Annual Education Conference
The Pediatric Education Program from the Children's Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is hosting its annual education conference in October for teachers, school nurses and parents.
This conference serves to help professionals in the school community address the needs of children with chronic illnesses, such as cancer, hematologic disorders and neurofibromatosis.
Information for this year's conference is listed below.
Childhood Cancer and School Issues:
Creating Successful Solutions
"The Student with Neurofibromatosis and Related Cancers"
Monday, October 26, 2009
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Clark Clinic, 11th floor, Hickey Auditorium (Use B Elevators)
Registration and parking: Free
Nurses - 5 CEUs / Teachers - 7 CEUs
Conference sessions include:
Helpful information for school nurses
Teaching strategies
Parent Discussion Panel
Make and Take Activities
Breakout sessions:
Help for the Homebound Instructor
Exciting Assessment Tools (DORA/DOMA)
Teachers + School Nurses = Student Success
Questions: Patty Wells, MSN, RN - 713-563-5481
Registration: Tracey Martin - 713-792-6227, tmartin@mdanderson.org