On behalf of the Iowa

Department of Education,
Im pleased to invite you to
the 2012 Statewide Special
Education Conference.
States have been addressing
disparities in education since as
early as 1964, and have been
receiving support for students
with disabilities since 1975. Getting students with
disabilities into school is thus no longer an issue. The
new challenge is making sure they leave school ready
for college or a career. Students with disabilities might
need specialized instruction, but the content theyre
taught and the achievement levels theyre expected
to reach are the same as what we expect for students
without disabilities.
We know that the percentage of students with
disabilities leaving school college- and career-ready is
not 100 percent. Its not even close. So if we are truly
going to deliver on the promises of educational equity
made a generation ago, we need to do something
more, and we need to do it together.
Every child in the Iowa public school system deserves
to make a years growth in a years time, and to
have a team of caring individuals working together
to prepare that child for life after high school. This
conference represents a collective step forward, and
a commitment to high standards, evidence-based
practices, and improved life outcomes for students
with disabilities.
Whether youre a teacher, parent, compliance
administrator, policymaker, attorney or advocate for
persons with disabilities, we hope to see you at our
frst annual Statewide Special Education Conference!
Martin Ikeda, Ph. D.
Bureau Chief and State Director of Special Education
(school-aged), Iowa Department of Education
June 1113, 2012
Hy-Vee Hall | Downtown Des Moines, Iowa
AN INVITATION
2012 STATEWIDE
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATIONS
Group rates have been organized at the following
hotels. Participants are responsible for arranging
their own transportation to and from the event and
for booking their own accommodations.
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515.244.2151 or 800.514.4706
Group Pricing: $99/night + tax*
Group Code: doedoea
Holiday Inn (at Mercy Campus)
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515.283.0151
Group Price: $81.95/night + tax by May 21, 2012*
Group Code: SEJ
Des Moines Marriott
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515.245.5500 or 800.228.9290
Group Price: $135/night + tax by May 21, 2012*
Group Code: stastaa
*Rates are guaranteed based on availability.
REIMBURSEMENT
The Department of Education will reimburse
certain attendees for cost of attendance at state
allowance rates. Those eligible for reimbursement
include students with disabilities, parents of
children/students with disabilities and members
of the Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP).
For information regarding reimbursement:
Students and parents, please contact
Deb Samson at 515.242.5295.
SEAP members, please contact
Eric Neessen at 515.281.5766.
If you have any questions about the
2012 Special Education Conference,
contact Amy Williamson at 515.339.4122.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Conference is free to the public.
Preregistration is required by Friday,
May 25, 2012, and will be limited to
the frst 1,200 guests. Register for the
event at www.educateiowa.gov.
A confrmation along with more
details will be sent upon receipt of
your registration.
Post-Conference Workshops*
Workshops sponsored by partnering organizations
will be held on Wednesday, June 13, from 8:30 am
to 5:30 pm. Participation in these workshops is
restricted to invited guests only. Please contact
Amy Williamson at 515.339.4122 if youd like to
attend one of these clinics.
Research to Practice in Literacy
Supporting Students With Signicant Disabilities
in Literacy, Language and Learning
Reducing Disproportionality in Special Education
PBIS Coordinators Workshop
Area Education Agency Directors of Special
Education Meeting
Early Childhood Outcomes Workshop
*Invited guests must register for the post-conference
workshops in addition to registering for the
Statewide Conference.
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
9:15 AM
10:45 AM
1:15 PM
2:45 PM
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:30 PM
9:15 AM
10:45 AM
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:30 PM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY JUNE 11, 2012
TUESDAY JUNE 12, 2012
WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2012
Section 504 and the Public Schools
David Richards, Attorney at Law
You Cant Get There From Here: Functional vs.
Thoughtful Literacy David Kopenhaver
Intensive Interventions at the Tier III Level: The
Need for Reciprocal Goals Sandra M. Keenan
and Albert J. Duchnowski, Ph.D.
Cognitive Support Technologies: Making Them
Work in Your Day Daniel K. Davies
Closing Remarks
Martin Ikeda, Ph.D., Bureau Chief and State
Director of Special Education (school-aged),
Iowa Department of Education
Conference Closes for Those Not
Attending a Day 3 Workshop
Legal Ethics and Special Education
Disputes (Attorneys Only)
Thomas Mayes, Attorney at Law
Planning and Implementing Effective Reading
Interventions for Elementary Students With
Reading Difculties or Disabilities
Jeanne Wanzek, Ph.D.
Section 504 and the Public Schools
David Richards, Attorney at Law
Empowering Students for the New Frontier:
College and Career Readiness
Alan Sheinker, Ed.D. and Patti Whetstone, Ed.D.
Lunch
Breakout Session 3
Special Education Law: The Year in Review
Melinda Jacobs, Attorney at Law.
Considerations for Choosing Mathematics
Progress Monitoring Measures From K Through 12
Anne Foegen, Ph.D.
Best Practices in Bullying Prevention I
Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., and Rodger Dinwiddie
Iowas Approach to Career Preparation for Youth
With Disabilities Ruth Allison, Sherry Becker,
Hal Minear and J. Erin Riehle
Bullying, Harassment and Students With
Disabilities David Richards, Attorney at Law
Providing Effective Support and Intervention
for Adolescents With Reading Difculties or
Disabilities Jeanne Wanzek, Ph.D.
Improving Student Outcomes Through Targeted
Tier II Interventions and Supports
Sandra M. Keenan and Albert J. Duchnowski, Ph.D.
Using Everyday Technology to Promote
Self-Determination and Greater Independence
Daniel K. Davies
Break
Breakout Session 4
Evidence-Based Practice, Data-Based Decision-
Making and the Law
Melinda Jacobs, Attorney at Law
Reducing Disproportionality in Special Education
Daniel J. Reschly, Ph.D.
Best Practices in Bullying Prevention II
Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., and Rodger Dinwiddie
Taking the Next Step: Planning for Success in
Postsecondary Education
Karen Thompson and Sean Roy
Opening Remarks
Martin Ikeda, Ph.D., Bureau Chief and State
Director of Special Education (school-aged),
Iowa Department of Education
Breakout Session 1
Special Education Law: The Year in Review
Melinda Jacobs, Attorney at Law
Linking Progress Monitoring With High-Stakes
Assessments: Setting Standards-Based Goals
in Reading John L. Hosp, Ph.D., NCSP and
Kristen Missall, Ph.D.
Best Practices in Bullying Prevention I
Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., and Rodger Dinwiddie
Effective Practices for the Employment
Preparation, Placement and Support of Youth
with Disabilities: A National Perspective
Richard G. Luecking, Ed.D.
Bullying, Harassment and Students With
Disabilities David Richards, Attorney at Law
Science Instruction for Students With Disabilities:
Current Best Practices and Future Directions
Bill Therrien, Ph.D.
Families, Schools and the Community:
Effective Partners to Support Student Learning
Sandra M. Keenan and Albert J. Duchnowski, Ph.D.
Parent Engagement in Transition
Sean Roy
Break
Breakout Session 2
Evidence-Based Practice, Data-Based
Decision-Making and the Law
Melinda Jacobs, Attorney at Law
Reducing Disproportionality in Special Education
Daniel J. Reschly, Ph.D.
Best Practices in Bullying Prevention II
Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., and Rodger Dinwiddie
Project SEARCH: One National Approach to
Career Preparation for Youth with Intellectual
Disabilities J. Erin Riehle
Promotion and Prevention: Tier I Emotional and
Behavioral Supports for Ensuring Student Success
Sandra M. Keenan and Albert J. Duchnowski, Ph.D.
New Visions Dancers
Introduction by Martin Ikeda, Ph.D., Bureau
Chief and State Director of Special Education
(school-aged), Iowa Department of Education
Opening Remarks
Dr. Jason E. Glass, Director,
Iowa Department of Education
Children With Disabilities Coming to
School Ready to Learn
Speaker TBD <Insert Title and Employer>
Break
Students With Disabilities Going Through
School in Safe and Caring Environments:
Bullying 101
Kevin Jennings, CEO, Be the Change
Lunch
Students With Disabilities Achieving at
High Levels: Access to and Progress in
the General Curriculum
David Richards, Attorney at Law,
Richards Lindsay & Martin, L.L.P.
Break
Students With Disabilities Leaving School
Ready for Life
Tyler Greene, Student, Im Tyler
Day 1 Closing Remarks and
Reception Preview
Amy Williamson, Administrative Consultant
for Data and Monitoring, Iowa Department
of Education
Break
Reception and VSA Exhibit