The PEAL Center's Fourth Annual Inclusive Education Conference Building Communities of Peace, Harmony and Respect, March 16-17, 2010, Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh North. Click here to view Registration Brochure or visit www.pealcenter.org. Contact Linda Rose for more information at lrose@pealcenter.org or call 412-281-4404 ext. 911, or toll free 866-950-1040 ext. 911.
Peter Yarrow Concert - Enjoy the Music of Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary March 16, 2010 - 8:00 PM, Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh North Ballroom, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA Lamar Advertising is the Corporate Sponsor for this event. Proceeds from the concert benefit the PEAL Center and Operation Respect. For details and to purchase tickets visit: http://pealcenter.org/concerttickets.html
School Leaders Symposium on Inclusive Practices: Count Me In March 15, 2010, 8:30 - 9:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Symposium - Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA 16046 Specially-designed for principals, psychologists, curriculum specialists and supervisors. This full day seminar is designed for SCHOOL LEADERS who are looking for strategies that they can take back to their schools to create stronger inclusive practices district-wide. There is no fee for participants who preregister by 5 PM on March 8, 2010. There is a $10 fee for on-site registration and registrations received after the deadline. Click here to read more
Special Care Team of Guyaux Mandler Mah Workshops The Special Care Team is a resource for education, support and service to families with Special Care Needs. March 1, 2010, 6:30 PM, Franklin Regional RSVP (412) 562-4439 hsims@finsvcs.com
Partners In Transition, in collaboration with TASH, is
pleased to announce a series of webinars focusing on students with
significant disabilities.Educational Supports and Person Centered
Planning for Youth with Significant Disabilities February 9, 2010, 3:00
to 4:15 PM - webinar How do we utilize person centered planning
strategies to guide the IEP and ITP development process? What
Post-Secondary opportunities and supports are available to students
with significant disabilities and how do we connect them to these
opportunities? Work-based Learning Experiences & Employment
Supports for Youth with Significant Disabilities March 9, 2010,
3:00 to 4:15 PM- webinar The only way to get people "ready" to work is
by actually working; helping people by giving them access to real jobs
and work based learning experiences. Work is not only a valued role
that provides an income, it is a societal expectation. Navigating the
Community for Youth with Significant Disabilities April 6, 2010,
3:00 to 4:15 PM- webinar What are the "Good things in Life?" Most
people would say that having valued social roles, healthy
relationships, being able to access the places & activities you
enjoy, and having a home of your own would be a good start. But, how
do we assist individuals with significant disabilities to access these
things? For further content information, please contact:. Jane M.
Wilburne (717-948-6212) (jmw41@psu.edu), Allen Muir, PaTTAN Harrisburg (717-541-4960) (amuir@pattan.net), (toll free in PA 800-360-7282); Jacqueline Greene; PaTTAN King of Prussia (610-265-7321 ext. 7207) (jgreene@pattan.net); (toll free in PA 800-441-3215);. Ann Hinkson-Herrmann, PaTTAN Pittsburgh (412-826-2336 ext. 2339) (ahinkson-herrmann@pattan.net); (toll free in PA 800-446-5607);. Vito A. Forlenza (570-332-0011) (vforlenza@relmid-atlantic.org) or Brad Zdenek (814-863-9319) (bzdenek@relmid-atlantic.org). To register: Please send an email including your name and the webinar(s) in which you would like to participate to thompsont@iel.org.
If you have any specific questions, or would like to see specific
issues addressed in the presentation, please include them in the email.
Information, additional materials, and any ‘homework’ will be sent
approximately a week prior to the event. If you have any other
questions or need materials in alternate formats, contact Tara Thompson
at thompsont@iel.org or (727) 253-3117. To access the webinar service, go to http://www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/iel/.
Please allow a few minutes to download and install necessary plug-ins.
To access the call line, dial the toll-free number: 1-888-387-8686;
enter the Room number: 872-9146, and press #. You will be placed
directly into the meeting if the moderator has already joined. If the
moderator hasn't joined, you will be placed on hold for up to 10
minutes. All webinar materials will be posted on www.PartnersInTransition.org afterward.
(STEPP) Awards The Local Task Force on the Right to Education (LTF3) is proud to sponsor the Scott E. Folmer Memorial Student,Teacher and Exemplary Practice or Partnering (STEPP) Awards which recognize the outstanding support of children receiving special education services.Awards will honor a student, staff member and school/school district. This is the perfect opportunity for you to recognize someone who provides exemplary support to children receiving special education services.If you know of another person who might be interested in submitting a nomination, please pass this information along. You may complete the online nomination form by clicking the link located on the LTF3 homepage (http://www.ltf3.org). Nominations must be received by Monday, March 15, 2010.
Reconnecting the HEART 2010 - Pieces of HOPE for Families" Request for Workshop Proposals - SAVE THE DATE March 10, 11, 12th, 2010 - Quality Inn & Conference Center Franklin, PA For more information: http://www.heart2heartpsn.org/Conference.html Heart 2 Heart Parent Support Network, Inc., 814-516-6484, or lstrouse@heart2heartpsn.org
Snow Tubing at Seven Springs Proceeds benefit Family Behavioral Resources H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Team, Participating in 2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks March 10, 2010, 6:00-8:00 PM, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622 $18 Adults; $15 Kids 4-11 For more information, call the FBR Somerset Office at 814-444-0620 or FBR Autism Services at 1-866-4-FBR-ASD
Hope Empowerment Advocacy Resources Training March 10-12, 2010, Quality Inn & Conference Center, Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16301 For more information contact: Heart 2 Heart Parent Support Network, Inc. 814-516-6484, lstrouse@heart2heartpsn.org, www.heart2heartpsn.org
Getting Organized Presented by Marcia Laus of the Watson Institute Organization March 24th, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., North Strabane Intermediate School,.Tips on how to help our children organize their time and work in order to succeed in school. For more information contact: Betsy Somerville, Director of Special Education, 724-745-8563 Come meet other Canon-Mac “special families” at these fun and informative events! Everyone is welcome and FREE babysitting is available!
"Change Your Expectations: Perspectives on Inclusion" - SAVE THE DATE March 26-27. 2010 - Holy Family University, Northeast Philadelphia Campus Pennsylvania's Education for All Coalition (PEAC) and Holy Family University are presenting a two-day mini-conference for parents and educators on best inclusive practices on March 26-27. 2010. The mini-conference, titled "Change Your Expectations: Perspectives on Inclusion" is the first of THREE similar mini-conferences; additional installments of the mini-conference will be held in Montgomery County and the Lehigh Valley within the next year.
Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Response to Intervention (RtI) for Elementary and Middle Schools: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice March 25, 2010 -8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (Registration/Check In), 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Lunch provided) Live at PaTTAN Harrisburg. Videoconference sites at PaTTAN King of Prussia and PaTTAN Pittsburgh A maximum of 100 participants will be accommodated at each site. Registration is required for participation. To register for this event, please visit the Events section of the REL Mid-Atlantic website (www.relmid-atlantic.org), view upcoming events, and select the event you are interested in attending. Please send an email including your name and the webinar(s) in which you would like to participate to thompsont@iel.org. If you have any specific questions, or would like to see specific issues addressed in the presentation, please include them in the email. Information, additional materials, and any ‘homework’ will be sent approximately a week prior to the event. If you have any other questions or need materials in alternate formats, contact Tara Thompson at thompsont@iel.org or (727) 253-3117. To access the webinar service, go to http://www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/iel/. Please allow a few minutes to download and install necessary plug-ins. To access the call line, dial the toll-free number: 1-888-387-8686; enter the Room number: 872-9146, and press #. You will be placed directly into the meeting if the moderator has already joined. If the moderator hasn't joined, you will be placed on hold for up to 10 minutes. All webinar materials will be posted on www.PartnersInTransition.org afterward.
Language Development through Literature Reading Skill Development through Literature March 31, 2010 - 9:00 – 10:30 AM and 6:30 - 8:00 PM Engaging Children through Nonfiction April 28:, 9:00 – 10:30 AM and 6:30 - 8:00 PM These parent education workshops are free of charge and are open to all parents and grandparents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. DePaul provides these programs as a service to families of children with hearing loss. Childcare is available upon request. For more information or to register please contact Lillian R. Lippencott: 412-924-1012 or ll@depaulinst.com .
Locked Up but Not Locked Out: Serving Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System March 10, 2010 2:00 - 3:30 ET $70.00 Join a former national reentry project director and current workforce development specialist to understand effective ways to work with the juvenile justice system and the characteristics of all court-involved youth, including those with disabilities. Participants will receive a copy of "Making the Right Turn: A Guide to Improving Transition Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System" based on the Guideposts for Success but adapted to meet the diverse and complicated needs of youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Everybody Learns, Everybody Works: Creating Inclusive Workforce Development for Youth with Learning Disabilities March 24, 2010 2:00 - 3:30 ET $70.00 Gain resources and practical strategies for: recognizing and identifying a learning disability; properly assessing a disability; and providing supports and accommodations for this growing population of youth. Space is limited, so order now to reserve your seat! Order all 5 and save 20% Contact us: www.dynamicinstitute.com; info@dynamicinstitute.com; Phone: 321-205-1590
Play It By Ear! Creating Auditory Learning, Opportunities Everyday in Every Way March 26, 2010, 6:00 – 8:00 PM; UPMC Eye and Ear Institute, Biomedical Science Tower South, Room S120, 215 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 This session will help parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun auditory learning opportunities for children with hearing loss. Strategies and techniques to create a world of auditory living whether at home, traveling, sharing books, or being out and about will be shared. Come prepared for an interactive evening filled with practical suggestions to teach a child spoken language through learning to listen – together we will play it by ear! This event is free but registration in advance is required. To register, go to: www.regionline.com/hopeworkshops and select “view by location.” Then select Pittsburgh and look for the parent workshop. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Gard, 800 805 3532 ext. 848 or CAM-meetingplanning@cochlear.com Light refreshments—coffee and desserts—will be served. This is an adults only event—please do not bring children.
Change Your Expectations: Perspectives on Inclusion March 26-27, 2010 - Holy Fmaily University, Northeast Philadephia Campus Pennsylvania's Education for All Coalition (PEAC) and Holy Family University are presenting a two-day mini-conference for parents and educators on best inclusive practices on March 26-27, 2010. The mini-conference, titled "Change Your Expectations: Perspectives on Inclusion" is the first of THREE similar mini-conferences; additional installments of the mini-conference will be held in Montgomery County and the Lehigh Valley within the next year. www.paedforall.org For more information call: (267) 232-0570 NEACDA - Norristown Education and Advocacy for Children with Differing Abilities 2010 Spring Presentation Series -- Norristown Extended School Year, Dr. Marie Lewis, Educational Consultant Friday, February 5, 2010, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St. Transitioning Services For Students in NASD, Ed Payne, Transition Specialist, Norristown Area SD Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 PM, First Baptist Church of Norristown, 445 Burnside Avenue Social Skills, Dr. Jerry G. Petroff, Associate Professor, College of New Jersey Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 PM, First Baptist Church of Norristown, 445 Burnside Avenue
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 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
PYLN It’s My Life! Series Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network leadership Webinar Series Each month join the PYLN for a lively chat on topics that are important to you and your future. These webinar sessions are LED by youth and young adults who are excited about sharing their experiences and insights with you. During each call we’ll have time for you to share your stories and ask questions. Each webinar will be offered from 10:00 - 11:00 AM or 1:00 - 2:00 PM on the following dates. You may register now by clicking on the links of the dates you would like to attend. Accept Yourself: So You have Disability...Getting to Know Yourself March 5, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/650467627 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/843063002 Accept Yourself: Sometimes You Just Don’t Feel Like You Fit In …Learning to Problem Solve April 16, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/218278306 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/216924907 Empower Yourself: What is It and Why is It Important? May 7, 2010-10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/684741067 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/252305107 Empowerment: Speaking Up for Yourself June 4, 2010 -10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/617957330 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/241459267 Visit the PYLN website before each webinar to download materials: http://payouthleaders.ning.com Webinar System Requirements: PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer