Friday, June 3, 2011: Room

7:30 - 8:00 am Breakfast Paris Foyer &

Paris B & C

Athens Board
7:30 am - 1:30 pm Tech Lab/Office Open
Room

8:00 - 9:00 am Keynote Paris B & C

The ABCs of AT, IT & the IEP
Sean Smith, Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas,
Lawrence, KS
This session will focus on how educators and families can work together to further integrate
technology tools/solutions into the lives of students with special needs. Technology is
becoming a critical tool in our daily lives and thus, should be the same in our educational
environments. Participants will leave with tools and a confirmed process to follow that will
enhance technology consideration and implementation.
Session Takeaways:
• Participants will understand how critical further parent and professional
engagement/planning is to the technology integration process.
• Participants will understand the Principles of Universal Design for Learning and how they
apply to further implementation of technology into the lives of those with special needs.
• Participants will understand how interactive technology tools (e.g., video, audio, Web 2.0
solutions) can be used to alter educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

9:00 - 9:15 am BREAK

9:15 - 10:45 am Breakout Sessions (2)

1. The ABCs of AT, IT & the IEP – An Extended Look Paris C

Sean Smith, Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas,
Lawrence, KS
OK, I know my student or son/daughter could benefit from technology, now what? This
session will explore processes in place, available tools/solutions, and what is possible when
we integrate the principles of Universal Design for Learning in our educational planning and
implementation. Participants will discuss and consider how to further extend effective
practices, how to connect needs with technology tools and ways to further engage others in
meaningful technology use.
Session Takeaways:
• Participants will understand how critical further parent and professional
engagement/planning is to the technology integration process.
• Participants will understand the Principles of Universal Design for Learning and how they
apply to further implementation of technology into the lives of those with special needs.
• Participants will understand how interactive technology tools (e.g., video, audio, Web 2.0
solutions) can be used to alter educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

2. Fund Development 101 Paris B

Richard Tollefson, President, The Phoenix Philanthropy Group, and Joyce Millard Hoie,
Executive Director, Raising Special Kids, Phoenix, AZ
Richard Tollefson, from The Phoenix Philanthropy Group will address the key issues,
challenges, and opportunities in nonprofit fundraising. There will be opportunity for Q&A and
Region 5’s very own Joyce Millard Hoie will also participate in the presentation, providing her
own insight and experiences with fund development for Raising Special Kids, Arizona’s
Parent Training and Information Center!
Session Takeaways:
• Increased knowledge of nonprofit fund development issues
• Strategies for Parent Centers to consider in enhancing development skills

10:45 - 11:00 am BREAK

Friday, June 3, 2011 (Continued): Room

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Round of Breakout Sessions (2)

1. Succession Planning Paris B

Kelly Cole Wyngarden, Organizational Development Consultant and Trainer, Mountain States
Employers Council
In recent years, succession planning has become increasingly important for organizations.
This heightened attention has been driven by the haunting reality that companies will lose
years of experience – and talent - as Baby Boomers begin to retire in significant numbers.
Now that organizations can no longer afford to ignore this looming crisis in the availability of
experienced leaders, the question has become, “How do we prepare our future leaders to
step up to the plate fast?”
Session Takeaways:
• What is succession planning
• Critical Success Factors
• Emergency planning
• Replacement Planning
• Acceleration Pool Development

2. Resources that Make Waves: A Marketplace Paris C

Indira Medina, NICHCY, Washington D.C., Phil Moses, CADRE, Eugene, OR, and Facilitated
by Region 5 PTAC Staff, Colorado Springs, CO
In this fun-filled session participants get a chance to hear from representatives of NICHCY
and CADRE who will provide links to new resources and provide general updates about their
work as TA&D Centers! And, we will be showcasing online videos that are relevant to topics
such as disability, change, inclusion, education, technology, and nonprofit management.
Come ready to discuss and share with your peers!
Session Takeaways:
• Learn about current Technical Assistance and Dissemination Network's resources, with
opportunity for Q&A
• Opportunity for peer-to-peer sharing of current online video resources with other Region 5
Parent Centers

12:00 pm Conference Closing, Evaluation Completion, & iPad Drawing

* With 100% completion of the electronic evaluation from all conference attendees
from your Parent Center, your Parent Center will be entered in a drawing to win an
iPad!

12:30 pm Close of Conference Paris Foyer

Boxed Lunches Served - Take them with you or eat in the Paris B & C meeting rooms -
your choice!

Thank you for joining us in Colorado and sharing this important opportunity for each of our Parent
Centers to learn and grow together! Please travel safely!