Successful Access to a More Inclusive World
Friday & Saturday, November 9-10, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lipscomb University
Ezell Center
1 University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
Friday, November 9
Dr. Deborah Taub
Successfully Accessing the Core Curriculum in an Inclusive Classroom
Friday’s keynote speaker, Dr. Deborah Taub, is the Director of Research at Keystone Alternate Assessment Design. She will help participants understand how to align the Common Core State Standards with IEP goals to make them accessible to all students. This all day session will be particularly helpful for educators and other autism professionals.
Saturday, November 10
Break-out Sessions
Saturday will feature three 1.5 hour break-out sessions presented by professionals in the community. These sessions will be appropriate for teenagers and adults on the spectrum, parents, and the general autism community with presentations on sexuality, communication, transition to adulthood, and educational advocacy for Children, Young Adults (15-25), and Adults (over 25).