Statewide TBI Educational Community of Practice Meeting

Statewide TBI Community of Practice meeting

CEU Hours: 6

Morning Keynote: Overview of ‘IN THE CLASSROOM’: A new online CBIRT Resource!

Keynote Presenter: Ann Glang, Ph.D.

Ann Glang, Ph.D., is a Research Professor at the University of Oregon. Dr. Glang began her career as a researcher in 1987 after receiving her Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Oregon. Combining her interests in special education with her commitment to the principles of effective instruction, Dr. Glang has designed and studied interventions developing effective strategies to help teachers and families support children and adolescents with brain injuries. As the parent of a child with physical disabilities, Dr. Glang brings the unique perspectives of research, educator and parent to her work. Since 1987, Dr. Glang has secured and directed or co-directed nearly 30 federally funded research projects focused on individuals with TBI, including both descriptive and intervention research projects. Dr. Glang has published numerous articles in reference journals, edited two books on her work with children with TBI, and co-authored five manuals for educators serving children with TBI.  In addition, Dr. Glang has led the development of a range of SBIR-funded health education programs, including Brain Injury Partners, an intervention to train family members of children with TBI in advocacy skills, and ACTive, a concussion education program for youth sports coaches.

{The contents of this meeting do not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or the state Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government. Funding for this event is made possible with a grant from the MN Department of Education. The source of the funds is federal award Special Education ? Programs to States,CFDA 84.027A.}

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