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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Sat./Sun., Feb. 1 & 2 - (2) Day Pre-Conference Credit Courses
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mon., Feb. 3 - Main Conference - Day 1
8:15 am - 4:50 pm

Tues., Feb. 4 - Main Conference - Day 2
8:15 am - 3:30 pm

Wed., Feb. 5 - Main Conference - Day 3
8:15 am - 12:00 pm

***Agenda subject to change
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Monday, February 3
 

10:30am AKST

K-12 Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: The Educational Impact
Monday February 3, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm AKST
TBA
What does the impact of hearing loss for a student in my classroom look like?
What questions should I be asking?
Who can I reach out to for more information?
What are some general accommodations that I can share with my team for my students to better access the curriculum?
Come to this breakout session and leave with a better understanding of how to support your student in the classroom!
Presenters
AS

Abby Steer

Special Education Service Agency
Monday February 3, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm AKST
TBA

10:30am AKST

Transition Activities That Prepare Students for Work After High School
Monday February 3, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm AKST
TBA
Students who are prepared for the workplace are more likely to have post-school success in employment.  DVR offers programs like JOBZ Club, S’Cool Store, and Pathways to enhance your transition services and engage students in preparing for work.  Or have you got an idea percolating on developing your own transition services but need funding and technical assistance to make it happen?  DVR can provide both through its Pre-Employment Transition Services.  
Exhibitors
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Jim Kreatschman

Youth Transition Coordinator, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Monday February 3, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm AKST
TBA

1:30pm AKST

Early Identification of Children with Deafblindness
Monday February 3, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
TBA
This presentation focuses on the critical importance of early identification of children with deafblindness, a condition that impacts both hearing and vision. Early detection allows for timely interventions, which are essential for supporting the child's communication, cognitive development, and social skills. By identifying these children at a young age, caregivers and educators can implement specialized strategies and resources, such as sensory stimulation, tailored educational programs, and assistive technologies, to enhance their quality of life and overall development. Early identification ultimately empowers children with deafblindness to reach their full potential and participate more fully in society.
Presenters
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Angel Black

Project Director, The Alaska Deafblind Project
AS

Abby Steer

Special Education Service Agency
Monday February 3, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
TBA

1:30pm AKST

Strategies for Teaching Social Emotional Learning to Autistic Individuals
Monday February 3, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
TBA
In this session, participants will learn about the five components of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and strategies for teaching SEL to autistic people. More specifically, the presenter will provide examples of SEL lessons that align with the three severity levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The goal is for participants to leave with a thorough understanding of what SEL is and how to create individualized lessons for the autistic people they work with. Finally, the presenters will share information about the Autism Resource Center and how the agency supports Alaskans.
Presenters
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Kelly Maki

Autism Specialist, Special Education Service Agency
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Autumn Holt

Autism Resource Specialist, Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC)
The Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) supports individuals of all ages with autism spectrum, their families, caregivers, and service providers throughout the state of Alaska.
Monday February 3, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
TBA

3:20pm AKST

Supporting Student Engagement & Behavior in the Classroom: UA Panel Discussion
Monday February 3, 2025 3:20pm - 4:50pm AKST
TBA
Join professors from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), and University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) School of Education for an engaging Q&A panel on behavior management in the classroom. The panelists will discuss effective engagement strategies, cultural influences, ways to foster inclusion, and trauma-responsive behavior techniques. No matter your role in a school, this event offers valuable insights to enhance your approach to behavior management and support diverse learners. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and strategies for creating a positive learning environment!
Presenters
RC

Robyn Capp

University of Alaska of Southeast (UAS)
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Tara Maltby

Faculty, University of Alaska Fairbanks
BF

Brooke Freeburg

Faculty, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Monday February 3, 2025 3:20pm - 4:50pm AKST
TBA

3:20pm AKST

Using Descriptive Teaching to Support the Learning of AAC users
Monday February 3, 2025 3:20pm - 4:50pm AKST
TBA
“Using a descriptive style, the teacher mentions and references the context-specific words, then teaches concepts behind the words using high frequency, re-usable, common words” (Van Tatenhove 2009). The teachers explain a term using common words that they know are already in the communicator’s AAC system. Rather than memorizing vocabulary to answer closed ended questions students use core vocabulary to demonstrate understanding of a concept.
Presenters
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Jennifer Schroder

Multiple Disability Specialist, SESA
My name is Jennifer and I was born and raised in MN.  My first teaching job was in Bethel, AK.  After that I worked at a residential school for children with autism and then as a teacher for students with multiple disabilities at a school for the Deaf.  I returned to AK to work... Read More →
Monday February 3, 2025 3:20pm - 4:50pm AKST
TBA
 
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