2017 AR-CEC Conference Program

AR-CEC Annual Conference

Fitting the Pieces Together
October 25th-27th, 2017
Little Rock, AR

Letter from the President

Hello there AR-CEC Members and Conference attendees:

The CEC Board and I are extremely excited to host our annual state conference.
This year’s conference theme is “Fitting the Pieces Together.” Our Conference
will feature two keynote speakers and over 30 presentations from locals which
include a variety of formats (breakout, roundtables, poster, and make and take
sessions).

The Board has been working diligently to ensure that this annual conference is
what our members and community want and need. Like our AR-CEC Mission
Statement reads- AR-CEC will foster the advancement of professional
excellence resulting in quality education and services for individuals with
exceptionalities. It is our hope that through this conference this is achieved.

Please know that your Board is here for you and if you have any specific
concerns or needs, please let us know. We have two amazing and dedicated
representatives to the assembly that annually attend our CEC National
conference in order to be the voice of Arkansas, so please let them know if
there is anything in which you wish them to convey while there.

New things are yet to come from your AR-CEC organization. In order to get the
first hand information, please stay tuned to our social media and website. We
have heard you, and we are making changes to continue to provide our
members with what they need. Look for announcements soon.

As our theme states, by working together, we CAN make a difference in the
lives of those with exceptionalities in Arkansas. If you are not currently a local
CEC member, please check out the many membership options and benefits.
Thank you to each one of you for what you do daily to ensure those with
exceptionalities have a voice!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please reach out to myself
or any Board officer. For updates about what’s going on in AR with CEC-please
visit our website at http://cec.k12.ar.us/, like our Facebook
Page- Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children.

Many Blessings,
Courtney Williams, AR CEC President
AR-CEC Co-Conference Liaison

AR-CEC Conference Schedule Overview

WEDNESDAY, October 25th

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS (Sponsored by: AR-DCDT/AR-DADD, AR-CASE & AR-SCEC)
7:00 a.m. - 9 a.m. Pre-Conference Workshop Registration
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshops (Start Times Vary)
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Conference Registration
CONFERENCE BEGINS
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Breakout SESSION 1
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Breakout SESSION 2
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Breakout SESSION 3
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Visit Vendors & Play Vendor Bingo
AR-CEC DINNER
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. AR-CEC Dinner with Awards- Included in Conference Registration

THURSDAY, October 26th

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Grab & Go Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Conference Registration
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Breakout SESSION 4
MORNING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mr. Paul Vitale
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Students ONLY Meet n Greet (Lunch Provided): 11:30-12:15
Student Board Meeting w/Election: 12:15-12:45
POSTER SESSIONS, VENDORS, PRIZE DRAWINGS, & DESSERT
12:45-1:15 Enjoy Poster Sessions, Visit Vendors, and have a Cookie!
AFTERNOON KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
1:15 p.m. - 2: 30 p.m. Dr. Jim Ball
2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Breakout SESSION 5
SUBDIVISION MEETINGS 4:30-5:15 p.m.
AR-CEC COSTUME SOCIAL
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. AR-CEC Social with DJ & Costume Contest
(Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in multiple categories!)

FRIDAY, October 27th

7:00-8:00 a.m. Grab and Go Breakfast
8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakout SESSION 6
9:45-11:15 a.m. Breakout SESSION 7

Pre-Conference Sessions

*Additional Fee Applies*
*Proceed Benefit Sponsoring Subdivision*

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25th ROBINSON BALLROOM C

Improving Process and Measuring Progress: from the Attorney Perspective
Presented by: Sharon Streett, Attorney at Law
SPONSORED BY AR-CASE
Registration $100

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Wed. Oct. 25th DOUBLETREE SALON D

Seamless Transition for all Youth with Disabilities

Presented by: Dr. Richard Leucking, Ed.D.
SPONSORED BY AR-DADD & AR-DCDT
Registration $75

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Wed. Oct. 25th DOUBLETREE SALON A/B

Assistive Technology Toolkit: Including & Engaging Diverse Learners

Presented by: Jeff Adams, EdD, CCC-SLP & Amy Goddard, OTR/L, CKTP
SPONSORED BY AR-SCEC
Registration $55

ROBINSON CENTER BALLROOM A-CMeeting Rooms

Doubletree Hotel, Second Floor

Events in the Robinson Center
Ballroom A-C include:

AR-CASE Pre-Conference
AR-CEC Dinner with Awards

Keynote Presentations
Costume Social with DJ & Silent Auction

Morning Keynote Presentation

We are thrilled to welcome Nationally renowned professional speaker and author
Mr. Paul Vitale to the AR-CEC Conference to share a message of empowerment and
enthusiasm. Mr. Vitale will challenge you to achieve maximum results and utilize
your potential to the fullest.

Well known for his enthusiasm and magnetic personality,
Mr. Vitale, the founder of Vital Communications, Inc.,
travels worldwide speaking to organizations about the
importance of a positive attitude, a strong work ethic,
and other vital concepts. His audiences benefit from the
many seeds of heroism he has encountered during his
travels and experiences with people from the corporate
boardroom, to the classroom, and everywhere in between.
During his high-energy presentation, Vitale will present
ideas to captivate and inspire you to thrive and excel in
this constantly changing world.

Paul Vitale is a native of Arkansas. He has written the best sellers Are You Puzzled
by the Puzzle of Life?, Sell With Confidence, Pass It On, and Discover the Now, along
with several curriculums in use across the nation. Vitale’s diverse client list
includes the National Football League, Walmart, ESPN, the Los Angeles Rams,
Southwest Airlines, Dole Hong Kong, the United States Chamber of Commerce,
Tyson Foods, the Antiques Roadshow, United Way, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue
Shield, and the Arizona Cardinals. He has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, and the
Minnesota Vikings Entertainment Network, and is a regular guest on talk shows
sharing his insight and life strategies. Vitale’s expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to
encourage people to exceed their potential have been described by his audiences as
extraordinary. Additional information is available at www.paulvitale.com

"Energize the Enthusiasm...that Exists Within"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th at 9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Robinson Center Ballroom A & B

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Afternoon Keynote Presentation

We are thrilled to welcome Nationally renowned presenter and award winning
author, Dr. Jim Ball to the AR-CEC Conference. Dr. Ball is a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and has been working in the private sector field of
autism for 25+ years. In a variety of settings, he has provided educational,
employment, and residential services to children and adults affected with autism
spectrum disorder. (ASD) .

Dr. Ball has lectured nationally and internationally,
provided expert testimony, and published in the areas of
early intervention, behavior, consultation services,
social skills, technology, and trauma. He is a featured
author and is on the advisory board for the Autism
Asperger's Digest magazine. Dr. Ball has been featured
by ABC News, CNN, the Today Show, and The
Washington Post. His 2008 triple Award Winning book,
"Early Intervention & Autism: Real-Life Questions,
Real-Life Answers" was released in February of 2008.

Dr. Ball, a former Board of Trustee member for the New
Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism
Community (COSAC), now Autism New Jersey is also a
member of the COSAC/Autism NJ Professional Advisory
Board.

He is a Board member of the Autism Society's (AS) Board of Directors and is
currently the Chair of the National Board. Prior to that, Dr. Ball assisted the AS
Board as the Co-Chair of the AS Panel of Professional Advisors (2005-2009). For
more information, visit http://www.jbautismconsulting.com

7 Evidence-Based Strategies for an Effective Classroom
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th at 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Robinson Center Ballroom A & B



AR-CEC Costume Social Event
Thursday, October 26th 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Robinson Center
Ballroom A & B

Get your costumes on and come enjoy appetizers and your
favorite beverage of choice (soda, beer, or wine) while
dancing the night away with DJ Angela.
Take part in our fun silent auction that benefits AR-SCEC
service projects. Card, cash or check will be accepted and
items must be paid for and picked up by the end of the event.

COSTUME CATEGORIES:

• Best Duo or Group
• Most Creative Costume
• Most Adorable Costume
• Spookiest Costume
• Best 5-Minute Throw Together Costume

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED!

Social Media Contest:

1. “Like” Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children on
Facebook Shortcut: https://goo.gl/5CGpmk

2. Share a Conference Photo or Memorable Moment on
our Facebook Page.

3. Several winners will be selected and announced
Friday morning. Winners may pick up their prizes
at the registration table before the conference ends.

Events for SCEC Members!

★ Wednesday, Oct. 25th 9 - 11:30 a.m.
AR-SCEC Pre-Conference
Doubletree Salon A & B

★ Thursday, Oct. 26th 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Students ONLY Meet n Greet
(Lunch Provided)
Doubletree Riverside West

★ Thursday, Oct. 26th 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Student Board Meeting & Election
Doubletree Riverside West

Arkansas Subdivision Special Interest Strands

DCDT focuses on the career development of individuals with disabilities and/or who are
gifted and their transition from school to adult life. Sessions sponsored by AR-DCDT:

From Assessments to Achievement: The Transition Planning Process for Students
with Moderate Disabilities - Bonnie Boaz & Paul Johnston
(Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 - Salon D)

The Struggle Is Real - Transitioning Students with Significant Disabilities -
Karen Randolph & Lisa Washington
(Thursday, 2:45-4:15 - Salon B)

Transition Planning for the Student with Mild Disabilities -
Carrie Tuttle & Jennifer Williams
(Friday, 9:45-11:15 - Salon A)

DADD is committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals, especially children and
youth, with autism, intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities. Sessions
sponsored by AR-DADD:

Doing it Right: Self Determination and Sexuality Education - Ruth M. Eyres
(Wednesday, 2:15-3:15 - Salon A/B)

Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Children with ASD - Using Online
Learning Modules to Ensure Success - Dr. Suzanne Kucharczyk
(Thursday, 8:30-9:30 - Salon A)

Using Functional Story-Based Instruction to Teach a Variety of Skills to Students
with Significant Intellectual Disabilities - Dr. Glenda Hyer
(Friday, 9:45-11:15 - Salon B)

Visualize This: Creating and Using Visuals that Work! Make and Take Session
(Friday, 9:45-11:15 - Riverside East - limited to 30 participants)

ThursdSaayl,o1n2D:45-1:15

POSTER SESSIONS

Come grab dessert, visit our poster sessions, visit our vendors, and
register to win a door prize!

✓ I Do Not Play Well With Others: Increasing Social Competence through PBIS
Dr. Kimberly Davis, Dr. Jacques Singleton, Regan May & Lauren Boreani

✓ Teach Picture Perfect Science
Terri Smith

✓ Teaching Special Education Teachers the Science of Teaching Reading at
Universities
Dee Dee Cain, Dr. Kathleen Atkins & Dr. Fred Litton

✓ Preservice Teacher Implementation of High Leverage Practices
Renee Speight, Suzanne Kucharczyk, & Undergraduate Cohort 2nd year Special
Education Students

✓ The Cameroon Project: Collaboration In Learning

Dr. Jackie Paxton & Dr. Timothy Leggett

*30 minutes of Professional Development Credit is available for attending.



AR-CEC Schedule: Oct. 25-27th, 2017 Doubletree/Robinson Center

Room Session Title Presenter(s)

10-25-17 WEDNESDAY

Foyer Pre-Conference CHECK-IN 7 a.m.- 9 a.m.

Pre-Conf *Pre-Conference Sessions are held by the subdivisions and are
an additional fee. They are not included in Conference
Registration.

Robinson C 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. (CASE Sponsored) Improving Progress and Sharon Streett
Salon D Measuring Progress from the Attorney Perspective

Salon A & B 8:30-11:30 a.m. (DADD/DCDT Sponsored) Seamless Transition

for All Youth with Disabilities Dr. Richard Leucking

9:00-11:30 a.m. (AR-SCEC Sponsored Pre-Conference) Dr. Jeff Adams & Amy Goddard
Assistive Technology Toolkit: Including & Engaging Diverse
Learners

Doubletree Conference CHECK-IN 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grab a Cookie in the Foyer
11-1
Foyer *CONFERENCE BEGINS AT 1 P.M.*

Breakout Wednesday 1:00-2:00
Session 1

Robinson Utilizing Staff and Resources to Maximize Learning Mindy Duell
Ballroom C Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Riverside Yes, You Do Make a Difference! Dr. Peggy Woodall & Cathy Davis
West

Salon D Blending Behavior Support and Early Childhood Special Dr. Tricia Benish, Joanna Blocker
Salon A/B Education: Insights, Investment, and Inspirations for the Early & Tina Rooks
Childhood Model
Dr. Tammy Benson
Digitally Defeating Dyslexia: Apps that Help!

Riverside East The Evolution of Section 504 and What it Means to Schools Dr. Tom E.C. Smith

Breakout Wednesday 2:15-3:15 Ruth M. Eyres
Session 2 Dr. Victoria Groves-Scott

Salon A/B Doing it Right: Self-Determination and Sexuality Education
(DADD Strand)

Robinson
Ballroom C Phonological Awareness: The Sounds of Reading

Riverside East Technology to Make Life Easier Jeryca Einhorn
Renee Speight
Riverside Behavior Intervention: Class-Wide Function-Related
West Intervention Teams

BREAKOUT SESSION 2 CONTINUES ONTO NEXT PAGE

Room Session Title Presenter(s)

10-25-17 WEDNESDAY Rita Neve & Elizabeth Churchman
April Kesner
Breakout Wednesday 2:15-3:15 (CONTINUED)
Session 2

Salon D Fixing Fidgets
Salon C SEAS Education is proud to introduce SEAS 3.0!

Breakout
Session 3 Wednesday 3:30-4:30

Riverside I am a Regular Education Teacher…I never learned about all this

West Special Education stuff Lisa Bryant

Salon A/B Extended School Year Services: understanding the Process Debbie Van Dyke

Robinson Bonnie Smith
Ballroom C No More Meltdowns

Riverside Panther Perks: A Coffee Cafe That Helps Prepare Students for Jill Crow & Allison Nolley
East Transition

Salon D From Assessments to Achievement: The Transition Planning Bonnie Boaz & Paul Johnston
Process for Students with Moderate Disabilities (3:30-5 DCDT
Strand)

Foyer Visit Vendors & Play Vendor Bingo 4:30-5:30 p.m.

(Turn in completed Vendor Bingo form at Awards Dinner for the Prize Drawing.)

Robinson Dinner with Awards 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Included in Conference
Ballroom Registration (Section A/B)

10-26-17 THURSDAY Grab & Go Breakfast 7:30-8:30 First Come, First Serve
Breakout
Session 4 Thursday 8:30-9:30

Salon B Using Google Apps to streamline the workload for special Johnna Morgan & Lori Mello
Riverside education teachers
East
Teaching Art in a Colorblind World - Lessons for a Severe Profound
Salon D
Class John O'Connor

Addressing Disruptive and Noncompliant Behaviors: Behavioral Mindy Duell
Interventions

Salon C Our Kids Are Making Movies and Learning Workplace Skills! Deborah Swink

Salon A Implementing Evidence Based Practices for Children with ASD - Dr. Suzanne Kucharczyk
Using Online Learning Modules to Ensure Success (DADD Strand) Carolyn Jester, Penny Jester &
Rhonda Moore
Riverside Early Childhood: Natural Environments & Family Centered
Paul Vitale
West Care-Supporting Interventionists in Helping Families Ballroom A/B

MORNING

KEYNOTE Thursday 9:45-11:30 a.m. Energize the

Robinson Enthusiasm…that Exists Within

Ballroom

LUNCH On Your Own: Hotel Restaurant or Restaurants within
11:30-12:45 Walking Distance

Poster Thursday 12:45- 1:15 p.m.
Sessions Visit Our Poster Sessions, Vendors, Grab Dessert &
Enter to win a Door Prize!
SALON D

SALON D Dr. Kimberly Davis, Dr. Jacques
SALON D
SALON D I Do Not Play Well With Others: Increasing Social Competence Singleton, Regan May & Lauren
SALON D
SALON D through PBIS Boreani

Teach Picture Perfect Science Terri Smith

Renee Speight, Suzanne Kucharczyk,
Preservice Teacher Implementation of High Leverage Practices & Undergraduate Students

Teaching Special Education Teachers the Science of Teaching Dee Dee Cain, Dr. Kathleen Atkins &
Reading at Universities Dr. Fred Litton

The Cameroon Project: Collaboration In Learning Dr. Jackie Paxton & Dr. Timothy
Leggett

AFTERNOON Thursday 1:15-2:30 p.m. 7 Evidence-Based Dr. Jim Ball
Ballroom A/B
KEYNOTE
John O'Connor, Rockie Pederson &
Robinson Strategies for an Effective Classroom Pete Kelly
Deborah Swink & Natalie Horton
Ballroom

Breakout Thursday 2:45-4:15 p.m.
Session 5

Salon B Games, Therapy, Education, Fun, Play: Everyone Can!

Riverside Make & Take-The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum: Creating Caring
East Learning Communities in Arkansas Schools

Salon D (Dual Dual Session: What Does the Endrew F. Decision Mean to

Session) Special Educators? Dr. Christy Smith

Salon D (Dual

Session) Simplifying Due Process Paperwork Jason Van Dyke

Salon C The Struggle Is Real - Transitioning Students with Significant Karen Randolph & Lisa Washington
Disabilities (DCDT Strand) Carolyn Jester, Penny Jester &
Rhonda Moore
Riverside Educational Procedures for Teaching Students: Interventions
West for Assistance with Social Emotional Development Dr. Jim Ball

Salon A Keynote Breakout: The Use of Video Modeling with Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2:45-3:45)

10.26.17 THURSDAY CONTINUED SCEC (Robinson A/B) for
Event Setup
SALON SUBDIVSION MEETINGS 4:30-5:15
A-B-D DADD (A), DCDT (B), CASE (D)
Robinson AR-CEC COSTUME SOCIAL, Thursday 6-9 p.m.
Ballroom *Costume contest, DJ Angela, Silent Auction,
A/B Food, and Open Bar (Beer/Wine/Soda)

10-27-17 FRIDAY GRAB & GO BREAKFAST 7:00-8:00 a.m. First Come, First Serve

Breakout
Session 6 Friday 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Salon D SpEd Updates from the ADE Special Education Unit Robin Stripling

Salon A Functional Movement in the Classroom for Sensory Processing Casondra Smith
Riverside Jennifer Hampton & Stephanie
East Applying the "Science of Reading" in Daily Phonics Lessons Griffith
Riverside Putting the Pieces Together: Empowering Educators through Dr. Kimberley Davis & Dr. Audrey
West Cultural Competence Bowser
Jennifer Gonzales, Becky Cezar &
Salon C RTI Behavior and Academics: Expectations that “Fit” Yvonne Furniss
Seed Digging: Sowing Happy Seeds and Pulling Weeds in a
Salon B Child's Heart Shawna Burns
Breakout
Session 7 Friday 9:45-11:15
Riverside
East Visualize This: Creating and Using Visuals that Work! AR-DADD

Salon B Sponsored Make and Take (Limited to 30) Kaylee Tabor & Megan Neal

Salon A Using Functional Story-Based Instruction to Teach a Variety of
Riverside
West Skills to Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities (DADD Dr. Glenda Hyer & Karena

Salon D Strand) Cooper-Duffy

Salon C Transition Planning for the Student with Mild Disabilities (DCDT

Strand) Carrie Tuttle & Jennifer Williams

Make and Take session for Students with Multisensory Sydney Adams & Jennifer
Impairments Walkup

Welcome to TeachTown! Exceptional Solutions for Exceptional

Students Estle Reaves

Transforming the SpEd Classroom with Web 2.0 Tools Dr. Michael Taylor, Dr. Rebecca
Austin & Tara Armstrong

Breakout Session Descriptions:

WEDNESDAY Breakout Sessions
Utilizing Staff and Resources to Maximize Learning Opportunities for Students with
Disabilities (Duell) Supervision of paraprofessionals, utilizing strategic scheduling, and
manipulating environments is critical to capitalizing on every teachable moment and maximizing
learning opportunities for students with disabilities.

Yes You Do Make a Difference! (Woodall) Join us for a review of direct instruction guidelines and
how teachers do make a difference in the lives of special needs students.

Blending Behavior Support and Early Childhood Special Education: Insights, Investment,
and Inspirations (Benish) Presenters detail Early Childhood Behavior Consultation Model, a
systematic approach utilizing evidenced based practices.

Digitally Defeating Dyslexia: Apps that Help! (Benson) This presentation shares early signs of
dyslexia, ways communities can advocate for these children, and intervention strategies can be
used to defeat dyslexia. Bring your mobile device and participate in these engaging activities.

The Evolution of Section 504 and What it Means to Schools (Smith) Section 504 was passed
before IDEA; however, schools have been much more in compliance with IDEA than 504. This
presentation will provide an overview of the evolution of 504; how 504 and IDEA differ, and the
basic requirements of Section 504.

Doing it Right: Self-Determination and Sexuality Education (Eyres) Sexuality expression and
opportunities to build relationships are often a challenge for individuals with autism and intellectual
disabilities. This lecture outlines research on sexual self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities
and provides an overview of teaching strategies and resources.

Phonological Awareness: The Sounds of Reading (Groves-Scott) An overview of phonological
awareness will be presented along with research on the link between phonological processing and
reading achievement. Participants will leave with hands-on activities that can be implemented with
students the next day.

Technology to Make Life Easier (Einhorn) In "Technology to make life easier," some websites
and apps that have been recommended by teachers will be shared along with some lists of
effective resources and how to navigate through a few of them. Open discussion will follow.

Behavior Intervention: Class-wide Function-Related Intervention Teas (Speight)
Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams is a two tier intervention that has demonstrated
positive outcomes with diverse student populations, including, students with disabilities. Participants
will gain key insight into the components of the intervention and outcomes.

Breakout Session Descriptions:

Fixing Fidgets (Neve) Does your class have a wiggler, or one student who always has something to
say? How about one who struggles to transition? This presentation provides inexpensive and
practical strategies to facilitate learning for all students with a variety of needs.

SEAS Education is proud to introduce SEAS 3.0! (Kesner) Plan management has evolved and
SEAS Education is leading the way with it’s new innovative platform, SEAS 3.0. Results and
compliance is paramount and this new platform is efficient and customizable. SEAS provides the
framework and districts can now control the process for compliance and plan fidelity.

I am a Regular Education Teacher...I Never Learned about this Special Education Stuff,
(Bryant) This will be hands-on, spirited discussion about the rights and responsibilities of the Regular
Education teacher in the Special Education process; addressing legal responsibilities and
ramifications of modifications and how to make them.

Extended School Year (Van Dyke) Participants will gain a better understanding of the regulatory
requirements for Extended School Year (ESY) services. A comprehensive explanation of the ESY
factors, and rationale for data collection, and eligibility determination.

No More Meltdowns (Smith) In this session you will be given tools to experience a more peaceful
classroom learning environment. Dr. Jed Baker's 4-step model for managing student behavior,
regardless of whether they are general education or special education students.

Panther Perks, A Coffee Cafe that Helps Prepare Students for Transition (Crow) Panther Perks
Cafe is a program that provides an opportunity for students to learn life skills through the preparation
of food and drinks for the staff at Benton High School. Come to this session to learn more about how
your students might benefit from a similar program.

From Assessments to Achievements: The Transition Planning Process for Students with
Moderate Disabilities (Boaz). Attendees will review assessments, apply results, write measurable
postsecondary goals, and establish activities and a course of study.

THURSDAY POSTER SESSIONS 12:45-1:15 *Dessert & Door Prizes*

• I Do Not Play Well With Others: Increasing Social Competence through PBIS
Dr. Kimberly Davis, Dr. Jacques Singleton, Regan May & Lauren Boreani

• Teach Picture Perfect Science Terri Smith
• Teaching Special Education Teachers the Science of Teaching Reading at Universities

Dee Dee Cain, Dr. Kathleen Atkins & Dr. Fred Litton
• Preservice Teacher Implementation of High Leverage Practices

Renee Speight, Suzanne Kucharczyk, & Undergraduate Cohort 2nd year SPED Students
• The Cameroon Project: Collaboration In Learning

Dr. Jackie Paxton & Dr. Timothy Leggett

Breakout Session Descriptions:

THURSDAY Breakout Sessions
Using Google Apps to Streamline the Workload for Special Education Teachers (Morgan)
This presentation provides information about Google apps for transition, parent communication,
technology integration, assistive technology, and caseload management. Participants are
encouraged to bring their own device.

Teaching Art in a Colorblind World (O’Connor) Using simple art projects, special education
teachers can teach communication and social skills with the use of peer tutors. Learn how to
introduce social skills through art projects and reinforce the learning in school social settings.

Addressing Disruptive and Non-Compliant Behaviors: Behavioral Interventions (Duell)
This presentation will provide foundational information regarding analysis of behavior and
behavior functions, and will provide evidence based interventions for students with challenging
behavior.

Our Kids are Making Movies and Learning Workplace Skills! (Swink). Focus of presentation
is on pertinent outcomes related to Transition Planning and Pre-employment skills for Arkansas
High Schools through a partnership with Joey Travolta and Inclusion Films.

Implementing Evidence-based Practices for Children with ASD - Using Online Learning
Modules to Ensure Success (Kucharczyk) Participants will identify needs related to the
implementation of EBPs, link them to appropriate online learning resources, develop an action
plan for learning and use of chosen interventions.

Early Childhood Natural Environments and Family Centered Care-supporting
Interventions in Helping Families (Jester) . The basic premise of natural environments
intervention is collaboration and involvement of care providers in the teaching and learning
process to assist children in development to their fullest potential within the natural environment
setting.

Games, Therapy, Education, Fun , Play: Everyone Can! (O’Connor) Modifications of rules,
boundaries, equipment, and scoring - nothing is sacred when it comes to promoting
participation and learning. Who can help children and youth with disabilities be better movers?
Everyone Can! We will present modified games, assessments, and suggestions for
programming movement experiences for children and youth with disabilities.

Make & Take- The Muttigrees Curriculum: Creating Caring Learning Communities in
Arkansas Schools (Swink) Presenters will share unique examples of how Mutt-i-grees, a social
emotional learning curriculum which focuses on the human- animal bond can successfully be
introduced, implemented, sustained, and embraced in schools/communities.

Breakout Session Descriptions:

What Does the Endrew F. Decision Mean to Special Educators? (Smith) Parents, educators,
and administrators must understand how Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District impacts
their role, especially in the area of IEP development, progress monitoring, and data collection.

Simplifying Due Process Paperwork (Van Dyke) This presentation will focus on the new
innovative tools used in Script due process software which saves time in required paperwork and
also addresses regulatory requirements for Special Education, Section 504, Dyslexia, Response
to Intervention, Health Care, English Language Learners and ALE.

The Struggle is Real-Transitioning Students with Significant Disabilities (Randolph)
Hands-on demonstration and discussion will identify challenges and barriers to effectively
implement the transition plan which will assist students in achieving postsecondary success.

Educational Procedures for Teaching Students: Interventions for Assistance with Social
Emotional Development (Jester) Information will be presented to assist with building positive
relationships with children and families who have children with social emotional and deficits.

Keynote Breakout: Dr. Jim Ball will present The Use of Video Modeling with Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder

FRIDAY Breakout Sessions
SpEd Updates from the ADE Special Education Unit (Stripling) The Every Student Succeeds
Act (ESSA) will lead us in new directions. Learn what work is being done and what new work on
the horizon. We also want to hear what we can do to support you in your work.

Functional Movement in the Classroom for Sensory Processing (Smith) This presentation
aims to provide functional, time-efficient and effective sensory-based activities for teachers to
use throughout the day to meet the sensory needs of their students.

Applying the “Science of Reading” in Daily Phonics Lessons (Hampton) This session will
focus on research based methods for teaching phonics, which teaches skills and develops an
understanding of how our language works.

Putting the Pieces Together: Empowering Educators through Cultural Competence (Davis)
The round table discussion will serve as a forum for educators in K-12 and higher education on
strategies for empowering teachers through cultural competence.

RTI Behavior and Academic: Expectations that “Fit” (Gonzales) Participants will be provided
the opportunity to experience specific Best Practice teaching strategies for core instruction and
differentiation as identified for behavior and academics (literacy).

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Breakout Session Descriptions:

FRIDAY Breakout Sessions (cont’d)

Seed Diggin: Sowing Happy Seeds and Pulling Weeds in a Child’s Hearts (Burns) Seed
Digging is a very simple but powerful concept that teaches children how emotional and
behavioral issues develop and how they can correct their own behaviors. With a few simple
strategies, teachers will learn how to use Seed Digging to help children move from “surviving” to
“thriving” within the classroom and learn to their fullest potential.

Visualize This: Creating & Using Visuals that Work! Make & Take(Tabor) Many students
benefit from visual strategies to reinforce instruction, daily routines, and positive behavior.
Effectively using visuals promotes accuracy and independence, thus enhancing students' overall
quality of life. Join us to make visuals you can take back to use in your classroom next week!

Using Functional Story-Based Instruction to Teach a Variety of Skills (Hyer) Functional
Story-Based Instruction (FSBI) is an evidence-based teaching strategy that provides students
with story-based reading experiences about a functional skill and practical application of the skill.
This innovative strategy can help educators use best approaches to teach students with
significant intellectual disabilities literacy and functional skills in one lesson.

Transition Planning for the Student with Mild Disabilities (Tuttle) Develop meaningful
transition plans for students with mild disabilities. Attendees will create a plan by reviewing
assessments, writing measurable postsecondary goals, and developing activities.

Make & Take Session for Students with Multisensory Impairments (Adams) This make and
take is focused on items used to increase the participation of students with Multiple Disabilities in
classroom activities by addressing the learning needs of low incidence learners functioning at
pre requisite skill levels. Participants will learn how to addresses access to literacy activities.

Welcome to Teachtown! EXCEPTIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS®
Join Estle Reaves as he demonstrates unique products offered through TeachTown. TeachTown
focuses exclusively on children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental
disabilities, intellectual disabilities and emotional and behavior disorders. TeachTown’s products
utilize research-based best practices derived from the methodologies of ABA, making it easy to
deliver this proven treatment with existing staff in any school or setting.

Transforming the SpEd Classroom with Web 2.0 Tools (Taylor) Would you like to transform
your Special Education classroom with Web 2.0 tools? Join a group of special education
supervisors as they present multiple, free online tools that can be used in a variety of classes.



Rose Merry joined Arkansas CEC as a
new teacher and credits membership
as the best professional decision she
ever made! An integral part of the
AR-CEC governing structure for over
30 years, Rose Merry has provided
mentorship to new board members
and provided leadership on
numerous AR-CEC committees,
including Membership, Scholarship
and Finance. In addition to serving
CEC on a National level as a member
of the CEC Board of Governors, Rose
Merry has led Arkansas CEC as Board
President, Historian and on the Board
of the Arkansas Subdivision for the
Division of Autism and
Developmental Disabilities.

In honor of Rose Merry’s years of
service and as a small way to say,
“THANKS,” for her unending support
and passion for AR-CEC, the Board is
pleased to announce a scholarship in
her honor. Each year, the Rose Merry
Kirkpatrick Scholarship will be given
as a way to symbolize the
continuation of her work by
supporting students as they advance
their education.

AR-CEC 2017
Awards, Scholarships, & Grants

Award Recipients:
• Orlan "Jack" Morgan Award:  Amy Wilson
• Donna Reed Award for Administrators: Jennifer Hampton
• Special Education Teacher of the Year:  Ruth Eyres
• Paraprofessional of the Year : Phyllis Brucks
• AR-CEC Advocate Award:  Audie Alumbaugh     
Scholarship Recipients:
Dr. Ada Thompson Scholarship:  

– Anna Cain (University of Central Arkansas)
John Prewitt Scholarship:

– Lauren Boreani (Arkansas State University)
Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Scholarship:

– Austin Bullington (Arkansas Tech University)
– Laura Beth Grissom (Arkansas State University)
Grant Recipients:
• Ashley Collins, Teacher, Compass Academy
• Summer Hampton, 2nd Grade Teacher                                             
Fox Meadow Elementary, Nettleton School District

Are you a CEC Member?

If so, visit our registration table for a FREE $10 voucher to spend with our
vendors!

Not a CEC Member?

Sign up today, show us, and we will give you the voucher!
http://www.cec.sped.org/Membership

Don’t forget Wed. Night Dinner!

Come enjoy a beautiful 3 course meal while we celebrate this year's award,
grant, and scholarship winners!

Purchase a Conference Tee!

Check out our t-shirts (short sleeve/long sleeve) and sweatshirts in the
exhibit hall! $15-$25.

You may use your MEMBERSHIP VOUCHER of $10 like cash towards your
purchase. Proceeds benefit AR-SCEC Service Projects.

Check out our Silent Auction!

Come check out the silent auction at the Costume Social. Bids must increase
by $1 and bidding will end 8-8:30 p.m. All items must be paid for and picked
up by the end of the event. Cash, Checks, and Cards accepted. Proceeds
benefit AR-SCEC Service Projects.

Need a Program?

Printed programs may be purchased at the registration table for a $4
donation (Limited Quantities) or you may download it for free from
cec.k12.ar.us or our Facebook Page (Arkansas Council for Exceptional
Children).

Discounted Parking!

For $6 a day discounted parking in the parking deck under the
Doubletree Hotel, please bring your ticket to the conference
registration table for a stamp.

Visit our Vendors!

ABC Infant Formulas, Inc.
Above All Else Services

Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas Subdivision DADD
Crossroads Benton Boutique
Easterseals Arkansas
Edward Jones, April Pollard
Firelight Books, LLC
Future Horizons, Inc.

Health Coaching by Sharon Decker
Imagine Learning
Jeremiah 29:11
Jordan Essentials

Lightspeed Technologies
Paparazzi Jewelry, Patricia Redmond

Rebecca Ann Ivy - The House of Ivy
(Children’s Book Author)

Visit our Vendors!

Scentsy, Debbie McCracken
Script, LLC

Seas Education
SpedTrack
TeachTown

The Center for Exceptional Families
Tupperware by Donna Cox
University of Arkansas

Usborne Books by Tonia Shue
Young Living Essential Oils by Lea Berry

Board Members 2017-18

● President: Courtney Williams
● President Elect: Ruth Eyres
● Vice President: Dee Dee Cain
● Past President: Kimberly Davis
● Treasurer: Ashley Collins
● Secretary: Leann Hammett
● Elected Representative: Elizabeth Churchman
● Appointed Representative: Brigid Bright
● Scholarship Chair: Lisa Washington
● Awards Chair: Suzie Baker
● Student CEC Advisor: Lisa Bryant
● Membership Chair: Melanie Crider
● CAN Legislative: Peggy Schaefer-Whitby
● Historian: Kathleen Atkins
● Communications Chair: Leslie Rush
● CEC Ambassador: Rosetta Sparks
● Conference Liaisons: Leslie Rush & Courtney Williams

Subdivision Presidents

Arkansas Council of Administrators for Special Education (CASE)
Carla Curtis

Arkansas Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD)
Ruth Eyres

Arkansas Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
Paul Johnston

Arkansas Student Council for Exceptional Children (AR-SCEC)
Hannah Winfield

Subdivision Meetings Thursday, Oct. 26th 2:45-1:15 (see schedule for more info.)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

The worldwide mission of the Council for Exceptional Children
is to improve educational outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities.

CEC, a non-profit association, accomplishes its mission which
is carried out in support of special education professionals
and others working on behalf of individuals with
exceptionalities, by advocating for appropriate governmental
policies; by setting professional standards; by providing
continuing professional development; and by helping
professionals achieve the conditions and resources necessary
for effective professional practice.

Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children
(AR-CEC)

The Arkansas Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children
is dedicated to meeting the needs of its members through:

● Advancing the professional and ethical growth of its
members.

● Fostering involvement of the membership
● Serving as an effective advocate for the purpose of

enhancing the educational and life opportunities for
individuals with exceptionalities.

Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]

Website: http://cec.k12.ar.us/

Certificate of Attendance

Presented to

_______ Hours of Professional Development

(maximum: 15 hours)

2017 AR-CEC Annual Conference
October 25th-27th, 2017
Little Rock, AR

“Fitting the Pieces Together”

2018 PARAPROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
July 12-13, 2018

2018 AR-CEC CONFERENCE
October 25th-26th, 2018

to our conference liaisons and committee!

Conference Liaisons
● Leslie Rush
● Courtney Williams

Conference Committee
● Suzie Baker
● Lisa Bryant
● Dee Dee Cain
● Elizabeth Churchman
● Melanie Crider
● Ruth Eyres