OUR CONFERENCE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS ! !

Contact

Dr. Kimberly Pawling

FCEC Program Chair,

for further information

	CONFERENCE DOWNLOADS

	<> PROGRAM FCEC 2011 CONFERENCE [PDF]

	<> FCEC 2011 Conference Registration [pdf]
	<> FCEC 2011 Conference Highlights [pdf]
	<> FCEC 2011 Conference Agenda [pdf]
	<> FCEC Flyer 2011 [PDF] / [DOC]

	<> CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS [PDF]
	<> CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS [DOC]
	<> FCEC 2011 Registration Exhibitor [PDF]
	<> FCEC 2011 Marketing Exhibitor [PDF]
	<> FCEC 2011 Prospectus Exhibitor [PDF]

65th Annual FCEC Conference, October 20-22, 2011

Crowne Plaza - Jacksonville Riverfront

1201 Riverplace Boulevard

Jacksonville, Fl 32207

Conference Registration and Information:

www.floridacec.org

904-346-4601 x119

Hotel Registration and Information:

Reservations: 1-800-227-6963

Book by September 19, 2011

FC Exceptional (hotel hot-link)

Group rate of $119

Mail payment and registration form to:

2011 FCEC Conference Registration

PO Box 330863 Atlantic Beach FL 32233

Dear CEC members:

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Jacksonville and the 2011 Conference for the Council for Exceptional Children! The local chapters are excited to share their beautiful down riverfront and the beaches!

This year’s conference highlights are:

Dr. Anita Archer.

We are honored to have her as our opening keynote speaker. Dr. Anita Archer serves as an educational consultant to school districts on explicit instruction and literacy instruction. She has taught elementary and middle school students and is the recipient of ten Outstanding Educator awards. Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of San Diego State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Oregon. She is nationally known for her presentations and publications on instructional procedures and literacy instruction and has co-authored numerous instruction materials with Dr. Mary Gleason and, most recently, a textbook on explicit instruction with Dr. Charles Hughes.

Bambi Lockman

Bambi J. Lockman has been Chief of the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services in the Florida Department of Education since 2004. She is responsible for Florida’s implementation and general supervision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), coordinating Florida’s State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report, and managing the distribution of IDEA Part B and Part B Preschool grants. Ms. Lockman provides leadership in numerous PreK–12 statewide initiatives and oversees an array of discretionary projects. She has been instrumental in Florida’s implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and postsecondary programs for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Dr. Mark R. Shinn

Dr. Mark R. Shinn is Professor of School Psychology and Program Director at National Louis University. He also serves as Project Director of the Northern Region of IASPIRE, an OSEP and Illinois State Board of Education project supporting implementation of RTI and EIS. He’s a member of the CORE national advisory board and a consultant for the assessment elements for two remedial intervention programs.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Jacksonville and have a successful conference. I truly hope that you are able to grow professionally, network with others, and make a few friends!

Looking forward to seeing you in Jacksonville,

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FCEC AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Chapter Membership Awards:

FCEC provides two chapter membership awards annually. One award is given for the unit that has the largest increase in membership by percentage. One award is given for the unit that has the largest increase by actual number.

President’s Award for Units:

FCEC presents Unit President’s Awards as earned annually. The process for this award takes place during the fiscal year prior to the annual state FCEC Conference when the award is given.

Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year:

FCEC selects a Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year annually who is named at the annual state conference. Information/Nomination forms can be found on the FCEC website

Landis M. Stetler Award:

FCEC annually provides members with the nomination process for the Landis M. Stetler Award. This award is presented at the annual FCEC state conference. Award is designated for individuals who have made a significant contribution to the education of children and youth with exceptionalities

Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year Award:

FCEC annually selects the Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year. This award is presented at the annual FCEC state conference. Information/Nomination forms can be found on the FCEC website

Nancy Givens Instructional Grants:

FCEC annually awards Nancy Givens Instructional Grants. FCEC annually budgets for the Nancy Givens Instructional Grants.

Landis M. Stetler ESE Leadership Scholarship:

A scholarship program established by FL-CASE to award a financial scholarship in the name of Dr. Landis Stetler, a pioneer and great leader in exceptional student education in the state of Florida and the nation. The award will be made annually at the Florida CEC conference, and Florida CEC will maintain the fund for the scholarship. Applicant must be a Florida resident and currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to certification in ESE and/or major in exceptional student education (a focus on administration of exceptional student education will be given special consideration).

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and /or gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

Please feel free to contact board members as we are here to serve our membership!

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	CONFERENCE DOWNLOADS
	<> FCEC 2009 Program in Detail [pdf] <>
<>	<> Registration form [single page, MS Word] <> Registration form and Conference Highlights [MS Word] <> Registration Form (single page, PDF) <> Registration Form and Conference Highlights (PDF) ]
<>	<> Conference-at-a-glance <> Conference Highlights
<>	<> Daytona 2009: Pre-Conference Highlights
<>	<> Pre-Conference Institutes <> KeyNote Speakers <> CEC Divisions and Meeting Schedule <> Session Presenter Information