Upcoming Events
ILAVESNP is
proud to present
"Engaging Students' Attention"
This workshops is designed to help participants expand their knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, understand different learning styles and recognizing the strengths of these students. Click here for an event flyer.
| Workshop Title: | Engaging Students' Attention |
| Date: | October 31, 2008 |
| Time: | 9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Location: | SpringHill Suites by Marriott 2702 West Lake Avenue Peoria, IL |
| Presenter: | Lyn Purpura, CEC/ACC |
| Cost: | $30 for ILAVESNP/IACTE members $80 for non-members |
| To register: | Click here for registration form |
Highlights from Past Events
ILAVESNP was
proud to present
"F.A.T. City"
During this presentation, we learned about the difficulties facing special education students in an inclusive classroom. In addition, we received tools to help meet different student needs, acquire new classroom strategies, and build a network.
ILAVESNP was proud to present
"Teaching the Low-Skilled Learner in the Regular
Classroom"
During this great session, we discussed ways to manage the challenges of dealing with a wide variety of abilities and skills in a single classroom setting.
ILAVESNP was proud to present
"Meeting Students' Needs!"
During this great session, we:
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Learned about LD (learning disabilities) and how to accommodate students who have them |
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Discovered the classroom from the ESL (English as a Second Language) standpoint |
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Acquired new classroom strategies to work with students who are labeled as BD (Behavior Disorder) |
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Built a network |
The accompanying PowerPoint presentations are available below:
Individualizing CTE Classroom Learning Opportunities for Special Populations
Teaching English Language Learners in the Mainstream
Working with Special Populations Students
ILAVESNP was proud to present
"Getting past the ABC's to meet students' needs!"
This great session was presented by Karen Bourne, Karen Shaw, and Anita Moore. Karen S. Bourne, B.S.Ed. has earned a Special Education degree from Eastern Illinois University with certifications in five separate areas and numerous hours of seminars, workshops and continuing education. She has completed 29 years of teaching Special Education in public school systems. Karen Shaw is an Instructor of Education, Social and Business Sciences. Anita Moore is Director of Disability Support Services, Academic Support.
During this exciting session, we:
| Learned the forms, labels, stereotypes, and categories of special ed |
| Received tools to help meet different student needs |
| Acquired new classroom strategies |
| Built a network |
Click here to see some photos of our day together!
