Special Education Conference - Trauma Sensitive, Educating the Whole Child

Featured Speakers

Steve Graner is the Neurosequential Networks' NME Project Director as well as a ChildTrauma Academy Fellow.  Mr. Graner grew up in Bismarck, ND, received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Sioux Falls, and completed his Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Minnesota State University Mankato. With thirty-three years teaching English at Erik Ramstad Middle School in Minot, North Dakota, Mr. Graner has also coached cross country and track and field, receiving Coach of the Year honors in ND for both high school and middle school cross country. Mr. Graner is best known for his creative approaches to teaching and coaching and combines a love of the arts and sports with the passion for pedagogy.

Mathew and Mitchell LeBarge, born 2 months prematurely and diagnosed Autistic, these twins did not allow their many challenges to stop them from reaching their life goals.  Their story is simply amazing.  Learn more about their journey at http://www.speakingaboutautism.com/.   Don't miss this motivational and heartwarming presentation.