'All Means All' Statewide Conference

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Please join us for our 5th Annual Statewide Conference!
We are very excited to announce that Secretary of Education Paul Reville, the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mitchell Chester, and the Department of Early Education and Care Sherri Killins will join us for a panel discussion during the lunchtime program!

As always, All Means All will provide a full day of networking and learning opportunities that provide staff access to workshops from leading professionals in the field to build their skills and knowledge in specific inclusion-related areas. As in previous years, the Department of Early Education and Care training hours will be provided to attendees of this conference. This year there are a number of new workshops to expand our ability to address the needs of diverse learners and at-risk older youth:

    * Making Creativity (Theater & Dance) Universally Accessible to All - Until Tomorrow Productions

    * Engaging Literacy Activities: Fun, Hands-On and Inclusive! - ReadBoston

    * Bringing the School to the Community - Leominster Housing Authority, Allencrest Learning Center, Abacus Architects + Planners

    * SPA Works - Do You? - A Work Experience Program That Works - Sarah Pyle Academy

    * How to Create an Inclusive Environment: Practical Tips for Afterschool and Youth Work Professionals - Partners for Youth with Disabilities

    * Asperger Syndrome: A View from Within - Asperger's Association of New England

    * Creating a Climate of Safety for All Youth and Staff - BE SAFE/AIDS Action Committee

    * KIDS Afterschool Workshop - Boston Children's Museum

    * Youth Development and Mental Health: Beyond Disorder, Into Wellness - The BEST Initiative, Health Resources in Action

    * Families Creating Together: A Community-Based Accessible Arts Program - Spontaneous Celebrations