2018 Conference
November 14 – 16, 2018
Koury Convention Center, Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons
The Exceptional Children Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, through its strategic plan, is committed to increasing the performance of students with disabilities, thereby enhancing their ability to graduate and achieve productive post-secondary outcomes. It is critical that all who have a stake in impacting the lives of our students – parents/families, special education teachers, related service personnel, psychologists, regular education teachers, administrators – collaborate to help them thrive each day and into the future.
The Exceptional Children Division is pleased to invite colleagues from across the state to join us for the 68th Annual Conference on Exceptional Children. This annual synergistic event is an opportunity to share and learn about innovations and exciting practices to help exceptional children achieve. Numerous enriching activities include:
- An uplifting Plenary Session with inspiring keynote presentation;
- 90+ informative Instructional Sessions covering the broad spectrum of exceptional children education;
- Educators of Excellence reception honoring outstanding North Carolina special educators;
- Poster Display of innovative programs and practices;
- School-Based Enterprise Bazaar showcasing products created and marketed by North Carolina Public School students with disabilities;
- Exhibitor/Vendor area that offers interactions with organizations and companies specializing in serving exceptional children.
Come be an integral part of this annual gathering in Greensboro of more than 3,000 professionals and parents, all working together to improve educational outcomes for all students!
Registration
Registration is closed.
Conference and Pre-Conference Institute Descriptions
Educator of Excellence Nominations
The deadline for nominations is extended until October 15, 2018.
Exhibitor
The conference emphasizes educational services and programs for exceptional children and youth ages 3-21. Areas of exceptionality include preschool and school age children with mental, physical and emotional disabilities and academic or intellectual gifts. Approximately 3,000 attendees are expected this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to display "what's new" in educational materials to teachers, administrators, related service personnel and parents. Typically, the majority of attendees are special education teachers.
Each exhibitor booth is $350 (non-profit is $250).
Registration - Closed
The 68th Conference on Exceptional Children will be held at the Koury Convention Center, 3121 West Gate City Blvd., in Greensboro. A conference room rate of $145 plus tax is available. The link below will take attendees directly to the group block to access the group rate.
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