Best Practices in Inclusive Education: Wisconsin Summer Institute
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Monday, July 26, 2010
5:30-7:00pm Registration; Institute Social/Networking & Refreshments
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
7:30-8:15 Registration
8:15-9:45 General Session #1
Speaker: Dr. Patrick Schwarz (Chicago, IL)
Topic: “From Disability to Possibility”
9:45-10:00 BREAK – Beverages Provided
10:00-11:30 Forums – Group #1
A.Universal Design, Accommodations, and Differentiation – Dr. Patrick Schwarz. (National Speaker, Author, Consultant, & Professor; Chicago, IL)
B.Stories From 14 Schools: Strategies & Recommendations for Building Natural Supports Between Students With and Without Significant Disabilities– Beth Swedeen (Waisman Center Staff; Madison)
C.Reframing Service Delivery in a K-8 School – Dacia Hopfensperger, Sarah Blankenheim, & Greg Struely (Administrator & Teaching Staff; Hartland-Lakeside School District)
D. Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom for Access to Instruction - Suzann Van Beaver (WI DPI Consultant; Madison)
11:30-12:30 LUNCH - Provided
12:30-12:45 ACTION STEPS PRESENTATION– Dr. Kim Beloin
12:45-2:15 Forums – Group #2
E.Team or Individual Planning Option
F.Addressing Adventuresome Behavior While Keeping the Dignity of All Intact – Dr. Patrick Schwarz. (National Speaker, Author, Consultant, & Professor; Chicago, IL)
G.Communication Makes or Breaks a Life – Roy Bedward (Self-Advocate; Madison)
H.Understanding the Impact of ADHD & Executive Function Deficits on Learning – Chris Zeigler Dendy (Former Educator, School Psychologist, Mental Health Professional, & Parent of Three Adult Children with AD/HD; Cedar Bluff, AL)
I.The Ah-Ha Moments Throughout Our Journey Toward Inclusive Education – Bridget Schopf & Shaun Young (Teaching Staff, Gibralter School District)
2:15-2:30 BREAK – Beverages Provided
2:30-4:00 Forums – Group #3
J.Team or Individual Planning Option
K.Round Table Discussion on AD/HD & Executive Function Deficits– Chris Zeigler Dendy (Former Educator, School Psychologist, Mental Health Professional, & Parent of Three Adult Children with ADHD; Cedar Bluff, AL )
L.In Their Own Words: Perspectives and Recommendations From Wisconsin Young Adult Leaders with Disabilities– Beth Swedeen (Waisman Center Staff; Madison)
M.Meeting the Needs of Kids Who Don’t Talk (or Write or Take Tests!)– Char Brandl (Retired Special Educator, Consultant, & Author; Madison, WI)
N. Accessible Science Instruction: Improving Learner Engagement in Science Through Universal Design - Dr. Greg Stefanich (Professor of Science Education, University of Northern Iowa)
4:00-4:30 GRADUATE COURSE MEETING in Westwood Room
4:00-6:00 NETWORKING/SOCIAL HOUR – Upper Lounge & Patio
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
8:15-9:45 General Session #2
Speaker: Chris Zeigler Dendy (Cedar Bluff, Alabama)
Topic: “What Every Parent & Professional Must Know About ADD & ADHD: Keys to School Success”
9:45-10:00 BREAK – Beverages Provided
10:00-11:30 Forums – Group #4
O.Team or Individual Planning Option
P. Behavior, Communication, Assertiveness - Dr. Mark Sweet (Consultant & Trainer for Disability Rights of Wisconsin; Madison)
Q. Changing Landscapes: Common Core Mathematics Standards for ALL Students – Sandra Berndt & Diana Kasbaum (WI DPI Consultants, Madison)
R. Universal Design for Learning Meets the Classroom – Mat Thompson (Program Support Teacher, Madison Metropolitan School District)
11:30-12:30 LUNCH - Provided
12:30-2:00 Forums – Group #5
S.Team or Individual Planning Option
T.The Hidden Curriculum of an Inclusive Classroom: Classroom Management Techniques – Janet Brighty (Special Educator, Waukesha School District)
U.IEP’s: Time for Equality – Patty Weynand (Program Support Teacher; Madison Metropolitan School District )
V.Evidence Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Brian Johnson (WI DPI Consultant; Madison)
2:00-2:30 Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
GENERAL SESSION #1
TOPIC: “From Disability to Possibility”
PRESENTER: Dr. Patrick Schwarz (National Speaker, Author, Consultant & Professor; Chicago, IL)
DESCRIPTION: Increasing numbers of students with disabilities and students at risk are receiving services within general education, and practitioners are searching for ways to provide successful educational experiences to students requiring differentiated instruction. The Keynote highlights “our children and fairness”, provides a new look at curriculum and children, and provides each participant with practical tips for the classroom.
FORUMS - GROUP #1
A. TOPIC: “Universal Design, Accommodations, and Differentiation”
PRESENTER: Dr. Patrick Schwarz (National Speaker, Author, Consultant & Professor; Chicago, IL)
DESCRIPTION: Universal design is having curriculum planning, strategy and materials in place in advance to meet the needs of all learners. Accommodations are technology, materials, sequences and procedures to help a learner be successful in the classroom. Differentiation is when all of these strategies are applied to the instruction for all learners in the classroom. In this session, planning processes and examples will be provided and applied to participants’ classroom, teaching and learning situations. (Target Audience: K-12 General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff, Administrators)
B. TOPIC: “Stories from 14 Schools: Strategies and Recommendations for Building Natural Supports Between Students With and Without Significant Disabilities”
PRESENTER: Beth Swedeen (Waisman Center Staff Member; Madison)
DESCRIPTION: This session will describe the strategies that 14 middle and high schools in Wisconsin used to develop relationships and shared activities between students with and without developmental disabilities. Tips and ideas from participating youth and teachers will be shared. (Target Audience: Middle and High School General & Special Educators, Administrators, Parents, Paraprofessionals)
C. TOPIC: “Reframing Service Delivery in a K-8 School”
PRESENTERS: Dacia Hopfensperger (Director of Student Performance & Progress), Sarah Blankenheim (Middle School General Educator) & Greg Struely (Special Educator; Hartland Lakeside School District)
DESCRIPTION: The Hartland Lakeside District has been reframing their student services delivery model to reflect best practices in research and social equity for All. This presentation will provide a framework focused on the integration of general & special education resources to improve student outcomes (academic, functional, & social/emotional). Their journey of identifying areas of needed improvement in delivering services, creating an action plan, & implementing changes will be shared. (Target Audience: K-8 General & Special Educators, Administrators)
D. TOPIC: “Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom for Access to Instruction”
PRESENTER: Suzann Van Beaver (WI DPI Consultant, Madison)
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will provide an overview of selected Web 2.0 tools that may support the learner’s access to instruction. Participants will become familiar with selected Web 2.0 tools through hands-on exploration which will promote the inclusion of all learners in classroom activities. Bring your own computer. Seating is limited. (Target Audience: Secondary Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, Beginner Level)
FORUMS - GROUP #2
F. TOPIC: “Addressing Adventuresome Behavior While Keeping the Dignity of All Intact”
PRESENTER: Dr. Patrick Schwarz (National Speaker, Author, Consultant & Professor; Chicago, IL)
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will focus on a person-centered, authentic, functional approach to assess behavior. A problem-solving process will be applied to combine components of the very best user-proven behavioral support strategies. This approach will be illustrated & applied to real-life classroom & learning situations identified by participants. (Target Audience: K-12 General & Special Educators, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff)
G. TOPIC: “Communication Makes or Breaks a Life”
PRESENTER: Roy Bedward (Presenter, Writer, & Self-Advocate; Madison)
DESCRIPTION: An artist, poet, and essayist, Roy has written extensively about his life with autism. He is non-verbal and uses Facilitated Communication to express his thoughts and feelings. His dream is to educate others about how to help children with autism. (Target Audience: K-12 General & Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff, Administrators, Parents)
H. TOPIC: “Understanding the Impact of ADHD & Executive Function Deficits on Learning”
PRESENTER: Chris Zeigler Dendy (Former Educator, School Psychologist, Mental Health Professional & Parents of 3 Children with ADHD; Cedar Bluff, AL)
DESCRIPTION: Executive function is a key factor influencing success or failure for students with ADHD. Executive functions orchestrate skills such as organization, memory, written expression, complex math, and starting and finishing work projects. This session offers practical suggestions for helping students who have AD/HD and executive function deficits to succeed in school and life. Specific topics to be addressed include the impact of executive function on learning and behavior, and strategies to address organizational skills, memory, written expression, complex math, homework, and long-term projects. (Target Audience: K-12 General and Special Educators, School Psychologists, Related Services Staff, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Parents)
I. TOPIC: “The Ah-Ha Moments Throughout our Journey Toward Inclusive Education”
PRESENTERS: Bridget Schopf & Shaun Young (Educators, Gibraltar Area Schools)
DESCRIPTION: Who in their right mind would try to initiate co-teaching, inclusion, differentiated instruction, Daily 5/CAFÉ literacy structure, and the Fountas & Pinnell literacy benchmark assessment system all in one year? This is a question our staff asked of themselves and each other as we began the journey. Come hear how our story has unfolded as we recognized how well these pieces fit together to improve student achievement. (Target Audience: All Elementary Personnel: General & Special Educators, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff; Beginner Level)
FORUMS - GROUP # 3
K. TOPIC: “Round Table Discussion on AD/HD & Executive Function Disorder”
FACILITATOR: Chris Zeigler Dendy (Former Educator, School Psychologist, Mental Health Professional & Parents of 3 Children with AD/HD; Cedar Bluff, AL)
DESCRIPTION: This Round Table Discussion will provide an opportunity for discussing individual questions & sharing personal comments on the topics of AD/HD and Executive Function Disorder. It is also an opportunity to connect with other professionals and parents to share ideas and resources on this topic. (Target Audience: K-12 General & Special Educators, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff, Parents)
L. TOPIC: “In Their Own Words: Perspectives and Recommendations from Wisconsin Young Adult Leaders with Disabilities”
PRESENTER: Beth Swedeen (Waisman Center Staff Member; Madison)
DESCRIPTION: The Natural Supports Project at Waisman Center, interviewed 34 Wisconsin young adults with disabilities ages 18-29 about their experiences with leadership. This session will share the findings and provide tips and strategies for school staff, families, and youth with disabilities on how to provide opportunities and build leadership skills in youth with disabilities. (Target Audience: 7-12 General & Special Educators, Transition Coordinators, 7-12 Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Parents)
M. TOPIC: “Meeting the Needs of Kids Who Don't Talk (or Write, or Take Tests!)”
PRESENTER: Char Brandl (Retired Teacher, Author, & Consultant; Madison)
DESCRIPTION: Few of us are adequately prepared to meet the needs of kids with the most severe disabilities. Yet, the rewards can be great, if we can put aside old paradigms and find creative ways to make these very special students feel welcome in our classrooms. (Target Audience: K - 12 General & Special Educators, Administrators, Parents, Paraprofessionals, Related Service Providers.)
N. TOPIC: “Accessible Science Instruction: Improving Learner Engagement through Universal Design”
PRESENTER: Dr. Greg Stefanich (Professor of Science Education, University of Northern Iowa)
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will address the application of Universal Design to Instruction. The presenter will share information and resources about Principles of Universal Design, a brief overview of current successful practice research in the United States with specific reference to science, and suggestions for improving accessibility of instruction to students with disabilities. (Target Audience: Grades 4-12 General & Special Educators, Administrators, Related Services Staff, Paraprofessionals, Administrators & Parents)
GENERAL SESSION # 2
TOPIC: “What Every Parents & Professional Must Know About AD/HD: Keys to School Success”
PRESENTER: Chris Zeigler Dendy (Former Educator, School Psychologist, Mental Health Professional & Parents of Three Adult Children with AD/HD; Cedar Bluff, AL)
DESCRIPTION: This practical presentation addresses less well-known AD/HD facts that impact school performance and behavior. Topics include: Ten key AD/HD facts, recent brain research on AD/HD, the role of neurotransmitters, coexisting conditions, an overview of executive function deficits, and a brief medication update. Tommy Dendy will also speak from a father's perspective about the challenges of AD/HD.
FORUMS - GROUP # 4
P. TOPIC: “Behavior, Communication, Assertiveness”
PRESENTER: Dr. Mark Sweet (Consultant & Trainer for: Disability Rights of Wisconsin; Madison)
DESCRIPTION: Why are we more likely to describe students as distractible, aggressive, withdrawn, in a world of their own, or even challenging rather than bored, curious, frustrated, anxious, angry or in other more ordinary ways? This session will focus on the kinds of questions that can help us better understand a student’s point of view (POV) and then decide how to provide support. (Target Audience: K-12 General & Special Educators, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff, Parents)
Q. TOPIC: “Changing Landscapes: Common Core Mathematics Standards for ALL Students”
PRESENTERS: Sandra Berndt & Diana Kasbaum (WI DPI Consultants; Madison)
DESCRIPTION: This session will provide an overview of the Common Core Standards for Mathematics. We will have the opportunity to explore the implications of these standards for teaching and learning for every student. (Target Audience: K-12 General & Special Educators, Administrators, Related Services Staff, Paraprofessionals, Parents)
R. TOPIC: “Universal Design for Learning Meets the Classroom . . .”
PRESENTER: Mat Thompson (Program Support Teacher, Madison Metropolitan School District)
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will have a two-fold focus. (1) We will begin with an overview of the Universal Design for Learning Framework (UdL). We will demonstrate how a “backwards design” anchored by Essential Understandings and Questions translates to student skill development and practical application. (2) The presentation will finish with an examination of a literacy intervention developed for a range of learners. This intervention will be embedded in content using the UdL planning template. (Targeted Audience: Elementary Level: General & Special Educators, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff, Parents.)
FORUMS - GROUP # 5
T. TOPIC: “The Hidden Curriculum of an Inclusive Classroom: Classroom Management Techniques”
PRESENTER: Janet Brighty (Special Educator: Waukesha School District)
DESCRIPTION: Turn the negative power of hyperactivity, impulsivity, or off-task behaviors into positive strengths that students can use successfully in your classroom. Learn some practical and effective classroom management techniques for the inclusive classroom. (Target Audience: K-6 General & Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff, Administrators, Parents. Beginner Level)
U. TOPIC: “IEP’s - Time for Equality”
PRESENTER: Patty Weynand (Program Support Teacher, Madison Metropolitan School District)
DESCRIPTION: This session will focus on creating IEPs through a process that aligns special and regular education teaching staff in order to more effectively and equitably include students with disabilities in general education environments, curriculum, instruction and progress monitoring. Participants will learn about the organizational change process associated with developing and implementing IEPs that are written from a standards-based and strength-based perspective while maintaining active family participation and recognizing the cultural, racial and socioeconomic background of the student and his family. (Targeted Audience: K-12 General and Special Educators, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Related Services Staff, Parents)
V. TOPIC: “Evidence Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders”
PRESENTER: Brian Johnson (DPI Autism Consultant; Madison)
DESCRIPTION: This session will focus on Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Participants will learn about the Autism Internet Modules website and will learn about different EBP's and how they can promote inclusive practices. (Target Audience: K-12 General & Special Educators)