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"Reading, Writing and Research-based Interventions"
Friday, April 19, 2013
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus

Featured Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Suzanne Carreker
Neuhaus Education Center

DOOR PRIZES -- EXHIBITS -- ANNUAL MEETING 

Conference Details:

8 – 9 a.m.
Registration begins/Continental breakfast
O'Shaughnessy Education Center, Auditorium Lobby

9 a.m.
Conference Keynote
Comprehensive Literacy Instruction: The Necessary Pieces for Critical Reading
Dr. Suzanne Carreker

10:15 a.m. -- 5 p.m.
Tracks Begin
(includes lunch/annual meeting, afternoon break)

Exhibits will be open all day in the O'Shaughnessy Education Center foyer!
CLICK HERE for a current list of exhibitors

Choose One of Five (5) All-day Tracks:

Track 1:  Reading Comprehension 
Dr. Suzanne Carreker

Track 2:  After the Diagnosis: Getting Children the Help They Need
     Legal Rights and Procedures for School Supports
     Amy Goetz & Toni Haraldsen, School Law Center
     Deciphering the Tests & Writing an Effective IEP
     Ray Boyd & Zachary Eakman, Groves Academy
     Reading Instruction That Works
     Jeanie Munsterman

Track 3:  Writing Matters: Developing Sentence Skills in Students Who Struggle
William Van Cleave
Recommended track materials: Writing Matters: Developing Sentence Skills in Students of All Ages by William Van Cleave and concept cards. Special conference price: $50/package. CLICK HERE to request yours.

Track 4:  Unraveling Dyslexia for Those New to the Diagnosis
Jean Osman, Amy Basnyat, Fay Van Vliet, Cindy Russell, The Reading Center/Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota

Track 5:  Assistive Technology for Reading, Writing and Note-taking
Simon Technology Center Staff, PACER Center

Registration fees:
IDA Members          $100
Nonmembers          $150
Students                   $50
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Scholarships:
Scholarships are available to all attendees. IDA-UMB provides scholarships to anyone interested in attending the conference, based on need. The June Stern Family Foundation also provides scholarships for attendees to our conferences who are K-3 educators and meet certain qualifications. 
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD IDA-UMB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
CLICK HERE TO GO TO JSFF SCHOLARSHIP SITE

CEUs, College Credits available:
Continuing Education Units will be issued by IDA-UMB. Undergraduate and graduate course credit are available through Minnesota State University, Mankato for $105/credit. CEUs and college credit forms will be made available the day of the conference.

Exhibitors
CLICK HERE to download Exhibitor Registration form
(nonprofit partners, contact president@ida-umb.org for more information)
CLICK HERE for a current list of exhibitors who will be attending the conference

Accommodations:
DoubleTree by Hilton
411 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
Make your reservations by April 4, 2013 and receive a special rate of $109/night (tax not included).
Phone: 651-291-8800 (mention you are with IDA-UMB)
Or CLICK HERE to reserve online
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of St. Paul’s thriving retail and downtown business district and offers an upscale, boutique-type St. Paul hotel near famous St. Paul attractions and businesses. The Hilton is located 5.66 miles from the conference venue. Please make travel arrangements accordingly.

Cancellation and/or refund policy:
IDA-UMB will provide full refunds (minus a $10 processing fee) for requests received in writing by March 31, 2012. After March 31, only partial refunds will be provided. All cancellations and requests for refunds MUST be submitted in writing and postmarked by the dates provided. Telephone requests will not be honored. Refund requests received will be processed and issued within four weeks after the conference. Substitution of registration is allowed at no cost. Member substituting for non-members will be charged the additional non-member fee. Send requests to:

IDA-UMB, Attn: Jason Castle
5021 Vernon Avenue, #159
Minneapolis, MN 55436-2102

Driving directions & maps
CLICK HERE for directions to the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus
CLICK HERE to download a campus map
 
Parking
Attendees should plan to park at the University of St. Thomas Anderson Parking facility. The parking fee is $1.50/hour. 
CLICK HERE for parking information.

 

For more information, phone 612.486.4242 or email events@ida-umb.org.

Sponsored in part by The June Stern Family Foundation