5th Annual 2012 Secondary Transition Summer Institute

WHERE: Embassey Suites, Downtown Des Moines

WHEN: June 13 & 14, 2012

TIME:  Registration on 6/13 starts at 8:00 am
           Institute begins both days at 8:30 am
           Adjourns at 3:30 pm on 6/14

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

Where Have We Come Since 2005?

Topics

• Stages of Implementation
• Strategies to Move Towards Full Implementation
• Team Planning

Presenter: Barbara Sims

As an Associate Director with National Implementation Research Network (NIRN), Barbara applies her educational experiences as teacher, administrator and state agency staff to her knowledge of implementation research.  Her dynamic, interactive approach, assists district, regional and state education systems nationwide to implement and scale up effective education innovations.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

Where Do We Want to Be in 2017?

Topics

• Learners in a Digital World
• Parent Engagement
• Employment Preparation
• College Preparation
• IHAPI
• Changes in B13 & Training Supports

Presenter: Ako Kambon

A versatile motivational speaker, Ako is president of Visionary Leaders Institute.  His work with African American males at risk for entering the Ohio penal system and his advocacy for policies, programs and procedures that engage parents will help us "release the spirit of academic excellence" as we plan for the next five years of secondary improvement for youth with disabilities.

LODGING

Embassy Suites, Downtown Des Moines

• Sleeping rooms available for 6/11, 6/12, and 6/13 for $119/night + tax
• To make reservations call 515.244.1700 and ask for the Iowa Department of Education room block

PLEASE RESERVE ROOMS BY 5/12/12

Contact Information:

Barb Guy
Transition Consultant
Dept. of Education
Grimes Office Building, 3rd Floor
400 E 14th Street
Des Moines, IA  50319-0146
(515) 281-5265 or (515) 326-1034
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Beth Buehler-Sapp
Secretary 1
Dept. of Education
Grimes Office Building, 3rd Floor
400 E 14th Street
Des Moines, IA  50319-0146
(515) 281-7143
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