Breaking Barriers: Literacy and Inclusion for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Name: Breaking Barriers: Literacy and Inclusion for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Start: 2025-02-07T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-08T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Region One Education Service Center

Schedule

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Region One Education Service Center | Edinburg, TX

This conference will empower educators to create inclusive school
environments that support students with intellectual disabilities,
including Down syndrome. Participants will learn research-based
reading strategies, explore reading development, and discover
practical tips for teaching diverse learners. The session will also
focuses on maximizing student participation and fostering a strong sense of belonging in the classroom.
The event will feature presentations from experts in the field, including Dr. Erik Carter from the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities, Dr. Jenny Kimes and Dr. Susan Copeland. There will be a full day of programming on Friday, February 7th, designed specifically for educators, and a half-day on Saturday, February 8th, intended for parents. However, attendees are encouraged to sign up for both days if they are able to attend.
Online registration is available at https://apps.esc1.net/ProfessionalDevelopment/RegionOne.
ASL translation will be provided. Spanish translation will also be available on Saturday. Contact Zacnithe Treviño at [email protected] to request translation services. The deadline for requests is January 23rd.