Professional Development:

Kennedy Krieger School

Digi-Block, Inc. proudly invites educators and friends of special needs students, special education teachers and other interested persons to attend

Hosted by Principal & Staff of Kennedy Krieger School, Fairmount Campus in Baltimore, Maryland.

Contact Person: Norma Mellott
Phone: (240) 994-4983
Email: nmellott@digi-block.com

Conference Overview

The Very Special Summer Mathematics Conference will offer approximately 20 workshop sessions throughout the day. While the focus is primarily on students with significant cognitive disabilities, many sessions are very appropriate for instruction with regular education students. Other sessions will address instruction designed for students who need specific intervention in Mathematics. Many presenters are Maryland Special Educators who work with students from Ages 4- 21 years. Breakfast & Lunch are included.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Elon Kohlberg, Inventor and Founder of Digi-Block, and Professor Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell, Past President, NCTM and Professor of Education at McDaniel College

Mission of Digi-Block's Very Special Summer Mathematics Conference

"The pursuit of Equity in mathematics education requires moving beyond catch slogans to implementation of systemic changes that reflect a commitment to all learners, preschool through college.

Simply put, "All means ALL."

Registration

Registration fee is $75 for each participant. Registrations will be due on June 15, 2010. You may register online here: http://www.digi-block.com/resources/kki-application.html.

Breakfast, Lunch & a Social Hour are included with Registration.