The NC Postsecondary Education Alliance and Beyond Academics at UNC-Greensboro host the Second North Carolina PSE Capacity-Building Summit: Leading the Way
With Funding Support from the College Access Challenge Grant
Register Now! Click below:
https://apps.research.unc.edu/events/index.cfm?event=events.eventDetails&event_key=6AB73AECC0CA1F411C74F7CEA87F80B70714C245
Monday, March 11 :: noon – 6:00
Tuesday, March 12 :: 8:00 – 4:00
At UNC-Greensboro :: Elliott University Center
Learn about North Carolina’s inclusive postsecondary education (PSE) for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities and how we can expand PSE opportunities across the state.
Inviting….. educators, disability support service professionals, transition coordinators, administrators, students, counselors, families, and community members supporting PSE development.
Registration closes February 25 :: Space is limited!
Agenda includes:
· National Keynote Speakers :: Stephan Hamlin-Smith, executive director of AHEAD (Association of Higher Education and Disability) “The Next Frontier: PSE Possibilities” MON
:: Cate Weir, coordinator of Think College, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMASS. “PSE Success Through National Standards” TUES
· North Carolina PSE options :: Highlights of the nine current NC PSE options presented by representatives: students, faculty, support staff, and others. TUES
· Reception :: Special recognition presented to Representative Verla Inkso. Celebrate all nine PSE options—visit their booths and learn their stories. Entertainment. MON
· Planning opportunity :: Tools and technical assistance for developing or expanding a PSE option; offer input for an option in your area. TUES
· Breakout sessions :: Explore issues and resources related to building collaboration around PSE; learn/share specifics at “how-to” sessions. MON & TUES
A Sampling of Confirmed Presenters:
MONDAY 3-11-13Breakout sessions include:
Changes in the Community College System for Students with I/DD / · Nancye Gaj, NC Community College System Karen Yerby, NC Community College System
Panel: How Advocacy Makes a Difference / · Renate Macchirole, Monarch and community advocacy team: Missouri Harvey, Cleo Carver, Kermit Mullen, Laura Anne Long, Nessie Pruden Siler
· Erika Hagensen, The Arc of North Carolina *
The Evolution of Two Pioneering PSE Programs in North Carolina / · Joan Johnson, Beyond Academics, UNCG
· Monica Isbell, Career College, Alamance CC
Engaging Families in Planning and Supporting PSE Opportunities / · ECAC (Exceptional Children’s Advocacy Center) Representative
· Ann Palmer, CIDD and Autism Society
The Transition Process: A View of PSE that Begins in Middle School / · Mary Todd Allen, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
TUESDAY 3-12-13
Panel:
An Introduction to Policies that Affect PSEs
· CTP Certified Transition Program / · TBA
· Employment First Policy / · Emery Cowan, NC DMH/DD/SAS
· University Policies / · Terri Shelton, UNCG
· Community College Policies / · Daphne Martin, WPCC
“How to” Breakout Sessions to include:
· How to: Work with Administration and Faculty / · TBA
· Tonya Monroe, Randolph CC
· How to: Collaborate for Employment Opportunities / · Emery Cowan, NC DMH/DD/SAS
· Beverly Colwell, NC DPI
· Ron Reeves, Business Leadership Network, NCCDD
· How to: Transition as a College Student / · Seb Prohn, UP-WCU
· Kenneth Kelty, UP-WCU
· Michael Kozicki, UP-WCU
· Maleek Gilliam, UP-WCU
For INFORMATION ::
Registration information ::
· Fee: $35 :: Includes lunch on both days (vegetarian and non-veg options), Monday reception, materials, and parking.
· PSE students/graduates :: No registration fee.
· Accessibility :: All conference areas are accessible
· Summit registration check-in :: Begins at 11 am on March 11.
· Online Registration :: Please click link: https://apps.research.unc.edu/events/index.cfm?event=events.eventDetails&event_key=6AB73AECC0CA1F411C74F7CEA87F80B70714C245
NOTE: Because PSE students/graduates will not pay a registration fee, they should choose "Check" in the Payment Type box to complete registration.
If you do not have a Credit Card, payment by check is due at check-in at the Summit on March 11, 2013. Please make checks payable to the CIDD (Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities).
Registration info and link also available at PSEA website: www.cidd.unc.edu/psea
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Hotels :: If you need lodging, these options are suggested. Mention: “Postsecondary Summit-UNCG”
Hotels offering state rate (near Four Seasons Mall, about 12-15 minutes): / Nearby Hotels – no state rateLa Quinta Inn & Suites, Greensboro - $63.90
www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?propId=190 / Greensboro Downtown Marriott -$119
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gsodt-greensboro-marriott-downtown/
Drury Hotel - $63.90 (+ $10 for additional adult) wwws.druryhotels.com/propertyoverview.aspx?property=0006 / Comfort Suites Four Seasons - $89
www.ComfortSuites.com/Hotel/NC485
Wingate - $63.90
www.wingategso.com
Self-advocates and family members: The NC Council on Developmental Disabilities encourages participation in conferences and other educational opportunities, such as the PSE Summit. Self-advocates and family members are welcome to apply to the Wolf-Rossi Fund, which provides some funds for this purpose. You can complete the brief application at www.nccdd.org
The Second NC PSE Capacity-Building Summit is supported by the College Access Challenge Grant