Workshop Schedule

Don't Miss the World of Possibilities Expo and the Many Informative Workshops!

MINI-CONFERENCE FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Sponsored by MSDE

May 6, 2009 @ 11:00am

How to be an IEP (Informed, Effective Parent) Team Member

Speaker: Debbie Wetzel and Katy Schieman
Organization: Partners for Success Center,Anne Arundel County Public Schools

A child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of his or her special education program. IEP team members (parents and the local school system) have the opportunity to combine their special areas of expertise and jointly craft an appropriate education program for the student. Please join us to learn how to be a more informed effective parent as part of the IEP team by increasing your knowledge of the school system’s procedures, while learning skills in organizing and presenting observations about your child, and enhancing your role as an informed and active participants in the special education process.

May 6, 2009 @ 12:30pm

Meet Dan Keplinger – “King Gimp”

Speaker: Dan Keplinger
Organization:

Come meet and talk with Dan Keplinger. You’ll forget he has cerebral palsy and you’ll remember his inspiration. Enter Dan’s universe through his art as you explore the richness of a virtual gallery of his paintings and hear his commentary on being an artist.

May 6, 2009 @ 2:00pm

Positive Visions and Practical Solutions for Inclusion

Speaker: Kim Marchman
Organization: Partners for Success Coordinator, Harford County Public Schools

This training will provide participants with ideas and tools to create positive visions for children with disabilities. In addition, practical and creative ideas and solutions for inclusion will be presented and discussed. Participants will walk away with real life examples of how positive visions and inclusion can truly benefit children with disabilities.

May 7, 2009 @ 11:00 am

How to be an IEP (Informed, Effective Parent) Team Member

May 7, 2009 @ 12:30pm

Successful Transitions – Life After School

Speaker: Andrea Freedman, Jesse Magee
Organization:

Meet Andrea and Jesse and listen to their success stories about moving on in the adult world. Hear their advice about successful transitions and what has worked for them.

May 7, 2009 @ 2:00pm

Positive Visions and Practical Solutions for Inclusion

May 7, 2009 Vista Room @ 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm

Emergency Preparedness - Vista Room

Speaker: Jay Ringold, Scott Brillman, JoAnne Knapp
Organization: Baltimore County Emergency Mgmt, Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Emergency Mgmt., MD Dept. of Disabilities

How people with disabilities and their families can prepare for natural or man-made disasters or emergencies.

How individuals with disabilities can prepare to evacuate or shelter in a place for a minimum of 72 hours without formal emergency management assistance.

Additional information for first responders, provider agencies and employers will be available.

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