International Association

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

in collaboration with The University of British Columbia, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education

The Bridge from Segregation to Inclusion….A Long Journey

13th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE JULY 7 – 11, 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 13th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION JULY 7 – 11, 2013

Registration Overview: Please register on or before February 1, 2013 to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Fee and save $100.00 USD. A registration form is included with this flier, or you may download it from the IASE website at: www.iase.org. E-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt of your registration. Please note that no credit cards will be accepted on-site.

Conference Materials: Conference materials may be picked up between 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the IASE registration desk, in the Lobby of the Instructional Resource Centre (IRC) on the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus (see attached map).

Accommodation Options: The Conference Committee has arranged for accommodations at two facilities. When making your reservation, indicate that you are attending the conference of the International Association of Special Education – IASE. Rates are good for July 7 through July 11, 2013 as well as three days before and after the conference. Both hotels will accommodate your travel needs.

 UBC Housing – 145 rooms have been reserved at this beautiful UBC campus. Costs range from $47.00 (Canadian dollars) for a single room to $179.00 (Canadian dollars) for a large suite. The group rate will apply for three days before and three days after the conference. A buffet breakfast will be included as well as having easy access to all events. Book your rooms on our website: www.iase.org  Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre: Rooms are available at a rate of $145.00 per night (Canadian dollars). The hotel also offers the group rate three days before and three days after the conference. Breakfast will be extra and you will have to take public transportation to get to UBC. The direct bus line is close to the hotel. Contact reservations at (604) 707-1939 or email: [email protected]. Our contact is Heather Gagnon.

Dean’s Reception, Gala Dinner, and Auction: The Dean’s Reception, Gala Dinner, and Auction are included in your registration fee. The Dean’s Reception will be held on Sunday July 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum of Anthropology on the UBC campus. The Gala Dinner is on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Traditional/cultural dress is encouraged to represent your country. Following the Gala Dinner is our biennial live auction. Please bring an item from your country to contribute to the auction. For more information on auction items contact: Dr. Marcel Lebrun at: [email protected] . Proceeds from the auction will go to the Marg Csapo Scholarship Fund. You will not want to miss this night to reunite with IASE delegates, meet educators from throughout Canada and the world, savor a fine dinner, bid on auction items from around the world, and enjoy local entertainment.

Transportation: You will likely arrive at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, about 12 km (7.5 mi) from Downtown. If you are going downtown or to the Holiday Inn you can use the Skytrain, the Aeroshuttle (to hotels), a limo, or a taxi. To access the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus take a taxi, a limo, or the Canada Line. The Canada Line is a new rapid transit rail link, first you travel in the direction of Waterfront Station and exit at Oakridge 41st Avenue Station; and then you have to walk across the street to the northwest corner of Cambie Street & 41st Avenue; finally you catch the #43 or #41 bus, to UBC campus. For ground transportation information please visit the Vancouver International Airport website: http://www.yvr.ca/en/getting-to-from- yvr.aspx.

Children's Art: This conference will showcase children's art projects from various provinces and cultures. If you have contacts or connections and would like to bring children’s art items to the conference, please contact the Co-Chairs Sal Zimmerman [email protected] or Shanna Jamanis [email protected]

Tours: All tours will be conducted by Forbes Travel International Ltd.Tel: 604-689-0461 Sandra D'Souza or Cathy Wood or email: [email protected]. There will be several optional day tours offered beginning on Friday July 5th through Sunday July 7th. Three day package tours will be offered beginning July 3rd and July 12th. More extensive tours will be offered on Sunday June 30th and Friday, July 12. There’s something for everybody! Information will be posted on the IASE website when details are finalized. You will be able to book directly with our selected tour company. An additional list of self-directed tours will also be provided in your registration packets.

Conference Proceedings: The proceedings of the conference will be included on a travel drive as part of your registration materials.

Online Program: Log into the IASE website at www.iase.org. There are links for submitters, volunteers, reviewers and program chairs, prospective members and friends of IASE. So become a Friend of IASE today!

Final Print Program and Program Supplement: The final print program and program supplement will be posted on the website prior to the annual meeting.

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Our conference Tour agency can arrange extended and optional tours for your family.

Pre-conference Three Day Tours: Vancouver Explorer - VAN006 July 4 - 7, 2013 or July 11 - 13, 2013 (4 Days/3 Nights) book online or contact: [email protected] .

Pre and Post Conference One week Alaskan Tour: Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Century June 30 - July 7, 2013 and Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Century July 14 - July 21, 2013 (book online).

Rocky Mountains Vacation offers travelers the best that the Rockies and surrounding areas have to offer. View the Rockies by rail, and enjoy the majestic views in luxurious surroundings. Rocky Mountaineer rail tours range from 3-day tours to 17-day tours that offer all the best attractions (book online). Book all tours online or contact Forbes Travel International Ltd.Tel: 604-689-0461 Or contact Sandra D'Souza or Cathy Wood or email: [email protected] .

FRIDAY July 5th Tour # 1: Vancouver City Highlights Tour - 2:00 p.m. (4 hours) Rates: Adult $69 Child $45.00 *(Canadian dollars) Admissions & tax included Note: Queen Elizabeth Park (2p.m. only) or Tour #2: Vancouver & North Shore COMBO Tour -8:00 a.m. (9 hours) Rates: Adult $170* Child $112 * (Canadian dollars)* Admissions & tax included

SATURDAY JULY 6th Tour #3: Victoria and the Butchart Gardens Tour -8:00am (13.5 hours) Rates: Adult $189* Child $99(Canadian dollars)* Admissions & tax included or Tour # 4: Whistler Mountains and Adventure Tour - 8:00 a.m. (11 hours) Rates: Adult $145* Child $75 (Canadian dollars) * Admissions & Taxes Included

SUNDAY, JULY 7 TH Tour # 5: City Tour Vancouver City Highlights Tour-8:00 a.m. (4 hours) Rates: Adult $69 Child $45.00 *(Canadian dollars) Admissions & tax included Note: Vancouver lookout Conference Registration Desk, located in Lobby of the Instructional Resource Centre, will be open from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. so that you can pick up your registration packets and programs. Auction items can be dropped off at this location at this time.  Free Campus Walking Tour 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30. Details on the walking tours will be forthcoming on our website Dean’s Reception, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at UBC Anthropology Museum

MONDAY, JULY 8 Opening of Registration Desk, Travel Tour Desk, Opening of Exhibits (including Children’s Art Display), Auction and Exhibits located in Buchanan Daily 7:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Keynote: 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. (IRC 2) Morning Break: 10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Topic Panel Session: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Instructional Resource Centre – IRC 2) Poster Sessions: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Instructional Resource Centre - Upper Level) Conference Breakout Sessions:  10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Buchanan Building)  11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Multiple panels (Buchanan Building) Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Breakout sessions Buchanan Building: 1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 General Membership Meeting, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Tour Desk, Exhibits, Auction and Children’s Art, 8:30 a.m. Exhibits located in Buchanan Daily Keynote at 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. (Instructional Resource Centre – IRC 2) Morning Break: 10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Round Tables (IRC Upper Lobby) 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Conference Breakout Sessions: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Buchanan Building) 11:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Multiple panels (Buchanan Building) 11:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Poster Sessions (Buchanan Building) Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Breakout sessions Buchanan Building: 1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Gala Dinner 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction & Cash Bar - 8:00 p.m. Dinner, Live Auction, Entertainment and Dancing WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Conference Breakout Sessions: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Buchanan classrooms 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Poster Sessions (Buchannan Building) Exhibits located in Buchanan Daily Lunch on your own 12:00 p.m. -1:15 p.m. Children’s Art, 1:15 p.m. (Instructional Resources Centre – IRC) Closing Ceremony and Keynote: 1:15 p.m. -3:30 p.m. (Instructional Resource Centre – IRC 2)

THURSDAY, JULY 11 IASE Board Meeting for Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Incoming Officers will convene at the Faculty of Education Building from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Special Optional Conference Program: Graduate Student Showcase session (everyone is welcome at the Faculty of Education Building from 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon).

Daily optional day tours: Victoria Tour INCLUDING Floatplane - VAN003 Thursday, July 11, 2013 All day tour; Rates: Adult $349* Child $179*

Victoria and the Butchart Gardens Tour - VAN004 Thursday, July 11, 2013 8:00am - 13.5 hours Rates: Adult $189* Child $99* * Admissions & tax included

FRIDAY, JULY 12 - EXTENDED OPTIONAL TOURS

 Forbes Travel International also offers for you and your family extended tours including:  ~ The Vancouver Explorer,  ~ Alaskan Cruises,  ~ Rocky Mountaineer Train Tour.

Daily optional tour Whistler Mountains and Adventure Tour - VAN004 Friday, July 12, 2013 8:00 am - 11 hours; Adult $135* Child $75 * Admissions & Taxes Included

For more information about this conference, please visit www.iase.org or contact Conference Co-Chairs, Marg Csapo: [email protected] or Iris Drower: [email protected] REGISTRATION FORM IASE 13th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada - JULY 7 - 11, 2013 Please complete a separate registration form for each participant. Duplicate this form as needed. Make checks or money orders payable to IASE in US dollars. Mail to: IASE treasurer c/o Dr.James Chapple, 1230 Cherokee Path, Vermilion, Ohio 44089-3328, USA. E-mail: [email protected] FAX: 1-440-967-0281. You may pay by credit card. IASE Federal ID# 43-1974089. Direct your questions to J.Chapple at: Telephone: 440-225-1547 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name: ______Home Address: ______City: ______State/Province/Country: ______Zip/Postal: Code: ______Phones: (O) ______(H or Cell) ______( FAX) ______E-Mail:______Gala Dinner: Yes______No_____ Indicate Special Diet Requirements: ______Indicate Any Special Walking and Access Services required______Registration includes access to conference sessions, breaks, Dean’s Reception, Gala Dinner, proceedings and membership through 2014 Non-member registration fee includes all of the above

By Feb. 1, 2013 After Feb. 1, 2013 IASE Member ------____ $450 _____ $550 *Non-member ------____ $500 _____ $600 IASE Member – Developing Country ------____ $150 _____ $250 *Non-member – Developing Country ------____ $170 _____ $270 IASE Member – Students/Full-time ------____ $225 _____ $325 (Undergraduate and graduate students taking 15+ credits per academic year) *Non-member – Students/Full-time ------____ $245 _____ $345 (Undergraduate and graduate students taking 15+ credits per academic year) IASE Member – Retired (65+ years old) ------____ $225 _____ $325 *Non-member – Retired (65+ years old) ------____ $275 _____ $375

*Extra Gala Dinner Ticket for Guest ------$60 x _____ (quantity) = $ ______

Total of all fees: (payment in US dollars only) ------$______

Method of payment to “IASE”: ______Check/Money Order ______Credit Card (see below) Print Name as it appears on credit card: ______Billing Address for credit card: ______City, State/Province, Country, Zip/Postal Code: ______

Card Holder Signature: ______Credit Card (Select one): ______VISA ______Master Card Credit Card #

Month Year CVV**#: **Card Verification Number (CVV). You are required to enter the 3-digit CVV. The CVV number is a 3-digit number in italics on the back of a VISA or MasterCard.

Note: All Presenters are required to register for the conference by February 1, 2013 or their names will not appear in the conference program. All registration forms and payment must be received not later than June 1, 2013. Special Needs: Registrants with special needs or special meal requests for the Gala Dinner need to advise with registration. Cancellations MUST be made in writing for IASE Board approval. Send to: IASE, c/o Dr. James Chapple, at: 1230 Cherokee Path, Vermilion Ohio, 44089-3328 USA. Refund information: All refunds are subject to a $50.00 US processing charge. Cancellation made by: May 1, 2013  Full refund (minus $50.00); May 2-14, 2013  75% refund (minus $50.00); May 15-30, 2013  50% (minus $50.00). No refunds after June 1, 2013. Please remember to register early. This conference is limited to the first 500 registered participants. www.iase.org

Map to IASE Registration

(Instructional Resource Centre – IRC)

Address: 2194 Health Sciences Mall VANCOUVER V6T 1Z3