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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have been to this event four times--have to say this was the least favorite one so far.  First sessions were in gym separated by curtain--I could hear the other session and the size of the group made it tough to ask questions.   Guess its getting more popular...feel like in earlier years I have been able to connect more with speakers and other attendees.

Seems like some speakers are a repeat...which is ok but it was not alot of new info in some cases (Berman, anxiety session, and Black on ASD).

Agree the keynote felt like an infomercial for his company and didn't inspire me or give me an takeaways on things I could do.   I would have liked to learn which schools were testing as well.

Lastly--there were a number of session I was interested in that I couldn't see since there were so many choices.  I'd rather have shorter sessions with intro on topic and to be able to choose more sessions.  Least it would give you intro and resources.

Overall--don't think I'd go back.  That said, it is great that FCPS cares enough to keep up with the latest in special education and provide learning to parents and teachers.  Just felt earlier years hit the mark more closely.  [/quote]

I have to agree.  It was my third time and I was not blown away unlike the previous 2.  Sessions held at the gym were awful - I couldn't hear a word.  Keynote speaker didn't impress me either. Last year we had Ellen Galinsky, it was a very nice talk.

I did appreciate some of the workshops like the Language delays one.  As the other poster said, the Exhibits Hall was well-done.

Overall, I am not sure if I'll go back next year, maybe just wait for the slides to be posted.  It was also quite a drive for me, took me 40 minutes to get there and another half an hour to find parking.  [/quote]

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