We’re thrilled to let you know we’ve confirmed several additional events for Saturday, December 3 at the TASH Conference. If you’re already registered for the TASH Conference, you can jump right in on these Saturday events! Or, if you would like to sign up for our parent training or youth summit only, fill out our registration form.
2011 TASH Youth Summit
Led by national youth facilitators from the I am Norm campaign (www.iamnorm.org) and local youth leaders from the Atlanta region, this event will focus on getting EXCITED about diverse ideas, perspectives and abilities. Come prepared to meet new friends and think … are you “normal” or just you?
Who: Youth and young adults with or without a disability
Where: Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
When: December 3, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Registration: Free with TASH Conference registration or $10 if only attending the Youth Summit.
IEP Training for Parents, Advocates and Parents’ Attorneys
Facilitated by Barbara Ransom, an attorney at Disability Rights California, this training will provide parents with a toolbox of strategies to ensure students labeled as having disabilities receive the full benefits promised under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Parents and others will also learn about:
– Developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to prevent Interim Alternative Placements
– Preparing for a Manifestation Determination
– Discussing the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Who: Parents and others involved in supporting student rights in the classroom
Where: Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
When: December 3, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Registration: Free with TASH Conference registration or $50 if only attending the Training.
Bring your son or daughter to attend the TASH Youth Summit while you attend this great training opportunity and receive a discounted rate of $55!
Doctoral Students and Beginning Special Education Faculty Networking Session
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This session is intended both for doctoral students who are planning to join the faculty at a college or university, and for tenure accruing faculty in their first three years as a college or university faculty member. The session will focus on strategies for becoming tenured, publishing papers, writing grants, establishing a network of colleagues, preparing teachers, supporting service providers (e.g., schools, customized employment, independent living), establishing a research/scholarship agenda, and balancing professional and personal lives. These and other topics will be discussed by and with nationally-recognized special education faculty members with successful records as college and university faculty members.
International Issues Committee Roundtable
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The International Issues Committee Roundtable provides professionals, families, self-advocates, policy-makers, and other advocates a forum for dialogue, collaboration, and international and cross-cultural exchanges. Individuals who attend the Roundtable are encouraged to establish networks that foster collaboration in working toward the common goals of promoting the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in their communities.