Illinois Council for Exceptional Children

ICEC: The CEC 100th Anniversary Series #7-Dr. Dave L. Edyburn "Special Education Technology Past, Present, and Future"
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Dave Edyburn, Ph.D., is Senior Research Scientist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Most recently he served as Associate Dean for Research in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida. His research and teaching interests focus on the use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and performance; the nexus of human and machine learning; special education technology research; and universal design for learning. During 2021 he serves as President of the Pioneers Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Edyburn has served as Editor of numerous professional journals, including: Journal of Research in Education, Learning Disability Quarterly, Remedial and Special Education, Special Education Technology Practice, and Teaching Exceptional Children. He is the Guest Editor for an upcoming special issue of Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits.

Special educators were among the early adopters of microcomputer technologies in the 1980s. As a result of the long-term investments in research and development, assistive technologies have emerged to become essential tools for fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Join us for this session where Dr. Dave Edyburn will provide an overview of the significant historical developments in special education technology, emerging trends impacting classrooms across the country, and a provocative glimpse of the future where technologies drastically alter the nature of individualized instruction.
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OCCBD Presents Dr. Natasha Strassfeld "Increasing Parent Participation" Virtual Event
2022-02-26 08:30 - 10:00
Ohio Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders is pleased to invite you to the next virtual (FREE) event in our 21-22 “Take a Breath” Series: “Increasing Parent Participation” by Dr. Natasha Strassfeld on February 26th at 9:30am.

Dr. Strassfeld’s research examines the ways in which parents navigate the special education and accommodations process via legal and policy mechanisms, racial/ethnic disparities in how students are (mis)identified for special education placements and services, and special education and related transition services within the juvenile justice system.
Natasha Strassfeld is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the University of Texas at Austin faculty, she was an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at NYU Steinhardt and Associated Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She obtained her J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Law and her Ph.D. in Special Education from the Pennsylvania State University.
Grab a coffee, take a breath and join us for a laid back Saturday morning with others who share your love for supporting kids with emotional and behavioral needs.

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CEC 100th Anniversary Series #8 Dr. John W. Lloyd-"Seventy-three Requirements for Succeeding in Graduate School"
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:00
John Wills Lloyd, Ph.D., received his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and is a Professor Emeritus, University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, Charlottesville, VA. Lloyd specializes in learning and behavior problems, reading instruction, and research methods. His studies of the characteristics of students with learning and behavior problems and of procedures for addressing those problems have appeared in dozens of education, special education, and behavioral psychology journals. In addition, he has written chapters for edited volumes and books for use by teachers. In aggregate, he has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited more than 150 publications. He has directed or co-directed funded projects on learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and reading. Beyond the traditional forms of scholarship, Lloyd has also created electronic resources about special education policy, practice, and issues; currently he has a Web publication at http://WWW.SpecialEducationToday.com
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IDDEL Virtual Workshop ON BUILDING & STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES
2022-03-12 10:00 - 11:30
The members of the Board of Illinois Division of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (IDDEL) enthusiastically invite you to a virtual Forum of Parents who will address “…ON BUILDING & STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES”. See the documents attached and register today to receive the Zoom link.

This event is free and open to teachers, related service professionals, administrators, parents and families, and preservice educators. Bring your IEIN number for professional development credit.

Please invite your colleagues, friends, and others who might be interested in this event. See the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC) website <www.illinoiscec.net> for other events. Finally, make sure your membership in CEC <www.exceptionalchildren.org> is up to date and invite your friends to join this international organization designed to strengthen your professional networks and share knowledge and resources.

CEC 100th Anniversary Series Dr. Daniel P. Hallahan and Dr. Paige C. Pullen-"The History and Future of Learning Disabilities: Advancing the Field through the 'Science of Reading'."
2022-04-09 09:00 - 10:00
In this presentation, Dr. Daniel Hallahan will provide an overview of the history of learning disabilities, starting with European Foundation Period, c. 1850-1920, briefly covering the contributions of Broca, Wernicke, Broadbent, Kussmaul, Morgan, and Hinshelwood. Next is the U.S. Foundation Period, c. 1920-1960, Orton, Fernald, Monroe, and Kirk. Then, the Emergent Period (c. 1960-1975), with involvement of Federal Task Forces and Parent (ACLD) and Professional Organizations (DLD). The Solidification Period (c. 1975-1985), with USOE Federal definition of 1977, the establishment of five LD Institutes.
Dr. Hallahan will discuss the final period, Tension Between Inclusion and Intensity of Instruction Period (c. 1985-present). He will use data from the Annual Reports to Congress to trace the increase in the degree of inclusion from the 1990s to the present. He will emphasize how this trend has reached a point where it flies in the face of best practice, which is to provide individualized intensive instruction.
From there, Dr. Paige Pullen will describe the professional development on the Science of Reading that she and the Lastinger Center at the University of Florida, in partnership with the Florida DOE, are bringing to thousands of teachers. She will describe the online matrix of modules sanctioned by the State as a way to achieve reading endorsement. She will describe her involvement in working with the DOE to secure funding ($200 million) for the New Worlds Reading Initiative: https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html
New Worlds provides the parents of all children who are reading below grade level free children’s books along with training on how to use them with their children using Science of Reading principles.
Daniel P. Hallahan, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus, University of Virginia, Charlottesville. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His areas of expertise include learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, blindness, and deafness. His early research focused on the development of cognitive strategy training for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. Recently his research focused on the need for more individualized, intensive special education instruction for students with disabilities. Dr. Hallahan is the author of hundreds of professional articles and book chapters, and he is the author and coauthor of more than 20 professional textbooks. His work has been published in German, Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. Dr. Hallahan has taught countless preservice and in service undergraduate and graduate students as well as countless Ph.D. students. He served as the first editor of Exceptionality and as a reviewer for Exceptional Children, Learning Disability Quarterly, The Journal of Special Education, and Exceptionality. He received numerous awards during his distinguished career as an educator, researcher, and for his service to our profession.

Paige C. Pullen, Ph.D. is the Chief Academic Officer- University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning. Dr. Pullen’s current work focuses on developing and implementing scalable professional learning experiences to increase educators’ knowledge of reading instruction. Her research focuses on language and literacy interventions for vulnerable populations. Dr. Pullen has held appointments in University of Virginia’s Schools of Medicine (Pediatrics) and Education (Special Education). She has served as the Principal Investigator of myriad research projects, authored books, book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and presented internationally on evidence-based reading instruction. She has conducted research and professional development across the USA as well as in Nigeria, Zambia, and Botswana, Africa.

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CEC 100th Anniversary Series #10 Dr. Debra LeBlanc "Leading with Kindness"
2022-05-10 19:00 - 20:00
Debra LeBlanc, Ed.D. earned her masters and doctorate degrees at Northern Illinois University. The primary focus of her studies was curriculum and leadership practices. She has devoted her career to those with special needs first as a teacher, then an administrator. She has been a principal in an elementary and middle school district for 25 years and at the same time was the special education coordinator. Currently, she serves as the director of student services in a suburban Chicago school district. She was Chair of the teacher leadership and principal preparation programs at Aurora University. She has been recognized for her leadership by the DuPage County Schools and Illinois Principals Association with awards for elementary principal of the year, Illinois State Board of Education’s “Those Who Excel” Award of Excellence, and the Herman Graves Award, the highest award given to an Illinois principal. She is equally as passionate about developing teacher leaders. She is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of key women educators and is the nominee for the International President of this organization. Dr. LeBlanc is also a co-chair of the Powered by Teach to Lead Summit, where the mission is to build a sustainable culture for teacher leadership in Illinois. The primary goal is to increase success for all students through teacher leadership in instruction, professional collaboration, policy, and advocacy. She has published multiple articles on this initiative. The sixth Summit will be held March 2023 in Normal, Illinois.
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CEC 100th Anniversary Series #11 Dr. Paul L. Morgan-"Equity in Special Education"
2022-06-10 15:00 - 16:00
Paul L. Morgan, Ph.D., is the Harry and Marion Royer Eberly Fellow and Professor of Education and Demography, Department of Education Policy Studies at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Dr. Paul Morgan received his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, his Master’s from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Dr. Morgan’s research focuses on cognition, human development, learning processes, educational policy, race and ethnicity, policy analysis, quantitative research, ADHD, early intervention, inclusion, and mild disabilities.
Dr. Morgan has authored or co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications including empirical studies appearing in Educational Researcher, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Pediatrics, and the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. His work has been funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the Spencer Foundation. He is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Foundation.
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CEC 100th Anniversary Series #12 ICEC Historians present "Innovators in Special Education Past, Present and Future"
2022-08-10 18:00 - 20:00
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IDCDT & ICEC Chapter #336 2nd Annual Event Membership Drive at TopGolf
2022-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Top Golf Schaumburg, 2050 Progress Parkway, Schaumburg, IL, 60196, United States
We hope that you can attend our FREE casual networking opportunity for members within our
chapter. Please feel free to bring a friend – member or non-member of CEC! ICEC Chapter #336 is
continuing to build a network of passionate members and the newly developed state division of
Illinois Division on Career Development and Transition (IDCDT) are excited to kick off the school
year with you! Enjoy some golf, food, drinks, and good company as we launch into a new year of
professional opportunities in the name of CEC.
REGISTER FOR TOPGOLF/ICEC Region IV Event
Membership Promotion: 30% off any category and level of CEC Membership (You will need to
create an account.)
CODE : TOPGOLF
Contact Information:
● IDCDT President (Illinois Division on Career Development and Transition)
Lyndsay Palach Shelton
lyndsay@futuresltp.com
● ICEC Chapter #336 Regional IV Director, Brenda Martin
Bmartineducator32@gmail.com
● ICEC Chapter #336 President, Bernie Komenda
● pgnbej@aol.com
Also, there is still time to submit Candidates for ICEC Awards and Scholarships: due by September 15th.
Once you are a member please register for the upcoming ICEC Convention too. We look forward to seeing you
all soon and reconnecting!

ICEC 2023 Fall Convention Call for Proposals Deadline
2023-05-19 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
The Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC) will hold the Fall Convention 2023 in-person at the Chicago Marriott Naperville in full compliance with health and safety recommendations. Special educators, related service providers, teacher educators, preservice special educators, administrators, policy makers, caregivers, parents, and special education advocates are all encouraged to attend this Convention. We invite presentations and posters that address our theme:
“MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE STUDENT AT A TIME”
Call for Presentation Proposals Form

CEC Special Education Legislative Summit
2023-07-09 - 2023-07-12
Special Education Legislative Summit 2023
Held in Washington, D.C., during July, the Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS) is an opportunity for educators from across the country to make a difference by advocating for change with Members of Congress. Come together with fellow educators and leaders in the field to learn more about advocacy and meet with your representatives to share what’s really happening in the field of special education. Hill visits will take place in person on Tuesday, July 11th, subject to the in-person policies of Congressional offices.

2023 ICEC Fall Convention Early Bird Preregistration Deadline
2023-09-08 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
Preregister today for the 2023 ICEC Fall Convention. Early bird preregistration open through September 8, 2023.

ICEC 2023 Fall Early Bird Preregistration Deadline
2023-09-30 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653

ICEC 2023 Fall Convention Preregistration Deadline
2023-10-20 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653

ICEC 2023 Fall Convention
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-04 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653

ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Celebration Series #1
2024-01-15 19:00 - 20:00
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children will celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2024. To celebrate this accomplishment, the ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Celebration Series will be unveiled. Virtual presentations on Zoom will take place on the 15th day of every month beginning Monday, January 15, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. The series will begin with a focus on professional networking.

ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Celebration Series #2
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:00
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ITED Lunch and Learns
2024-02-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-15 12:00 - 13:00
Are you interested in collaborating with other special education teacher
educators across Illinois? Please join ITED: Lunch and Learns throughout the
spring 2024 semester for great opportunities to share ideas, network, and build
a community to support our current and future special education teachers.
Meetings will take place at noon via zoom. REGISTER HERE

ICEC 75th Anniversary Series #3 "Accommodating, Aiding and Affirming Students with ADD/ADHD
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:00
Accommodating, Aiding and Affirming Students with ADD/ADHD
Practical presentation on accommodations for students with ADD/ADHD presented by Dr. Meg Carroll, St. Xavier University.

75th Anniversary Leadership Series #4 "Personalized Transition Planning for Successful Futures for Students with Disabilities" IDCDT Panel
2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:00
Transition planning is a life-long process and begins when students with disabilities begin school. This session will explore students’ transitions to successful futures.

ITED Lunch and Learns
2024-04-19 12:00 - 13:00
Are you interested in collaborating with other special education teacher
educators across Illinois? Please join ITED: Lunch and Learns throughout the
spring 2024 semester for great opportunities to share ideas, network, and build
a community to support our current and future special education teachers.
Meetings will be conducted VIA zoom. REGISTER HERE

ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Series #5 "75 Lessons We Have Learned About Behavior Over the Years," Bev Johns, Learning and Behavior Consultant
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:00
Session description:
The behaviors of children have changed over the years. In this session we will learn about how children have changed and what we have learned about what we can do. We will discuss how our behavior has to change toward them and about the positive behavioral interventions that work.

ICEC 2024 Convention Presentation Proposals Deadline
2024-05-17 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
The Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC) will hold the Annual Fall Convention 2024 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville in full compliance with health and safety recommendations. Special educators, related service providers, teacher educators, preservice special educators, administrators, policy makers, caregivers, parents, and special education advocates are all encouraged to attend this Convention. We invite presentations and posters that address our Convention theme, 2024:

Celebrating Student Success Every Day

The deadline for presentation proposals is Friday, May 17th, 2024. Submissions may be made only electronically using the following links:
ICEC Fall Convention 2024: Call for Presentation Proposals

ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Series #6 "When Leaders Collaborate: The Value of Parental Involvement"
2024-06-15 09:00 - 10:00
Dr. Gloria McDaniel-Hall and Dr. Jamillah Gilbert observe that we rarely see parents/guardians as educational leaders. They further observe that parents/guardians are both the primary educational leaders in a child’s life and their very first teacher. They believe that it is so important that special education teachers find reasons and ways to collaborate with parents as positively and productively as possible. In this presentation, Dr. McDaniel-Hall and Dr. Gilbert will discuss teacher perception of parental involvement and proven and effective strategies for increasing parental engagement.

75th Anniversary Leadership Series #8 "Therapeutic Behavioral Interventions for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities," Dr. Jessica Zanton, EIU and Dr. Louise Yoho, SIU
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00
Participants will learn about specific interventions that address therapeutic behavior
management for students with autism and developmental disabilities.
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ICEC 75th Anniversary Series #9 "Empowered Partnerships: Cultivating Effective Collaboration with Diverse Caregivers," Chanita Jones, M.Ed.
2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00

ICEC Chapter 99--"Working with Students Who Are Aggressive," Dr. Richard Van Acker
2024-09-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Dr. Rick Van Acker, Professor Emeritus at University of Illinois Chicago
“Working with Students Who Are Aggressive”
Dr. Van Acker will discuss why students become aggressive, how to prevent aggression,
and how to intervene appropriately when aggression does occur.
This 2-hour workshops will be held virtually using ZOOM from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Professional development credits will be offered for all sessions.

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ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Series #10 "Teaching Content & Literacy to Students with Dis/abilities: Using Literacy Across the Disciplines," Kara Kennedy, Doctoral Candidate, NIU
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:00
Teaching Content & Literacy to Students with Dis/abilities: Using Literacy
Across the Disciplines
This session will cover an overview of disciplinary literacy and what it means for
students with dis/abilities. Disciplinary literacy is one approach to teaching
comprehension and content concurrently at the secondary level. Discussion and
demonstration of aspects of the three pillars (habits of thinking and practice,
language use, and epistemology) of disciplinary literacy will show how it works with
multimodality, digital literacies, and is student-centered. It will include practical,
research-informed and evidence=based strategies that teachers and leaders can
bring back to their classrooms, ready for implementation!
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ICEC Fall 2024 Convention Room Reservation Deadline
2024-10-28 | Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL, 60653
Deadline for room reservations at the convention rate at the Chicago Marriott Naperville hotel is October 28, 2024.
Convention preregistration: https://www.illinoiscec.net/convention/online-preregistration/
Hotel accommodations: Book your group room rate of $132 today!
