The CEC Special Education Convention and Expo is one of our favorite events of the year. There’s always so much to look forward to. We’ve been talking to our friends at CEC and getting updates online at http://www.cecconvention.org/, and some of the highlights we’ve identified for this year are the following:
Boston – Who doesn’t love Boston! Such a beautiful, historic city, and CEC2017 will have us there at one of the greatest times of the year— spring! The Hynes Convention Center is in the Back Bay neighborhood, in the heart of the city. While the days will be full with sessions and events, we look forward to sneaking out
during breaks to the nearby Copley Square. After a full day of learning and exploring the exhibit hall (don’t miss us at booth 824!!) there are a host of terrific restaurants and bars in the area to kick back and chew over what you’ve learned with colleagues and friends old and new. We especially recommend- Luke’s Lobster for succulent lobster rolls at lunch or for a casual dinner
- Boloco for bursting-at-the-seams burritos
- The Salty Pig – a neighborhood favorite for charcuterie, pizzas, pastas and a stellar bar menu,
- Atlantic Fish Company for a delectable splurge on super-fresh seafood
- The Welcome Reception – April 19 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. It’s a great time to catch up with colleagues and old friends— some of whom we’ve not seen since last year’s CEC — and make plans for the coming days.
- Learning Labs – These are new to the Convention & Expo, but they definitely sound like something worth checking out. You’ll get an interactive, hands-on opportunity to explore various products, services, and concepts.
- Sessions – It’s always difficult to choose with so many interesting and relevant options, but we’re especially excited to peek our heads in on the following sessions, which are being presented by authors who have published with NPR, Inc. We know they know their stuff! In addition to being great writers, they’re also dynamic presenters
- April 19, 9-4 – David Bateman and Jenifer Cline present Workshop #1 – Administrators: What You Need to Know About Special Education
April 19, 9-4 – Elizabeth Hamblet presents Workshop #7 – Preparing Students With Disabilities for Successful Transition to College
April 19, 9-4 – Kent Gerlach presents Workshop #6 – Must-Know Legal and Ethical Issues Involving Paraeducator Employment, Supervision, and Training
April 19, 9-12 – Marilyn Friend presents Workshop #10 – Co-Teaching: Putting All the Pieces Together for Student Success
April 19, 1-4 – Marilyn Friend presents Workshop #13 – Co-Teaching: We Know the Basics…What’s Next?
April 19 – Lisa Dieker presents a Program Chair Featured Session on Transforming Schools and Classrooms for the Future: Infusion of Inclusive Practices and Technology
April 22, 9-12 – David Bateman and Azure Angelov present Workshop #17 – Charting the Course: Special Education & Charter Schools
April 19, Roberta Strosnider presents a Program Chair Featured Session on Planning for UDL Instruction Considering Executive Function Skills
April 19, Rebeca Hines presents a Program Chair Featured Sessions on Increasing Interactions in the Collaborative Classroom: Easy Steps for Raising Achievement
- April 19, 9-4 – David Bateman and Jenifer Cline present Workshop #1 – Administrators: What You Need to Know About Special Education
- “Meet the Author” opportunities in the exhibit hall.
- Meeting YOU! It truly is THE highlight of the conference for us to get to interact with the dedicated special education professionals… you’re the reason we do what we do. So come see us at booth 824!! We have lots of great resources for you (books and laminated reference guides) at deeply discounted prices. Plus sign up for a raffle for Amazon gift cards or a grand prize package of professional development resources valued at over $700!
Our Founder and CEO, Robert Hanson, and President, Joe Casbarro, will be at our booth — booth 824— along with other members of the NPR, Inc. team. We hope you’ll come say hi and get to know our line of quick-reference laminated guides and professional development books. Oh, and did we mention great snacks?
