When: Sunday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Where: The Westin Galleria Houston 5060 West Alabama Houston, TX 77056
Rates: $118 nightly rate (single) $128 (double) $158 (triple) $178 (quad)
Phone: (713) 960-8100
Registration: Online registration will begin September 1, 2011 at www.swced.org
| Professionals and Paraprofessionals: |
$190.00 |
$225.00 after April 1, 2012 |
| Families (up to 2 adults) and University Students: |
$30.00 |
$40.00 after April 1, 2012 |
| High School Students: |
Free |
| (Registration fees for families, university students, and high school students do not include banquet meals) |
Training Strands: Parent/Infant Education, Preschool, Signed Communication/Interpreting, Listening & Spoken Language/ Evaluation, English/Language Arts, Low Functioning Deaf/Transition, Deaf Studies/Culture, Administrative & Legal Issues, Technology, Accessing General Curriculum (math, science, social studies), Family Involvement
Special Presenters: Dan Herlihy and Susan Elliott
Special Features: Exciting childcare programs for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their siblings (additional cost applies) Sign language interpreters provided. Spanish translators provided upon request Registration includes free two year membership in T.A.P.E.D.
Conference Sponsors: Texas Association of Parents and Educators of the Deaf, Education Service Centers Regions 10, XI, & 20, Texas School for the Deaf, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Regional Day School Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Additional Information: Vendor and exhibitor space available, contact Rebecca Villarreal at rebecca.villarreal@mcallenisd.net. The conference is accepting proposals for presentations; submit application online. For additional conference information contact Sandy Chance at sandra.chance@cfisd.net, Sandra Connatser at sconnatser@esc4.net or Kelley Watt at kjwatt@gccisd.net For questions regarding childcare call Lisa Crawford (512) 462-5447.