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Research in the rockies

June 10-12, 2010, Denver, Colorado, at the Denver Marriott City Center

Registration for the 2010 Research in the Rockies Conference

The cost for the conference is $199.00.  All sessions, lunch and break refreshments are included.  Registration may be completed online or contact Ms. Lorae Blum at lorae.blum@unco.edu.

 

The National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities with the help and sponsorship of the Bresnahan-Halstead Center at the University of Northern Colorado is pleased to announce the Fifth Research Summit on Low-Incidence Disabilities. Researchers from around the country will be discussing the unique challenges of doing rigorous, valid research in populations that comprise less than 1/4 of 1% of the school age population of the U.S. This group of children -- blind, deaf, and those with severe disabilities -- represent some of the largest challenges in educational research. Join us as we examine techniques and methods for research with this challenging population.

Sponsored by:
National Center for Severe and Sensory Disabilities (NCSSD)
Bresnahan-Halstead Center on Disabilities
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute

National Center for Severe and Sensory Disabilities (NCSSD)

(formerly National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities - NCLID)

The National Center on Severe and Sensory Disabilities (NCSSD)is the nation’s premier resource center for information, training and technical assistance for families and educators of more than 1 million school children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, visually impaired, or who have severe disabilities.

NCSSD is the “go-to” resource for families and education professionals in the field of severe and sensory disabilities in children. Here's why:

  • Award-winning online courses in blindness and visual impairment, deafness and hard of hearing, and significant support needs
  • Self-paced professional development modules to help teachers address issues in their classrooms and become highly qualified in science and math
  • “Pop-up IEPs” (interactive fact sheets) that parents can use to counter stumbling blocks when discussing Individualized Education Programs with public school officials
  • Consultation with public school administrators to find local resources to support a student’s needs
  • Databases of relevant research in the field
  • Online communities to support researchers
  • The only biennial conference devoted to promoting research for the sensory and severe disability fields
  • Recognition of exceptional educators in the field through its Excellence in Education Awards program
  • A job bank of available special education teacher positions

Part of the University of Northern Colorado’s nationally recognized School of Special Education, the center was authorized in 2001 by Congress and is funded by contributions from private sources with support from the university.