A series of solution-oriented workshops that examined issues confronting parents and educators as students move from elementary school to middle school. Simultaneous video/audio-conferencing. Participants were able to join in the discussion from their homes.
February 28, 2007 Presenter: Judith Gran, Esquire, Public Interest Center of Philadelphia Flying by the Seat of Your Pants - More Absurdities and Realities of Special Education Click here for PDF
Unfortunately, this audio conference was not recorded
March 14, 2007 Presenter: Dr. Lisa A. Dieker, University of Central Florida Successful Strategies for Middle and High School Inclusion Click Here for PDF
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Presenter: Michael Giangreco Paraprofessional Supports in Inclusive Classrooms: Why We Need Alternatives Click Here for PDF
HANDOUTS
Broer, S.M., Doyle, M.B., & Giangreco, M.F. (2005). Perspectives of students with intellectual disabilities about their experiences with paraprofessional supports. Exceptional Children, 71(4), 415-430. Click Here for PDF
Giangreco, M.F., Yuan, S., McKenzie, B., Cameron, P., & Fialka, J. (2005). "Be careful what you wish for…": Five reasons to be concerned about the assignment of individual paraprofessionals. Teaching Exceptional Children, 37(5), 28-34. Click Here for PDF
Giangreco, M.F. (2003). Working with paraprofessionals. Educational Leadership, 61(2), 50-53. Click Here for PDF
August 8, 2007 Presenter: James DelBianco Social and Sexual Changes in Middle School Students Middle School is Not a Developmental Stage or 10 Things I Think We Should Talk About Click Here for PDF
