Return-Path: <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j8AMYfG16603; Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:34:41 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:34:41 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <30996101.1126391418861.JavaMail.root@elwamui-cypress.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Mary Ann Corley <macorley1@earthlink.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-POVRACELIT:1534] NAASLN Conference X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Earthlink Zoo Mail 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Status: O Content-Length: 2941 Lines: 53 NAASLN (the National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs) is proud to present to you the NAASLN '05 conference information you've been waiting for! Download the conference flier, http://www.naasln.org/, to gather all the information you need about this year's NAASLN Conference, November 12 - 15, the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Denver, CO. This dynamic conference is being co-sponsored by NAEPDC and the CO. Department of Education, Adult Education. Review the conference flier to learn more about: This year's Keynote Session will be presented by Dale Brown, author of numerous books and articles on employment of persons with disabilities. Dale's keynote targets being a passionate and empowered professional, advocating for persons with specific learning needs, and building the community partnerships needed to serve and support persons with specific learning needs. Dale's keynote will be both challenging and provocative! NAASLN's pre-conference sessions include an interactive session with NAEPDC, State Directors of Adult Basic and Literacy Education, on establishing state policies, professional development, and evidence-based practices for serving persons with specific learning needs. Additional preconference sessions will be hosted by Robin Schwarz (ESOL Challenging Learners - is it LD or What?), Dr. Arlyn Roffman (Supportive techniques for LD ...Beyond the Classroom), and Ron Hume (Supporting Persons with LD, ADD, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Challenges in the Workforce). Read the list of 65+ INCREDIBLE sessions, from the latest on brain research (Rewiring the Brain, Brain Functioning, and How Emotions are Central to ALL Learning) to techniques for individuals who are math and reading challenged, to the best of programming for at-risk youth in transition, serving the special needs of TANF clients, the latest on screening and testing, special need learners in youth and adult corrections, updates on Bridges to Practice, special needs in the workforce, updates on technology, ESOL and special needs in varying cultures, test accommodations and the TABE, CASAS, GED....and MORE! Poster sessions will spotlight programs from across the nation are 'walking the walk and talking the talk' - programs that have implemented systemic changes to serve all persons who learn differently....and have used these services to expand services, align with community partners, and expand resources! Over 20 venders, specializing in the most-up-to-date, research-based, technology and materials for special learning needs, will be at this year's conference. Nominate the professional you believe has made a real difference on positively impacting the lives of persons with special learning needs by completing the Awards Nomination Form in the flier. Early bird rate good through September 30! Register NOW! Visit http://www.naasln.org/ for more information on NAASLN 2005!
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