2016 Special Education Leadership Academy Leading Special ...
2016 Special Education Leadership Academy Leading Special Education: Every Student Succeeds July 25 to 28, 2016 Bedford Springs Conference Center Bedford Springs, PA Description:
Agenda:
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
Credit: Individuals attending this event must arrive on time and stay the duration of each day to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions must be brought to the attention of the individual’s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the event. Up to [18] Act 48 hours are offered for this event. To ensure that your Act 48 hours are correctly reported to PDE, please provide your seven digit Professional Personnel Identification (PPID) number when completing your registration. If you do not know your PPID, please visit PDE’s Professional Education Record Management System at: https://www.perms.ed.state.pa.us/Screens/wfPublicAccess.aspx
Monday, July 25 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Keynote General session Reception
Tuesday, July 26 8:15 am – 10:00 am 10:15 am –12:00 am 12:15 pm –1:00 pm 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Concurrent sessions Concurrent sessions Lunch (provided) Concurrent sessions Concurrent sessions
Wednesday, July 27 8:15 am – 10:00 am 10:15 am –12:00 pm 12:15 pm –1:00 pm 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
General session Concurrent sessions Lunch (provided) Concurrent sessions Concurrent sessions
Thursday, July 28 8:15 am – 9:45 am 10:00 am –11:30 am 11:30 am –12:00 pm
General session General Session Closing
You must attend full day(s) in order to obtain ANY credit. For Content Information contact: Tracy Ficca at 800-441-3215 ext. 7278, [email protected] Judy Ball at 800-441-3215 ext. 7263 [email protected]
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). Payment may be made with check, cash, or purchase order; credit cards will not be accepted. Make checks payable to MCIU 23/PaTTAN and send to Debbie Parra, PaTTAN, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406.
Presenters:
Registration Cancellations:
Throughout the week there will be multiple presenters from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), local education agencies (LEAs), higher education and other agencies providing services for students with disabilities
If you are unable to attend the Academy, you must cancel your registration by 4:00 p.m. July 15, 2016 to receive a refund. Cancellations after that date and no shows will be charged the full registration fee. To cancel your registration or general registration questions, contact Debbie Parra at 800-441-3215 ext. 7242 or [email protected]
Training Materials: Save a Tree!
Location Information:
Information about the Academy as well as handouts can be found at http://2016spedldrshpacademy.wikispaces.com after July 15, 2016.
Bedford Springs is conveniently located just 4 miles off the PA turnpike.
Special Needs:
Overnight Accommodations:
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 [email protected] or 1-800-441-3215 ext. 7242.
Certificate of Attendance: Participants may print certificates of attendance for all successfully completed PaTTAN events. Go to www.pattan.net and click on “Training” then “Transcripts and Certificates.” Directions are shown for viewing and printing transcripts and certificates of attendance.
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 who has not registered and paid for the conference at the time of check in will not receive the discounted hotel rate.
Other local hotels:
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
Note: Certificates become available approximately 30 days after the event.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Agenda:
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
Credit: Individuals attending this event must arrive on time and stay the duration of each day to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions must be brought to the attention of the individual’s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the event. Up to [18] Act 48 hours are offered for this event. To ensure that your Act 48 hours are correctly reported to PDE, please provide your seven digit Professional Personnel Identification (PPID) number when completing your registration. If you do not know your PPID, please visit PDE’s Professional Education Record Management System at: https://www.perms.ed.state.pa.us/Screens/wfPublicAccess.aspx
Monday, July 25 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Keynote General session Reception
Tuesday, July 26 8:15 am – 10:00 am 10:15 am –12:00 am 12:15 pm –1:00 pm 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Concurrent sessions Concurrent sessions Lunch (provided) Concurrent sessions Concurrent sessions
Wednesday, July 27 8:15 am – 10:00 am 10:15 am –12:00 pm 12:15 pm –1:00 pm 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
General session Concurrent sessions Lunch (provided) Concurrent sessions Concurrent sessions
Thursday, July 28 8:15 am – 9:45 am 10:00 am –11:30 am 11:30 am –12:00 pm
General session General Session Closing
You must attend full day(s) in order to obtain ANY credit. For Content Information contact: Tracy Ficca at 800-441-3215 ext. 7278, [email protected] Judy Ball at 800-441-3215 ext. 7263 [email protected]
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). Payment may be made with check, cash, or purchase order; credit cards will not be accepted. Make checks payable to MCIU 23/PaTTAN and send to Debbie Parra, PaTTAN, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406.
Presenters:
Registration Cancellations:
Throughout the week there will be multiple presenters from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), local education agencies (LEAs), higher education and other agencies providing services for students with disabilities
If you are unable to attend the Academy, you must cancel your registration by 4:00 p.m. July 15, 2016 to receive a refund. Cancellations after that date and no shows will be charged the full registration fee. To cancel your registration or general registration questions, contact Debbie Parra at 800-441-3215 ext. 7242 or [email protected]
Training Materials: Save a Tree!
Location Information:
Information about the Academy as well as handouts can be found at http://2016spedldrshpacademy.wikispaces.com after July 15, 2016.
Bedford Springs is conveniently located just 4 miles off the PA turnpike.
Special Needs:
Overnight Accommodations:
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 [email protected] or 1-800-441-3215 ext. 7242.
Certificate of Attendance: Participants may print certificates of attendance for all successfully completed PaTTAN events. Go to www.pattan.net and click on “Training” then “Transcripts and Certificates.” Directions are shown for viewing and printing transcripts and certificates of attendance.
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 who has not registered and paid for the conference at the time of check in will not receive the discounted hotel rate.
Other local hotels:
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
Note: Certificates become available approximately 30 days after the event.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
