CHARTING THE Cs 20164th ANNUAL STUDENT-FAMILY CONFERENCE

We’re Better Together!Assuring Access to Free Appropriate Public Education for ALL

Activities for our young learners, families, and promoting connections

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 201612:30 PM-6:00 PMArrowwood Resort & Conference Center2100 Arrowwood Lane, Alexandria, MN

• Do you have a pre-school or school-aged child with special needs?

• Do those special needs interfere with your child’s ability to play and interact with his or her family members, cousins, grandparents?

• Wouldyourfamilyliketolearnmoreaboutwhattheycandotoactivelyinteractorplay,tolearnmoreabouttransitionfromhighschooltoposthighschoollifeandothertopicslisted?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these, then please join us Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 12:30-6:00 at Arrowwood ResortandConferenceCenternearAlexandria,MNforanafternoonofchild-familyactivitiesandinformationalsessions. Family member(s) are encouraged to accompany the child in the sessions. The sessions are designed toincludefamilymembersintheactivities—makingthings,playingandlearningtogether.Wehavea“KidZone”Roomwhereyoumighthaveyourchildtakealittlebreakwhileyouattendoneoftheinformationsessionsthat,well--just might not hold their interest!

Please note that some families may have service or guide dogs. A service dog trainer may be present at our event, allowinginterestedfamiliestospendsometimelearningmoreaboutservicedogprograms.

REGISTRATION FEEJust $10.00 per FAMILY TEAM

Yes-REALLY! Just $10.00 for your family/caregiving team! Bring grandparents,

aunts, uncles, sitters--All for $10.Includes afternoon snacks and an evening

meal for your family & guest memberswho attended the afternoon activities.WhatifwewanttocomeinFridaynight—or—stayoveronSaturday

night?YES—youcan!Lodgingis$92.00plustaxpernightformostlodging rooms. If you are viewing this on your computer click here to

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Jolene.SpecialWaterParkRate:$8perperson.Thewaterparkhasliftseats.

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Art is an important part of childhood, from the first crayon scribbles to the tempera paintings of the sun and sky. Physi-cal, cognitive, and emotional disabilities don’t have to deprive a child of the joy of creative expression.

Zot Artz has developed adaptive tools that allow everyone to choose a color, make a mark, and create a work of art. Each artist can be successful at his or her own level of ability. The art activities foster social interaction, self esteem, and natural inclusion. Many of them also help develop fine motor skills, concentration, and other skills.

Zot Artz activities help children (& adults) develop: *Motor skills *Social skills *Concentration *Ability to stay on task *Sensory input processing *Self esteem

Murals can be made into a variety of gift boxes

Major Bubbles!!

Children created their own designs for these T-Shirts at a Zot Artz Event

Movement Activities

Volleyball!

Drums Alive!

A. Parachute Games and Activities/Rhythms and Dance/Make It Take It Activities - All Ages (Leaders are members of the MNDAPELeadershipOrganization)

B. Spike Ball/Scooter and Pool Noodle Activities/Scooter Hockey - All Ages (Leaders are members of the MN DAPE LeadershipOrganization)

C. Beach Ball and Sit Volleyball/Clean Your Backyard/Archery - All Ages (Leaders are members of the MN DAPE Leadership Organization)

D. Zot Artz Arts for All - Formorethantwodecades,ZotArtzhascreatedhundredsofspecialarteventsaroundtheworld,and helped schools, museums, residential and day centers, independent living centers, park and recreation programsandothersputthearttoolstoworkintheirprograms.TheartiststhatbenefitfromZotArtzrangefrompreschoolerstoseniorsandincludeawiderangeofdisabilities—physical,hearing,visual,behavioral,learninganddevelopmental.Specificconditionsincludecerebralpalsy,autism,musculardystrophy,cysticfibrosis,injuries,spinabifida,congenitaldisabilitiesandmany more. (Presenter: Dwayne Szot)

E. Family Story Telling - Living Our Strengths-Sooftenforfamiliesofchildrenwithspecialneedsanddisabilitiesthefocusisontheneed.Inthispresentationwewillspendtimefocusingonyourchildandfamily’sstrengthsandresources.It’snormalforourstrengthstobeforgottenintimesofextremestress,yetit’sevenmoreimportantduringthesestressfultimestorelyonourindividualandcollectivepositiveattributes.Wewanttoconveyourchild’sstorytothosewhowanttohelp-buthowdowedothiswithoutdemandingtoomuchtime?Well,picturesarewortha1000words!Andpicturescantellawonderfulstoryinashorttime.I’mnotanexpert—I’mjustamomwhowantedmychildtobeprotectedandtobeallowedtointeractandgrow.IwillsharewhatIdidandwecantalkaboutwhatyoumightwanttodo.Inthissessionyouwillidentifysomeofyourfamily’sgreatestassetsanddiscusssomecreativewaysforyoutosharethestoryofyourfamily’sstrengthswithothers.(Presenter:ChristiNohre)

F. BRIDGE to a Bright Future -Abridgeisdefinedas“aconnecting,transitional,orintermediaterouteorphasebetweentwoadjacentelements,activities,orconditions”.Asteenagersnavigatebetweenadolescenceandadulthood,the“bridge”canbe unsteady for them as well as their parents. In this session, learn about the pillars that can support and steady the bridge thatmiddleschoolandhighschoolstudentsarecrossing.(Presenter:SheilaKoenig)

G. Supporting Success for Students Considering College - Transitioning fromhigh school to college for studentswithadisabilityorenteringcollegeasanadultwithadisabilitycanbea trickypath ifunprepared.Asstudents transition intohighereducationtheyalsotransitionintoaverydifferentservicedeliverymodelandareprotectedunderdifferentlaws.Thissessionwillincludeinformationrelatedtostudentswithdisabilitiespreparingtotransitionfromhighschoolandwhattheeffectsareforstudentsconsideringcollege.Withthat,thefocusofthissessionwillprovideanoverviewofappropriatedocumentation inhighereducation,examplesof servicesavailable, and limitationsofaccommodations in collegewhilesupportingstudents’accesstohighereducationasameanstoallowthemtosucceed.(Presenters:JonKragness&KurstenDubbels)

H. Partners in Policy Making - Inspiring Others to use Knowledge as a Tool to be an Empowered Advocate - Partners in PolicyMakingisanadvocacytrainingprogramthatissupportedbytheGovernorsCouncilonDevelopmentalDisabilities.It is open to parents and self advocates. I will be giving families an overview of what is taught at Partners in Policy Making. Youwilllearnabriefhistoryofservicesforpeoplewithdisabilities&historyofhowPartnersinPolicyMakingcametobeandhow it has spread world wide and much more. I will share with you my personal story and how I have grown as an individual. My goal is to inspire everyone to apply for the Partners in Policy Making Training Course, which is free, and hopefully empoweryoutoharnessyourinneradvocateusingknowledgeasyourfuel.(Presenter:CristinHeil)

I. ASL Story Telling -PleasejoinusasweshareASL(AmericanSignLanguage)withyou.Wewillbelearningnumbers,letters,colors, and days of the week as we talk, read and play bingo together! This session is for anyone whether you have a hearing loss or not. Come on in! (Presenters: Mary Cashman-Bakken and Jarilyn Corbo)

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS continued

J. Cache Me if You Can - We would like to share our passion for Geocaching. We are excited about running a Geocaching Activity designed forMuggles and Experienced CITO Superstars! We have designed an activity for thosewho are justbeginningtheirjourneywithGeocachingandthosewhoarehotonthetrail.Wewillhavevideolearningstations,aposterboardwithexplanationsandphotos,cacheshiddeninthemainarena,andsomeswagtotakewithyou!Ifyouarewithouttechnology,noworries!WewillhaveGPSdevicesforyoutolearnwith.Ifyouareconcernedaboutadaptingtothevaryingneedsofyourchild(ren),wewillalsoprovideachallengedexperienceandshowyoutheaccessibilityoptions!(Presenter:Jodie Forrey)

K. Wii - Step Outside the Box -WiththeuseofaWiigamingsystemandsuchgamesasWiifitplus,DanceParty,andWiiSports,Wiiwillshowyouhowtheycanbeadaptedsothateveryonecanhaveachancetoparticipateinthefun.Everyoneneedstohaverecreationchoices.TheolderWiisystemsarereadilyavailableandWiiwillshowyouhowWiihaveusedtheminDCDclasses,withadultlearners,andforourownhealthbenefits.Youcangetaprettygoodworkout.Wait-There’sMore!Bringyoursmartphone,wehaveafewmoretricksupoursleevethatwilltickleyourfunnybone,andcanbeusedtoinspirelearning.WewillalsolookatChromecast,fitbit,andsomeappsyoumaynothaveconsidered.(Presenters:JodieForrey&MaryCallister)

Registration 12:15-12:30Welcome 12:30-12:50 in the Tennis Center

Evening Meal 5:00-6:00 in the Tennis Center

Tennis Center Minnewaska Osakis Miltona A Itasca

Breakout I1:00-2:00 Parachute Games and

ActivitiesRhythms and Dance-

Make It Take It Activities

Zot Artz Arts for All Family Story Telling - Living Our Strengths

Supporting Success for Students Considering

College

Cache Me If You Can!

Breakout II2:15-3:15

Spike BallScooter and Pool Noodle

ActivitiesScooter Hockey

Zot Artz Arts for All BRIDGE to a Bright Future

Partners in Policy Mak-ing - Inspiring Others to Use Knowledge as a Tool

to be an Empowered Advocate

Break3:15-3:45

Breakout III3:45-4:45 Beach Ball and

Sit VolleyballClean Your Backyard

Archery

Family Story Telling - Living Our Strengths ASL Story Telling Wii - Step Outside the Box

Closing 4:45-5:00 in the Tennis Center

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHICAL SHORT NOTES

A. Parachute Games and Activities/Rhythms and Dance/Make It Take It ActivitiesB. Spike Ball/Scooter and Pool Noodle Activities/Scooter HockeyC. Beach Ball and Sit Volleyball/Clean Your Backyard/ArcheryPresented by: Minnesota DAPE Leadership Committee

D. Zot Artz Arts for AllPresented by: Dwayne SzotSzotcreditshislife’sworktohisexperiencesgrowingupinamid-westernfosterhomewithtwosiblingswhohadcerebralpalsy.Hesawfirst-handthechallengesthattheyandotherswithdisabilitiesintheirhomefaced,andgainedconsiderablerespectfortheireffortsandtriumphs.Hewentontopursueanadvanceddegreeinfineartwherehiscourseofstudywovehistwopassions—artandmechanicaldesign—together.Heworkedwithspecialeducationdepartments,hospitals,andresidentialfacilities,creatingarttoolsandbringingarttochildren.HefoundedZotArtztocreateadaptivearttoolsandmakethemavailabletoteachers,therapists,residentialproviders,hospitals,parks,andotherfacilitieswhocouldofferartexperiencestochildren.E. Family Story Telling - Living Our StrengthsPresented by: Christie NohreChristieistheparentofayoungdaughterwithOsteogenesisImperfecta(OI)ormorecommonlyknownas‘brittlebonedisease’.SheandherhusbandScottfelttheneedtocommunicatethefactualmedicalinformationabouttheirdaughter—but—alsowantedhertobeincludedandtoenjoyinteractionwithherpeers.Asaparentshehasdoneagreatjoboftellingherfamily’sstorythroughtheuseofShutterflytypeofpicturebooksfromaveryempowering,strength-basedperspective.F. BRIDGE to a Bright FuturePresented by: Sheila KoenigSheilaisthestate-wideTransitionCoordinatoratStateServicesfortheBlind(SSB).PriortoherroleatSSB,shetaught9thgradeEnglishinEdinafor15years.AsTransitionCoordinator,shedevelopsandimplementsprogramsthathelpstudentsdevelopindependentlivingandcollege/jobreadinessskills.Shebelievesthathavinghighexpectationsisthecornerstoneofsuccess.

G. Supporting Success for Students Considering CollegePresented by: Jon Kragness and Kursten Dubbels Dr.Kragnessbrings20yearsofexperienceworkinginhighereducationandiscurrentlytheDirectorofDisabilityServicesforMinnesotaStateCommunityandTechnicalCollege(MState).Workingwithstudentswithdisabilitieswhoareenteringcollegehasprovidedastrongunder-standingofwhatworksandwhatdoesn’tamidachanginglandscape.Withacommitmenttoservice,Dr.Kragnessalsoservesandhasservedonanumberoflocal,regional,andstateorganizationsthatservepersonswithdisabilitiesinpositionsrangingfromtheBoardofDirectors,committees,andadvisorygroupsincluding10yearsofpastservicetoTheMinnesotaAssistiveTechnologyAdvisoryCouncil(2yearsasChair).Hehasalsopublishedandpresentedresearchoneducationforstudentswithdisabilities,mostrecentlyinOklahomaCity2015attheAAACEconference.

KurstenDubbelsistheassistivetechnology(AT)andUniversalDesignforLearning(UDL)SpecialistattheMinnesotaDepartmentofEducation(MDE)SpecialEducationDivision.InadditionshecoordinatesstaffdevelopmentactivitiestobuildlocalcapacityofeducatorstoimplementmultipleinitiativestostrengtheneffortstowardamoreinclusiveeducationalexperiencethroughtheATTeams,UDLCadreandMentorproj-ects for the Department.

H. Partners in Policy Making - Inspiring Others to use Knowledge as a Tool to be an Empowered AdvocatePresented by: Cristin HeilIcompletedthePartnersinPolicyMakingTrainingCoursein2015.IhaveworkedinmanyfieldsandmovedaroundalotintheTwinCities.Currently,mysonandIlivetogetherinNEMinneapolis.Weenjoylisteningtomusic,dancingtogether&eatingchocolate.Myson,Simon,hasprofounddisabilitieswhichinhibithimfromtalking,walkingandfeedinghimself.Despitehischallengesheisaloving,sweet,goofylittleboy.

I. ASL Story TellingPresented by: Mary Cashman-Bakken & Jarilyn CorboMinnesotaDepartmentofEducationStatewideSpecialistforDeafHardofHearing. JarilynCorboworksforMinnesotaDepartmentofEducationintheSpecialEducationDivision.Shehasworkedwiththestateforalmost10years. She focuses on training for educators and managing projects within the department. She is currently enrolled in ASL courses and will begoingtoschoolforinterpretingthisfall.J. Cache Me if You Can!Presented by: Jodie ForreyJodieForreyisaTeacherofthePhysicallyImpairedandAssistiveTechnologyFacilitatoratElkRiverSchools.Jodiehaspresentedsince2009atChartingtheC’s.K. Wii - Step Outside the Box!Presented by: Jodie Forrey & Mary CallisterMaryCallisterteachesatISD917asaDCDTeacher.MaryisaveteranpastpresenteratChartingtheC’ssince1993.

JodieForreyisaTeacherofthePhysicallyImpairedandAssistiveTechnologyFacilitatoratElkRiverSchools.Jodiehaspresentedsince2009atChartingtheC’s.

Region 1-2: Jodi Bendickson, Carol SkoeRegion3:KayOlingRegion 4: Heidi Fisher Region 5/7: JoAnn Moats Region 10: Sue Bremer

REGISTRATION

Our planning group and presenters are from:The Minnesota (DAPE) Developmental Adaptive Physical Education Leadership Group; Minnesota Department of Education Statewide Low Incidence Project Specialists; parent members of the Windmill Project; MN Partners in Policymaking; MN Department of Employment and Economic Development, MnSTATE; an educator volunteers in collaboration with the Minnesota Charting the C’s 2016 Cross Categorical Conference planning

group.

We prefer that you register online via the link below:Student-FamilyConferenceRegistration

If you are unable to register online, please call Jolene at 800-739-3273 andwewillassistyouwithyourregistration.

Mail check payment to:

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RegistrationDeadline:April17,2016.AfterApril17th,pleasecallforavailability.

Please note that the lodging form is separate and needs to be returned to Arrowwood.Never hurts to ask for the suite!

Charting the Cs is Going Green! Handouts will be posted on our website prior to the conference and also availablethroughtheGuidebookApp(afreeappthatcontainsallofourconferenceinformation).Gotowww.guidebook.com to view the conference schedule. For tablets and smartphones, go to the App Store or AndroidMarketanddownloadtheGuidebookapp.EnterredeemcodeCCCMN16orsearchChartingtheCs.

ThiseventdoesnotnecessarilyrepresentthepoliciesofthefederalDepartmentofEducationorthestateDepartmentofEducation,andyoushouldnotassumeendorsementbythefederalorstategovernment.FundingforthiseventismadepossiblewithagrantfromtheMNDepartmentofEducation.ThesourceofthefundsisfederalawardSpecialEducation–ProgramstoStates,CFDA84.027A.

Charting the C’s 2016: 4th Annual Student-Family Conference April 23, 2016

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Special Group RatesIf you have questions about what type of room would work best for your family give Rachael a call at Arrowwood Resort. Rachael is handling the lodging arrangements for this event and will advise you regarding your best options within the conference price rate.Call Rachael at (320)759-5010.

Guestrooms $92Single/Doublepernightplus7.357%tax.($98.78/night)

Suites $92pernightplus7.357%tax.($98.78/night)

Townhomes $276.003 Bedroom plus7.357%tax$368.004 Bedroom plus7.357%tax

Cottages $184.002 Bedroom plus7.357%tax$368.004 Bedroom plus7.357%tax

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