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Inclusive Education Pre-Conference

The Path Forward: Parents and Teachers as Partners
Effective strategies to build a school culture that supports inclusion as well
as practical school and classroom practices will be highlighted.

Friday May 14, 2010

8:30am - 4:30pm at the D elta Regina

Single Event Attendees: $150 | Conference Attendees: $50

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M o re i n fo r mati o n at 1-800- 883-5608 or w w w. d ownsynd rom econference.c a
Special Guest Speakers Include...
Dr. Gordon L. Porter, Director of Inclusive Education Anne Kresta is a parent advocate and consultant from Win-
Canada, and Chairman of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commis- nipeg, MB. She has two sons who have multiple neurodevelopmental
sion. Dr. Porter is an educator with 25 years of experience with inclu- disorders. She has been a parent advocate with Asperger Manitoba
sive education and has worked throughout Canada and in countries Inc. and is the Inclusive Education Consultant for Community Liv-
around the world. He is a strong advocate for inclusive education and ing Manitoba. Anne has worked extensively in Manitoba and across
his work is rooted in practical experience. Canada.

Resource Persons also include Wanda Lyons and Scott Thompson, Members of the Faculty of Education, University of Regina