Pre-conference: August 5, 2008 (Due Process Hearing Officers and Charter School Administrators only) The Marriott Ogden Due Process Hearing Officers can email
for more information.
Conference: August 6-7, 2008 Ogden Eccles Conference Center Ogden, Utah
The Utah Office of Education, Special Education Office and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education/Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center (TAESE/MPRRC) are teaming up to provide the annual conference designed for administrators, educators, related service providers, advocates, families, college and university professors and students, and others involved in developing and supporting special education services. Most sessions will require a background in special education procedures and practice in order to apply the information to work or advocacy responsibilities.
Conference Topics:
The Year in Review
Responsiveness to Interventions
Behavior and Discipline
IDEA & NCLB
Secondary Transition
Early Childhood Placement and Settings
IEP Common Mistakes
Grades, Report Cards, Transcripts and the Law
Independent Education Evaluations
Section 504
Presenters (Confirmed to date):
Melinda Baird
Art Cernosia
Amy Rowley
Lenore Knudtson
Julie Weatherly
USOE staff
Information regarding participants, topics, logistics will be continuously updated as they are finalized.
Registration
On-line registration will begin on May 1, 2008 and be accessible from this webpage. If you need assistance with the on-line registration or need to register in another format, please contact Leonora Schaelling, at MPRRC,at either
or 435-752-0238, ext. 31. You will receive an email confirming your registration soon after you have been successfully registered.
Registration Fee
In-state participants: $20. Out-of-state participants: $175. Utah local education agency employees may be able to submit the receipt of payment and evidence of attendance for reimbursement. Please check with your LEA special education director for information about the local policy and procedure. Payment will need to be made by personal or agency check or by purchase order. Please direct payment to Utah State University, TAESE/MPRRC. In order to participate in the conference, payment must be be received by July 23. No credit cards will be accepted.
Payment Address
Please include with your payment a note specifying which registrant the payment is for and their registration number. Mail your payment to the following: Utah State University/TAESE Attn: Leonora Schaelling 1780 North Research Parkway, Suite 112 North Logan, UT 84341
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging is available at many downtown or area hotels. Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. A block of rooms has been held for this conference for the nights of August 5 and 6 at the following hotels.
Hampton Inn & Suites Address: 2401 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84401 Reservation Phone Number: 801-394-9400 Reservation Website: www.ogdensuites.hamptoninn.com Group Name: MPR Room Price: $89 Last Date to Reserve: July 7, 2008
Marriott Ogden Address: 247 24th Street, Ogden, Utah 84401 Reservation Phone Number: (toll free) 1-888-825-3163 or (local) 1-801-627-1190 Call-in Reservation Code: Utah Law Conference 2008 Online Reservation Website: www.ogdenmarriott.com Room Price: $80 per night single/double Last Date to Reserve: July 15, 2007
Parking
Parking is available at the Ogden Eccles Center and nearby downtown lots. Parking is at the expense of participants. AMCO provides a parking garage behind the OECC and additional parking lots around the center. The price for these parking areas is $2.00 per day and must be paid by the conference attendee. There will be no parking validations for this conference.
Ogden Eccles Conference Center:
The Ogden Eccles Conference Center is located in the heart of downtown Ogden at 2415 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Utah 84401 – 2315. If you need to contact the Conference Center directly, their phone number is 801-395-3200.
Food and Drink
A continental breakfast and snacks will be provided each day of the conference. Lunch will be provided on August 6 and 7 only.
Child Care
Please do not bring infants or young children to this conference, as child care is not available.
USU Continuing Education Credit, USOE Credit, and Utah State Bar Association CLE Credit
One USU continuing education credit is available; registration must be completed and the $45.00 fee paid by check by the end of the first day to be eligible to receive credit. USOE credit will also be available. An assignment and evaluation are required at the completion of the conference in order to receive credit. Utah State Bar Association CLE credits may be obtained by completing an application through the CLE web page.
Sponsors
Utah State Office of Education, Special Education Unit and TAESE/MPRRC.
Contact Information
Please contact Leonora Schaelling at either
or 435-752-0238, ext. 31 if you have any questions.
