Biology in Action » Savant http://biologyblog.edublogs.org Outside of books. Outside of the classroom. A learning community about science in real life. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:57:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Kim Peek: The real Rain Man http://biologyblog.edublogs.org/2009/04/20/kim-peek-the-real-rain-man/ http://biologyblog.edublogs.org/2009/04/20/kim-peek-the-real-rain-man/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:41:21 +0000 biologyblog http://biologyblog.edublogs.org/?p=286

The New Jersey Council on Exceptional Children will be having an evening with Kim Peek this Thursday.
 

Please join us this Thursday, April 23rd, as we welcome Kim Peek and his father Fran to NJ!  Kim, an autistic savant, was the inspiration for the Academy Award winning film “Rain Man”, starring Dustin Hoffman.  He travels the world sharing his knowledge as his father retells the story of Kim’s childhood, his successes and the challenges they’ve experienced along the way.  Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions of Kim and Fran.  At past events, Kim has even brought his “Oscar” to share with the audience!  A book signing will follow the keynote presentation.

 

We will also welcome a host of presenters who will conduct poster sessions/presentations on some of the hottest topics in special education.  Exhibitors will be on hand to share information on products and materials for use by special and general educators. 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that you don’t want to miss – a flyer is attached containing additional information.  We hope to see you Thursday night!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

 6:00pm – 9:00 pm

Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center

125 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ

Directions available at www.sheraton.com/edison (Look under “Local Area”)

6:00pm – 7:00pm Registration/Poster Sessions and Vendor Exhibits 
7:00pm – 7:30pm NJCEC Awards and Scholarship Ceremony 
7:30pm – 9:00pm Keynote Speakers- Kim and Fran Peek

Light refreshments will be served.

Visit us on the web at www.njcec.org!

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