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Superintendent Arntzen Offer Reminder to Register for the Montana Council for Exceptional Children’s 2024 Conference
HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen reminds parents, teachers, and school administrators to register for the Montana Council for Exceptional Children’s (MCEC) 2024 Conference in Missoula on April 3-5, 2024. Early bird registration for the conference closes on December 15, 2023. The MCEC conference focuses on professional development for Special Education administrators and teachers, general education teachers, school specialists, paraprofessionals, and leaders. Speakers include:
- Charlie Appelstein, keynote
- Kevin Honeycutt, keynote
- Michael Beers, keynote
- Katie Mattingley, Office of Public Instruction Special Education
- Alicia Herman, Office of Public Instruction Special Education
“This is a great opportunity for Montana parents, teachers, and school leaders to improve their skills to serve students of all abilities,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “The partnership between my office and MCEC strengthens Montana student success.”
"The MCEC Governing Board and Planning Committee are excited to welcome educators, administrators, parents, university students, and organizations to the 2024 Conference in Missoula April 3rd - 5th,” said MCEC Conference Coordinator Billi Taylor. “We have a fantastic speaker line-up this year along with evening entertainment for all our attendees to enjoy! Lock in those early bird rates by December 15th and we look forward to seeing you in April!"
Conference topics include:
- Leadership
- Autism
- Special Education process
- Math, Reading, and Writing
- Behavioral and Mental Health