Symposium on Postsecondary Education
The Developmental Disabilities Institute presents:
THINK COLLEGE: Postsecondary Education for
Students with Intellectual Disabilities
November 5, 2007
The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is pleased to announce an upcoming Symposium "THINK COLLEGE: Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities". The first ever Michigan event will take place November 5th, 2007 on the campus of The University of Michigan, Dearborn. The event will be held in the Fairlane Center.
This Symposium brings together leading experts, researchers, practitioners and consumers on postsecondary education (PSE) to provide an overview of PSE opportunities and discuss current trends, issues, and solutions for PSE initiatives. Two of the pioneers and researchers in the field will present at the Symposium: Dr. Meg Grigal, Director of transCen, Inc's Postsecondary Research Center (PERC) (www.transitiontocollege.net); and Dr. Debra Hart, Director of the Institute for Community Inclusion, College career Connection Project (www.thinkcollege.net). Both projects are funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to assess the effectiveness of different approaches to PSE for students with intellectual disabilities. Exemplary models of learning on college campuses for students with intellectual disabilities will be showcased. In addition, Stephan Hamlin-Smith, Executive Director of the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) will provide the keynote address (www.ahead.org). We will also be joined by guest speaker Mike Flanagan, who is the Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Nationally, there is a strong surge in the interest and implementation of PSE opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. This model of learning on a college campus is characterized by high expectations, increased and meaningful opportunities to strengthen skills and an opportunity to learn and live with same-aged peers in an inclusive setting. DDI, Michigan's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) is dedicated to the development of inclusive communities, the enhancement of the quality of life of people with disabilities, and the enrichment of the field of disability research and service.
We invite interested stakeholders to attend this symposium. Movement forward on PSE for students with intellectual disabilities comes from the collective effort of diverse stakeholders: students, families, advocacy groups, higher education, school personnel (especially related to transition), vocational rehabilitation, community mental health, and other related groups. The rich diversity of presenters and participants will strengthen the efforts to enhance the lives of all students, with and without disabilities.
Symposium Scholarships Available!
Scholarships are available for persons with disabilities and family members from Michigan for this event thanks to the generosity of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC). Please contact Elizabeth Janks (E.Janks@wayne.edu or 313-577-6368) for additional information.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) Available for PSE Symposium
The Think College! PSE Symposium has received approval for the following continuing education units:
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SB CEU's (School Board - Continuing Education Units) approval for .5 units
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Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative approval for 5 CE Clock Hours
Registration for the Continuing Education Units will be available on the day of the Symposium and an additional fee will be charged at this time. If you have any questions regarding CEU's, please contact Elizabeth Janks at E.Janks@wayne.edu or 313-577-6368.
Symposium Registration, Contact Information, and Directions:
**REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED**
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Registration has closed for the PSE Symposium. We have reached conference capacity and apologize for any inconvenience.
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For a copy of the brochure and registration form, please click on the Symposium Brochure link to the right. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat reader to view the brochure.
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To download a copy of the PSE Symposium Schedule, please click here.
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To request a hardcopy of the conference brochure and registration form, or the Symposium schedule, please contact Latosha Marshall at DDI at (313) 577-2654.
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For directions to the University of Michigan, Dearborn Fairlane Center, please click on the link here, or visit the U of M-Dearborn website.
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For accommodations, please visit the DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn website.
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For updates on the Symposium, visit www.ddi.wayne.edu/postsecondary_symposium.php
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For more information about the Symposium, please contact Janice Fialka, Symposium Coordinator, at ruaw@aol.com or phone (248) 546-4870.
If you would like copies of the PSE Symposium Materials, including all speaker materials, please click on the link below. The files are in a .zip format and you will need to have a Zip program installed on your computer in order to download the files. You can download free zip software by clicking on this link: Free WinZip trial Software
PSE Symposium Supporters
The PSE Symposium is made possible through generous support from:
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Michigan Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Services - Early Intervention Services
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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
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Oakland Schools
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Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
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Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service (MPAS)
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The Jewish Fund
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Mandel L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation
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Oakland University, School of Educational & Human Services
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Wayne County RESA
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University of Michigan-Dearborn, School of Education
Further PSE Information
For more information about PSE opportunities, please visit:
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