Photos from the SpedExpo 2009

Here are just some of the photos from the recently-concluded Special Education Expo 2009 held at the Glorietta Activity Center last December 1, 2009

DepEd Asst. SecretaryTeresita Inciong, talks about the state of Special Education in the Philippines

Prof. Olivia Mijares-Magtoto talks about Getting the appropriate Placement for your child

Dang Koe, Head of the Autism Society of the Philippines shares her experiences on how to cope with stress

Students, teachers and parents all join together in this one day special event at the Glorietta Activity Center

Kids from Stepping Stones Learning Center after their performance

Just one of the many products on sale during the Sped Expo

Intermission number from Pasay North High School during the Sped Expo

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2009 12-01 Sped Expo

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Christmas Greeting Cards

We got this on our mail today!

Hi, all!

These are novelty cards designed by Wordlab students which feature their creativity and artistic skills. Send your holiday greetings through these cards and help more people become aware of adhd, dyslexia and other learning disabilities!

Kindly forward this message and the attached ORDER SHEET to your friends and family.

Thanks!

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Speakers' Presentations

You may download speakers' presentations here. Right click then save link/target as to download.

Learning Block Session 1: The State of Sped in the Philippines (by Teresita Inciong, Assistant Secretary for Programs and Projects, Department of Education)
Learning Block Session 2: How do you know your child is Special?(by Dr. Mark Reysio-Cruz)
Learning Block Session 3: Getting the appropriate Placement for your Child (by Prof. Olivia Mijares-Magtoto)
Learning Block Session 4: The Complementing Roles of Therapy and Special Education (Dr. Ferdiliza Garcia with Resource Persons Janel Anne S. Belarmino (OT) and Kristofferson G. Mendoza (PT)) - upon request, send requests to spedexpoph[at]gmail.com
Learning Block Session 5: Reading techniques for teaching children with learning disabilities (by Wordlab)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Learning Block Session 6: Techniques for teaching exceptional children (by Prof. Genevieve Rivadelo)
Learning Block Session 7: How to cope with stress (by Dang Koe, President, Autism Society of the Philippines)
Learning Block Session 8: In the eyes of an Exceptional Child (by Elena Martinez, KASAMAKA CBR)

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Sped Expo 2009 Venue and Date

The Special Education Expo 2009 will be held on December 1, 2009 at the Glorietta Activity Center, located at the main building of the Glorietta Center. Here are more details:

Date: December 1, 2009
Venue: Glorietta Activity Center
Operating Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM
Entrance Fee is PHP50 for adults. Children under 12 years old is Free of Charge.

All fees will be donated to the event's chosen charity, Support and Empower Abused Deaf Children.

For the teachers, you may also request for Certificate of Attendance. To do an advanced request, please send email to spedexpoph[at]gmail.com Email subject "CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE".

Accompanying Events: Exhibitor’s Presentation, Story-telling, celebrity guest performances, Learning block sessions by Special Education practitioners and experts, Raffle Draws, Entertainment & Games.



TENTATIVE FAIR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

• Learning block sessions – forum and informal lecture on selected topics on special education by esteemed experts in the academe
• Games and Raffle Draws – prizes to be given away during games (may be sponsored or by the organizer) for kids
• Story Telling – book and interpretative reading by celebrities and/or reading groups
• Intermission – short performances by celebrities and children from special education schools
• Presentations – exhibitors and sponsors’ presentations of their products and services

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Sped Expo Forum Topics

Here's the tentative time slots for each of the topics. We might have to adjust the time slots for a bit after we get confirmation from other performers. This is just a guide. Hope to see you there!

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10:00 AM – 11:10 AM: Opening of the Exhibit, Introduction of Keynote Speaker
11:10 AM – 11:30 NN: Keynote speaker: Dra. Liza Martinez, President, Philippine Deaf Resource Center
11:30 AM – 12:00 NN: Learning Block Session 1: The State of Sped in the Philippines (by Teresita Inciong, Assistant Secretary for Programs and Projects, Department of Education)
12:00 NN - 12:15 NN: Free time
12:15 NN – 12:45 NN: Learning Block Session 2: How do you know your child is Special?(by Dr. Mark Reysio-Cruz)
12:45 NN - 01:00 PM: Free time
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Learning Block Session 3: Getting the appropriate Placement for your Child (by Prof. Olivia Mijares-Magtoto)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Movie Previews of Silent Odyssey, Blind Architect and Alyanna
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Learning Block Session 4: The Complementing Roles of Therapy and Special Education (Dr. Ferdiliza Garcia with Resource Persons Janel Anne S. Belarmino (OT) and Kristofferson G. Mendoza (PT))
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Intermission: Alitaptap Storytellers
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM: Learning Block Session 5: Reading techniques for teaching children with learning disabilities (by Wordlab)
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Free time
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Learning Block Session 6: Techniques for teaching exceptional children (by Prof. Genevieve Rivadelo)
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Intermission: Stepping Stones Kids
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Learning Block Session 7: How to cope with stress (by Dang Koe, President, Autism Society of the Philippines)
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Games and Raffle Draws
5:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Learning Block Session 8: In the eyes of an Exceptional Child (by Elena Martinez, KASAMAKA CBR)
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Intermission: Pasay North High School Chorale
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Presentation by Beneficiary: : Support and Empower Abused Deaf Children
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM: Sponsor Slots, Exhibitor Presentations
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM: Raffle Draws, Games
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Closing Note

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