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WELCOME RECEPTION
7:00 – 10:00 PM   



Breakfast
6:30 – 7:45 AM   

Welcome & Introductions
8:00 AM       

KEYNOTE I
8:30 – 9:30        Prof. Dr. Sir Michael Rutter "Intellectual disability:  changing concepts and approaches in research and clinical practice."

BACKGROUNDERS     (I - IV)
9:30 – 10:00 AM    I) Dr. Ian Smythe "Defining Dyslexia"

10:00 – 10:30 AM    COFFEE/SNACK BREAK

10:30 – 11:00 AM    II) Dr. Jeff Gilger "Atypical but natural neurodevelopmental variation as a basis for thinking about the gifted dyslexic."

11:00 – 11:30 AM    III) Dr. Jim Koller "Mental Health & Learning Disabilities through the Life Span."

11:30 – 12:00 PM    IV) Mr. Yude M. Henteleff (C.M., Q.C., LLD [Hons.]) "Legal considerations."

12:00 – 1:00 PM    LUNCH

THEME 1: ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS:  What testing should be done for early detection of learning problems?  Who should assess, who should be assessed, where, when, and should there be universal criteria?

1:00 – 1:45 PM    Lecture by Ms. Niki Wosnack

1:45 – 2:30 PM    Panel discussion by Dr. Ian Smythe, Dr. Angela Fawcett, Dr. Linda Siegel, Dr. Lex Wilson, Mr. Andy Jackson

2:30 – 3:15 PM    Open forum (including audience)

3:15 – 3:45 PM    TEA BREAK

3:45 – 4:45 PM    Focus groups

4:45 –            FREE NIGHT



Breakfast
6:30 – 7:45 AM   

THEME 2    INTERVENTION/SPECIAL EDUCATION:  What are the most effective methods of intervention?

8:00 – 8:45 AM     Lecture by Dr. Maureen Lovett

8:45 – 9:30 AM    Panel discussion by Dr. Marta Bogdanowicz, Ms. Lorrie Goergen, Dr. Linda Siegel, Dr. Larry McCloskey,

9:30 – 10:15 AM    Open forum (including audience)

10:15 – 10:45 AM    COFFEE BREAK

10:45 – 11:45 AM    Focus groups

11:45 – 12:45 PM    LUNCH

THEME 3: TRANSITIONS: Are there sufficient opportunities and supports after elementary school and postsecondary education?
  
12:45 – 1:30 PM    Lecture by Dr. Nancy McIntyre/Dr. Larry McCloskey

1:30 – 2:15 PM    Panel discussion by Dr. Jim Koller, Dr. Tali Heiman, Dr. Barbara Riddick, Ms. Jane Drover

2:15 – 2:45 PM    Open forum (including audience)

2:45 – 3:15 PM    TEA BREAK

3:15 – 4:15 PM    Focus groups

KEYNOTE 2
4:15 – 5:15 PM    Dr. Jim Swanson/Dr. Bonnie Kaplan

5:15 –     7 :00 PM    FREE TIME

GALA DINNER
7 :00 – 11 :00 PM



Breakfast
6:30 – 7:45 AM   

THEME 4: FAILURE OF PAST INITIATIVES:  Why have so many conferences, summits and white papers failed to change government policy?
 
8:00 – 8:45 AM     Lecture by Mr. Yude M. Henteleff  (C.M., Q.C., LLD [Hons.])

8:45 – 9:30 AM    Panel discussion by Dr. Lex Wilson, Dr. Ian Smythe, Ms. Niki Wosnack, Mr. Gordon Bullivant, Mr. John Morris.

9:30 – 10:30 AM    Focus group

10:30 – 10:50 AM    COFFEE BREAK

10:50 – 11:50 AM    Final Keynote Speaker

11:50 – 12:00 PM     Final Closing remarks Foothills Academy Representative