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	IEI is now accepting applications for schools currently enrolled in the initiative in addition to new applications. For more information please follow the link below. http://www.ihdi.uky.edu/iei/application.asp

	The Inclusive Education Initiative (IEI) is pleased to announce a free Professional Development opportunity. We will sponsor a site registration to the following: TASH Teleconference Series on Inclusive Education: Effective Strategies To Access the General Education Curriculum and Achieve Inclusive Outcomes Following each teleconference IEI staff will facilitate a discussion on the specific area. A certificate of attendance for 3 hours of professional development will be offered for participation in the 1.5 hour teleconference session and 1.5 hour IEI discussion. EILA credit may also be available. The IEI teleconference site will be: Kentucky Utilities Building, 7^th floor 1 Quality Street, Lexington, KY (859) 257-7672 Register Here

	Effective Inclusion at the Middle School and High School Level for Students with Cognitive Disabilities Dr. Douglas Fisher Douglas Fisher is a faculty member at San Diego State University in Teacher Education. He is the co-author of Inclusive Middle Schools, Inclusive High Schools, Inclusive Urban Schools, and Improving Adolescent Literacy: Strategies at Work. He teaches courses in curriculum design and modification, literacy instruction, and diverse learners. Dr. Fisher’s presentation is open to Middle School and High School teams – an administrator or administrative representative, a general education teacher, and a special education teacher serving students with low incidence disabilities. In the morning Dr. Fisher will focus his presentation towards factors that affect teachers in the implementation of inclusive practices, and how to mange these factors. There will be ample opportunity for participants to discuss barriers to inclusion and how these may be addressed. Schools will identify their progress towards inclusive practice and draft an Action Plan for their school to further this goal. In the afternoon, Dr. Fisher will focus his presentation towards administrative issues, which will be of interest to all participants. This presentation will be recorded and the recording available for view from the IHDI website. There will be no cost to attend the presentation but participants will be responsible for travel and substitute costs. Lunch will be provided at no charge. To complete the online registration go the registration page. For questions, contact Anne Denham, adenh0@uky.edu. Registration will be open to the first 11 school teams that apply. The cut-off date for registration is Wednesday, March 31st. This promises to be a most interesting presentation and of great value to Middle Schools and High Schools as they work to improve inclusive practices. Register a team soon to reserve a place!
	April 7th 9:00 AM til 3:30 PM	University of Kentucky Hilary J. Boone Center (Faculty Club) 510 Rose Street Lexington	Register Here

	Make-it Tech-it Day Come with an idea and leave with something that can be used in school.
	July 23rd, 2003 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM	Bluegrass Technology Center 961 Beasley Street Suite 103A, Lexington	To register contact Anne Denham: adenh0@uky.edu

	IEI All-School CAST Presentation and Funding Meeting Dr. Elizabeth "Boo" Murray, Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Universal Design for Learning
	September 19th, 2003 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Ramada Inn 2143 North Broadway Lexington	To register contact Anne Denham: adenh0@uky.edu

	Dr. Lynne Cook Co-Author of Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals How to Collaborate Effectively
	October 30th, 2003 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	EKU Campus, Perkins Building	To register contact Connie Bagby: cbagby@madison.k12.ky.us