Date: April 12, 2008
Time: Registration/Networking/Exhibits
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Participants will be able to choose two breakout sessions

Location: The Crowne Plaza - 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62703

Cost: $10 per person includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch

Registration is Limited to 250 Participants

Keynote Speaker: Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Diversity in Learning and Development Department at National-Louis University. He is also the author of From Disability to Possibility. Dr. Schwarz is a dynamic speaker combining information, humor and passion in his presentation.

Breakout Sessions will address:
•Classroom Modifications/Adaptations
•Education Laws and Individualized
    Education Programs (IEPs)
•Emotional Effects of Disability on Family Members
•Shaping Children’s Behavior
•Transitions

HOTEL INFORMATION
The Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
3000 Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-529-7777
Toll-Free: 800-589-2769

A block of hotel rooms will be available at a reduced rate of $70 plus tax until March 21, 2008 or until the rooms are all booked

***Call early and mention “New Dreams” to take advantage of the reduced rate***

FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION
To inquire about eligibility for reimbursement for conference expenses call:

STARNET - Mary Smith at 217-742-5252 or email mk-smith@wiu.edu

The Arc of Illinois
708-206-1930 or
www.thearcofil.org

 

Registration Required:
• Please register and mail check by April 2, 2008
• On-line at www.fmptic.org
• Fax to Family Matters at 217-347-5119
• Detach this panel and mail it and your payment of $10 per person to: Family Matters PTIC, New Dreams Conference, 1901 S. 4th St., Ste. 209, Effingham, IL 62401

If registering by phone or on-line you must send your payment by mail to be officially registered.

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Register For Special Accommodations by March 1, 2008

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NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED

COLLABORATORS\SPONSORS:

  • Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse

  • Family Matters

  • Family Support Network

  • Hearing & Vision Connections

  • Illinois School for the Deaf

  • Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

  • Illinois State Board of Education --- Special Education Services

  • Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center for Parents (ISTAC-P)

  • Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Support Group

  • Philip J. Rock Center

  • Project CHOICES

  • Sangamon County Department of Public Health -- Child and Family Connections #18 (CFC) and  Local Interagency Council (LIC)

  • STARNET Regions I, III and IV

  • The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

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