ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Arizona’s Thirteenth Annual Transition Conference

“I”s Focused on the Future: Invested, Involved, and Independent

September 30—October 2, 2013

Talking Stick Resort
9800 East Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Arizona’s Thirteenth Annual Transition Conference, “I”s Focused on the Future: Invested, Involved, and Independent, is a collaborative, cross-stakeholder professional development event aimed at providing meaningful and pertinent information needed in the transition planning process for youth and young adults with disabilities. This annual conference provides a dynamic array of national speakers, state level experts, and also includes participation of youth, young adults, and family members. Session content is structured around three topical strands: (1) strategies for enhancing youth success, (2) family involvement, and (3) interagency/community collaboration.

Early registration for Arizona’s Thirteenth Annual Transition Conference is now open and will end Friday, July 5, 2013. Standard registration begins Saturday, July 6, 2013, and ends Friday, September 6, 2013. This conference has been filled to capacity for the last four years, make sure to register early!

Please note the following registration details:

• Conference registration will be processed exclusively online for all participants (note: presenters, vendors, and Secondary Transition Mentoring Project (STMP) participants will register separately, NOT through the general registration sites, with instructions provided by conference organizers);

• Early, standard, and late/walk-in registration periods significantly impact registration fees;
• Family and youth/young adult-focused strands will only be held on Monday and Tuesday. Registration fees and scholarship funding allow participants who register as a family member,  youth, or young adult to attend the conference on September 30 and October 1, 2013. Additional information about scholarships will be disseminated soon;

• Registration fees for educators, service agency providers, and other professionals allow participation in all three days of the conference;
• Scholarships continue to be available on a first-come, first-served basis for youth, young adults, and family members needing assistance with lodging or registration costs. Scholarships are open to those who meet eligibility requirements and may be limited based on the number of applicants per family or on scholarship awards received in prior years; and

• There will be no allowance for single-day registration, but substitutions can be made. See the Program Overview for information.

SPECIAL NOTES: The conference begins at 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning to accommodate participants traveling from out of town. Also, in order to be environmentally conscious, paper copies of handouts will not be provided at the conference. Materials for all sessions will be posted online three weeks prior to the conference on the 2013 Transition Conference website. Participants are asked to print and bring materials for sessions of interest.

ADE/ESS is pleased to welcome Brad Cohen as this year’s opening keynote speaker! Mr. Cohen is a noted motivational speaker, teacher, author who has Tourette syndrome. He has been featured on the Oprah Show, People magazine, CNN, The New York Times, and Inside Edition and is the author of Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had. CBS featured Mr. Cohen’s life in a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, Front of the Class, in December 2008. His story of personal challenge and unwavering determination proves that anyone can make a dream come true.  

Please see the 2013 Program Overview for information about conference and hotel room registration, as well as a listing of national speakers, outline of sessions provided by local presenters, and a general schedule. For additional information, contact Jeannette Zemeida at (602) 542-3855 or via e-mail at Jeannette.Zemeida@azed.gov.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Conference registration will be processed exclusively online. Conference registration for professionals and youth, young adults, and family members can be found here.

NOTE: presenters, vendors, and Secondary Transition Mentoring Project participants should NOT register on this site and should instead follow directions provided by conference organizers via e-mail.

Scholarship, vendor/exhibitor, and additional information can be found on the 2013 Transition Conference website.

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A new page for the 2013 Directors Institute has been published! Visit the 2013 Directors Institute page at www.azed.gov/special-education/2013-directors-institute.

Registration is now open!

Registration information has been posted on the ADE Calendar of Events page -

http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/EventLocationSelection.asp?EventID=3073&EventDate=8/26/2013.

Directors Institute 2013 – Opening the Door to the Common Core

The Directors Institute 2013: Opening the Door to the Common Core will be held August 26–August 28, 2013, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel. Sessions will cover a range of topics and current issues facing special education directors in Arizona. Participants will receive updates on federal and state requirements, and will be able to access hands-on resources that can be used immediately.

Conference Schedule:

Monday:  8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

All registrations include participation over the entire three-day conference; no one- or two-day registrations are available. Early Bird Registration begins March 12 and continues through June 14, 2013, at $300 per participant. Standard registration begins June 17 and continues until August 2, 2013, at $325 per participant. Beginning August 5, 2013, and space permitting, registration will increase to $350 per participant. Space is limited—please register as soon as possible.

Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation number. If you do not receive a confirmation number, your registration is not complete. Confirmation numbers are not a guarantee of admittance; payment must be received before you attend the conference. Payment is accepted by check or purchase order only; either form of payment must be received before the registration deadlines. Purchase order numbers are NOT required for early registration, but payment information for ALL registrations must be submitted by August 5, 2013. Please advise ADE of any substitutions by August 12, 2013. Contact Abby Sanchez via phone at (602) 364-3026 or via email at Abby.Sanchez@azed.gov. No cancellation or refunds will be allowed. Two weeks prior to the conference, all paid, registered attendees will receive information on how to access all printed material.

Additional Information

For detailed conference information contact:

Linda Mosteller
Phone: 602-542-4469
Email: linda.mosteller@azed.gov

Payment

Make payment payable to Arizona Department of Education.

Mail to:

Arizona Department of Education
Attn: Abby Sanchez
1535 W. Jefferson, Bin #24
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Please be prompt in informing your business office of your registration. A confirmation number is required on the day of the event and should also be included on your purchase order.
A registration fee is charged for all registrants, including those who do NOT SHOW.

Purchase orders sent by fax WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS NUMBER ONLY: 602-542-5404

For questions regarding registration, please contact:

Abby Sanchez
Phone: 602-364-3026
Email: Abby.Sanchez@azed.gov

Hotel Information

Renaissance Glendale Hotel
9495 West Coyotes Boulevard
Glendale, Arizona 85305
1-800-HOTELS1 (468-3571) and reference the group code “ADEADEA” or the “Directors Institute.”  Please note the hotel does not take guest reservations.

Online Reservations: www.marriott.com/phxgr

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http://www.azed.gov/special-education/teacher-conference-2013

Please see the the attached “Save the Date” card for the First Annual ADE Special Education Teacher Conference: Common Core Connections and Collaborations.

The Arizona Department of Education is hosting a new conference tailored to the needs of special education teachers and administrators.  This two-day conference features nationally recognized educator Marilyn Friend, author of Co-Teach! A Manual for Creating and Sustaining Classroom Partnerships, as well as presentations from prominent local Arizona special education teachers who will highlight methods and strategies that have been found to be effective in Arizona schools.

WHAT:     ADE Special Education Teacher Conference: Common Core Connections and Collaborations

WHEN:     July 11- 12, 2013

WHERE:   Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona

At the New Special Education Conference for Teachers, you will be able to network with fellow special education teachers while attending informative sessions covering a range of topics and current issues facing special education teachers in Arizona. Participants will receive teaching strategies and knowledge about the Arizona Common Core Standards and will also access hands-on resources to use immediately.  Breakout sessions will cover topics influencing the special education classroom such as assessment, autism, behavior, bullying, co-teaching, differentiated instruction, law, technology, parent involvement, response to intervention, and inclusion.

Other presenters include:

•             Andrew Chen, member of the Common Core State Standards Development Team in Mathematics and the Advisory Board of the National Council on Teacher Quality

•             Hannah Erhli, Council for Exceptional Children 2012 Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year

A certificate reflecting participation and professional development credit hours will be provided at the end of the conference.  

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