36th annual NAPSA Conference
The 36th annual NAPSA Conference was held October 14-17, 2001, in San Antonio with all conference activities being housed at the historic Menger Hotel across from the Alamo.
Pictures from the Pre-Conference Academy
Some Conference Highlights:
- Keynote Address
- Testing, Testing, Testing 1-2-3 . . . And the Law
- The Use of Neuroeducational Evaluations in Public Schools
- Individualized Student Alternative Education Program
- Revisiting Pre-Referral Teams
- Development and Evaluation of a PPS Program
- A Guide for Administrators Responsible for the Education of Students with Autism
- Student Services in Schools - A Vision for the Future
The NAPSA Academy was held on Sunday, October 14th from 8:00AM-3:00PM. This one-day pre-conference workshop for new and veteran student service administrators featured speakers on legal issues involving student services, effective student services programs and best practices in the various areas incorporated under student services supervision.
The Conference began on Sunday evening with a keynote speaker. The remainder of the conference presented a program of general sessions and breakout sessions in which speakers from across the country spotlighted outstanding programs, innovative approaches and key issues facing today's public schools.
In addition to the outstanding programs, the three-day conference offered an abundance of Texas hospitality. The Menger Hotel is located in downtown San Antonio, across from the Alamo and on the edge of the famous San Antonio Riverwalk. After the day's meetings, participants enjoyed exploring this unique city of Texas and Mexican culture. On Monday evening, in lieu of the traditional banquet, a fun-filled evening of barbecue and boot-scootin' was hosted by a native son of Texas. Live entertainment and dance instructors were on hand to make the evening a true Lone Star experience.