Don’t miss the 2012 Parent Involvement and Technology Conference.  This year’s conference will be held in Fargo at the Doublewood Inn on April 26^th, 27^th and 28^th. Attend one or all days. Registration is FREE for all parents of children with special needs. Stipends are available for families who live at least an hour away from the Fargo area. Stipends cover the cost of a hotel room at state rates.  Featured Keynote speakers include George Sugai (Positive Behavior Supports), Janet DesGeorges and LeeAnn Seaver from the National Hands and Voices office (Implementing IEPs), Luis Perez (Assistive Technology) and Isaac Baldry (Youth Leadership).

This year, we've expanded our conference to offer two registration options: the Parent Involvement Track and – in a partnership with the Anne Carlsen Center – the Assistive Technology Track. These tracks each offer unique content and registration is separate, so it is important you read about what each track offers before making your decision.

The Parent Involvement Track includes novice and advanced information on parent involvement, early intervention and special education topics along with several sessions on assistive technology. This track is jointly hosted by Pathfinder Parent Center, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and North Dakota Dakota Department of Human Services - Part C.

The Assistive Technology Track includes technical hands-on information for participants who are looking for some of the latest resources on the use of assistive technology in schools. This track is hosted by the Anne Carlsen Center.

This conference is a great opportunity for parents, teachers, program managers, early interventionists, social workers, and administrators to learn more about technology, early intervention, and family support. Concurrent sessions will include information on technology, reading, transition, parent involvement, early intervention and much more. CEUs, Graduate and Social Work credit are pending. The block of rooms at the Doublewood are reserved only through March 27th, so we encourage you to register early.  Registration will open on or around February 1st.  To learn more about stipends, call toll free at 1.800.245.5840 or locally at 701.837.7500, or email us at info@pathfinder-nd.org.  Reservations for the hotel are made through our center when stipends are provided. Otherwise you can contact the hotel at Best Western Doublewood Inn & Conference Center – Fargo through their website (http://www.doublewoodinn.com/fdw_amenities.html) or by phone (1.800.433.3235). The hotel is located at 3333 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103.