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The 18th Annual Conference for and about Families of Children with Special Needs
CEU Points available for Mental Health Therapists licensed under Chapter 491 by Child Guidance Center, provider number 50-367 expires 03/31/13. The Maximum number of CEUs for this event is 3.0 Six In-service Points may be earned for certificated educators attending the full conference.
Pre-ordered boxed lunches will be available for $10. Please pay by 9am on the day of the conference.
Registration can be completed online by registering at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tools13
or Mail /Fax in the registration sheet
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS FAMILY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Name: _____________________________________________________________ Zip Code:________________ County you reside in: _____________________
Phone: _______________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ Are you attending the conference as a Parent of a child with a special need: _____ Agency/Provider: _____ School Board Employee ______ Other: _____________________________________________________________ School your child attends: ______________________________________________ County of the School: ______________________ Private School or Public School (circle) __ I am interested in purchasing lunch for the lunch keynote presentation. The cost will be $10 on site. Please pay by 9am on February 13th. Do not send money with your registration. This information is for the catering staff to plan for the number of lunches to prepare, please indicate your choice below: ___ Turkey Club Sandwich with pasta salad ___ Chef Salad ___ Vegetable Pizza with side salad ___ Roasted Vegetable Marinara with Spaghetti
Have you registered for this event as a Presenter: ___ Vendor: ___ What Agency or Organization do you represent? ____________________________ Please return this form to: FDLRS/Crown 4124 Boulevard Center Dr. Jacksonville FL. 32207 FAX: (904)-346-4612 Phone: (904)-346-4601 x119 You may complete your registration online by going to this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tools13 For more information contact: FDLRS/Crown (904) 346-4601 x119 or x123 or 118 Fax (904)346-4612 schmitgesh@duvalschools.org glendennij@duvalschools.org www.fdlrscrown.org If you need special accommodations, please contact FDLRS/Crown at (904) 346-4601 x119 by January 30, 2013.
Representative Schools
Changing Face of Benefits This session will provide information about Social Security Disability benefits and Medicaid/Medicare benefits, information to support informed decision-making, and introduction to programs and services available to help people with disabilities move toward financial success. Katie Metz, Manager, Financial Empowerment & Inclusion Training & Technical Assistance Team
Cloud Computing: What is it and How can I use it? This session is an introduction to Cloud technologies that offer many free or low cost options for enhancing core academics, social skills training, communication, organization and more. No disks or software that have to be upgraded, and no worries about forgetting to save valuable information. Its all in the Cloud!
Specialist, DCPS
Specialist, DCPS
UF Programs for Students with Disabilities This presentation is an overview of UF Resources for Students with disabilities. Panel Members are from The Department of Pediatrics which includes: CARD, FDLRS Specialized Center, and The Developmental Pediatric Center as well as UF Jax Hats and Early Steps. Each panel member will give a brief description of their program. Anne Wilson, Candice Rosenberg, Carrie Fagen, Audrey Green, Kellie Chestnut
Exploring Childrens Artistic Abilities This session will provide better understanding of childrens artistic abilities and ways to make adaptations for children with disabilities.
Gardens
Schools Schools
Nichole Scholl, Transition Coach Duval Learning Strategies for Middle School Students This session will provide parents and educators with useful study tips and learning strategies for the middle school student. Topics covered include knowing the way you learn best, staying organized both at home and school, and preparing for projects and tests.
Autism: A language Disorder Autism is both a Language Disorder, and Disordered Language. This presentation will focus on functional Receptive Language as the key to understanding behaviors, attention, judgment and comprehension.
Inclusive Innovation: Museum Programing for All The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville education staff will discuss specific programming for special needs populations including its unique flagship outreach program, Rainbow Artists: Art and Autism Across the Spectrum. Allison Galloway, Director of Education, The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Transition Programs for Students 1822yrs. This session will provide information on the Transition Programs for Students 18-22 years old that have been developed and implemented during the 2012-2013 school year. Information including eligibility requirements, program curriculum and student selection and placement processes will be covered in this discussion. Carly Detlefsen, Transition Specialist Duval
Count Schools
The Value of Mentoring for E/BD Students This session will present a true life story of a childs life that was forever changed by his mentor. The importance of a positive role model will be discussed.
The ABCs of Behavior, a brief introduction to Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Part 1 This session introduces the basics of behavior analysis to help parents and professionals identify and manage challenging behavior. Parent/Teachers learn how to use reinforcement to increase appropriate behavior and how to respond to inappropriate behavior. Elise Bowers, M.A., BCBA, UF-Jax Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Health
Thinking about Movement and Thinking This focuses on how simple changes to the way a student performs physical activities can require them to use different cognitive strategies and stimulate perceptual motor skills. Attendees will be provided examples and opportunities to participate in demonstration activities.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Parenting a Session for Humans During this session participants will explore some of the common pitfalls in parenting alongside their practical alternatives. Its good to have some next steps after discovering you are human, too! George Freeman, BCBA, ESE Program Specialist St. Johns County Public Schools
Combining Functional Sign Language with Visual Supports to Increase Communication Skills This session is an introduction to the use of signs for building and enhancing communication of students with intellectual disabilities and communication disorders. The use of pairing of signs with a picture exchange system or tangible communication system will be presented. Heather Stanaland, Teacher Deaf/Hard of Cara Wilmot, Teacher Deaf/Hard of Hearing Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Families This session will provide information on the Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Families, published by the Florida Department of Education, BEES. Information will cover students and family involvement, transition services, teamwork, diploma options, adulthood, transition checklist and much more. Yami Bosque, Transition Coach, DCPS Ellisa Williams, Transition Coach, DCPS
Postsecondary Opportunities for Students with Disabilities This session will provide information on the Postsecondary Opportunities for students with disabilities.
Resource Center Daniel West, FSCJ Inclusion Specialist for Project ACHIEVE
Hearing DCPS
iPad and the Special Needs Student This session will be an overview of the accessibility features and settings that are available on the iPad. See how to turn on the voice over command on the screen, zooming capability and much more. We will also explore free apps that provide support and assistance for students with special needs.
The ABCs of Behavior, a brief introduction to Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Part 2 This session introduces the basics of behavior analysis to help parents and professionals identify and manage challenging behavior. Parent/Teachers learn how to use reinforcement to increase appropriate behavior and how to respond to inappropriate behavior. Elise Bowers, M.A., BCBA, UF-Jax Center for