2024 TASH Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the official website for the 2024 TASH Conference!

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together our constituents to share resources and success stories, learn about field-driven best practices, and network within a community engaged in shared values. The Conference is attended by passionate leaders, experts, and advocates from every corner of the disability community. Conference attendees are influential in their fields and communities, and play an important role in the provision of services and supports for individuals and organizations around the world; and include professors and researchers from leading institutions; those involved in local, state, and federal governments and public policy; special and general educators, and school administrators; self-advocates, adult service providers; students, family members, and many others. This year’s conference theme is Celebrate Together: Let the Good Times Roll!

Click on the "Registration and More" tab for additional information about our Conference location, registration, reserving a guest room, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more! The full Conference schedule is now available for viewing. Registered attendees will receive an invitation to log in and create a personalized schedule.

11:15am CST

Making it Happen! Writing Inclusive IEPs

Saturday December 7, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST

4TH Floor - Imperial 11

Inclusive education is a fundamental right of all students, including those with the most significant support needs. Creating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that effectively support these students is crucial for their academic, social, and emotional development. This presentation aims to explore strategies for developing comprehensive IEPs tailored to the unique needs of students with significant support needs. Through a combination of research insights, practical examples, and collaborative discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to create inclusive learning environments that empower every student to thrive.

Moderators

Kara Halley

Associate Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Dr. Halley has over twenty years of experience as a teacher in the public school system and university settiings. Dr. Halley is also a consultant with the Colorado Department of Education. Her research interests include inclusive education, transition and post-secondary services... Read More →

Presenters

Rebecca Canges

Associate Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Rebecca Dennis-Canges received her doctorate in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Teacher Education in Multicultural Societies from the University of Southern California (USC). She completed her undergraduate work in Psychology at California State University, Long Beach where... Read More →

Lisa Altemueller

MSU Denver

Saturday December 7, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 11 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113

Breakout Sessions

Primary Topic Inclusive Education
Themes of Interest K-12 Education
Key Words Inclusive Education, Inclusive IEPs, Significant Support Needs