Conferences

2016 Special Education Leadership Summer Academy Leading Special Education: Every Student Succeeds

Increasing Graduation Rates and Decreasing Dropout Rates for Students with Disabilities

Session Dates

Wednesday July 27, 2016 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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The Special Education Leadership 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 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.

Learner Outcomes:

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 Academy will be able to:

  • describe strategies for being an effective leader
  • share how Pennsylvania is responding to support increasing graduation rates for students with disabilities
  • identify ways to support teachers in providing instruction aligned to the alternate eligible content standards
  • describe new points related to the following topics: traumatic brain injury (TBI), secondary transition, emotional support indicators, or augmentative alternative communication (AAC)

Audience:

  • New and aspiring special education leaders
  • Veteran special education leaders
  • Anyone responsible for providing leadership to those who work with students with disabilities

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: Debbie Parra, at 800-441-3215 x 7242, or "dparra@pattan.net(Debbie Parra)":mailto:dparra@pattan.net.

Event Info

Event Type:

Conferences

Presenters:

Diane Funsten, Amira Yancy

Brochures:

Summer_Academy2016.pdf

Additional Info

*Registration DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2016* Full registration fee is required for each participant regardless of how many days attending. Early-bird Registration fee: $225 (registration and payment must be received by 4:00 p.m., July 8, 2016 for early-bird fee) Regular Registration fee: $275 (All registrations and payments must be received by 4:00 pm, July 15, 2016). *Location Information:* Bedford Springs is conveniently located just 4 miles off the PA turnpike. *Overnight Accommodations:* * Bedford Springs Conference Center: A limited number of guest Rooms are available for registered conference attendees: $139/night – Contact Bedford Springs Conference Center Reservations at 814-623-8100. First come first serve basis: must indicate to reservation staff that you will be attending the Special Education Leadership Summer Academy. Anyone not registered and paid in full for conference at time of check in will be charged full hotel rates. * Hampton Inn Bedford: 4235 Route 220, Bedford, PA 15522 - (814) 624-0101 * Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bedford: 4436 Business Route 220, Bedford, PA 15522 - (814) 623-3444