INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION Of SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Bridge from Segregation to Inclusion….A Long Journey
13th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
JULY 7 – 11, 2013
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Our conference Tour agency can arrange extended and optional tours for your family.
Pre and Post conference Three Day Tours: Vancouver Explorer - VAN006 July 4 - 7, 2013 or July 11 - 14, 2013 (4 Days/3 Nights) book online or contact: .
Pre and Post Conference One week Alaskan Tour: Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Century
June 30 - July 7, 2013 and Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Century July 14 - July 21, 2013 (book online by emailing .).
Pre and Post ConferenceRocky Mountains Vacation Tour offers travelers the best that the Rockies and surrounding areas have to offer. View the Rockies by rail, and enjoy the majestic views in luxurious surroundings. Rocky Mountaineer rail tours range from 3-day tours to 17-day tours that offer all the best attractions (book online byemailing .). ).
Book all tours online or contact Forbes Travel International Ltd.Tel: 604-689-0461 Or contact Sandra D'Souza or Cathy Wood or email: .
FRIDAY July 5th Still time to sign up. Seats are filling up fast!
Tour # 1:Vancouver City Highlights Tour - 2:00 p.m. (4 hours) Rates: Adult $69
Child $45.00 *(Canadian dollars) Admissions & tax includedNote:Queen Elizabeth Park (2p.m. only)
or
Tour #2: Vancouver & North Shore COMBO Tour -8:00 a.m. (9 hours) Rates: Adult $170* Child $112 * (Canadian dollars)* Admissions & tax included
SATURDAY JULY 6th Still time to sign up. Seats are filling up fast!
Tour #3:Victoria and the Butchart Gardens Tour -8:00am (13.5 hours) Rates: Adult$189* Child$99(Canadian dollars)* Admissions & tax included
or
Tour # 4: Whistler Mountains and Adventure Tour - 8:00 a.m. (11 hours)Rates: Adult $145* Child $75(Canadian dollars)* Admissions & Taxes Included
SUNDAY, JULY 7THStill time to sign up. Seats are filling up fast!
Tour # 5: City TourVancouver City Highlights Tour-9:00 a.m.(4 hours) Rates: Adult $69
Child $45.00 *(Canadian dollars) Admissions & tax includedNote: Vancouver lookout
SUNDAY, JULY 7TH
Conference Registration Desk, located in Lobby of the Instructional Resource Centre,will be open from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. so that you can pick up your registration packets and programs.
Auction items can be dropped off at this location at this time.
- Free Campus Walking Tour 2:30 p.m.-3:30p.m. and 3:30-4:30. Details on the walking tours will be forthcoming on our website
Opening Reception, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at UBC Anthropology Museum
MONDAY, JULY 8
Opening of Registration Desk, Travel Tour Desk, (including Children and Adult Art Display), Auction andExhibits located in IRC2
Opening of Exhibits (Buchanan)
Opening Ceremony and Keynotes: 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.(IRC 2)
Morning Break: 10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions Pacific Rim Consortium Panel: 11:00-12:00(Instructional Resource Centre – IRC 2)
Concurrent Sessions:
- 11:00-12:00(Buchanan Building)
Lunch on your own 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions:
- 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.(Buchanan Building)
Poster Sessions: 1:30-3:30 p.m. (IRC Lower Lobby)
Round Table Sessions: 1:30-3:30 (IRC Upper Lobby):
TUESDAY, JULY 9
General Membership Meeting, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Tour Desk, Exhibits, Auction and Children and Adult Art, 8:30 a.m.
Exhibits located in Buchanan Daily
Keynote at 9:00 a.m.-10:15a.m.(Instructional Resource Centre – IRC 2)
Morning Break: 10:15a.m.-10:30a.m.
Featured VSP (Volunteer Service Projects) Round Table 11:00-12:00 (IRC upper level)
Concurrent Sessions:
- 11:00-12:00 (Buchanan Building)
Lunch on your own 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Poster Sessions: 1:30-3:45 p.m. (IRC Lower Lobby)
Round Tables: 1:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. (IRC Upper Lobby)
Concurrent Sessions:
- 1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Buchanan Building)
Gala Dinner (Hyatt) 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction & Cash Bar - 8:00 p.m. Dinner, Live Auction, Entertainment, Awards and Dancing.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
Conference Concurrent Sessions:
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Buchanan classrooms
Exhibits located in Buchanan Daily
Round Tables (IRC Upper Lobby) 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Featured VSP (Volunteer Service Projects) Round Table 11:00-12:00 (IRC upper level)
Lunch on your own 12:00 p.m. -1:15 p.m.
Children and Adult Art, 1:15p.m. (Instructional Resources Centre – IRC)
Closing Ceremony and Keynote panel: 1:15p.m. -3:40p.m. (Instructional Resource Centre – IRC 2)
THURSDAY, JULY 11
IASE Board Meeting for Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Incoming Officers will convene at the Faculty of Education Building from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Special Optional Conference Program: Graduate Student Showcase session (everyone is welcome at the Faculty of Education Building from 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon).
Daily optional day tours:
Victoria Tour INCLUDING Floatplane - VAN003
Thursday, July 11, 2013 All day tour;
Rates: Adult $349* Child $179*
Victoria and the Butchart Gardens Tour - VAN004
Thursday, July 11, 20138:00am - 13.5 hours
Rates: Adult$189* Child $99*
* Admissions & tax included
FRIDAY, JULY 12 – Day Tour
Daily optional tour
Whistler Mountains and Adventure Tour - VAN004
Friday, July 12, 20138:00 am - 11 hours;
Adult $135* Child $75
* Admissions & Taxes Included
For more information about this conference, please visit or contact Conference Co-Chairs, Marg Csapo: or Iris Drower: