Current Issues in Special Education

Description: This session will provide up-to-date information about current issues in special education including local and national examples of effective practices as well as future directions.  Topics to be discussed include IDEA and ESEA reauthorization progress and predictions, role evolution for school psychologists and special education staff, how to respond to the shortage of school psychologists, current thinking regarding Multi-Level Systems of Support, current thinking regarding systems change and effective instruction, using data for setting goals and evaluating “sufficient progress,” and implementing “strategic” assessment that is efficient and effective.  This is a valuable opportunity to engage in broader, systems level conversations to impact outcomes for all students.  

Presenters:  John Humphries is the Director of Pupil Services in the Dodgeville School District and the current president of WSPA.  Dr. Ed O’Connor is the Executive Director of the Midwest Instructional Leadership Council and a Systems Support Consultant and Center Leader with CESA 2.  

Cost:  $100 per participant

Location:  The Waters of Minocqua, 8116 HWY 51 South, Minocqua, WI  54548                P:715.358.4000   
Block of rooms are available until the end of November mention room block "CESA 8" when making your hotel reservation.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Any registration cancellation must be received 7 days prior to the scheduled date to receive a refund or avoid invoicing. CESA 8 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 8 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. Registered participants not in attendance on the day of the session will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 8 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. Participants will be notified via email through myQuickReg.com if a cancellation occurs. Please make sure all of your contact information is correct in myQuickReg.com. DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS: Due to varied dietary restrictions, CESA 8 cannot guarantee that all special dietary accommodations can be met. CESA 8 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary restrictions with advance notice, but please plan accordingly. BY REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT YOU CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOTAPE taken during the course for publicity, promotional, and/or educational purposes including but not limited to publications, presentations, newsletters, internet, and social media sources. I do this with full knowledge and consent to waive all claims for compensation for the use or for damages. If you do not consent to this statement, please send a written notice via email to the agency contact listed on the workshop posting.