2025 Annual Provider
“Building Brighter Futures” Conference
Saturday, August 2nd 2025

10am-1pm, Four Points by Sheraton Melville Long Island, 333 S Service Rd, Plainview, NY 11803

WELCOME TO ALL K-12 PROVIDERS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Registration is required to attend this event, including current providers and any new guests.

REGISTER TODAY! Please use this form below to register today for the August 2nd, 2025 Provider Conference:








    AGENDA:

    9:30am
    Registration & Breakfast

    10:00am
    Welcoming Speech & Opening Remarks

    10:15am – MAIN SPEAKER

    Mary McDonald, Ph. D, BCBA-D, LBA
    “AI & Technological Innovations in Special Education”
    Learn how technological advances are enhancing communication outcomes, streamlining data collection, & supporting increased IEP team collaboration.

    11:30am
    Provider Recognition Awards

    11:50am – WORKSHOP BREAKOUTS

    Michael Cunningham, MS E.D, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
    Explore the 5 stages of language development and how they apply to AAC users, along with strategies for incorporating core and fringe vocabulary.

    Sherri Caso, MS E.D
    As the Director of the Learning Department at Blue Sea, Sherri will be giving an overview on multisensory approaches to literacy, and will also be providing all attendees with OG Toolkits to take with them.

    Lyz Carpenter, RBT and Lisa Bueche, BCBA/LBA
    This workshop will offer insight and strategies on promoting positive communication and healthy boundaries in a classroom setting.

    12:55pm – Raffle Prizes & Closing remarks
    Raffle winners will be announced –
    don’t miss the chance to win up to $1,000!

    Email questions to HumanResources@blueseaeducation.com

    Guest Speaker:

    Mary McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

    “Al & Technological Innovations
    in Special Education”

    THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE
    Mary McDonald will address how tech innovations are enhancing communication outcomes, streamlining data collection, and supporting increased IEP team collaboration.

    OTHER SPECIAL PRESENTERS

    LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
    Michael Cunningham (MS E.D., CCC-SLP, TSSLD) will explore the 5 stages of language development and how they apply to AAC users, along with strategies for incorporating core and fringe vocabulary.
    * Michael Cunningham MS E.D., CCC-SLP, TSSLD received
    financial compensation for this course.
    • Michael Cunningham MS E.D., CCC-SLP, TSSLD Is the owner
    of SLATES SERVICES.

    ORTON GILLINGHAM
    Sherri Caso (Director of Learning) will provide an overview on this multisensory, sequential, and structured approach to teaching literacy. All attendees will receive an OG Toolkit.


    PARAS IN THE CLASSROOM
    Lyz Carpenter, (Manager Of Para Services) and Lisa Bueche (BCBA/LBA) will present on strategies to promote positive communication, and healthy boundaries in a classroom setting.