Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Division of Exceptional Student Learning Support, in partnership with Accelify, presents the inaugural Educating All Students with Excellence (EASE) conference,” on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie, FL 33317.
EASE is an innovative and engaging day of professional development on inclusion, which brings parents, school administrators, general and special education teachers, and service providers together for a day filled with informative, educational and awareness-building sessions on a broad range of special education topics.
The theme for this inaugural event, which is scheduled to take place during the observance of Florida’s Disability History and Awareness Weeks, is “Promoting Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities.” Conference attendees can choose from a variety of concurrent interactive sessions and presentations from both practitioners and expert leaders in the field. Attendees will participate in sessions that inform and support work with children with special needs and their families.
Parents will leave better prepared to advocate for their child’s success in school and will have the opportunity to participate in sessions that help them understand how to navigate the special education process from pre-kindergarten through post-graduation. General and special education teachers, and service providers can participate in sessions that inform and support their work with children with special needs and their families. School administrators will gain insight from leading special education experts on promoting inclusive school environments, coupled with evidence-based practices, data collection and data-based decision-making. EASE also offers opportunities to connect with other professionals and exchange ideas, resources and best practices.
For questions about the conference, how to become a partner or for vendor information, contact Andrea JohnBaptiste at 954-742-9166 or EASE@axumhq.com.
