Attention any one with a child with a disability and/or works with a child in the special education system! Here are two great opportunities to get more information and resources.

The PA Department of Education will be having its annual conference,

Making a Difference: Educational Practices That Work!

which will be held at:

The Hershey Lodge & Conference Center                                             325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033                                        Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 4th – 6th, 2015

See their website to get more information about the agenda for each day, various workshops, who is presenting, and details about registration. Early bird registration is available at a discounted rate, and must be mailed in and received by Jan. 23rd.

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 17th Annual A Journey Through Special Education Conference 2015    

      BULLYING: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

                                     Keynote Presentation by                                      Dennis Barger, Founder, The Starfish Program; Consultant, H.E.L.P.

Park Inn                                                                                                 5401 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050                                Saturday, March 28, 2015

This all day conference is hosted by The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC) and is welcome to any one who is interested in the support and education of a child with specialized learning needs. Topics being discussed will be in the areas of Bullying, Instructional Strategies, Behavior, and Assistive Technology. More information regarding the schedule, afternoon topics and speakers, details for this event, and registration instructions are all available by clicking here. Registration must be mailed in and received by March 16, 2015.