Keep Calm and Presume Competence

One Day Conference

featuring

Dr. Cheryl M. Jorgensen

presented by Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center and Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association (HOIDSA)

Dr. Jorgensen will present an argument for presuming all students’ competence to learn academics in an inclusive general education classroom, communicate about age-appropriate academic and social topics, make and sustain reciprocal social relationships, and go on to post-secondary education and life in the community.

Conference fee: $50 (includes a light breakfast and complete lunch)
*Free to Administrators and Students*

EXTRA SCHOOL BENEFIT: Substitute Reimbursement of $85 per certified teacher, up to three per school (reimbursement forms to be completed at registration check-in)
Professional Development credit provided with full attendance

Door Prizes - Grand Prize $250 Classroom Inclusion Grant!

Conference Brochure  - http://www.hoidsa.org/upload/files/Keep-Calm-mailer-for-Website-single-panels.pdf

The Least Dangerous Assumption is to Presume All Students' Competence!

Dr. Jorgensen will challenge assumptions about intelligence, inclusion, and communicative competence and ask us to adopt new assumptions that will promote a high quality educational experience and rich quality of life.

Who Should Attend:   General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Teacher’s Aides, School Administrators, Parents
When:  Friday, September 23, 2016
Where: Embassy Suites & Conference Center in East Peoria, Illinois
Time:  8:00 am to 3:30 pm    

Link to Registration: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2564662