Governor to tour Utah State University special education programs
What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will tour two innovative programs within the Utah State University Special Education department: ASSERT and Aggies Elevated. These programs respectively serve preschoolers with autism, and young adults with disabilities in a college setting.
Where:
Utah State University
0160 Old Main Hill
Logan, Utah 84322
When: Fri. Nov. 4, 2016
Tour of ASSERT, 10:15 a.m., Emma Eccles Jones building*
Tour of Aggies Elevated, 10:45 a.m., Quinney Lawson Building
Media availability, 11:30 a.m., Quinney Lawson Building rm. 122
Who:
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
Tami Pyfer, Education Advisor
Dr. Beth Foley, Dean of the College of Education
Dr. Bob Morgan, Professor and founder of Aggies Elevated
Dr. Tom Higbee, Professor and founder of ASSERT (Autism Support Services)
Notes:
1. ASSERT (Autism Support Services) works to build the capacity of Utah schools to provide effective, research-based educational services to children with autism.
2. Aggies Elevated works with students with disabilities, aiming to find gainful employment leading to a meaningful career path. Aggies Elevated is the first college-based program in Utah for 18-to-26-year-old young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
3. Please note that due to classroom size, there may be limited media space on the ASSERT tour. Please contact Kirsten Rappleye (801-505-1457) to inquire about availability.
