The Division for Early Childhood

Be sure to join your colleagues on Wednesday, April 21 at the Multicultural Institute, one of the most exciting new events at the CEC 2010 Convention & Expo in Nashville, April 21-24. Alba Ortiz of the University of Texas, Austin, and Donna Ford of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, will serve as co-chairs of the institute.

Focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies for students from culturally and linguistically diverse populations, as well as strategies to address disproportionate representation in our schools, some of the top names in special education will lead discussions at this informative full-day institute  on topics including:

• Racial/ethnic disproportionality

• English language learners

• Culturally responsive behavior development and intervention

• Advanced placement  classes for culturally different students

• Linking student culture and teacher preparation

Register for the full convention, and while you’re at it, sign up for Multicultural Institute before April 2 to save $25 off the institute’s full-day registration.

For additional information about the Institute, please visit the CEC Web site, www.cec.sped.org/convention.