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Parents, Teachers Invited to Exceptional Children’s Institute
July 12, 2018 – Educators, leaders, community members and parents will come together next week with one goal – to better support students with disabilities.
The Exceptional Children’s Summer Institute will take place July 17-19 on the campus of UNCG. This free conference, sponsored by UNCG and the Exceptional Children’s department of Guilford County Schools, is open to the public. Nearly 400 participants have already registered, though registration is not required.
From unlocking the dyslexic brain to how video games can build important skills for students with autism, the conference will address topics that pertain to teaching and parenting students with disabilities. In GCS, more than 10,000 students are served by the Exceptional Children’s (EC) department.
“Attending the GCS EC Summer Institute is the perfect way for staff, parents and community members to collaborate for the benefit of students and individual professional growth. It is a great opportunity to network with colleagues from other departments, schools and agencies,” says Shelly Beck, curriculum coordinator with the Exceptional Children’s department.
The institute, now in its fourth year, is July 17-19 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the campus of UNCG. Parking is free in the Oakland Deck, near the school of education.
Click here for more information about the workshops available. Some courses require advanced registration.