The Inclusion Institutes
The Inclusion Institutes are a consortium of research and service projects related to inclusive education affiliated with the School of Education of Syracuse University. While all three of these projects have a distinct focus, they all are deeply rooted in inclusive philosophy and reflect efforts to provide greater access to schooling and communication for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. See below for a description of, and a link to, each project.
The Facilitated Communication Institute is committed to quality research, training, and dissemination of information and resources related to all aspects of facilitated communication. This involves research by faculty and staff of the FCI and consultation with other researchers and practioners nationwide. In addition, the institute provides introductory training, skills enhancement, and technical assistance for families and professionals interested in learning facilitated communication. Facilitated Communication is an alternative means of expression for people who cannot speak or whose speech is highly limited and who cannot point reliably.
Schools of Promise is a partnership between Syracuse University School of Education and local school districts. This partnership aims to improve elementary schools for all students, especially students who have traditionally not been successful in schools, including students with disabilities, students learning English, students of color, and students from low-income families.
The Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education is a national center of excellence for providing leadership for inclusive education. Syracuse University's School of Education, in collaboration with the entire University community, has built on its experience in creating higher education opportunities for students with developmental disabilities. Core elements of the center include: demonstration, public education and advocacy, national conferences, technical assistance, research, and dissemination.
Announcing the Annual Summer Leadership Institute: Equity Inclusion & Excellence
How Leadership Can Transform Schools for All Learners
Monday August 10 - Wednesday August 12, 2009 8:30 am-4:30 pm each day
In the tradition of the School of Education at Syracuse University, this summer leadership institute promises to provide opportunities for practicing administrators and other school leaders to examine and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create equitable, inclusive, and excellent schools. This institute will be most beneficial for principals, special education directors, curriculum directors, superintendents, assistant superintendents, aspiring teacher leaders, and educational leadership students. The School of Education urges leadership/administrative teams from schools and districts to take part together.
For more information visit Syracuse University School of Education News and Events
Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (suPAC)
Save the date! SuPAC Fall Conference on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 from 9:00-3:00 (tentative)
Inclusion/LRE, Behavior, IEPs, Federal and State Regulations including Due Process, and more. A collaborative conference with the SU Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies, the School of Education, and the College of Law/Disability Rights Clinic. We will bring together parents and professionals along with a resource fair of community services as we all have the same goals: increased positive outcomes for all students. Not to be missed! Space is limited.
For further information or for early registration contact Lisa Finnerty Coggi, SuPAC Director, at jfcoggi@syr.edu or 315-443-4336.
Serving families of the mid-state region of New York State
The SU Parent Advocacy Center is the first university-based center in New York State to bring together faculty, students, and staff with members of the local community to provide parents of children with disabilities with information, resources, expertise, and support necessary to promot meaningful involvement in their children's education. For more information about suPac visit their website at disabilitystudies.syr.edu/supac.aspx or download this printable brochure.
Partner institutes and centers include: Center on Human Policy Law and Disability Studies, Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee, and OnCampus.
Previous Events
For more information about previous conferences and events click here.
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