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March 12, 2008

Statewide Conference for Families on Special Education, March 14 & 15

This is statewide conference for families of children with disabilities conducted by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 

Register by MARCH 7! Sessions are OPEN TO PARENTS and there's NO CHARGE to attend. There is reimbursement to family participants for travel and childcare costs, overnight lodging if traveling more than 40 miles and meals are provided.

Dates: March 14 & 15, 2008

Times: Friday 1:00 - 9:00 PM & Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location:

Four Points By Sheraton
Pittsburgh North
910 Sheraton Drive
Mars, PA 16046

Information: 215.204.3031 or DPERRY@temple.edu

There will be nationally recognized presenters. Topics include:

• Accessing the General Education Curriculum
• Modifications and Accommodations
• Assistive Technology
• IEP Nuts and Bolts (Special Education Plans)
• Chapter 14 (PA Special Education Regulations)