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MARCH
 2009
In This Issue
DCDT Events @ CEC
AWARDS SHOWCASE
DCDT 2007-2008 OFFICERS & REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Sherrilyn Fisher
PRESIDENT

Dale Matusevich
PRESIDENT-ELECT

Dalun Zhang
VICE PRESIDENT

Colleen Thoma
PAST PRESIDENT

Elizabeth Evans Getzel
SECRETARY

Darlene Unger
TREASURER

Mary Morningstar
NORTHWEST

Lori Peterson
Jamie Van Dycke
SOUTHWEST

Peg Lamb
NORTHEAST

Kathe Wittig
SOUTHEAST

Stacie Dojonovic
NEWSLETTER
EDITOR

Jane Razeghi
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
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Dear DCDT members:
You are invited to participate in the following DCDT events during the CEC Convention and Expo in Seattle next week. We look forward to meeting/seeing you there.
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DCDT Morning Coffee Opener


DCDT will sponsor this social event on Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the Pike Room, 4th Floor, of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.

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DCDT Award Presentations


This event will take place on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in  the Jefferson Room, 4th Floor of the Sheraton Hotel Seattle.



DCDT General Business Meeting

The General Business Meeting will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the Grand Ballroom B, 2nd Floor of the Sheraton Hotel Seattle.


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DCDT President's Reception

Come to meet and socialize with your DCDT colleagues on Friday, April 3, 2009 in the Cirrus Room, 35th Floor  of the Sheraton Hotel Seattle from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

making futures happen imageDCDT AWARD WINNERS SHOWCASE


Friday, April 3rd, 9 - 11am,
Jefferson Room, Sheraton Hotel


DCDT is proud to recognize the work of individuals who contribute to our mission of improving the education and services provided to students with disabilities. The showcase session provides an opportunity for the award recipients to share their work; work that was judged to be exemplary and aligned with the mission and values of DCDT. The formal presentation of the awards is held each year at the DCDT General Business Meeting held during the CEC Convention. These awards include:
 
Marc Gold Innovative Practices in Transition Award - This award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated innovation in transition services. Presented to: Barbara Guy
 
Ivy Dean Cook Teacher of the Year Award - This practitioner honor is awarded to an educator who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the career education and transition of students with disabilities. Presented to: Jane Collins and Sandy Martin
 
Employer of the Year Award - This award is presented to an employer or business that has shown remarkable commitment to promoting or providing employment opportunities to students with disabilities.
Presented to: Bill McGrath
 
Donn Brolin Award for State/Province Leadership and Services- This honor is awarded to an individual who has provided significant leadership and service in transition to a state or province. Presented to: Barbara Palmer
 
Patricia L. Sitlington Research in Transition Award- This award is presented to an individual who has contributed to more positive outcomes for transition-aged youth and to the field of transition through a body of research in transition. Presented to David Test
 
Oliver P. Kolstoe Award - The Oliver P. Kolstoe Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of career development and transition through means other than direct classroom instruction. To be announced at DCDT Business Meeting (4/3/2009 at 4:30pm)

DCDT values every member and is continually trying to determine additional activities and resources that can benefit our membership. Please let us know if you have suggestions for activities, publications, or member support strategies by emailing us at dcdtmembership@yahoo.com. 

 
Warm Regards,

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Meg Grigal, Marketing Chair
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