gALA DINNER

SESSION 10 SATURDAY | 31 March 2012

PEGGY SHARP Room: PHILIPPINES ROOM I & II

Strand: Library Title: Keeping Them Reading in a Digital Age, Grades 3-8 The world of reading is changing. Learn of specific strategies for using the latest technologies to motivate and promote reading as well as books (in various formats) that will inspire your students to read. The best new books and materials that reflect the impact of technology will be shared.

STEPHEN SHORE Room: SINGAPORE ROOM

Strand: Special Needs Title: Promoting Social Inclusion of People with Autism and Other Disabilities This presentation examines the development and use of educational accommodations as extensions of good teaching practice. For example, a student with special needs in a regular education choral class who is unable to stand still and sing can be afforded another way of meaningfully participating in the choir performance. Attendees will come away with easy to implement, practical solutions for including children with autism and other special needs into the regular education experience.

ANNA SUGARMAN Room: BRUNEI ROOM I

Strand: Special Needs / Gifted Title: Without and Within: Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Children This presentation will focus on the social/emotional needs of gifted children: what they are, how they impact their lives, and interventions to improve their lives through personal growth and self-discovery, without and within.

TRANSITIONING TO UNIVERSITY FOR TCK’ s Room: INDONESIA ROOM Transitioning for Third Culture Kids can be difficult. Ema Yamazaki, a graduate film student at Columbia University and Canadian Academy Alumnus, has produced a film from the student point of view. Wonderful resource for High School Counselors. Session will be moderated by Cathy Curtis.

17:15-18:15 RECEPTION for the Exhibitors (by Invitation) Room: DR. K’S SUITE

18:30-21:00 gALA DINNER at the BALLROOM

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