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		When: November 7, 2008 Where: College of the Holy Cross
MDSC 5^th Annual Educator’s Forum on Down Syndrome Including Students with Down Syndrome: Specific Strategies for Accessing the General Curriculum and Actively Participating in the School Community College of the Holy Cross November 7, 2008 Program Agenda 8:00 – 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 Welcome Remarks Charles Gadbois – President, Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Cynthia Levine – Education, Inclusion, and Behavior Consultant; MDSC Board Member John Anton – Self-Advocate,What's Up with Down Syndrome - My 2008 Version 9:00-10:15 Keynote Speaker Yes We Can! Including Students with Down Syndrome in General Education Classrooms – Cheryl M. Jorgensen,Ph.D., University of New Hampshire 10:15 -10:30 Break 10:30- 12:00 Breakouts (please select one) Supports for Inclusion: Practical Strategies that Work in the Elementary General Education Classroom - Cheryl M. Jorgensen, Ph.D., University of New Hampshire Including Inclusive Postsecondary Education in Transition Planning - Maria Paiewonsky,Ed.D., Transition Specialist, Institute of Community Inclusion One Model of Middle School Inclusion - Geri Bargar, Learning Center Coordinator/Educational Team Facilitator, Harbor Pilot Middle School Rich and Interesting Curriculum Matters - Adaptations in High School - Mary Beth Doyle, Ph.D., Department Chair, Associate Professor of Education, Saint Michael's College "Including Samuel" - Viewing of a 58 minute documentary film about examining educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities, followed by a guided discussion 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch & Networking 1:00 -2:30 Breakouts (please select one) Stories from Self-Advocates: School, Work and More – Chuck Maranian, Tracey Newhart, and other self advocates Increasing Youth Participation in Transition Planning and Postsecondary Education - Stelios Gragoudas, Ed.D., Research Associate, Institute of Community Inclusion One Model of Middle School Inclusion - Geri Bargar, Learning Center Coordinator/Educational Team Facilitator, Harbor Pilot Middle School Rich and Interesting Curriculum Matters - Adaptations in High School – Mary Beth Doyle, Ph.D., Department Chair, Associate Professor of Education, Saint Michael's College "Including Samuel" - Viewing of a 58 minute documentary film about examining educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities, followed by a guided discussion 2:30 – 3:00 Wrap-Up & Evaluations Note: Attendees at the Educator's Forum are eligible to receive six (6) clock hours or Professional Development Points (PDP's) toward renewal of their teaching certificate. Registration fee: $75/educator (includes continental breakfast and luncheon)

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