Parents can attend 2008 Boston exceptional children conference — free!

The 2008 CEC Convention & Expo is the premiere professional development event devoted to special and gifted children. At the event, participants will get the latest information and evidence based strategies; explore topics in depth through preconvention workshops or strands; and learn, share and network with leaders and colleagues from around the world.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education, the Federation for Children with Special Needs is pleased to announce that parents who register with the Federation by March 28, 2008 can attend the conference at no charge! Parents may also register one teacher, who can also attend the CEC conference at no charge.

Parents and their sponsored teachers may attend the sessions on Saturday, April 5 only; the entire conference begins on Wednesday, April 2, and contains more than 600 sessions and 300 exhibitors. Parents will enjoy a complimentary breakfast and boxed lunch along with other Federation registrants. Parents can choose to attend a special 4-hour strand focusing on family collaboration, or they can choose to attend any other workshop they like on topics as diverse as autism spectrum disorders, dropout prevention, universal design for learning, literacy, or positive behavior supports.

The event takes place at the Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston St., Boston [map]).

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. To register, or for more information, please contact Adiana Castro at the Federation, 617-236-7210, ext. 319, or via email.