CAL-ED/IMPACT Conference

 Creating the Bridge Between

Ability          and       Achievement

 March 5-7, 2004

Marriott – Santa Clara

Santa Clara, California

Wonderful Key Note address by Dr. Ellen Schneiderman ASL & English:  Working together toward meaningful achievement of the California English-Language Arts Content Standards

A different type of opening presentation from a number of key individuals critical to our success in building the Bridge in California, including Your Host - Grace Allan, New Parent - Chris Howden, Dr. Hallie W. Morrow,  Experienced Parent - Nancy Eddy,  Community Support – Sheri A Farinha   Administrator - Laura Mills Peterson,  Teacher - Andy Anderson,  Interpreter - PATRICIA  LESSARD, Dept of Education - Nancy Sager,  Teacher Training Programs - Paul W. Ogden,  and Experienced Student - Josh Allmann.  It was very enlighting to hear all the activities and the wide varieties of people a new parent must interact with as they move though the DHH education process for thier children.

    The opening power point presentation was requested to be made available.