DCDT logo       The Division on Career Development and Transition      
compter keyboard image    
DCDT EMAIL BLAST
September 2008
there is still time to register for...
Brewing Best Practices in Transition
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
October 16-17, 2008

downtown milwaukee

HILTON MILWAUKEE CITY CENTER

The Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT), the Wisconsin and Illinois DCDT subdivisions, and the National Secondary Education and Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) are co-sponsoring "Brewing Best Practices in Transition" on October 16-17, 2008 in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

This two-day event, will feature sessions on writing transition IEP's, Indicator 13, effective transition curriculum, self-determination, transition assessment and many more topics. A copy of the full program is available on our website, www.dcdt.org, but here is a sneak peek at the great sessions that will be featured:

Thursday Breakout Sessions and Presenters
  • Quality Indicators of Postsecondary Education Services for Students with Intellectual Disabilities -  Meg Grigal, Debra Hart
  • Communities of Practice: Transforming Transition for Youth with Disabilities at the National, State & Local Levels-Jane Razeghi, Stacie Dojononvic, Dale Matusevich
  • A New Day - A New Way: Transition Model of Interagency Collaboration-
    Steve Gilles, Cindy Cain, Michael Greco, Michel Linak
  • Diversity: Reframing the Discussion?-Chauncey Goff, Vincent Harper
  • Assessing Students with Significant Disabilities for Supported Adulthood: Exploring Appropriate Transition Assessments-Mary Morningstar, Mary Pearson
  • Evidence-Based Secondary Transition Predictors and Practices - David Test,
    Valerie Mazzotti, April Mustian, James White, Catherine Fowler
  • Beyond High School: Postsecondary Education as a Transition Outcome - 
    Kristine Wiest Webb, Elizabeth Evans Getzel
  • Creating a Transition Assessment Tool Kit- Mary Beth DeFauw, Dawn Roalson
  • Universal Design for Transition:  A Roadmap for Instruction-Colleen Thoma,
    Ron Tamura, Christy Bartholomew
  • Meeting 100% Compliance for Indicator #13 in Wisconsin - Steve Gilles,
    Paul Sherman & Linda Maitrejean
  • Evidence-Based Strategies for Promoting Social Relationships and Inclusion for Youth with Developmental Disabilities - Erik Carter
  • Self Determination: As Defined by Youth and Young Adults-Paul Fogle & Jennifer Gilles
  • Providing Work-Based Learning Opportunities to Students Through University-School Partnerships- Dalun Zhang, Jackie Pacha, Leena Landmark, Allison Hollis, Carra Dudley
  • Transition IEPs: Understanding the Process -Kathe Wittig
  • I'm Determined - Lisa Holland
  • Post High School Outcomes and Indicator 14 - Mary Kampa, Renee Cameto

Friday Breakout Sessions and Presenters
  • In the Middle: Transition Planning for Grades 6-8-  Deb Neubert, Loretta Mason
  • Putting a S.P.I.N. on Transition: Authentic Strategies for Engaging Students in Constructing their Futures - Sarah Johnston-Rodriguez, Liz Howes, Tom Holub, Melinda Remaly
  • 21st Century Skills and Transition-Focused Education: déjà vu?- Darlene Unger,
    David Brewer
  • Promising Strategies for Improving Summer Employment and Community Participation Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities - Audrey Trainor, Eric Carter, Laura A. Owens, Beth Swedeen, Nicole Ditchman
  • Creating Jobs through Proposals: Meeting the Needs of Students & Business-
    Laura Owens
  • EnvisionIT: A 21st Century Information Technology and Transition Curriculum -
    Margo Vreeburg Izzo
  • Transition Pathways and Outcomes for Postsecondary Success - Ted Szalkowski
  • Developing DCDT Subdivision- Meg Grigal, Peg Lamb, Mary Morningstar
  • The Journey Begins Here: Creating a Student's Transition Plan for the Future-
    Lori Turim, Cheri Sylla, Gail Wilke, Eric Sylla
  • Transition Planning for Students with developmental Disabilities: Project MY VOICE- Toni Van Laarhoven, Traci Van Laarhoven-Myers, Heather Johnson

send
in your Registration today
Registration includes admittance to the conference,two continental breakfasts, two lunches, and a reception.


The registration form is available at www.dcdt.org.

Preregistration fees are:
                     DCDT MEMBERS            $ 175
                     NON DCDT MEMBERS     $ 190
                     STUDENTS                    $ 125

On-site registration will be available, but at an addition cost of $50.00.

Any questions? For more information please contact:
Dr. Cindi Nixon  cnixon@fmarion.edu

hotel roomThere is still time to get a room....but reduced rates are only guaranteed until this Sunday, September 14, 2008. Call today to make your reservation.
Coming in from out of town? Book your hotel room today by calling The Hilton Milwaukee City Center 1-414-271-7250 or 1-800-445-8667


Group Booking Code is: DCDT
SPECIAL ROOM RATE IS :
$159 single/double

The Hilton Milwaukee City Center is ideally located in the center of the city's business, entertainment and cultural districts.
Guests are within easy walking distance of many of the city's attractions, restaurants, shopping centers, sporting events, and museums, including:
· Lake Michigan's shoreline
· Bradley Center Sports Complex, home to Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball, National Champion Milwaukee Wave Indoor Soccer, Milwaukee Admirals IHL Hockey, Milwaukee Mustangs Arena League Football, plus numerous concerts and special events.
· The Shops of Grand Avenue
· Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, featuring antique shops, restaurants, galleries and boutiques
· Water Street entertainment area
· Milwaukee's Theater District, consisting of the Pabst Theater, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
· The Museum Center, which includes the Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery World and the IMAX Theater. The Milwaukee Art Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum and America's Black Holocaust Museum are also nearby.
Warm Regards,

 DCDT logo
Meg Grigal, Marketing Chair
DCDT