Waves of Success
Connecting, Collaborating and Celebrating ASL & English
Thursday, March the 12th
to
Sunday, March 15th 2009
at
San Diego
Highlights
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
SPANISH TRANSLATED PRESENTATIONS
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
PARENTS' TENT
AWARDS LUNCHEON
GENERAL CAL-ED BOARD MEETING
EXHIBITIONS
ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION
DEAF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
ENTERTAINMENT
Conference Statement
For educators, parents and LEA who are dedicated to improving the quality of Deaf education. Members include teachers, teacher trainers, parents, professors, speech clinicians, psychologists, health care providers, social workers, counselors, and family members.
We promise to provide opportunities learning about the vital connections between ASL, English-text, and spoken English using best practices in early intervention and in the field of Deaf education. CAL-ED provides excellent support for attendees to collaborate with colleagues, education of the Deaf professionals, administrators, and parents. We get to celebrate each individual's unique abilities and contributions to the field of Deaf education.
Reserve Now!
The hotel price is $110 a night.To reserve a room, please call (800) 228-9290 or go online to book for a room.
Be sure to mention this group code: CALCALA
Hotel Information
Marriott San Diego Mission Valley8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
Reserve online
Keynote Presenters
Dr. Rachel Mayberry
Professor of Linguistics at University of California, San DiegoDr. Carol Padden
Professor of Communication at University of California, San Diego, and an affiliate member of the Center for Research in LanguageDr. Laurene Simms
Director/Professor of the Education of the Deaf program at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.Workshops
Conference Call for Papers will be distributed in August.
What's Cal-ED?
CAL-ED is California Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the largest professional organization in the west with approximately 500 registered members. This organization is composed of educators, parents, teacher trainers, interpreters, support staff, professionals, and other persons who are dedicated to the pursuit of educational excellence for Deaf and hard of hearing children. The CAL-ED organization was established in 1960.
CAL-ED is also an affiliated state member of the Council of American Instructors of the Deaf (CAID). As such, our members are provided with the benefits of membership to a respected national organization of teachers of the Deaf that has been in existence for over 150 years.
The objective of CAL-ED is to support quality education of students who are Deaf or hard of hearing by providing a network of support and information for teachers of students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
CAL-ED’s philosophy is to not endorse any one particular methodology or idea. Yearly conferences, alternating between Northern and Southern California, take place. Conferences draw speakers and session leaders not only from California, but from all over the United States. These people cover a wide spectrum of topics through which we can learn and grow. Topics include, but are not limited to, new methods, procedures, ideas, and technologies.
CAL-ED Offers
- Scholarships for deserving teacher trainees.
- An annual award recognizing one individual who has shown a commitment to the field of deaf education.
- Eight Area Representatives who collectively keep all members informed of the issues, events, and workshops.
- Mini grants awarded for supporting school activities, workshops, and in-services.
- A Bi-annual publication called the CAL-ED E-Forum.
- Advocates at the state level supporting legislation that will enhance the educational advancement of all Deaf and hard of hearing students.
CAL-ED's Position Statement
While CAL-ED does not advocate the use of any one particular teaching strategy that can be used to ensure the academic success of Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students, the organization recognizes that American Sign Language (ASL) is a distinct language used by members of the American Deaf Culture for the purpose of clear visual communication.
It is not a teaching strategy, philosophy or approach. In addition, ASL is not to be confused with Manually Coded English systems which are intended to be manual representations of English for instruction. It is not Total Communication in and of itself, but may be part of a Total Communication approach.
Mission Statement
The purpose of this organization shall be to support quality education of students who are Deaf or hard of hearing by providing a network of support and information for individuals working with students who are Deaf or hard of hearing with an emphasis in the field of education.
Conference Co-Chairs
Bobbie Allen
Tina Jo Breindel
Tina Jo Breindel is one of DawnSignPress staff members marketing a line of quality ASL and Deaf Studies materials (www.dawnsign.com), not to mention volunteering hours for the needs of Deaf children and parents. She graduated from Gallaudet University with a BSW in Social Work, and obtained her MA in Student Development in Higher Education at American University. A proud mother of three children; her oldest is Deaf attending CSDR.
Rachel Friedman-Narr
Colleen L. Smith
