The PEAL Center | Upcoming Events

Secondary Transition Considerations for Students with Asthma or Diabetes

March 4, 2008. 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm --PaTTAN-Pittsburgh. PaTTAN-Harrisburg. PaTTAN-King of Prussia, Intermediate Units, Department of Health Locations To be determined. An Informational Series for School Nurses, Educators, Family Members and Agency Staff. Register at: www.pattan.net. If you have difficulty registering online, please contact Kristen Olszyk at 1-800-446-5607 (in PA), ext. 6848, or 412-826-2336, ext. 6848. The PaTTAN Pittsburgh gate code for March 4, 2008 is 42810#.

"How to Effectively Communicate With Your School District"– SWPA Local Task Force monthly meeting.

March 6, 2008, 7:00 PM -- Shari Mamas of the Disability Rights Network of PA. Presentation will include an overview of Special Ed. Law

IU 1 Central Office. Intermediate Unit Dr., Coal Center, PA n 15423 -- www.iu1.org. In case of Inclement weather please call 1-800-328-6482 x 205 or check the website www.iu1.org for cancellations. State Task Force: 1-800-360-7282 --- Parent Information: 724-942-0209

Pittsburgh Local Task Force is sponsoring a Special Education Information Fair

Thurs. March 13, 6:00-8:00 PM - Pittsburgh King, 50 Montgomery Place, Pittsburgh 15212

PEAL Center 2008 Inclusive Education Conference “Building Inclusive Communities: Making it Happen”

March 11 and 12, 2008, Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh North, Cranberry Township, Mars, PA. –

POSTERS NOW AVAILABLE – Help promote the PEAL Conference. Posters are available to post in your school, local library, childcare or other community location. Call the PEAL Center at 412-281-4404 or toll free 1-866-950-1040 or email lrose@pealcenter.org
Silent Auction – We are accepting donated items for our Silent Auction and Door prize drawings. Some of the possible theme baskets are: Sports, Shoppers, Family Entertainment, Out and About Town, Bed and Bath, Coffee Lovers. Gift Cards, Tickets and Coupons are also on our list. Please contact Joan Badger at the PEAL office or jbadger@pealcenter.org.
Scholarship for reduced registration available to parents of children with disabilities, other family members and people with disabilities.
Scholarship for shared hotel room the night of March 11 is available to parents of children with disabilities, other family members and people with disabilities who live 40 miles or more from the conference hotel.
Sponsors and Exhibitors Welcome – visit www.pealcenter.org for details and Sponsor and Exhibitor forms.

Details and registration information available on line at www.pealcenter.org.

Pittsburgh Local Task Force on the Right to Education Pittsburgh Local Task Force on the Right to Education

March 25, 2008, 6:00 PM -- at Achieva, 711iBngham St., South Side

Overview of Quarterly Progress Reports

Networking Group – Momentum -- a network of local parents and professionals creating positive change for students struggling in school.

March 26, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Total Learning Center in Murrysville at 6335 William Penn Highway will host Momentum, Facilitated by TLC's Education Consultant and led by community parents and professionals. All are welcome. Lunch will be provided. Please register or to find out more information by calling 724-387-1204.

Penn Autism Network’s 3rd Annual Conference “Facing the Future with Optimism”

March 28, 2008, 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM -- University of Pennsylvania Campus, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featured Panel Session “Living Arrangements for Adults on the Spectrum: A Variety of Options”

Featured Plenary Session: “Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education for Students on the Spectrum”

Plus 12 Individual Workshops and a Resource Fair!

For more info: (215) 746-1967 www.med.upenn.edu/pan , adultadd@mail.med.upenn.edu

EI Families -- Do you have a child between the ages of birth - 5 years old, who receives Early Intervention services in Allegheny County?

March 29, 2007, 8:30 AM—3:00 PM—Center for Creative Play, 1400 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh.

Topics include: Parenting a Child with a developmental delay., Creating a Plan for you and your child future., The History of the Legislative Movement and Advocacy., Best Practices in Early Intervention., Community Resources.

For additional information, please call Stephanie Scanlon at 412-325-4278, or Julie Hladio at 412-885-6000 ext. 136

Regional Input Forums - Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Guidelines

March 31, 2008 -- 9:00 - 11:00 AM --PaTTAN King of Prussia

April 9, 2008 --     1:00 - 3:00 PM --PaTTAN Pittsburgh

April 23, 2008 --   1:00 - 3:00 PM --PaTTAN Harrisburg

The use of RTI as part of the Specific Learning Disability (SLD) identification process is a new and challenging aspect of the IDEA and Pennsylvania regulations. The Bureau of Special Education and the Bureau of Teaching and Learning, in conjunction with the RtI-SLD subgroup of the Statewide Response to Intervention Workgroup, has developed guidelines to determine eligibility for SLD. These forums provide the opportunity for public input and response to the draft guidelines. You may also provide input by visiting www.pattan.net .

Intended Audience: special education directors, multidisciplinary teams, school psychologists, building administrators, special education teachers, regular education teachers, special education directors, multidisciplinary teams, school psychologists building administrators, special education teachers, regular education teachers

Register on-line at www.pattan.net and entering the Registration On-line page.

Content Related Information and Questions:   King of Prussia - Amy Smith at asmith@pattan.net ; Pittsburgh - Ann Hinkson-Hermann at ahinkson-herrmann@pattan.net;

Harrisburg - Dr. Joy Eichelberger at joye@pattan.net

For questions, contact lrose@pealcenter.org or call 412-281-4404, toll free 1-866-950-1040, or TTY 412-281-4409

Please contact us with any questions or concerns at info@pealcenter.org.

Upcoming Events - March 2008