Conferences

2015 Special Education Leadership Summer Academy Beyond Legislation: From Regulations to Practice

Session Dates

Monday July 27, 2015 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday July 28, 2015 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Wednesday July 29, 2015 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Thursday July 30, 2015 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM

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The Special Education Leadership Summer Academy is designed to increase the knowledge and skills that are vital for special education leaders. The role of a special education leader requires establishing and maintaining a balance between managing compliance and leading improvement. This Academy provides sessions to address both of those areas.

The Summer Academy provides the opportunity for networking with and learning from others whose responsibilities focus on special education leadership. Connections made at the academy provide support throughout the year.

Objectives

The focus of the Leadership Initiative is to increase the knowledge and skills that are vital for special education leaders. Participants who attend the Leadership Summer Academy will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of regulatory and compliance procedures to follow for special education services and programs.
  • Get answers to questions surrounding issues such as: specific learning disability determination, assistive technology (AT),traumatic brain injury (TBI),identification and interventions for students struggling with literacy, engaging families, and effective conflict resolution.
  • Understand how to avoid mistakes that lead to due process.
  • Learn strategies to effectively manage their workscope.

Target Audience

New and aspiring special education leaders,veteran special education leaders and anyone responsible for providing leadership to those who work with students with disabilities

Individuals attending this course must arrive on time and stay the duration of the course in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the individual´s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the course.


Topics Covered: Special Education Leadership

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Lisa Traviline, at 800-441-3215 x 7215, or "ltraviline@pattan.net(Lisa Traviline email)":mailto:ltraviline@pattan.net.

Event Info

Event Type:

Conferences

Credit Type:

Act 48 Clock Hour
No credit

Presenters:

Leadership Academy Presenters

Brochures:

2015 Sp_Ed Ldr_Acdy.pdf

Event Contact:

Registration:

Lisa Traviline
ltraviline@pattan.net
(800) 441-3215

Additional Info

There will be a $125 registration fee required for each participant. Make checks payable to: MCIU 23/PaTTAN and mail to: PaTTAN, Attn: Lisa Traviline, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Checks or Purchase orders must be received on or before July 10, 2015. Registration Deadline: July 10, 2015 By registering for this event, you agree to pay the $125.00 registration fee required for each participant. If you cancel before July 10, 2015, your fee will be refunded. Cancellations after July 10, 2015 and “no-shows” will be charged the full registration fee. Bedford Springs is conveniently located just 4 miles off the PA turnpike. Guest room reservations for registered conference attendees can be made as follows: Indicate to reservation staff that you will be attending the Special Education Leadership Summer Academy. Single Occupancy ($195/night) – Contact Bedford Springs Conference Center at 814-623-8100 Double Occupancy for two Conference Attendees ($120/night, per person) - Contact Bedford Springs Conference Center at 814-624-5676 or lsnyder@omnihotels.com