Update: They raised the money and are headed to Orlando!
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By Jennifer Leslie
Four DeKalb County students with special educational needs are trying to raise $4,000 by May 1 to attend a prestigious national conference in Florida.
“For my students, this means the world. For me, it means the world to be able to provide them this opportunity,” said Jacquetta Lindsey, the students’ teacher in the Warren Technical School Health Careers Program. “This conference provides them with opportunities to gain additional life skills such as communication, interpersonal skills, and active listening. It’s a wonderful event that they can add to their resumes.”
Maya Cooper, Nijin Durde, Nicole Nelson and Cristy McCain earned the chance to attend the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference by winning awards at the organization’s state-level competition in March.Warren Technical School is a DeKalb County School District vocational training school serving special education learners in grades 10-12, ages 16-21. continue reading at 11Alive
