Join us at the 33rd Annual ASAH Conference

We look forward to seeing you!

"Opening the Door to Success"

 

November 13, 2009 at the Atlantic City Convention Center

ASAH will be holding its annual conference on Friday, November 13, 2009. More than 1,500 educators, caregivers, representative of service organizations and family members of those with special education needs are expected to attend.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: David DeNotaris

 David DeNotaris, No Sight, Great Vision!

 Master Motivator and Dean of Self-Esteem!  David is a World Champion Athlete, Best Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker, husband and father and also happens to be totally blind.

 Opening the Door to Success!

 David was born with a rare eye condition      Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) a disorder that would eventually cause David’s total blindness when he was 19 years young.

 David faced many closed doors as a child; experts insisted his life was “hopeless”. “He’ll never get a normal education” the experts told David’s parents. David faced many closed doors of negativity, discouragement and discrimination from children, teachers, coaches etc.  Many insisting blind kids should just sit on the side.

 Through hard work, dedication, and a powerful support network, David travels throughout the country speaking to fortune 500 companies, government agencies, schools and universities on the topic of transforming obstacles in to opportunities.

 David earned his M.A. in Administration Supervision Leadership Training and Development from Montclair State University in 2004 and was nominated and selected to deliver the graduate address at the Continental Airlines Arena for over 17000 in attendance.

 David will educate, inform and entertain with real-life, time-tested and useable strategies for opening doors that are tightly closed.

 David will focus on the “Get REAL” method

 R: Relationships

How to develop them, nurture them and build upon them.

 E: Expectations

“If you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it right on the head” David DeNotaris

No student rises to a low expectation, expect the best!

 A: Attitude

It is our Attitude not our Aptitude that will determine our Altitude.

One of the few things we have total control over is our attitude toward ourselves and the people around us.  David will share ideas, techniques and insights for developing and maintaining a winning attitude.  Professionals do their best when they feel like it least!

 L: Leadership

 Leadership in the classroom, on the playground, in the boardroom and beyond!  Leadership can be learned, leaders see possibilities when others see problems, leaders get curious not furious, leaders get better when others are getting bitter!

• Helping kids “FIT” in not “SIT” out.
• Diversity not adversity, many people many ideas
• The power of Teamwork and much much more!

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High quality training and networking opportunities

Because it serves private schools and agencies throughout New Jersey that provide specialized services to more than 11,000 infants, children and young adults with disabilities, ASAH has the ability to identify and bring together speakers and presenters with the most to offer their colleagues in the field. ASAH's Annual Conference is always a highlight of the private special education in-service year.

 

Conference Program at a Glance

Our 33rd Annual Conference begins at 8:15 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast for attendees, presenters, and exhibitors.

Following breakfast, at 9:00 a.m., we'll present ASAH’s 2009 Awards for Educator, Paraprofessional, and Related Services Provider of the Year.

The Keynote Performance by Wavelength will begin at 9:45 a.m.

Following a keynote address, attendees will participate in a variety of workshops addressing best practices in special education, education policy, school administration, and more.

Workshop information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Morning sessions begin at 11:15 a.m. and afternoon sessions will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Throughout the day, vendors and agencies that provide products and services to the special education community will be in Exhibit Hall A with displays. Exhibition hours are from 8:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Lunch will be served at 12:45 p.m.

Student artwork will also be on display.

Registration fees include breakfast, lunch and parking at the Atlantic City Convention Center garage (onsite garage only).

Walk in registrations for individuals will be accepted at the conference for an additional fee. Non-members who register on site must pay at time of registration.

Pre-registration deadline is Friday, November 6, 2009.

A late fee of $10 will be added for all registrations made after October 31, 2009. Registration fee includes parking, breakfast & lunch, and all workshop materials.

Full payment is due prior to conference date. Fees are not refundable after November 6, 2009.

Make checks payable to ASAH
and mail to:
ASAH
2125 Route 33
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690

If you have questions, please contact ASAH at 609-890-1400, or info@asah.org.

 

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Important Registration Information

Registration is closed for the 33rd Annual ASAH Conference!