The Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the Center for Education Initiatives (CEI), and the International Step by Step Association (ISSA) invite you to participate in an international conference on inclusion and special education.

Practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and NGOs from Europe, Central Asia, and North America will be joined by colleagues from around the globe to engage in lively and informed discussions about the current state of the expertise in meeting the needs of children and youth with special educational needs. This event will serve as the 2010 Annual Conference for ISSA.

Cutting-edge topics will include:

• Advocacy
• Assessment
• Behavior supports
• Inclusive schools
• Life transitions
• Policy
• Supportive instructional strategies

Features of the conference include:

• Integrating research into practice and creating stronger links with stakeholders
• Sharing innovations in creating inclusive schools
• Learning about creative, comprehensive approaches
• Showcasing evidenced-based practices with an emphasis on access, quality, and equity
• Exploring opportunities to align inclusive special education implementation with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and UNESCO’s Education for All
• Participating in social programs, site visits, and Baltic region trave

Call for Proposals

Proposals are due 11 December 2009. Click here for more information