and behavioral needs that naturally fall in any given classroom.
Julie Causton-Theoharis, PhD. Assistant Professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program
in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. As an educational
consultant, Julie works with schools and school districts to help improve inclusive practices.
SESSION B: No Longer an Island: Collaboration in the Inclusive Classroom
This session will provide you with an opportunity to explore a variety of strategies to collaborate in
order to promote the learning of all students. Christi Kasa-Hendrickson will explore how general
and special education teachers and paraprofessionals plan and teach collaboratively. The speaker
will explore collaborative teaming, co-teaching, and use of communication tools and identify
benefits and complexities of collaboration. You will re-think and re-imagine adult roles in inclusive
school settings and practice useful strategies in the area of communication and running an effective
team meeting.
Christi Kasa-Hendrickson, PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the
University of Colorado. Her teaching, research, and consulting are guided by her passion to create
successful inclusive schools for all students.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session A or B
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CONFERENCE 2010 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address:
James McLeskey “Making Differences Ordinary in Inclusive Classrooms”
10:30 – 12:00 noon
FOYER GOLD SILVER BRONZE SINCLAIR PALLISER DAWSON STEWART POCATERRA
Vin Stocking
7:30 a.m.
Run Forest Run
Ross Greene
Collaborative Problem
Solving: Teaching,
Parenting and Treating Challenging Kids
Session 1 / 2
Kari Dunn Buron
When My Autism
Gets to Big! The
Incredible 5 Point Scale
Session 1 / 2
James
McLeskey
School
Challenge and Inclusive
Shcools
Dr. Diane Heacox
Using Chance and
Choice to Increase
Students‘ Motivation for
Learning
Joy Zabala/
Kathy Howery
A Case Study of
UDL Implementation
Chad Erickson
Concept-based
Curriculum and
Instruction for the Special Needs
student Strategies
Ross Ehalt
The Power of Plus
– What‘s new in
Boardmaker
Darci Fulton
Supporting Positive
Behaviour
CHAMPION WALKER NAKISKA MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM A
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM B
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM C
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT ALLEN
Mount Kidd Manor
Janeke Frankl
Do You Know A Gifted Student? An
Intro to identifying and
Supporting Gifted Learners in our
Classrooms
Colleen McClure,
Tony McLellan &
Karen Pederson-
Bayus
Building the Pyramid: One District‘s Journey
DISPLAYS
Nancy McKonkey
Solution Focus Counselling
Shane Hewitt
Integrating Video Games into the Classroom for
Students with Special
Needs
Nathan Ory
How to Sort out Developmental Brain
Dysfunction from Everything
Else
Christie Noble/
Tracy Stener
Making Music, Literacy and Movement
Fun for Older Ones
Visit the DISPLAYS at the
SEASONS DINING ROOM, NAKISKA ROOM, & SUMMIT ROOM in THE SIGNATURE HOTEL
AND IN THE LOBBY OF THE DELTA LODGE
Open Times
Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
FOYER GOLD SILVER BRONZE PALLISER SINCLAIR DAWSON STEWART POCATERRA
Vin
Stocking
1:30 p.m.
The Halls of
the
Mountain King
Ross Greene
Collaborative
Problem Solving: Teaching, Parenting
and Treating
Challenging Kids Session 2 / 2
Kari Dunn Buron
When My Autism
Gets to Big! The Incredible 5 Point
Scale
Session 2 / 2
Dr. Diane Heacox
Making
Differentiation a Habit
Joy Zabala
The SETT
Framework: Straight From the
Horse‘s Mouth!
Sandy Mann /
Deb Pierce
Lead With Logic
Dr.
JacquelineOttman
FNMI Students and ―Special Education‖
Assessment and
Evaluation Philosophy
Rob Long
Multi-media in The
classroom Bring your own Laptop
This is a 3 hour session (1:30 – 4:30)
Alberta
Education
Building an Inclusive System:
What Does Inclusion Mean?
CHAMPION WALKER NAKISKA MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM A
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD BALLROOM
B
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD BALLROOM
C
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT ALLAN
Mount Kidd Manor
Alberta Education
Building an Inclusive
System:
Collaboration – Working
Together
Karen Pederson-Bayus
Learning for all: UDL
and DI Through
Technology to Support Diversity in Your
Classroom
DISPLAYS
Nancy McKonkey
How to Hold Solution Focused
Meetings
Christine Wolzi
SMARTboard and the Special
Learner
Nathan Ory
Strategies to Use When Behaviour
Management Doesn‘t Work: How
To Avoid Resistive Behaviour and Unnecessary Power Struggles.
Christie Noble/ Tracy
Stener
Making Music, Literacy
and Movement Fun for Older Ones
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
GOLD SILVER BRONZE SINCLAIR PALLISER DAWSON STEWART POCATERRA
Sandra Sunquist
Stanton
Gender Friendly
Classrooms
Calgary Police
Gang Activity in
Alberta:
Interventions for Educators
(Youth at Risk)
Dr. Diane Heacox
Lesson Routines:
Teaching is no Longer
A Single Lane Highway
Joy Zabala / Kathy
Howery
QIAT Coversations
without Borders! Speaking Up In
Alberta
ERECS
Andrea Petryk /
Angela Roth
Handwriting Without Tears
REACH
Diane Nunziato
Tolley / Barb
Patterson (SLP’s)
Social Stories
Rob Long
Multi-media in The
classroom
Bring your own Laptop
This is a 3 hour session
(1:30 – 4:30)
Alberta Education
Building an Inclusive
System:
Leadership in Inclusive
Schools
CHAMPION WALKER NAKISKA MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM A
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM B
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM C
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT ALLAN
Mount Kidd
Manor Alberta Education
Building an Inclusive System:
Inclusive Classroom Practices that Make a
Difference
REACH
Krista Schultz
Students With
ADHD –
Considerations For the Classroom
Teacher
DISPLAYS
Chrenek / Dechaine /
Humphries
Building a Functional
Program For Daily Living
Daryl Todos
It‘s Not Just ―Creative Journaling,‖ It is So Much
More… It is About
Reinventing the Wheel
Nathan Ory
Working with Difficult Personalities: How to Survive
Emotionally Fragile and
Reactive Behaviour
No Session
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
7:30 a.m. FOYER
Vin Stocking: Run Forest Run
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Dawson / Palliser Room
Annual General Meeting
9:00 - 10: 30 a.m. GOLD SILVER BRONZE SINCLAIR PALLISER DAWSON STEWART POCATERRA
Michelle
Cederberg
Exposing the Myth of Life Balance
Sandra Sunquist
Stanton
Move It To Learn It
Miriam Trehearne
Effective Intervention:
Supporting Struggling and / or Reluctant
Readers and Writers
Pam Dyment
Behaviour and
Motivation Connection
AGM
(8:00 – 9:00a.m.)
- president’s report
- financial report
Continental Breakfast
provided for attendees
AGM
(8:00 – 9:00a.m.)
- president’s report
- financial report
Continental Breakfast
provided for attendees
Jennifer Malone
Let‘s Go Cruising
on the SS Visual Supports
No Session
CHAMPION WALKER NAKISKA MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM A
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM B
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT KIDD
BALLROOM C
Mount Kidd Manor
MOUNT ALLAN
Mount Kidd
Manor Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann
FNMI Students and ―Special
Education‖- Assessment and
Evaluative Practice
Repeat
Linda Williams
Hooked on Books – Math and
Literacy for Primary Students
DISPLAYS
Rob Long
Web 2.0 Engaging tools
for the 21st Century
Learner
Sean Grainger
Creating a Resilient
Classroom and School
Culture
Sharon Jeske / Deb
Buchan
Sex in the City and in The
Classroom! Teaching Sexuality to Students with
Cognitive Delays
No Session
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Closing Keynote Address:
Erik Linthorst “Autistic Like – Graham’s Story (Screening of Film)”
DOOR PRIZE WILL BE DRAWN
Fill out entry ticket at the session
MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE TO WIN DOOR PRIZE
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ROOM OVERCROWDING/FIRE CODES
The Special Education Conference attempts to honor the room size
request suggested by presenters. We also try to schedule popular
topics in rooms large enough to accommodate the potential audience.
Please note that there are approximately 14 sessions convening at any
given time during the conference and there is room for all delegates.
Please select alternative sessions in advance so that you can move
quickly to another session if you are unable to arrive early enough to
get a seat for your first choice. For your safety and because of fire
regulations, session rooms that have been filled to capacity will be
restricted thereafter.
Children are not allowed in any of the sessions or social events.
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CONFERENCE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010_______________________________ LOCATION
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Conference Registration Foyer
8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Opening Greetings & Olympic Ballroom
Special Guest Speaker
Education Minister, Honourable Dave Hancock
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Keynote Address Olympic Ballroom
DANNY BRASSELL Do or DI: Differentiating Instruction So All Students
Succeed Students watch our every move. The best teachers constantly set high expectations, attempt new things and never let the threat of embarrassment or failure stand in their way. Join Danny Brassell as he shares a fast-paced, humorous and inspirational keynote designed to share his observations of the traits of the best teachers he has encountered over the years and how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all your students. Learn how to train your students how to welcome new opportunities and challenges, recognize but not submit to fear and, above all else, to believe in themselves.
DANNY BRASSELL is an Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at California State University-
Dominguez Hills. He is an experienced classroom teacher who has worked with students ranging from preschoolers to
rocket scientists, and he has published numerous articles and seven books, including A Baker’s Dozen of Lessons
Learned from the Teaching Trenches (Shell, 2009).
PLEASE NOTE THE DOOR WILL BE CLOSED ONCE THE SPEAKER STARTS
10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception Olympic Ballroom
(One free wine or beer ticket is in your delegate package)
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CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Conference Registration Foyer
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. PEC Greetings & Special Olympic Ballroom
Education Council Award Presentation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address Olympic Ballroom
JAMES McLESKEY
Making Differences Ordinary in Inclusive Classrooms
This session addresses the need to make differences ordinary as inclusive school programs are
developed and implemented. Qualities that are hallmarks of inclusive classrooms and that ensure
differences become an ordinary part of classroom practices will be addressed. These qualities ensure
the supports provided in the inclusive classroom are as natural and unobtrusive as possible, schedules
are arranged so the rhythm of the day for students with disabilities is as typical as possible, and
students with disabilities are full participants in the learning and social communities of the classroom
and school. JAMES McLESKEY is professor and chair, Department of Special Education, University of Florida,
Gainesville. Co-author of book, Inclusive Education in Action: Making Differences Ordinary (2000).
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SESSIONS
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SESSIONS
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SESSIONS
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Supper Fireweed Grill/Rockies
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Supper Mount Kidd Manor
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Supper Olympic Ballroom
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Supper Explorer Room
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Out of This World Olympic Ballroom
SPACE themed Dance
―Fun in the Front Seat Band‖
Come dressed as your favorite SPACE character For Delta Lodge at Kananaskis guests, some meals are included as part of your hotel costs, choose the 5:30 p.m. or 7:00
p.m. supper seating when you check in. On Friday, a bagged lunch is provided for ALL conference delegates, and may
be picked up at various locations around the hotel. There will be a limited amount of Friday evening supper tickets
available for guests staying at other hotels for the approximate price of $55.
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CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. SEC Annual General Meeting (Palliser / Dawson Rooms)
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. SESSIONS
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Closing Keynote Address:
ERIK LINTHORST
Autistic Like - Graham’s Story (Screening of Film) Filmmaker and dad Erik Linthorst presents his documentary film Autistic-Like: Graham's Story. This intimate family
portrait shows one dad‘s determined quest to find the right therapies, the right doctors, and even the right words to
describe his son. Winner of Best Documentary Short at the Brilliant Light Film Festival, and finalist for the 2009
Freddie Award for international medical media, Autistic-Like: Graham's Story has touched thousands of families and
early childhood professionals at screenings in over 125 cities around the world. Autistic-Like: Graham’s Story
illuminates the medical, social and public health issues faced by families whose autistic-like children have no clear
diagnosis, and are offered no specific treatment.
See the trailer: www.autisticlike.com
Erik Linthorst, father and filmmaker, Manhattan Beach, California
Check out time for the Delta Lodge and Mount Kidd Manor is 11:00 a.m.
- Video checkout is available
- Luggage can be stored until you are ready to leave
Special Education Conference 2011 will be held
in Kananaskis on October 13-15, 2011
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CONFERENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
7:30 a.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Run Forest Run 7:30 a.m. Foyer
Wellness
Just a morning run to shake things up and enjoy the mountain air. We will be running for 30-45 minutes, depending on
the weather and the participants. It may be quite chilly so dress appropriately.
Vin Stocking, Teacher, Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB
10:30 – 12:00 noon
Collaborative Problem Solving: Teaching, Parenting, and Treating Challenging Kids Gold
Behaviour
Based on research in the neurosciences over the past 30 years, the Collaborative Problem Solving model posits
that challenging behaviour is a form of developmental delay and the by-product of lagging cognitive skills in
the global domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration, tolerance, and problem solving. CPS helps adults and
kids solve the problems precipitating challenging behaviour and simultaneously teach kids the skills they are
lacking. Participants will leave with an understanding of the underpinnings of the CPS model and practical
assessment and intervention tools that can be brought back to and used in diverse settings.
First Segment
Kids do Well If they Can/Your Explanation Guides Your Intervention
Limits of Conventional Reward and Punishment Approaches
A Different Explanation: Challenging Behaviour as Developmental Delay
Lagging Skills Setting the Stage for Challenging Behaviour
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., is the originator of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach and author of the recently
published book, Lost at School: Why Our Most Vulnerable, At Risk Kids Still Fall Through The Cracks and How We
Can Help Them. He is also author of the highly acclaimed book, The Explosive Child. Dr. Greene is Associate Clinical
Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
When My Autism Gets to Big! The Incredible 5 Point Scale Silver
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Part 1
Overview of current learning theories and ASD
Examples of using systems and routines to teach social and emotional understanding
Kari Dunn Buron, Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, co-author of The Incredible 5-Point Scale, and the
author of When My Worries Get Too Big, A 5 Could Make Me Lose Control and A 5 is Against the Law!
Developing schools that are both effective and inclusive Bronze
Collaboration/Inclusion
This session provides a description of critical factors that characterize schools that are both effective and inclusive. This
is followed by a description of lessons learned in developing and implementing effective, inclusive programs. Questions
and comments from the audience will be encouraged.
JAMES McLESKEY is professor and chair, Department of Special Education, University of Florida, Gainesville.
Co-author of book, Inclusive Education in Action: Making Differences Ordinary (2000).
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CONFERENCE
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Using Chance and Choice to Increase Students’ Motivation for Learning Sinclair
Collaboration/Inclusion
In a differentiated classroom, chance and choice can be used as a strategy to both meet the needs of a variety of learners
and motivate students to ―do the work‖. Carefully constructed learning activities using choice are another way to work
on curriculum goals. Explore a variety of formats for providing choice in process, product, and learning resources while
continuing to clearly focus on your curriculum goals. Streamline your planning time while insuring that learning
activities meet criteria for high quality differentiation. Come away from this session with multiple ideas for presenting
differentiated activities utilizing elements of choice and motivating student engagement.
Dr. Diane Heacox, international facilitator for the Higher Education Network of the Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development and chair of the Middle Level Division of the National Association for Gifted Children.
A Case Study of UDL Implementation Palliser
Technology/UDL
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to proactively designing learning environments such that
instruction can be delivered in flexible, equitable and accessible ways. A district‘s experiences in creating universally
designed learning environments were explored and documented using qualitative case study. The story of their UDL
implementation will be shared, focusing on impacts on teaching and learning, the challenges in making UDL ―real‖ for
students and teachers, and role of technology and teaming in the achieving the goal of creating learning environments
that are designed for all learners.
Joy Zabala, Director of Technical Assistance, CAST and National AIM Center, Wakefield, MA
Kathy Howery, University of Alberta.
Concept Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Special Needs Student Strategies Dawson
Collaboration/Inclusion
How can we help special needs students retain information more efficiently and develop their thinking abilities at the
same time? In this session participants will learn specific concept-based curriculum and instruction strategies developed
by the internationally recognized educator and author Lynn Erickson. See how the structure of knowledge can be used
to help special needs students effectively pattern and sort information, relate new information to prior knowledge, and
think on both factual and conceptual levels. Learn how to use a ―conceptual lens‖ to focus and integrate a student‘s
thinking and practice scaffolding thinking to three levels. If you want to learn 21st century skills for teaching then you
won‘t want to miss this session! This session targets students at the grade 4 level and up.
Chad Erickson, District Principal, Red Deer Public Schools, Red Deer, AB
Social Stories Stewart
Autism
This session will provide the participant with information on social deficits and perspective taking in students with
ASD. We will review the purpose and guidelines for writing social narratives and Carol Gray‘s Social Stories, and
provide opportunities to practice writing social stories.
Diane Nunziato Tolley (REACH Speech Language Pathologist)
Barb Patterson (REACH Psychologist)
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CONFERENCE
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Supporting Positive Behaviour Pocaterra
Behaviour
This session reviews key elements and educational strategies from the Alberta Education resource, Supporting Positive
Behaviours in Alberta Schools (2008). The resource includes school wide, classroom and individualized approaches for
enhancing positive behaviour development in students. The session is designed for teachers and administrators who are
interested in effective classroom programming which builds and supports positive behaviours as well as academic
achievement, in addition to strategies for individual students who have more intense needs for behaviour supports.
Participants will receive a copy of the resources Supporting Positive Behaviour in Alberta Schools (2008).
Darci Fulton, Behaviour Strategist, Learning Support, Parkdale Centre, Calgary Board of Education
Do You Know a Gifted Student? An Introduction to Identifying and Champion
Supporting Gifted Learners in Our Classrooms
Gifted
Gifted individuals, because of their greater facility with abstract reasoning, may have complex inner lives, early ethical
concerns and heightened awareness of the world. Intellectual complexity gives rise to emotional depth and complexity.
These students think and feel differently from their peers. This interactive session will provide a deeper understanding
of gifted characteristics and will explore who we need to be and what we need to know to act in the best interest of
gifted students in our classrooms.
Janneke Frank has her PhD in Gifted Education from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her
research centered on teacher effectiveness in gifted education, specifically exploring inspirational teachers of gifted
students.
Building the Pyramid: One District's Journey Walker
Collaboration/Inclusion
Setting the Direction has served as a catalyst for rethinking the way in which the educational system can best meet
significantly diverse learning needs. One of the most powerful visual metaphors for meeting this continuum of need is
the integrated pyramid system of universal, targeted and specialized supports that most educators are familiar with from
resources such as Supporting Positive Behavior in Alberta Schools. Using strategies suggested in Change Leadership:
A Practical Guide to Transforming our Schools (Wagner, Kegan et al, 2006) and Leading for Results: Transforming
Teaching, Learning and Relationships in Schools (Sparks D., 2007), participants will have an opportunity to discuss a
case study of one school district that has attempted to use the pyramid of support to initiate organizational change in the
way that ―special education‖ is delivered. Opportunities will be provided to analyze and discuss the tasks and
behaviors we need to engage in, and not engage it, to realize organizational goals and commitments.
Tony McClellan is the Director of Student Services for Greater St. Albert School Division.
Colleen McClure is currently the Supervisor of the Edmonton Regional Educational Consulting Services (ERECS)
Transdisciplinary team. Karen Pedersen-Bayus is a Learning Support Consultant for Greater St. Albert Catholic
Schools
Visit the DISPLAYS in the
SEASONS DINING ROOM, NAKISKA ROOM, & SUMMIT ROOM in THE SIGNATURE HOTEL
Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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CONFERENCE
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Solution Focused Counseling Mount Kidd Ballroom A
Mount Kidd Manor
Collaboration/Inclusion
Learn practical, solution-focused strategies that create change quickly in a brief amount of time. The solution-focused
model is effective with a wide range of problems including addictions and mental health problems, all age groups, and
with individuals, groups, families and organizations.
In this workshop, you will learn how to use:
- solution-focused questions to create change quickly
- SF strategies with anger management problems, peer conflict, and other school problems
- SF ideas in the classroom and team meetings
Applicable for all educators.
Nancy McConkey, is a leading speaker and trainer on the solution-focused approach for education, health care and
counseling professionals.
Integrating Video Games Into the Classroom for Students with Special Needs Mount Kidd Ballroom B
Mount Kidd Manor
Technology
This session will look at the successful integration of the Nintendo Wii into a classroom for students with special needs.
Many students with special needs enjoy video games. Discussions will revolve around why video games are a
successful outlet for many students in program classrooms.
Shane Hewitt, Consultant for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Autistic Characteristics – Elk Island
Public Schools, Sherwood Park, AB
How to Sort Out Developmental Brain Dysfunction from Everything Else Mount Kidd Ballroom C
Mount Kidd Manor
Emotional/Behavioural
This session describes how to look first at and address students at their emotional maturity level, then developmental
level, then sensory and emotional regulation issues, then cognitive issues, then indications of brain dysfunction, then
certain behavioral phenotypes, then initial indications of mental health disorder.
Nathan Ory is Registered Psychologist in BC. Nathan has a Master’s degree in psychology from Ohio State
University. He did his undergraduate work at Georgia State in Atlanta. Nathan is a dual citizen of Canada and the US.
Making Music, Literacy and Movement Fun for the Older Ones Mount Allen
(Grades 1-4 Special Education Classrooms) Mount Kidd Manor
Collaboration/Inclusion
This session is specifically geared toward teachers, education assistants, and SLPs of students in Year 1 and up Special
Education Classrooms. It highlights music, literacy, and movement to support classroom activities. Come prepared to
move and have fun! Participants will leave with ready to use ideas and energizers!
Tracy Stener is a Music specialist with Edmonton Public, who completed her Masters Education focusing on music,
literacy and movement for Early Education. She is presently at Princeton School in Edmonton.
Christie Noble, recently retired, is a Music Specialist as well. She developed and implemented a music/literacy
program for the Early Education Program at Mayfield School for over 10 years.
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CONFERENCE
12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Swap Shop – Bring Your Bag Lunch and Join us Friday Silver
Collaboration
Are you willing to share your great ideas? Bring a clear, short description of the best of what works for you in the
classroom (either hard copies or verbal description) to our Swap Shop—no sign up required. Participant presenters who
choose to bring 30 copies of their handout will have from 1 to 5 minutes to share their idea with the group. The
handouts will be collated and returned to these people. Everyone will benefit from those who choose to describe their
favorites.
Sandra Sunquist Stanton, former President of the Wisconsin School Counselor Assn.
Special Education Council Panel Discussion on Setting The Direction Bronze
Wellness
This will be a discussion and sharing session on Setting the Direction and how it is affecting practice in your school
and/or district. Come prepared to listen to others and share your own experiences on the implementation of the Setting
the Direction recommendations. Bring your bag lunch.
Special Education Council and guest panel
CONFERENCE
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
The Halls of the Mountain King Foyer
Wellness
Attendees will take a walk in the Kananaskis area, learning some of the major geology and mountain history of the
Rockies. Bring good shoes and a desire to enjoy.
Vin Stocking, Teacher, Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB
Collaborative Problem Solving: Teaching, Parenting, and Treating Challenging Kids Gold
Part 2 of 2
Behaviour
Based on research in the neurosciences over the past 30 years, the Collaborative Problem Solving model posits that
challenging behaviour is a form of developmental delay and the by-product of lagging cognitive skills in the global
domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration, tolerance, and problem solving. CPS helps adults and kids solve the
problems precipitating challenging behaviour and simultaneously teach kids the skills they are lacking. Participants will
leave with an understanding of the underpinnings of the CPS model and practical assessment and intervention tools that
can be brought back to and used in diverse settings.
Second Segment
Second Segment
Unsolved Problems
Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems
Collaborative Problem Solving: Overview of the Plans
Specifics of Plan B
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.
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CONFERENCE
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
When My Autism Gets Too Big! The Incredible 5 Point Scale Silver
Autism
Part 2
The impact of social cognitive problems on social anxiety and behaviour
Addressing emotional regulation in highly anxious individuals using a predictable and systematic scale
Kari Dunn Buron, Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota
Making Differentiation a Habit Bronze
Collaboration/Inclusion
The habit of differentiation becomes the way we do the work in today‘s academically diverse and increasingly
challenging classrooms. The habit of differentiation results in students enthusiastically engaged in learning,
experiencing increasing levels of success and gaining confidence in themselves as learners. We will explore the critical
elements that distinguish authentic differentiation from indiscriminate teaching tips and tricks. In applying these
elements, you can be confident that the work you do in differentiation is based on a solid foundation of research based
best practices in teaching and learning. Finally, we will examine the specific instructional strategies that exemplify the
habit of differentiation.
Dr. Diane Heacox, Associate Professor of Education at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The SETT Farmework: Straight From the Horse’s Mouth Palliser
Technology / Inclusiom
The SETT Framework: Student, Environment, Tasks then Tools!
Sounds simple enough, but when combined with multiple perspectives, differing interpretations and changing times,
you can be sure that myths and misconceptions about its complexity and use abound! In this session, Joy will debunk
the myths and clarify the misconceptions through a discussion of the critical elements of the SETT Framework. She will
share practical tips and strategies for using the SETT Framework effectively in a variety of situations.
Joy Zabala, Director of Technical Assistance, CAST and National AIM Center, Wakefield, MA
Lead With Logic: Strategies for Connecting Your Students with Aspergers and Sinclair
High Functioning Autism to Academic and Social Learning
Aspergers / Autism
This session outlines the importance of understanding the unique perspective and cognitive, social and behavioural
profile of your students with Aspergers and High Functioning Autism in order to develop success based on
programming. Lead with Logic purports to help teachers map and apply evidenced based Autism Spectrum Disorder
strategies that match the unique learning style of individual students on the higher end of the Autism Spectrum.
Sandra Mann and Debra Pierce are members of the Calgary Board of Education Autism Team
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CONFERENCE
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
FNMI Students and “Special Education”: Assessment and Evaluation Philosophy Dawson
FNMI
Session 1 – Philosophy:
In this session, learning, assessment and evaluation philosophy and practice as it relates to FNMI students within the
context of Special Education will be discussed. In addition to presenting current research and describing successful case
studies, school and teacher practices, the complexity of achieving FNMI student success will also be explored. Finally,
the role intentionality, strategic planning, integrated collaborative approaches and vision to support learning and success
for all FNMI children will be outlined. Assessment and evaluation practices do have significant implications for FNMI
students.
Jacqueline Ottoman, University of Calgary, Faculty of Education
Multi-media in the Classroom Stewart
1:30 – 4:30 (3 hour session)
Technology/Strategies
One of the most engaging types of technologies to use with students is multimedia technology. It involves creativity as
well as motor and sense stimulation and can be applied to any learning variation and any subject or situation.
In this session participants will learn how to create digital music and videos using a variety of tools to address multiple
learning variations of students. Participants will capture digital photographs and create videos with original and pre-
made music using three video applications and one music application. We will use Animoto, Photo Story and Movie
Maker to create videos and Sony Acid to create original digital music. These applications are free. As we proceed
through the activities, teachers will be presented with stories from the classroom about how students with learning
variations have achieved greater success with the integration of multimedia. Participants should bring their own laptop
and digital cameras to work along, but it is not necessary.
Rob Long, Technology Coordinator, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Ottawa, Ontario
Alberta Education: Building an Inclusive System: What Does Inclusion Mean Pocaterra
Collaboration/Inclusion
Join the discussion with Alberta Education on the meaning of inclusion in the Alberta context. Find out more on what
inclusion means for school communities.
Alberta Education
Alberta Education: Building an Inclusive System: Collaboration – Working Together Champion
Collaboration/Inclusion
Collaboration – Working Together
Successful collaboration begins with a wraparound approach, this philosophy helps build the capacity of school and
community to better understand and meet the diverse needs of students. Join Alberta Education staff in a discussion on
the 11 principles of a wraparound approach and what strategies and resources are being developed to support schools in
collaborating with their partners.
Alberta Education
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CONFERENCE
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Learning For All: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction Walker
Through Technology to Support Diversity in Your Classroom
Collaboration/Inclusion
In Alberta schools, the mix of students is more diverse than ever. Educators are challenged to teach all learners to high
standards, yet a single classroom can include students who have difficulty learning and accessing the curriculum for a
variety of reasons. Since May 2005, Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools has been on a journey to create classrooms that
are more ―accessible‖ based on a Universal Design for Learning Model. This awareness session will describe an
infrastructure to facilitate UDL and will focus on GSACRD‘s UDL initiatives which include making text to speech
software available to all students, using i-Pods during assessments, and accessing digital textbooks and websites to
support diverse learners.
Karen Pedersen-Bayus is a Learning Support Consultant for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools
Solution-Focused Meetings: How to Shift From “Problem Talk” to “Solution Talk” Mount Kidd Ballroom A
Mount Kidd Manor
Behaviour
You do not need to obtain the entire history nor all the causes of a problem in order to create change. Learn how to use
powerful solution-focused strategies for solving problems rapidly and effectively. The solution-focused approach is
useful with a wide range of problems and can be used with individuals, groups and organizations. You will learn to:
- shift any meeting from problem talk” to “solution talk”
- conduct a solution-focused parent-teacher meeting
- work with difficult students and parents
- do solution-focused conflict resolution, and more!
This session is useful for counselors, teachers and administrators who want to be more effective in their meetings with
parents, students, and staff.
Nancy McConkey, Bragg Creek, Alberta
Tweak Your SMARTBoard Lessons - No Mystery About it! Mount Kidd Ballroom B
Mount Kidd Manor
Technology
Have you seen the SMARTBoard in use and wondered how some of those engaging lesson activities are created? Join
Christine for a brief preview of some of the best features and tools of SMART Notebook. Learn how to utilize some of
the items in the Gallery and the Tool Kit to create interactivity, enhance presentations and support student learning.
See some developed sample Language Arts and Math lesson pages, and learn how this program can be a skill building
and assessment tool. This session will familiarize you with some tricks to tweak your lessons, and websites where
sample lessons have already been created. Come prepared to view lots of practical ideas and suggestions so you can
begin creating awesome SMARTBoard lessons too!
Christine Wolzl, Teacher, technology Coach, Red Deer Catholic Regional Division.
Specific Strategies to Use When Behaviour Management Doesn’t Work: How to Mount Kidd Ballroom C
Avoid Resistive Behaviour and Unnecessary Power Struggles. Mount Kidd Manor
Behaviour
In this session we will explain how peer to peer and social interaction are different from child to adult interaction. Video
examples will be shown of the different social emotional milestones children develop through interaction with their
peers in the DIR Model.
Nathan Ory is Registered Psychologist, BC
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CONFERENCE
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Making Music, Literacy and Movement Fun for the Older Ones Mount Allan
(Grades 1-4 Special Education Classrooms) Mount Kidd Manor
Collaboration/Inclusion
This session is specifically geared toward teachers, educational assistants, and SLPs of students in Year 1 and up
Special Education Classrooms. It highlights music, literacy, and movement to support classroom activities. Come
prepared to move and have fun! Participants will leave with ready to use ideas and energizers!
Tracy Stener, Music specialist with Edmonton Public
Christie Noble, Music Specialist, Retired (Previously with Edmonton Public)
CONFERENCE
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Gender Friendly Classrooms Gold
Collaboration/Inclusion
Boys and girls are wired to learn differently. Learn how their brains are unique, and ways to teach boys and girls
together while accommodating their unique learning styles.
Sandra Sunquist Stanton, MS, NCC, LPC, Connections of the Heart, Eau Claire, WI
Gang Activity in Alberta: Interventions for Educators Silver
Youth at Risk
A joint presentation by the Calgary Police and the Calgary Youth at Risk Development Team will provide a provincial
perspective of gang activity in Alberta and provide insights related to youth education and interventions. Time will be
allotted for Q & A.
Detective Gord Eiriksson, Calgary Police Service, Organized Crime Operations Centre, Southern Alberta
Integrated Gang Enforcement Team, Calgary, AB
Al Devolin, Constable, Youth at Risk Development Team, Calgary, AB
Youth at Risk Development Program (YARD) – a community based program designed to provide early
identification and support to youth at risk of gang development. YARD works with youth between the ages of 10-17
years old, who are involved or at risk of becoming involved with a gang. YARD is delivered by Social Work Advocates
and members of the Calgary Police Service.
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CONFERENCE
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Lesson Routines: Teaching Is No Longer a Single Lane Highway! Bronze
Inclusion / DI
As a teacher, you need to be flexible in the ways in which you provide instruction, the kinds of tasks that your students
engage in, and the ways in which you assess their learning. Flexible instructional groups based on changing data on
student learning results in students being grouped and regrouped in a variety of ways. Lesson routines are typical
instructional processes or procedures that teachers use as students engage in a lesson. We will review a variety of lesson
routines and identify how they may be differentiated. Finally, we will consider 25 easy to implement formats for
differentiation that respond to your instructional needs as well as the learning differences in your classroom.
Dr. Diane Heacox, Associate Professor of Education at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
QIAT Conversations Without Borders! Speak up in Alberta! Sinclair
Assistive Technology
Have you heard the buzz about Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT)? Did you know that for over a
decade a diverse community of people with varied interests in assistive technology have been sharing and problem
solving together in cyberspace about any and every topic that contributes to developing and sustaining high quality
assistive technology services? It must be time for YOU to listen in and let your voice be heard!
In this session Joy Zabala, a founder of QIAT, and Kathy Howery, an active QIAT conversationalist for many years,
will chat about all things QIAT- a brief history, an introduction to the Quality Indicators, and a preview of conversations
with colleagues and families can ensure that Assistive Technology services in Alberta enable all students to have
meaningful, appropriate access to learning and equitable opportunities to reach high levels of achievement.
Joy Zabala, Director of Technical Assistance, CAST and National AIM Center, Wakefield, MA
Kathy Howery, University of Alberta. Teaches courses on Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning.
Handwriting Without Tears Palliser
Meeting Individual Differences
Do you have some students who are struggling with printing? Would you like to teach your students to print neater,
clearer and faster? Do you want to start your students off on the right path to good printing? ―Handwriting Without
Tears‖ is a developmental printing and handwriting program for students of all levels. It includes fun, engaging and
multi-sensory methods for teaching this important academic and life skill. Presenters will give an overview of this
printing program and compare it to others currently used in Alberta classrooms.
Corrine Tuck, M.Sc., O.T., Edmonton Regional Educational Consulting Services
Angela Rath, B.Sc., O.T., Edmonton Regional Educational Consulting Services
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CONFERENCE
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
It’s Not Just “Creative Journaling” It Is So Much More...It IS About Dawson
Reinventing the Wheel!
Technology
Enhancing our students‘ creativity and thinking skills can and should be a life long journey. Basically there are no rules
to making creative art journals. A creative art journal is a conglomeration of word and visual elements, often in a
collage form, on pages in a book or not! A student‘s creative journal is a place to collect thoughts, ideas, events and
facts. It is a place to remember fleeting ideas and moments, people and places. It is about engaging students to make
work meaningful without using worksheets. It‘s about incorporating the fine arts into the classroom using non-
traditional journal writing – making cross curricular connections – integrating technology and getting students excited
about learning! There are multiple entry points for all learners. Students recognize their emotions and advocate for
themselves through journaling.
It goes beyond the Creative art journal – it is almost an unspoken language in itself.
Daryle Michael Todos, Bridges II Teacher, Calgary Board of Education
Multi-media in the Classroom Stewart
1:30 – 4:30 (3 hour session)
Technology/Strategies
One of the most engaging types of technologies to use with students is multimedia technology. It involves creativity as
well as motor and sense stimulation and can be applied to any learning variation and any subject or situation.
In this session participants will learn how to create digital music and create videos using a variety of tools to address
multiple learning variations of students. Participants will capture digital photographs and create videos with original and
pre-made music using three video applications and one music application. We will use Animoto, Photo Story and
Movie Maker to create videos and Sony Acid to create original digital music. These applications are free. As we
proceed through the activities, teachers will be presented with stories from the classroom about how students with
learning variations have achieved greater success with the integration of multimedia. Participants should bring their own
laptop, headset and digital cameras to work along, but it is not necessary.
Rob Long, Technology Coordinator, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Ottawa, Ontario
Alberta Education: Building an Inclusive System: Leadership in Inclusive Pocaterra
Environments
Collaboration/Inclusion
School leadership is the key to successful implementation of an inclusive education system. Join Alberta Education
staff in a discussion on the role of school leaders in moving forward.
Alberta Education
Alberta Education: Building an Inclusive System: Inclusive Classroom Practices Champion
That Make a Difference
Collaboration/Inclusion
This practical session for teachers will share best practices in creating inclusive classrooms. Learn more about
differentiated instruction, creating learner profiles and how understanding medical conditions and disabilities can
inform instructional planning. This session will also share classroom supports for language arts and social
participation. Join Alberta Education staff as they share best practices.
Alberta Education
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CONFERENCE
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Students with ADHD: Considerations for the Classroom Teacher Walker
ADHD
Students with ADHD often exhibit behaviours that severely impact their learning, social engagement, and emotional
functioning. This session addresses the diagnostic implications for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder, Combined Type as well as Predominately Inattentive Type. Practical strategies for the classroom, including
social skills training as well as academic approaches for program planning, will be discussed. Current ADHD resources
for the classroom will also be reviewed.
Krista Schultz, B.Ed., M.Sc., RPSYCH, Schultz Psychological Consulting Ltd., Ponoka, Alberta
Building a Functional Program for Daily Living Mount Kidd Ballroom A
Mount Kidd Manor
Severe Dissabilities
This practical session describes functional programming for four critical areas: self-care, household management,
leisure and socialization, and vocational skills. Specific instructional strategies for teaching and facilitating independent
daily living skills, supported by visual examples and resources, will be discussed. By the end of the session each
participant will know and understand how to use planning tools for building a functional, strength based program for
their student(s) or classroom. The participants will leave with user friendly tools eager to implement a functional
program.
Karen Chrenek, Educational Programmer, Grande Prairie
Michelle Dechaine, Occupational Therapist, Grande Prairie
Deborah Humphries,Physiotherapist, Grande Prairie
All of the presenters work with the C.A.S.E. Team, a member of the Regional Educational and Consulting Services
The Power of Plus - What's New in Boardmaker Mount Kidd Ballroom B
Mount Kidd Manor
Technology
Boardmaker Plus! adds voice, sound, animation and video capability to your Boardmaker activities to create interactive
educational software. It is the ideal tool for creating both print and interactive symbol-based materials such as
communication displays for AAC users, visual schedules and social skills stories for children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders, books and symbol-supported literacy activities for beginning and pre-readers, and general educational and
functional living skills materials for people of any age. As well samples of how this tool can be used with a SMART
board will be shared.
Participants will experience the latest version of Boardmaker Plus! with new and advanced features. Participants will
leave this session with new and exciting ways they can use Boardmaker Plus! to create activities that successfully
integrate ―the fun factor".
Prerequisite: Basic comfort with the Boardmaker program
Ross Ehalt is an Occupational Therapist and the “Assistive Technology for Learning”
Consultant with Edmonton Regional Educational Consulting Services.
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CONFERENCE
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 LOCATION
Working With Difficult Personalities: How to Survive Emotionally Fragile Mount Kidd Ballroom C
and Reactive Behaviour. Mount Kidd Manor
Behaviour / Emotional
Some individuals are unable to tolerate the experience of frustration, failure, non-acceptance, or lack of control. They
are more handicapped by their emotional over-reactivity than they are by their actual cognitive deficits. They mirror and
magnify the emotions of others. Participants will learn how to maintain personal boundaries while providing calm,
positive guidance.
Nathan Ory is Registered Psychologist in BC.
CONFERENCE
SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 LOCATION
Run Forest Run Foyer
Wellness
Just an early morning run to shake things up and enjoy the mountain air. We will be running for 30-45 minutes
depending on the weather and participants. It may be quite chilly, so dress appropriately.
Vin Stocking, Teacher, Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB
YOGA 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Biel room
Wellness
This is a drop in session and space is limited. Some Yoga mats may be supplied but it may be a good idea to bring
your own, if you can.
Catherine DuPont will facilitate the session.
CONFERENCE
SATURDAY: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 LOCATION
Annual General Meeting, Special Education Council Palliser / Dawson
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Meeting
Join the Executive of the Special Education Council for our Annual General Meeting.
This meeting includes:
- Annual Report of the Council
- Treasurer‘s Report
- Complimentary continental breakfast
PRIZE: win a free registration to Celebrating the Challenges Conference 2011 to be held in Kananaskis ATA - Special Education Council
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CONFERENCE
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010_____________________________ ____________LOCATION
Exposing the Myth of Life Balance Gold
Wellness 75% of Canadians don‘t believe that work-life balance is possible. We‘re working more than ever, spending less time
with our friends and family, and inevitably watching our health and happiness drift away. So maybe it‘s true? Since we
spend more time looking for balance than we do experiencing it, perhaps success comes from approaching life balance
with a new strategy? In this session Michelle exposes the myth of work-life balance and reveals the real secret to
success. She provides tools to help you move toward better balance through a ‗start small approach‘ to those seemingly
big changes. With Michelle‘s humour and start small approach you can find more time for the things that matter, and
learn practical and realistic tips for moving toward better balance.
Michelle Cederberg, Professional speaker, Calgary, Alberta
Move It to Learn It Silver
Inclusion / Collaboration
Movement boosts learning. We will look at ways the vestibular, proprioceptive and ocular systems work with the brain
to help children learn, grow and have fun.
Sandra Sunquist Stanton, MS, NCC, LPC, Connections of the Heart, Eau Claire, WI
Effective Intervention: Supporting Struggling and/or Reluctant Readers and Writers Bronze
Reading & Writing
This practical session will focus on research-based teaching to support students in Grades 1-4 who struggle in reading
and often writing. The session will focus primarily on three student profiles:
Weak decoders who frequently struggle with comprehension
Strong decoders who sometimes struggle with comprehension
Non-struggling reluctant readers and writers
Easy, practical and immediately usable research based activities for both home and school will be shared.
Miriam Trehearne, Author/Literacy Consultant, Calgary, AB
Behaviour and Motivation Connection Sinclair
Autism / Behaviour This workshop will provide a basic understanding of:
How motivation influences behaviour
How staff can use motivation to influence behaviour
How these understandings are crucial to the development of positive behaviour supports in the
classroom
This session will be of special interest to those working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Global
Developmental challenges and severe communication disorders.
Pam Dyment, Functional Behaviour Analyst with the Autism Team, Calgary Board of Education.
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CONFERENCE
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010_____________________________ ____________LOCATION
Let’s Go Cruising on the “SS Visual Supports” Stewart
Autism
Do you feel you are at a standstill with your students on the autism spectrum? Not sure what to do next to encourage
communication, foster friendship or just plain ‗ol engage them? Don‘t be left feeling like you‘re sinking. Jump on
board this session and enjoy some smooth sailing in your classroom. Let the variety of samples, suggestions and tips
springboard into many other supports for your students on the autism spectrum (these tools can work for other students
as well). Be inspired to dust off Boardmaker and dig out your camera to begin creating tools that enhance students‘
receptive abilities. These tools will lead to greater comprehension which leads to greater involvement and participation.
Jennifer Malone, ECE Diploma, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School, Innisfail
FNMI Students and “Special Education”: Assessment and Evaluation Practice Champion
FNMI
Session 2 – Practice:
In this session, learning, assessment and evaluation philosophy and practice as it relates to FNMI students within the
context of Special Education will be discussed. In addition to presenting current research and describing successful case
studies, school and teacher practices, and the complexity of achieving FNMI student success will also be explored.
Finally, the role intentionality, strategic planning, integrated collaborative approaches and vision to support learning and
success for all FNMI children will be outlined. Assessment and evaluation practices do have significant implications for
FNMI students.
Jacqueline Ottoman, University of Calgary, Faculty of Education
Hooked on Books - Math and Literacy for Primary Students Walker
Inclusion / Strategies
Create, through hands-on activities, projects that will integrate literature and mathematics manipulatives.
Participants will look at some of the old favorites as well as some not so familiar titles and consider how they can
be integrated with The Common Curriculum Framework to design projects using manipulatives. Activities are
planned to provide educators with ways to pique students’ interest with hands on math activities. Come
prepared to play.
Linda Williams B.Ed. from the University of Calgary and completed her graduate work at the University of Alberta.
Educational consultant and workshop presenter with Lego Dacta and Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks.
Visit the DISPLAYS in the
SEASONS DINING ROOM, NAKISKA ROOM, & SUMMIT ROOM in THE SIGNATURE
HOTEL
Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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CONFERENCE
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010_____________________________ ____________LOCATION
Web 2.0- Engaging Tools for the 21st Century Learner Mount Kidd Ballroom A
Mount Kidd Manor
Technology
Some of the most powerful and engaging tools that 21st Century learners use today are Web 2.0 based tools. Social
tools including Face Book, Twitter, IM, SMS and image sites as well as online office suites and web tools, are provided
by companies such as Yahoo and Google. There are many tools available for free that allow students to easily
communicate and share information in a variety of methods with anyone in the world at any time.
In this session participants will learn about some of the most useful tools for engaging students with learning variations.
Tools such as VoiceThread that allow the students to interact via, voice, video or text with content that a teacher shares
with them will be covered in addition to several others that might not be considered part of the usual Assistive
Technology suite of tools but helps motivate and engage students at any learning level.
In addition, some of these tools can greatly enhance the communication abilities of teachers. Google tools like Forms
and Sites can allow teachers to easily work with parents to share or acquire information. Communication with parents
who have children with special needs is especially important for ongoing student success.
Participants should bring their own laptop and headset to work along, but it is not necessary.
Robert Long, Coordinator IT, Ottawa Catholic School Board, ON
Creating a Resilient Classroom and School Culture Mount Kidd Ballroom B
Mount Kidd Manor
Resiliency
Resiliency is the innate ability to bounce back from adversity to overcome challenges. Contrary to conventional wisdom
in the field of child development, resiliency research has proven that kids who experience trauma in their lives can
prevail to grow and develop as well-adjusted young people as long as appropriate supports are present.
Learning about the resiliency factor will provide insight from a new, strength-based perspective about how kids are
actually hard-wired for success. In this session, participants will learn about the Asset Model, and how it can be utilized
to nurture personal strength targeting the resolution of adversity for any student.
Resilient students will work harder and achieve more for people they love and trust in a school environment. This
session will help participants reflect on how they can become one of these people.
Sean Grainger, Vice-principal, Red Deer Public Schools
Sex in the City… and in the Classroom! Teaching Sexuality Mount Kidd Ballroom C
to Students with Cognitive Delays Mount Kidd Manor
Sexuality / Health
Students with developmental delays experience growth and sexuality differently than we do which can lead to
some sensitive issues in the classroom and school setting. This session will look at sexuality issues and strategies
to promote understanding in our special needs students.
Sharon Jeske and Deb Buchan, Consultants for students with special needs, Elk Island Public Schools
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CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER Olympic Ballroom
ERIK LINTHORST
Autistic Like - Graham’s Story (Screening of Film) Filmmaker and dad Erik Linthorst presents his documentary film Autistic-Like: Graham's Story. This intimate family
portrait shows one dad‘s determined quest to find the right therapies, the right doctors, and even the right words to
describe his son. Winner of Best Documentary Short at the Brilliant Light Film Festival, and finalist for the 2009
Freddie Award for international medical media, Autistic-Like: Graham's Story has touched thousands of families and
early childhood professionals at screenings in over 125 cities around the world. Autistic-Like: Graham’s Story
illuminates the medical, social and public health issues faced by families whose autistic-like children have no clear
diagnosis, and are offered no specific treatment.
See the trailer: www.autisticlike.com
Erik Linthorst, father and filmmaker, Manhattan Beach, California
Visit the DISPLAYS in the
SEASONS DINING ROOM, NAKISKA ROOM, & SUMMIT ROOM in THE SIGNATURE
HOTEL
Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Aroga
Bridges
Dakota Comforts and Design
Davies and Johnson Associates
Education Station
Foothills Educational Materials
Innovaid Inc
Insight Media Centre Ltd.
Khan Communication Services
KidSource
Microcomputer Science Centre Inc.
Nelson Education
Pearson Clinical Assessment
Scholastic Education
Secrest Resources
Sensory Processing Disorder Canada
Spectrum Educational Supplies
Staples
Susan Clark Educational Consulting
Teachers'Book Depository
Usborne Books
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MOUNT KIDD MANOR
MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
MOUNT KIDD BALLROOM 2nd
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Special Education Conference 2010 Committee Members Director............................................................................................... Hayley Christen Program Chair.................................................................................... Susan Parkins Program Committee........................................................................... Rori-Lynn Daniel
Sally Frazer Sally Deck Darci Fulton Melanie Clark
Treasurer ……………………………………………………………….. Therese Daley Registrar ………………………………………………………………… Sandra Erickson Display Coordinators…………………………………………………... Chad Erickson
Braden Kilpatrick Hotel Liaison / Social…………………………………………………… Glenda Crawford Moderators ……………………………………………………………… Rori-Lynn Daniel
Sally Frazer Calgary Representatives ……………………………………………… Darci Fulton
Melanie Clark Therese Daley
The Special Education Conference 2010 Committee sincerely hopes that you have
enjoyed this conference.
Please take time to fill out the following pages and give us some feedback on the
conference.
Drive carefully and have a safe trip home.
PLEASE TEAR OUT THE NEXT PAGES AND DROP THEM IN THE BOX AT THE
REGISTRATION DESK AT THE END OF THE CONFERENCE.
THANK YOU!
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Special Education Conference
Evaluation 2010
Keynote Address Programs
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Dance
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Facilities
Registration process
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Displays
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Room - Delta Lodge or Mountain Lodge
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Session Rooms
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