Autism Institute 2008:Save the dates! June 5-7, 2008! The Kentucky Autism Training Center presents the 9th Annual Autism Institute to be held at the Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY. The institute features strategies and techniques to enhance the lives of those affected by autism.Registration opens in late January!
http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining/3/8/08 SPEAKER BIOS AND SESSIONS ARE NOW ONLINE AT KATC WEBSITE!
I'll post the speakers as I get the information- but I know who is speaking one day- US! Looks like our whole family will get the chance to meet many new friends on the 7th- we're really excited!! I've attended the Autism Institute almost every year since the first one and have always been so impressed- the folks at KATC are the best!
Hope to see some of you there!
Jen
One of the presenters is:
Dr. Paula Kluth is a consultant, teacher, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Her research and professional interests include differentiating instruction, and supporting students with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
Paula is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher, consulting teacher, and inclusion facilitator. She works with teachers in K-12 schools, pre-schools, and early intervention programs. She also regularly works with family organizations and disability-rights and advocacy groups.
She is the author of “You’re Going to Love This Kid”: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom ; the lead editor of Access to Academics: Critical Approaches to Inclusive Curriculum, Instruction, and Policy, and the co-author of four upcoming texts: A Land We Can Share: The Literate Lives of Students with Autism; Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Structures for the Inclusive Classroom; You’re Welcome: 30 Innovative Ideas for Inclusive Schools, and Just Give Him the Whale: 20 Ways to Support & Honor the Interests of Students with Autism.
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