Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices
Sign language for parents and young children is a free course sponsored by the PEAL Center. The class is taught by Kimberly S. Simon for parents, infants, toddlers, and young children, birth to kindergarten, who would like to use another avenue to improve their communication skills. Children must be accompanied by their parent/caregiver. Additional family members, teachers, or therapists are welcome to attend. This sign language class is intended for all children, regardless of their disability label. Dress comfortably since this is a "hands on" class! Classes will be held in Pittsburgh, Freeport, Homestead, Zelienople and Aliquippa. To register please go to www.pealcenter.org or call 412-281-4404 or toll free 866-950-1040.
Wrightslaw Conference:
Special Education Law and Advocacy Training that is sponsored by Delco Family PASS. It will be held on October 21, 2010: - with Pete Wright as the speaker. Program Description: One-day special education law and advocacy programs focus on four areas- special education law, rights and responsibilities; tests and measurements to measure progress & regression; SMART IEP's & introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy. Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific. The program will be held at: Springfield Country Club, 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064 Registration is open online! www.delcofamilypass.com Questions? Contact Barb Zimmerman by telephone 610-246-4443 or by email.
Universal Design and Beyond:Learning Accessible for All
Friday, October 15, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA. Overview: We are proud to be a co-sponsor of an exciting seminar for parents, educators and therapists called Universal Design and Beyond: Learning Accessible for All. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a flexible approach to curriculum design that offers all learners full and equal opportunities to learn. Based on research on the diverse ways people learn, UDL offers practical steps for giving everyone the chance to succeed. Learn about differentiated instruction, sensory process techniques and how to apply these concepts in a lesson planning process. Registration and Fees: Register now before September 15, 2010 to get early bird registration! 1 Participant: $40, 2 Participants (same family): $60 Parent scholarships are available. Click here to http://missionempower.org/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=92358 or call (814) 825-0788.
MIni-Series on Developing Strong IEP's and Working with School Teams
Part 1: Developing a Strong IEP will be held at: the Farrell High School in Farrel, PA on Sept. 14th.; Jefferson-Defrees Family Center in Warren, PA on Sept. 16th; Valley High School Auditorium in New Kensington, PA on Oct. 12th (co-sponsered by New Kensington-Arnold SD, Kiski Area SD and Burrell SD); Admin Building in Uniontown on Oct. 7th.
Part 2: Working Effectively with Your School Team at: Farrell High School in Farrel, PA on Sept. 21st; Jefferson-Defrees Family Center in Warren, PA on Sept. 23rd; Huston Middle School Auditorium in New Kensington, PA on Nov. 9th (co-sponsered by New Kensington-Arnold SD, Kiski Area SD and Burrell SD); Fayette County Oct. 14th.
Part 3: IEP Clinic will be held at: Jefferson-Defrees Family Center in Warren, PA on Sept. 30th; Fayette County on Oct. 21st.
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