The PEAL Center

National Education Iniatiative for Students with Autism and Related DIsabilities
UNH IOD received an award to start a National Inclusive Education Initiative. As part of the project, IOD will be conducting a model demonstration effort with 20 schools around the country with plans to begin working with sites in January 2010!
For more information:   http://www.iod.unh.edu/niei.html.
There will be an information session for interested applicants on:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009,  3:00 PM to 5:00PM EST - WebEx Meeting:
https://iodevents.webex.com/iodevents/onstage/g.php?d=665295946&t=a
This is an opportunity for interested Districts/Schools to learn more about the NIEI Model Demonstration Site Projects and to ask questions.  Materials presented and questions asked and answered at this Application Information Session will be posted on the UNH Institute on Disability website NIEI page.   Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 8, 2009 to Michael McSheehan, Michael.McSheehan@unh.edu or (603) 862-2144 if you plan to attend the information session.

Successful Inclusion of K-5 Students with Autisms Spectrum Disorders
December 4, 2009, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - or
December 12, 2009,  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sandler Training, 2593 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA (off Rte 79)
Certificates of attendance will be given at the end of the workshop. 
Please note: space is limited, so there will be no on-site registration.
Questions? Reply to this email or call 412-521-8552.
Download a brochure or to find out more about the presenters at  www.rebeccaklaw.com or www.kidaccess.com

Special Education Advocacy Training, Philadelphia
November 21, 2009
December 5, 2009
December 19, 2009
For details and 2010 dates visit:  http://gallery.mailchimp.com/19e8ee8c57999492d1f109d2b/files/Special_Education_Advocacy_Training.pdf
Contact Donna Bouclier at the Arc at www.arcpddc.org

Dickens of a Christmas
December 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM performance has sign language interpreters.
Mt Hope Estate and Winery,   2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim,  PA 17545-8711 Nestled between Bird-in-Hand & Intercourse, PA • Rte 340 3174 Old Philadelphia Pike, (717) 768-7194
Children between the ages of 5-11 qualify for child pricing.   Notification must be received by
December 15.   Call 717 6657021 ext 135 or email jodi@parenfaire.com
For details, visit http://www.parenfaire.com/ .  For tickets: www.parenfaire.com/buytickets_general.html  Discount coupons available at participating locations of Burger King, Hess Express and Turkey Hill.

Special Education Advocacy Training presented by The Arc of Philadelphia
For details and full brochure:  http://www.arcpddc.org/Special_Education_Advocacy_Training.pdf
The Arc of Philadelphia, 2350 West Westmoreland St., Philadelphia, PA  19140
Saturdays,  9:00 AM to 3:30 PM;  registration at 8:30 am
December 5, 2009 - Advocacy Techniques - Basic to Advanced
Learn what to ask for, effective communication, negotiation techniques,
December 19, 2009 - Proactive IEP Meeting Preparation
Education needs, measurable goals, SDI, roles, related services, progress monitoring
January 9, 2010 - Evaluations 1: Academic/Cognitive
How to read, compare, and use evaluations;  Bell Curve, PTE, CBA, functional evaluations,
January 23, 2010 -Evaluations II: Related Services
Identify educationally based needs, define levels of services, types of evaluations and their use ...
February 6, 2010 - Research Based Educational Programming
February 20, 2010 -Transition Planning, Mapping Services & Outcomes
March 6, 2010 -Extended School Year & Mock IEP - What to Say When I Hear ...
March 20, 2010 - Special Education Issues
April 10, 2010  -  Behaviors - ABC...Z
April 24, 2010 - Autism Case Management A Person Centered, Developmental Approach
May 1, 2010 - Board Certification - Establishing Yourself as an Advocate
For more information contact Donna Bouclier at 215-229-4550 ext. 112 or email DonnaS@arcpddc.org
For brochure:  http://www.arcpddc.org/Special_Education_Advocacy_Training.pdf

Practical Strategies for Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome In the School and Home
December 2, 2009 – Four Points by Sheraton Greensburg, 100 Sheraton Drive, Route 30 East, Greensburg, PA 15601,  (724) 836-6060   -  (located near Westmoreland Mall – opposite side of Route 30 from the Mall)
Presenter:  Rebecca Moyes, M.Ed., Author, Consultant, Educator, Parent
For more information, call  724-594-1090 Ext. 10 or 13

Growing Together - A Support Group for Families of Adults with Disabilities
December 2, 2009
First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 PM
Jewish Family and Children's Service, 743 Bartlett St., Pittsburgh PA 15217, 412-422-7200
Jewish Family and Children Service for Family Members for Adults with Disabilities-
Sponsored by ABOARD. This support group is for all disabilities-not just ASD.  For more information, call 412-422-7200.
 

Parents, Teachers and Paraeducators Working Together to Support Literacy Development -  WEBINAR
December 8, 2009, 4:00 PM  to 5:30 PM -   Webinar
1 1/2 hour webinar designed to provide practical information regarding methods and strategies that may be
used by special education paraeducators working with students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. Register on-line at  www.pattan.net and enter the Registration On-line page.
Content-related information Jennifer Goldbloom (800)  441-3215 ext. 7238 or  jgoldbloom@pattan.net
General registration information Mary Lee LaSorsa (800)  441-3215 ext. 7242 or mlasorsa@pattan.net