To support family participation in the conference, a Children’s Institute will be available. This institute is sponsored by the Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Services are provided by the Central Intermediate Unit #10 using trained professional and support staff. The institute offers an on-site, structured, and fun environment for children (ages birth to 21) with low incidence disabilities, and their siblings. Registration is limited to 30 participants, for whom we must receive completed registration packets.
Only confirmed registrants will be able to participate. No drop-off care will be provided.
The Registration Process
Step One:
Register online at the Central Intermediate Unit website beginning May 7 and ending July 9. You are encouraged to register at that website. If you do not have Internet service available, you may call 800-982-3375 (Cherie at ext 3596 or Dawn at ext 3024) and request a registration packet. Be sure to mention that you want to register for the Children’s Institute at the Pennsylvania Low Incidence Institute (not the Autism Conference), August 5–8, 2013. A registration packet will be mailed or emailed to you.
Step Two:
Complete the registration packet in full for each child you wish to register.
Step Three:
Mail or email the completed forms to the address provided in your packet by July 13. Please let us know of any special needs your child has, so that we can provide appropriate accommodations. You may receive a follow-up phone call to clarify or obtain information.
Step Four:
Your completed registration packet will be reviewed. If spaces are available, you will receive a confirmation postcard with assignment information for each child. Please note: Your child is not officially registered until you receive the confirmation postcard. No child will be admitted to the Children’s Institute without a confirmed registration.
Step Five:
Bring your registration confirmation to the Children’s Institute.
Important: If you change your child’s attendance plans in any way, please notify Dawn Moss at 800-982-3375, ext 3024, by July 17.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Cherie Neely at 800-982-3375, ext 3596, or Dawn Moss at 800-982-3375, ext 3024.