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I See What You Mean: Strategies For Minimizing Dependence On Words In Teaching, Lisa Lane

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

This presentation focuses on practical strategies for using visual tools in the classroom, allowing language-challenged students with ASD to “see what you mean.”

Enhancing Transition To Employment, Rene Reese

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Employment is a key goal for students and adults with all different types of disabilities. Yet, obtaining employment remains a challenge.

Students and adults with Intellectual and other disabilities need to be prepared not only to succeed as employees, but also with the tools to acquire jobs. Finding and accessing resources and services can be a lengthy and intimidating process. It is vital to support students, graduates and adults with the tools that they need to successfully transition into the workforce.

This presentation will showcase a comprehensive Job Search Toolkit that can be used independently with little training or assistance …

“It’S Nice To Meet You. Let’S Do Some Inclusion.”, Martha Compton, Celeste Prange, Kaleena Gibson

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Come hear how one 3^rd grade team went out of their way to welcome and support the teachers and students from a new-to-the-school self-contained class for students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in a project of grade-appropriate inclusion. The presenters will discuss the power of a positive attitude and combined ownership among staff members. Attendees will be given strategies to create a welcoming classroom community and tips on modifying activities and assessments.

Virtual Inclusion, Nicole Adams

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Virtual education offers a continuum of special education services, that includes inclusion. Come to find out how inclusion is delivered in virtual schools and learn about of the techniques and tools they use that can be applied in a brick and mortar inclusion setting!

The Inclusion Experience, Claire Vanostenbridge, Melissa Grimsley, Jane Dibridge, Debra Whatley, Emilie Westmoreland

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Inclusion benefits everyone in the room, students and teachers alike. During this presentation, attendees will learn about the benefits of co-teaching, talk to current co-teachers, how to work with others effectively, and some unique experiences that inclusion classrooms can offer to their students. This includes but is not limited to various co-teaching styles, daily starter activities, literacy methods and activities, and differentiated note-taking.

Winthrop Think College-Postsecondary Options For Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: Living On Campus!, Sara Oxenfeld, Barbara Oley, Kevin Rauppius, Jonathan Turner

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Winthrop Think College has moved on campus. Four WTC students and residential peer mentors live on campus and work on independent living skills. The audience will hear from the Winthrop Think College Students about how living on campus is helping prepare them for their postsecondary goals.

Supporting Assistants In Inclusive Settings, Wendy Balough

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Special Education assistants can be used to support programs of students in general education classrooms, but their effectiveness is only as good as the training and supervision they receive from teachers and administrators. Come to this session to pick up practical management and training tips for working with assistants.

Strategies For Promoting Success In Inclusive Mathematics Classrooms, Jenny Root, Luann Davis, Chelsi Brosch

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

A brief overview of the "big ideas" in mathematics for elementary/middle grades will be provided followed by evidence based strategies for teaching grade-aligned mathematics skills to students in inclusive classroom. Participants will practice selected strategies for embedding instruction within typical mathematics routines.

“Stuck In The Middle”, Christina Hammond Dempsey

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Positives and concerns that resulted from a year of full inclusion/co-teaching in sixth grade and how we changed our service delivery model to be sure every child’s needs are met. This presentation will also include strategies for middle level teachers for academics, technology (apps that may be helpful), behavior and motivation for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Club Unify, Emily Sirico, Alexis Pattinson

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

We will be discussing Club Unify. We will go over what it is, the components of the program, who can participate, how to get started, the benefits of the program, and who to contact for more information.

A Few Simple “Tweeks” = Successful Students In My Class: Creating A Successful Learning Environment For All Learners In The Classroom, Susan S. Williams, Chastity Baccus

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

A regular education classroom is filled with many students of varying talents and abilities. By implementing simple ‘tweeks’ in teaching, routines, and procedures, teachers can make a tremendous difference in the success rate for a child on the autism spectrum as well as the other students in the classroom. The presenters will provide straight forward strategies that each attendee will be able to implement upon leaving the session. These are proven strategies that the presenters currently use and will be sharing. Although the focus of the presentation will be on the inclusion of students on the autism spectrum within the …

Winthrop Think College-Postsecondary Options For Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Tanner Crossnoe, Dominic Cianciosa, Brittany Black, Alexis Pattinson

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Winthrop Think College is a postsecondary option for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our goal is to prepare students for competitive employment and active participation in local communities. Session will highlight experiences from first year of our program. The audience will hear from the Winthrop Think College Students and Peer Mentors.

Inclusiveness At Work: Think College Partners With Macfeat Laboratory School, Erin Hamel, Liz Mcnelly

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

This presentation describes the partnership that exists between Winthrop’s Macfeat Laboratory School and THINK College. Winthrop University’s THINK College Program aims to “provide an inclusive post-secondary education experience to students with intellectual disabilities to prepare them for competitive employment and active participation in local communities with as much independence as possible” (http://www.winthrop.edu/thinkcollege/). Since 1895, Macfeat Laboratory School has served Winthrop University and the community as a research, demonstration and training center for best practices in early childhood education. Macfeat has two preschool classes for three and four year olds and one multi-age kindergarten class. The school provides a …

The Ins And Outs Of Co-Teaching, Krystine Blocker

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

My journey as an inclusion teacher and the lessons I’ve learned regarding what works and what does not. Tips for teachers on co-planning, co-teaching and co-assessing as well as strategies to keep all students engaged in instruction!

High School Literacy Instruction For Students With Developmental Disabilities In General Education Classrooms, Kathryn Haughney, Caryn Allison, Diane Browder

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

This session will describe the elements of Alternate Achievement Literacy (AAL), including the use of grade-aligned, chronological age-appropriate materials, evidence-based instructional practices and supports for teachers and students. Inclusion will be discussed in depth, especially as it pertains to meaningful academic inclusion in typical Language Arts high school classrooms. Examples will be shown of group literacy instruction including both student s with significant disabilities, students with autism and their typical peers. Instruction is delivered by general education teachers, special education teachers and typical peers.

Special Needs Planning 101: Securing Your Child’S Future, Ryan F. Platt

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

You are invited to an Educational Experience that will empower you to build a solid planning foundation for you, your loved one and your entire family. You will not only learn about wills, trusts, the ABLE Act, Special Needs Trust, Guardianship, Defining your child’s lifetime needs, Government Benefits, Proactive Tax Strategies, Communication Techniques, but you will also learn the importance of integrating all the necessary pieces into a cohesive plan, so the vision you have for your child’s life can become a reality whether you are here or not.

Beyond Inclusion! Inclusive Programming Options, Wendy Balough

Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference

Gather ideas to define or redefine inclusion in your district, school or classrooms. We will explore inclusive practices that help connect students with general curriculum and classroom participation. The emphasis will be on practical tips, research-based strategies, and useful classroom examples and include roles and responsibilities, co-teaching, curricular modifications, and using para-educators.