2019 AR-CEC Conference Program

2019

Letter from the President

Greetings AR-CEC Members and Conference Attendees,

I would like to personally welcome each of you to the 2019 Arkansas Council for Exceptional
Children annual conference. Our organization is confronting a time of many changes and
we are meeting these changes during a time of larger nationwide and global change. The
world of special education is an exciting area in which to work and we will continue to
meet and bring inspired people together in forums like this, to ensure our organization
remains at the cutting edge.

I’d also like to give you an idea of what you can expect over the next few days: 1) A time for
professional renewal, 2) collaboration 3) and networking, so you can learn new things to
take back to the students and families you serve. We also have some fun plans as well, so
stay tuned for more information about that.

We’re transforming the way we operate to continuously improve our ability to meet the
needs of the teachers, related service providers, families and administrators. We should all
be very proud of where we are today and super excited about where we are headed as a
profession and as a state.

There are many people that volunteer their time throughout the year to make this
conference happen and keep the conference running in the black each year. This is a very
important time when many organizations are struggling to keep going. A special thanks to
our conference committee, Leslie Rush, Courtney Williams, Ashley Collins, Elizabeth
Churchman, Glenda Hyer, and Ruth Eyres for all of the hours they have spent to make sure
the conference runs smoothly. They are true super heros.

Before I close, I’d like to thank each of your for attending our conference and bringing your
expertise. You have the vision, the knowledge, the ability and the experience to help us
pave our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we
could not accomplish what we do without your support. Throughout this conference, I ask
you to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help us shape the future of special education, as
you are the real super heros. My personal respect and thanks goes out to all of you.

Sincerely,
Dee Dee Cain
AR CEC President
[email protected]

AR-CEC Conference Schedule Overview

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd

Pre-Conference Begins (Additional Fees Apply)
· 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Pre-Conference Check In
· 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pre-Conferences (Start & End Times Vary):

• 9-11:30 Salon D SPONSORED BY AR-CEC BOARD: Positive & Proactive
Strategies to Reduce Disruptions and Negative Behaviors in the Classroom
Presented by: Beth Clavenna-Deane, PhD; Susan Danner, MSED Kansas State
Department of Education

• 8:30-11:30 Salon B SPONSORED BY DADD: Functional Behavior Assessments
and Behavior Intervention Plans in the Schools Presented by: Peggy J. Schaefer
Whitby, Ph.D., BCBA-D

• 9-11 Riverside West SPONSORED BY CASE: A Social Media Primer Presented
by: Paul Keith

Conference Check-In
· 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Conference Check In/Visit Vendors

Annual Conference Begins
· 12:30- 2 p.m. Opening Session in ROBINSON BALLROOM A & B
· 2:15-3:15 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 1 (60 minutes)
· 3:30-4:30 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 2 (60 minutes)
· 4:30-5:00 p.m. SNACK BREAK with Poster Presentations, Vendor Bingo, and Door
Prizes!
· 5:15 p.m. AR-DADD Subdivision Meeting-Riverside East

Recommended Hotel Check-In

AR-CEC Networking Social
· 6:30-9:30 p.m. AR-CEC Heroes vs. Villains Networking Social with Food,

Open Bar, DJ, Silent Auction & Costume Awards: ROBINSON BALLROOM A & B
*Dress up as your FAVORITE Hero or Villain*

Thursday, Oct. 24th

· 7:30-8:00 a.m. GRAB & GO Breakfast (First Come, First Serve)
· 8:00-9:00 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 3 (60 minutes)
· 9:15-10:45 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 4 (90 minutes)

Complimentary AR-CEC Luncheon
· 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 3-Course Lunch with Scholarship &

Awards Presentation: ROBINSON BALLROOM A & B
· 12:45-1:45 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 5 (60 minutes)
· 2:00-3:30 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 6 (90 minutes)
· 3:45-4:45 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 7 (60 minutes)

ROBINSON CENTER BALLROOM A-BMeeting Rooms

Doubletree Hotel, Second Floor

Events in the Robinson Center Ballroom A-B include:
● AR-CEC Opening Session
● Costume Social with Food, Open Bar, DJ,
Costume Contest & Silent Auction
● AR-CEC Luncheon with Awards

Conference
T-Shirts

Available for $20



Opening Session

Wednesday, October 23rd
12:30 p.m. Robinson Ballrooms A/B

In Times of Crisis,
Educators are the Heroes Students Need

Maria Touchstone

Educators are the unsung heroes, the hidden leaders fighting to
make the world better through small, measurable actions every
single day. You may not wear a cape or hold a high public office,
but you are truly the one who has the capacity, determination,

. and intelligence to help students overcome storms of uncertainty.

Maria Touchstone is the executive director of Seis Puentes, a
non-profit organization that supports, educates, and empowers
Latino and Hispanic students. She has over 30 years experience
as an educator and was recently named the 2019 Administrator
of the Year. Ms. Touchstone was awarded the FBI Director’s
Community Leadership Award in 2017. She currently serves on
the board of the Arkansas State Teachers Association and
Ark-TESOL.

Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children Core Values

Visionary Thinking: Demonstrated by forward-thinking and courageous decision making
dedicated to excellence and influence in an evolving environment.
Integrity: Demonstrated by ethical, responsive behavior, transparency, and
accountability.
Inclusiveness: Demonstrated by a commitment to diversity, caring, and respect for the
dignity and worth of all individuals.

You’re Invited!

Wednesday, October 23rd
6:30-9:30 p.m. in Robinson Ballrooms

A/B.

Dress up as your favorite HERO or VILLAIN and come enjoy
quesadillas, a nacho bar, and your favorite beverage (soda,
beer, or wine) while dancing the night away with our DJ.
Take part in our fun silent auction that benefits AR-SCEC
service projects. Credit card, cash or check will be accepted
and items must be paid for and picked up by the end of the
event.

Join Us for Lunch!

Thursday, October 24th at 11 a.m.
in Robinson Ballrooms A/B!

You are invited to celebrate the 2019
award, grant and scholarship winners
at our AR-CEC luncheon, featuring Ian
Rawn, Special Olympics Skating Gold
Medalist, three course meal, and door
prizes!

Social Media Contest:

1.) “Like” Arkansas Council for Exceptional
Children on Facebook

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

3.) Winner will be selected and announced
Thursday afternoon and may pick up prize at
the registration table before the conference
ends.

Events for SCEC Members!

★ Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Pre-Conference (Discounted Rate)

★ Wednesday, Oct. 23rd 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Dress in Your Favorite Hero/Villain
Costume Social with Food, DJ, Dancing, &
Silent Auction (Robinson Ballroom A/B)

★ Thursday, Oct. 24th 8-9 a.m.
Student Breakfast with Board Meeting &
AR-SCEC Election (SALON A)

Arkansas Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Arkansas 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:

Wednesday, October 23
● 2:15-3:15 Free Websites & Resource to Support Special Education Teacher and
Students Dr. Glenda Hyer & Dr. Charlotte Wright (Salon A)

Thursday, October 24
● 9:15-10:45 Adapting Literacy for Story-Based Instruction (MAKE & TAKE)
Dr. Glenda Hyer (Salon B) This session limited to 20 participants.
● 9:15-10:45 Teaching Grade-aligned Literacy to Students with Intensive Support Needs
Caryn Allison & Sandy Crawley
● 2:00-3:00 Improving Student Outcomes with Proactive Behavior Management
Strategies Dr. Renee Speight (Salon B)

Please join us at our AR-DADD Membership Meeting!
Wednesday, October 23 5:15-6pm (Riverside East)

AR-DADD Executive Board Member and Committee Chairs

Dr. Glenda Hyer Dr. Suzanne Kucharczyk Clara Penney
President President Elect Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Peggy Schaefer Whitby Ruth Eyres Tom Smith
Membership Chair Past President Historian Chair

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Wednesday, October 23rd

Session 1 2:15-3:15 PM

SALON A Dr. Glenda Hyer Dr. Charlotte Free Websites and Resources to Support Special
Wright Education Teachers and Students

SALON B Dr. Tricia Benish The First Years Matter: Infant and Early
Childhood Mental Health and School Success

SALON C Andrea Grace Executive Functioning

SALON D Dr. Kimberley Dr. Audrey Conceptualizing the Dimensions of Cultural
Davis Bowser Competence in Special Education

Dr. Paula Greer

Riverside Courtney Williams Dee Dee Cain Present Over Perfect
East

Riverside Leighanna Mindy Duell Extended School Year Services: Increasing
West Rickman
Janice Cowart Engagement through a Whole Program Structure

Session 2 3:30-4:30 PM

SALON A Dr. Joanna Small Steps Lead to Big Changes: Collaboration
Emerson Blocker is the Key

SALON B Dr. Susan Perry Co-occurrence of ADHD and Dyslexia

SALON C Ruth M. Eyres Partnering with Parents to Teach Sexuality
Education to Students with Disabilities

SALON D Dr. Beth Susan Danner, Universal Instructional Practices that Improve
Clavenna-Deane MSED Student Engagement

Riverside Kristie Beasley Courtney Grady Social, Emotional, Academics, Behavior, OH
East MY!!!!

Riverside Rebecca Austin Becky Runnels, H.I.R.E.--Hornets Initiating Real Employment
West M.Ed.

Lindsey Forga

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Wednesday, October 23rd

Poster Sessions Ballroom D 4:30-5 Dessert, Vendor Bingo, & Door Prizes!

Becky Ballard Elizabeth Little Learners- Summer Enrichment via CEC

Churchman Grant

Hailey Hughes University of UCA SCEC- Making it Work
Marshall Coan Central AR

Kassidy Thompson University of Simple View of Reading
Madison O’Conner Central AR

Kelsey Henson

Holly Parker University of IDEA 2004 and RTI
Olivia Patterson Central AR

Emery Carter

Hannah Taylor University of Scarborough Reading Rope
Maggie Schichtl Central AR
Rachel Gallimore

Katherine Prothero University of Phonological Awareness Activities

Hannah Garcia Central AR

Erica Lawrence University of The Big 5 in Reading
Brianna Delavan Central AR

Kailyn White University of Care for Bears
Dalonia Jenkins Central AR

Alexis Ray

Dee Dee Cain Ruth Eyres AR CEC Updates on Strategic Planning

Loretta Carr University of What’s the “Specific” in SLD?
Aracely Morals Central AR Suicide and Children with Disabilities
Kristen Crockett

Lucy Corder, Danielle Arkansas
Moore, Kyle Cargile Tech
Dr. Jackie Paxton
University
Dr. Tim Leggett
Dr. David Bell

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Wednesday, October 23rd

Poster Sessions Ballroom D 4:30-5 Dessert, Vendor Bingo, & Door Prizes!

Annah Gellar University of Teaching Social Behavior
Lauren Lee Arkansas
Grace Booth

Hannah
Grace Hornbeck

Olivia Adkins University of Data-Based Instruction
Logan Senters Arkansas
Allison Davis

Sarah Nelson University of Interpreting and Communicating Assessment Data
Micah Stennfeld Arkansas with Stakeholders

Sarah Hiegel

Emily Moseley University of Metacognitive and Cognitive Strategies
Amanda Alsabrook Arkansas
Charlie Foreman

Madeleine Stinson University of Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments to
Sarah Gromer
Kaleigh Srader Arkansas Manage Problem Behavior

Sydney Good University of Scaffolding Supports and Instruction
Cara Woeffler Arkansas
Hailey McCain
Sarah Rambo

2020 AR-CEC CONFERENCE
October 21st-22nd

Thursday, October 24th SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Session 3 8-9 AM

SALON STUDENT ONLY Alicia Brown This is a time for all Student Chapters of AR-CEC
A BREAKFAST to get together to eat breakfast, share ideas, and

elect 2019-20 AR-SCEC Board Members

SALON Paula Mainard, Brain Based Disorders - Struggles with
B LMSW Executive Functioning

SALON Judie Caroleo Phonemic Awareness for Older Students
C
If No Clip Charts or ISS, Then What?
SALON Dr. Beth Susan
Danner, Poverty and Learning: The Effects of Poverty in
D Clavenna-Deane MSED the Classroom

Riverside Dr. Jessie

East Thacker-King

Riverside Melanie Crider Amy Wilson Work-based Learning & Peer Leadership in
West Transition

Session 4 9:15-10:45 AM

SALON Jennifer Walkup Sharon Communication Throughout the Day for Children
A Niemczyk and Youth with Dual Sensory Impairments

SALON Dr. Glenda Hyer DADD Make & Take: Adapting Literacy for
B Story-Based Instruction

SALON Megan Davis Sydney A to Z Literacy: Paths to Participation
C Adams,

M.Ed

SALON Caryn Allison Sandy Teaching Grade-aligned Literacy to Students with
D
Crawley Intensive Support Needs

Riverside Amber Cobb Smart But Scattered, Help For Kids Who Just
East Can't Get It Together

Riverside Dr. Tom E.C. An Overview of Section 504 and its Relationship to
IDEA
West Smith

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Thursday, October 24th

Session 5 12:45-1:45 PM Working with Difficult Parents

Jeryca Einhorn

Judie Caroleo Mastering Multisyllable Words in Five Minutes a
Day

Tiffinie Smith Using Powtoons and Google Classroom to
Address Goals for Individuals

Carolyn Beth Lea Myers Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices for the
Jester Classroom: Building Resilience Through
Relationships

Arkansas Special Special Special Olympics - Opportunities Abound
Olympics Guest, Ian

Rawn

Debbie Van Dyke Extended School Year Services

Session 6 2:00-3:30 PM

David Hanson, Who Owns Reading Instruction?
M.ED CALT QI

Dr. Renee Improving Student Outcomes with Proactive
Speight Behavior Management Strategies

Sydney Adams Jennifer We Can Do So Much! Working with Children with

Walkup Dual Sensory Impairments

Dr. Shedeh Bring Your Meet the IRIS Center: Free Online OERs about
Hajghassemal Own Tablet EBPs
or Laptop

Brandy Smith Sebrina Intervention Works
Winningham

Robin Stripling Tabitha Arkansas Alternate Pathway to Graduation
Riendeau from AR Department of Education, Special

Education Unit

Thursday, October 24 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Session 7 3:45-4:45 PM Task Analysis 101

Dr. Deanna
Kay Rice

Stefanie Sorbet Make & Take: Prescribing Interactive Lapbooks
for Literacy Intervention
Leann
Hammett Integrating Dyslexia Interventions in the
Resource Classroom
Dr. Shedeh
Hajghassemali High-Quality Individualized Education Programs:
New Online Resources
Blake Condley
Leading to Build Chemistry and a Positive
Subdivision Culture in Your Team
Meetings
Available for Subdivision Meetings
Reserve by email: [email protected]

Breakout Session Descriptions:

WEDNESDAY Breakout Sessions

The First Years Matter: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and School Success (Benish) The topic of
infant and early childhood mental health (birth to age 5) will be explored while the presenter provides an
overview of early developmental processes and the effects of trauma on brain development and
attachment with caregivers. The session will provide information on preventing and treating the effects of
trauma on very young children and detail evidenced based practices that are linked to positive social
emotional outcomes for families and later school success.

Executive Functioning (Grace) What is executive functioning?How does it affect teaching and learning?
What are practical ways to help teach the skills and modify instruction for students who have executive
functioning and ADHD? Presentation given by a mom of a kiddo with special needs and a special education
teacher who has 14 years of experience.

Conceptualizing the Dimensions of Cultural Competence in Special Education (Davis, Bowser, Greer) The
development of social competence for PK-12 students is critical to their ability to navigate social decision
making processes; however, children with disabilities have many difficulties in developing social
competence. This presentation investigates the relationships among social competence and the indicators
of inclusive education for exceptional learners, regarding the implementation of inclusion strategies by
teachers in both special education and general education classrooms.

Present Over Perfect (Williams, Cain) Participants will be invited to consider the landscape of their own
lives, and what it would look like to leave behind the pressure to be perfect and begin the life changing
practice of simply being present, in the middle of the mess and the ordinaries of life. Participants will learn
strategies of self care and begin their journey to SIMPLIFYING.

Breakout Session Descriptions:

WEDNESDAY Continued

Extended School Year Services: Increasing engagement through a whole program structure (Rickman, Duell,
Cowart) Fayetteville Public School staff will walk you through the evolution and design of their whole
program structure for ESY. Learn to maximize student engagement, teacher effectiveness, and long term
benefits of your Extend School Year Program. Capitalize on the opportunity for intensive intervention, skill
maintenance, and data driven instructional programming.

Small Steps Lead to Big Changes: Collaboration is the Key (Blocker, Smith) Effective communication is
important when building collaboration between a multidisciplinary group of professionals and agencies.
Presenters will share meaningful strategies to help the participants be a reflective educator, enhance
communication and social skills while focusing on research-based strategies designed to decrease behavioral
challenges in the early childhood setting, and provide evidenced-based resources and strategies designed to
help teachers meet the individual needs of children.

Co-occurrence of ADHD and Dyslexia (Perry) There is anywhere between an 18- 45% chance a student can
have both dyslexia and ADHD. In this presentation we will examine this coexistence in terms of gender,
symptoms, tertiary problems, neuroimaging and assessment findings, and effective intervention instruction.

Partnering with Parents to Teach Sexuality Education to Students with Disabilities (Eyres) Participants will
learn how to work with parents in order to address the sexuality education needs of their children.
Information and resources will be shared about developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for
teaching social skills, self-awareness, and safety skills.

Universal Instructional Practices that Improve Student Engagement (Clavenna-Deane, Danner )Overview of 5
universal instructional practices such as opportunities to respond, behavior specific praise, instructional
feedback, and active supervision. Descriptions as well as examples of each practice that teachers can walk
away and start.

Social, Emotional, Academics, Behavior, OH MY!!!! (Beasley, Grady) Did you say BEHAVIOR? Defiance? Whiny
pants? Shut down? Imaginary world? Emotional Roller Coaster? Trauma? Have you ever been fired by your
students? Join us for an interactive session full of discussion and strategies for meeting more than just the
academic needs of your students. Come laugh and learn with us.

H.I.R.E.--Hornets Initiating Real Employment (Austin, Runnels, Forga) The presentation provides information
regarding how Bryant High School started and grew its special education transition program to include
Transition Classes and increase special education students' participation in work internships on and off
campus. The participants will be given information about the H.I.R.E. (Hornets Initiating Real Employment)
program and partnerships.

Brain based disorders - struggles with executive functioning (Mainard) Brain based disorders can often
present with executive processing deficits. These students benefit from atypical classroom
intervention and can flourish with the right accommodations. We will explore options to better
serve these students.

Phonemic Awareness for Older Students (Caroleo) Researchers show that one out of every ten adolescents
has severe difficulties in identifying words, often caused by a phonological awareness deficit. During this
interactive session, participants will respond to and practice advanced phoneme analysis tasks. Participants
will leave with strategies for integrating phoneme analysis and will have access to a complimentary
downloadable Phoneme Substitution Screener.

Breakout Session Descriptions:

THURSDAY Breakout Sessions

If No Clip Charts or ISS, then What (Clavenna_Deane, Danner) Overview of 4-6 positive, proactive strategies
that can be used to reduce the dependence on clip charts and ISS Lots of examples and ideas for
teachers/administrators to walk away and discontinue using clip charts and ISS

Poverty and Learning: The Effects of Poverty in the Classroom (Thacker-King) This presentation will provide
information for the implementation of strategies to help close the gap of learning for students living in
abject poverty.

Work-based Learning & Peer Leadership in Transition (Swink, Crider, Wilson) Teamwork is a life skill for all
students! The OWL program at South Side High School engages students in work-based learning
opportunities. Peer mentors support transition students in career goals and earn volunteer hours. From
campus jobs and school-based enterprises to community businesses, the support system develops life skills
in a collaborative way that develops everyone's strengths. A student panel will share their perspective and
experiences.

Communication Throughout the Day for Children and Youth with Dual Sensory Impairments (Walkup,
Niemczyk) A daily schedule/calendar system for students with Deafblindness/Dual Sensory Impairments
and Multiple Disabilities will be demonstrated collaboratively by CAYSI and ESVI to provide best practices.
Participants will gain awareness in the value of a calendar as an essential tool for communication through
the many teaching opportunities it provides.

Adapting literacy for Story-Based Instruction (Hyer) It is important for teachers to adapt literacy for
students with disabilities when teaching Story-Based Instruction. In this session, participants will learn (a)
about Story-Based Instruction, (b) websites with free adapted books, (c) how to create adapted literacy for
Story-Based Instruction and (d) how to teach Story-Based Instruction using Systematic Instruction.

A to Z Literacy: Paths to Participation (Davis, Adams) Join us for a session filled with ideas and applications
for literacy instruction that includes all students! You'll have a chance to put your hands on equipment and
leave with ideas to put into action when you return to your classroom. Lots of resources to access and
strategies that are easy to implement. Can't wait to see you there!

Teaching Grade-aligned Literacy to Students with Intensive Support Needs (Allison, Crawley) This
presentation addresses grade-level literacy instruction for students with moderate or severe disabilities.
Standards-based, age appropriate curriculum will be covered, with a focus on reading and listening
comprehension. Evidence-based, systematic instruction practices such as constant time delay, least
intrusive prompting, task analysis, etc., will be explained in detail.

Smart But Scattered, Help For Kids Who Just Can't Get It Together (Cobb) The latest research in child
development shows that many kids who have the potential to succeed lag behind in crucial “executive
skills”-the skills required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses/emotions.
Participants will learn how to help students including activities and techniques proven to boost specific
skills such as task initiation, planning/prioritizing, organization, and problem- solving daily routines.

An Overview of Section 504 and its Relationship to IDEA (Smith) Section 504 is becoming more important
every year as the number of students served as 504-only students continues to increase. This program
provides an overview of the requirements of Section 504 and how it impacts students served under IDEA.

Working With Difficult Parents (Einhorn) Section 504 is becoming more important every year as the number
of students served as 504-only students continues to increase. This program provides an overview of the
requirements of Section 504 and how it impacts students served under IDEA.

Breakout Session Descriptions:

THURSDAY Breakout Sessions Continued

Mastering Multisyllable Words in Five Minutes a Day (Caroleo) Students encounter a large number of
multisyllable words in quick succession. This session provides a multisensory, five minutes a day explicit
routine for teaching word analysis skills. Identification of the six syllable types, as well as syllabication
patterns, will be addressed. Techniques, including a unique syllable type gestures, will be used to ensure
students can confidently conquer multisyllable words. Participants can introduce this practical, interactive
routine to their students the next day.

Using Powtoons and Google Classroom to Address Goals for Individuals (Smith) Teachers will use their own
laptops to create a Powtoon on a skill of their choosing that can be used in their classrooms. A strategy for
how to implement the use of powtoons, google slides, and google classroom to provide individualized
independent learning for students will be demonstrated. If time permits, teachers will also develop
materials to practice and assess the instruction.

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices for the Classroom: Building Resilience Through Relationships
(Jester, Myers) Resilience is the ability through awareness, mindfulness, and practice, where we arm
ourselves with coping skills to better survive life’s challenges. As we help students build resilience — the
ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or even significant sources of stress — we help
students manage stress and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, feelings that are sometimes at the root of
behavior issues.

Special Olympics - Opportunities Abound (Rawn & Arkansas Special Olympics) Come hear from Special
Olympics World Games Ice Skater, Ian Rawn, and Arkansas Special Olympics representatives. Learn about
opportunities available in Arkansas Special Olympics individual and team sports, including Unified Sport.
Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and competition experiences for
individuals with and without intellectual disabilities.

Free Websites and Resources to Support Special Education Teachers and Students (Hyer, Wright, Jester)
Special Education teachers often struggle to find and/or adapt curriculum for students with disabilities. In
this session, participants will learn about websites and resources to benefit a wide range of diverse learners.

Extended School Year Services (Van Dyke) Special Education teachers often struggle to find and/or adapt
curriculum for students with disabilities. In this session, participants will learn about websites and
resources to benefit a wide range of diverse learners.

Who Owns Reading Instruction? (Hanson) Special Education teachers often struggle to find and/or adapt
curriculum for students with disabilities. In this session, participants will learn about websites and
resources to benefit a wide range of diverse learners. Special Education teachers often struggle to find
and/or adapt curriculum for students with disabilities. In this session, participants will learn about websites
and resources to benefit a wide range of diverse learners.

Improving Student Outcomes with Proactive Behavior Management Strategies (Speight) Children with EBD
continue to show the worst outcomes when compared to other disability groups. This presentation will
prepare teachers and administrators to identify students at-risk for EBD. Practitioners will also learn
strategies to meet their needs. Attendees will be prepared to immediately improve learning outcomes for
students with EBD.

Breakout Session Descriptions:

THURSDAY Breakout Sessions Continued

We Can Do So Much! Working with Children with Dual Sensory Impairments (Adams, Walkup) There is so
much we can do! Please join us for this review of relevant teaching strategies for students with dual sensory
impairments and multiple disabilities. Leave with a sensory experience that simulates some of the challenges
faced by our students and equipped with specific strategies to help these students participate in the school
day to the fullest extent possible.

Meet the IRIS Center: Free Online OERs about EBPs (Hajghassemali) New to IRIS? Then this session is for you!
For 16 years, our OSEP-funded center has created resources about evidence-based practices to improve
education outcomes for all children, especially struggling learners and those with disabilities. Join us for a
fun and interactive introduction to our Website, online tools, and resources.

Intervention Works (Smith, Winningham) Intervention Works is about the practice of intervention, not only
inside the classroom, but also outside the classroom. Anonymous student data will be shown so that
participants can see the efficacy of the three tiers of intervention for the student with and without
characteristics of dyslexia.

Arkansas Alternate Pathway to Graduation (Stripling, Riendeau) A new pathway to graduation has been put
in place for students with significant cognitive disabilities beginning the fall of 2019 for ninth graders. This
new pathway will allow students with significant cognitive disabilities to meet challenging but appropriate
standards in order to be awarded an Arkansas diploma.

Task Analysis 101 (Rice) A new pathway to graduation has been put in place for students with significant
cognitive disabilities beginning the fall of 2019 for ninth graders. This new pathway will allow students with
significant cognitive disabilities to meet challenging but appropriate standards in order to be awarded an
Arkansas diploma.

Prescribing interactive lapbooks for literacy intervention (Sorbet) This interactive session will introduce
educators to creating prescribed lapbooks to use with students during literacy interventions. Participants in
this session will experience a hands-on hour of creating their own literacy lap book to use with their own
students that targets specific deficits noted through ongoing assessments and progress monitoring.

Integrating dyslexia Interventions in the Resource Classroom (Hammett)
We will discuss the the roles and responsibilities in RTI as part of IDEA reauthorization 2004. We will look at
ways to work together in an effort to cut down workloads.

High-Quality Individualized Education Programs: New Online Resources (Hajghassemi) A U.S. Supreme Court
case, Endrew F. (2017), has clarified the substantive standard for determining whether a student's
individualized education program confers sufficient educational benefit. Join our OSEP-funded center for an
overview of two interactive learning modules on high-quality IEPs, one for educators and one for
administrators.

Leading to Build Chemistry and a Positive Culture in Your Team (Condley) Have you experienced a team that
was positive, encouraging, and performed at the highest levels possible? Is it possible to duplicate that
experience? This presentation will explore how a positive culture can impact day to day operations on your
team, and how to promote a positive attitude in every situation.



AR-CEC 2019
Awards, Scholarships, & Grants

Award Recipients:

• Donna Reed Award for Administrators: Robin Stripling
• Special Education Teacher of the Year: Elizabeth Churchman
• Distinguished Teacher in General Education: Tristen Raines
• Business Award: Grace & Flavor Community Enterprise of SLS

Dollar General Bee Branch/Michelle Benedetti
• Outstanding Student Member: Ricki Stevens
• Advocate Award: Theresa Caldwell
• Paraprofessional of the Year: Juanita Holmes & Meri Love
• Student Achievement Award: Allyson Cameron

Scholarship Recipients:

• Rose Merry Kirkpatrick Scholarship:
Andrew “Wen” Cochran & Gabriella Collins

• Ada Thompson Scholarship: Laura Beth Grissom

Grant Recipients:

• Reid Altom & Anna Underwood
(Life Skills Class at Sylvan Hills Middle School)

• Savannah Hurley
(Compass Academy)

Visit Our Vendors!

Vendors will be setup Wednesday & Thursday. Vendor bingo will take place
Wednesday from 4:30-5 p.m. After you bingo, turn your form into the
registration table and join us at the SOCIAL EVENT 6:30-9:30 to find out if you
WON one of our fabulous prizes.

Not a CEC Member?

Sign up today, show us at the registration table,, and we will give you a
surprise! http://www.cec.sped.org/Membership

Purchase a Conference Tee!

Check out our t-shirts in the exhibit hall! $20. Proceeds benefit AR-SCEC Service
Projects.

Check out our Silent Auction!

Come check out the silent auction at the conference social. Bids must increase
by $1 and bidding will end between 8-9 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.

Don’t forget Thursday Lunch!

Come enjoy a beautiful 3 course meal while we celebrate this year's award,
grant, and scholarship winners! We will also hear from Ian Rawn, Special
Olympics Gold Medalist.

Discount Parking

If you are NOT staying in the hotel, bring your parking pass to the registration
table for a discount parking stamp. Cost will be reduced from $12 to $6 per day.

Visit our Exhibitors & Vendors!

Arkansas State Teachers Association (Sponsor)
Script by Public Consulting Group (Sponsor)
$5 Jewelry Junkies by Paparazzi
95 Percent Group Inc.
ACCESS
AETN
AR-DADD and HSU Teachers College
Arkansas Down Syndrome Association
Arkansas Neurofeedback
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Arkansas Total Care
Canon the Dragon
CAYSI
Community of Champions
Crossroads Benton Boutique
Discover Your Path

Easterseals Outreach Program & Technology Services
Firelight Books

Fresh Mountain Soaps/Old Friend Flannels
Hillside65

Johnson Tupperware
Jordan Essentials
Origami Owl

Pure Soy Candles LLC
School Health Corporation

Shop Jeremiah 29:11
SpedTrack

The Baddour Center
The Center for Exceptional Families

The House of Ivy
Tobii Dynavox (Assistive Technology)
Usborne Books & More by Tonia Shue
University of Arkansas Inclusive Education & Clinical Programs

Board Members 2019

Dee Dee Leslie Rush Elizabeth Ruth Eyres Ashley Collins
Cain President Elect Churchman Secretary Treasurer
Co-Conference Vice President Past President Historian
President
Coordinator
Communications

Chair

Karen Lange Melanie Crider
Elected Membership Chair

Representative

Peggy Courtney

Schaefer-Whitby Williams

CAN Coordinator Scholarship
Chair
Appointed
Representative Co-Conference
Suzie Baker Coordinator Alicia Brown

Awards Chair Active CEC Subdivisions AR-SCEC Advisor

Arkansas Council of Administrators for Special Education (CASE)
President: Rhonda Daniel

Arkansas Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD)
President: Glenda Hyer

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

Arkansas Student Council for Exceptional Children (AR-SCEC)
Advisor: Alicia Brown

CEC's Mission Statement
The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional
association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of
children with exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission
through advocacy, standards, and professional development.

Contact Information:
[email protected]

Certificate of AttendanceEXAMPLE

Presented to

_______ Hours of Professional Development

(maximum: 15 hours)

2019 AR-CEC Annual Conference
October 23rd-24th, 2019
Little Rock, AR