1. education
2. special education

ICASE Spring 2015 Conference
February 10-13, 2015
Hyatt Regency, Downtown Indianapolis
AGENDA
ALL LISTED TIMES ARE EASTERN
TUESDAY, February 10, 2015
4:30 - 6:30
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Studio One
WEDNESDAY, February 11, 2015
9:00 – 4:00
Executive Committee Meeting
1:00 – 4:00
New Director’s Meeting w/IDOE
4:00 – 6:00
Membership Committee Meeting
Studio One
Network
Studio One
THURSDAY, February 12, 2015
7:30 – 9:30
Legislative Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30
Welcome by Wendy Hite, ICASE President
Keynote Address: Brett Eastburn
11:30 – 12:45
Lunch and Vendor Time
12:45 – 1:45
Breakout Session #1
2:00 - 3:00
Breakout Session #2
3:00 - 3:30
Afternoon Break and Vendor Time
3:30 – 4:30
Breakout Session #3
4:30 – 5:30
Optional Roundtable Meetings
Indiana Statehouse
Cosmopolitan Ballroom
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FRIDAY, February 13, 2015
8:00 – 9:00
Buffet Breakfast
Cosmopolitan Ballroom
9:00 – 9:15
E-Welcome by Melody Musgrove, OSEP Director
9:00 – 10:30
ICASE Business Meeting and Reports
Cosmopolitan Ballroom
10:30 – 10:45
Break/Vendor Prizes
10:45 – 12:15
INDOE Report and Update: Director of Special Education,
Indiana Department of Education.
12:15
Adjourn
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Brett Eastburn was born with a condition he calls Quadmembral Limbs Deficiency, which
means he has no arms and no legs. While in school, Brett played baseball, football and
basketball. He also became an accomplished swimmer. In junior high, he became a member
of the wrestling team. In high school, he wrestled on the varsity team.
In 1988, Brett took 4th place in the nation for wrestling in the Amateur Athletic Union.
Afterwards, he was made one of the high school varsity team captains. After graduating, he
earned a green belt in the martial arts. Brett is also a nationally recognized artist.
Brett began speaking professionally in 1990. He has done over 3,000 presentations
worldwide to over 1 million people. Brett and his wife, Chrisa, have owned and operated
their own company, called No Boundaries Inc., since the year 2000.
Brett is also a standup comedian and has appeared on the Bob and Tom show
He is currently working full-time as a motivational and inspirational speaker. He is also a
substitute teacher in his hometown area.
Brett has no arms and no legs, but more importantly, he has
No Handicaps!!
Breakout Session Descriptions:
Participants will be able to attend 3 sessions.
THURSDAY, February 12, 2015
A.
A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR SERVING STUDENTS
WITH ASD: HOW TO GET THERE AND STAY THERE
This session will describe an innovative model of staff development which has been effective in
moving evidence-based practices into the classroom. Long-term sustainability of evidence-based
practices and a cohesive system of supports will be described
Presented by: Jenny Snyder, Special Education Manager, East Allen Schools: Lindsey Lortie,
Special Education Supervisor; and Jesse Arrick, STAR consultant
B.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING
Participants will have the opportunity to gather background knowledge of Universal Design for
Learning's principles and guidelines, as well as learn about BCSC's journey of the UDL
implementation process for their district.
Presented by: Jessica Vogel, Assistant Director of Special Education and Tina Greene, UDL
Coordinator - Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC)
C.
STATEWIDE TESTING FOR 2014-2015
This presentation will cover information about Indiana Statewide Testing for the 2014-15 school
year (ISTEP+, NCSC, ECA and IREAD-3). We will cover updates and accommodations allowed
on statewide testing.
Presented by: Karen Stein and Kristan Sievers-Coffer, Indiana Department of Education
D.
TOP 10 LEGAL ISSUES FOR 2014
Presented by Andrew Manna & Seamus Boyce, Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim
E.
INDIANA IEP UPDATE
Presented by: Jolly Piersall, Matt Johnson and Alisa Stovall of the Indiana IEP Resource
Center.
F.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
A comprehensive overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system and outline the recent
strategic plan that focuses on transition-aged youth with disabilities. The importance of key
partnerships and the organization’s vision for purposeful collaboration will be further explained.
And finally, a discussion of what this focus on transition-age youth means for those professionals
and special educators who support them.
Presented by Kylee Hope, BRS Director
G.
MODELS FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ABA
PROVIDERS
In this session, two different models for collaboration between Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
providers and school districts will be discussed, including key factors in achieving successful
collaboration and programming. Time will be provided for audience members to share their
stories of collaboration, including what did and did not work. The goal is to provide examples that
can be replicated in school districts across Indiana, and to facilitate positive outcomes for all
involved. An update on activities of the ABA task force will be provided also.
Presented by: Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Kathy Berg, MS, Special Education Instructional Coach/Autism/Significant Disabilities, IPS
Lisa Steward, MA, BCBA, Owner, Indiana Behavior Analysis Academy
Adrian Bramlage, MS, Special Education Teacher, IPS
Kelly Dora, MA, Behavior Specialist, Warrick County School Corporation
Lara Bishop, Community Concierge, Lifesong Academy
I.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES
Providing insight into the regulations and policies that must be followed by DCS and how these
relate to the child we serve together. The session is designed to be interactive and participants are
encouraged to bring questions and concerns as well as offering their thoughts on how DCS can
better serve children with special needs.
Presented by Jeff Neumann, Education Liaison, Indiana Department of Child Services
J.
THE CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION: WHAT’S NEW IN
YEAR TWO
Center updates will be shared including roles of the Assessment Team and School-age services.
Detailed discussion about the CDHHE’s Strategic Plan by the presenters and engagement of
audience members related to how we can all work together to realize the outcomes of this plan will
occur.
Presented by Gayla Guignard, CDHHE Director, Sarah Kiefer, School- Age Coordinator for
CDHHE and Cindy Lawrence, CDHHE Assessment Coordinator
Roundtable Locations
Central
East
North Central
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Studio One
Vision
Discovery A
Discovery B
Cosmopolitan A
Studio 6
Studio 5