by Dru Bloomfield on October 19, 2007
Scottsdale Parent Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 23rd, 9:30 am
SUSD Education Center
3811 N. 44th St.
The Scottsdale Parent Council invites you to a presentation by
Sharon Ewers, SUSD lead librarian and
Linda Schallan, from Scottsdale Public Library.
Way Beyond Google
Join us as these 21st-century librarians show us a variety of reliable, free online resources that are perfect for student research projects.
Sharon Ewers is an informed and animated presenter with lots of new information to share with you. Linda Schallan will join Sharon and present information about the public library and the wealth of information there.
Katey MacPherson will have information on the upcoming SHE event.
Tori Trahan will update us on the wellness policy.
As always, Dr. Baracy will join us for an informal chat with an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Scottsdale Parent Council
c/o SUSD Education Center
3811 N 44th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
by Dru Bloomfield on October 19, 2007
Epilepsy Conference – Living Well With Epilepsy
Saturday, November 3rd
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
A one-day conference for people with epilepsy, their families and people who provide services to those with epilepsy.
For more information, please contact the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona at 602-406-3581 or 1-888-768-2690 (outside of Maricopa County) or visit our local website at www.epilepsyfoundation.org/arizona or email at mmaclei@chw.edu
by Dru Bloomfield on October 18, 2007
From the City of Scottsdale:
CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SERIES: T.A.L.K. – LEARNING HOW TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, OCT. 16 & 18
There are more than 50 million Americans with disabilities, according to federal government statistics.
Alicia Draper, a Scottsdale resident who has cerebral palsy, will describe what it’s like living with a disability and the challenges she faces. She’ll share with us the concept of “T.A.L.K.” — Touch, Ask, Learn and Know — when interacting with those who have a disability.
Most important, Alicia reminds us that “we’re all people” at noon Tuesday, Oct. 16, Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 East Drinkwater Blvd., and 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at City of Scottsdale’s Pinnacle Training Room, 7575 E. Main St.
For more information call (480) 312-7772.
by Dru Bloomfield on October 18, 2007
The Arizona Dept. of Education has just released its fall issue of Network News.
Highlights include:
- Monitoring Your Child’s Progress – Progress reports are one of the most under utilized pieces of information that parents receive regarding their child’s special education services.
- Measurable Goals – Goals provide the basis for instruction, describing what a child needs related to their disability. Goals, contained in an IEP, describe what a student can reasonably expect to accomplish within one year.
- Arizona Legislative Update – By the conclusion of the 48th Legislative Session of the Arizona State Legislature, a significant change to the powers of a school district’s governing board or county school superintendent passed, affecting students with disabilities.
- and more
by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2007
Lisa forwarded this announcement onto me via Sharon Hayes.
North Phoenix Highly Functioning Autism/Asperger’s
For those in North Phoenix, North Scottsdale, PV, Cave Creek & Carefree
Please help us pass the word about our new group!
New email address: hfautism@cox.net
New web site: http://members.cox.net/hfautism
It’s all about our kids! New North Phoenix high functioning autism /Asperger group to help share information on doctors, therapies, school issues, camps, counseling. . .
LIFE ISSUES IN A TOLERANT ATMOSPHERE
If you are one of our neighbors who live in North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek or Carefree, you are invited to join. Just email us for information.
Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month at member’s houses. Kids are invited and encouraged! Parents love the support and kids love the friends!
Call Sharon for to find out about the next meeting. 602.225.0052
by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2007
The Board of Directors of the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® announced that the Association is officially endorsing the Scottsdale Unified School District’s two ballot initiatives: renewal of the Maintenance and Operations Override, and the Capital Override.
In a statement delivered to Yes to Children, President Matt Deuitch and CEO Robert W. Pierce, Jr. stated,
“As REALTORS®, we recognize that education continues to remain one of the most important priorities a family considers when determining where they want to live. We strongly endorse SUSD’s commitment to the continuation of high educational standards for our children and for our community. Scottsdale is among the best anywhere!”
by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2007
The City of Scottsdale’s Adaptive Recreation staff helps kids with all the programs offered by Parks and Recreation, including after-school programs, sports activities, and social programs. Contact Scottsdale Parks and Recreation to get more information about available programs and to request adaptive assistance for your child.
The Hot Line phone number: 480-312-2234.
by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2007
The following email was sent to me by Lisa Dee Meyerson Marshall to forward on:
Dear Client and Friends:
I am attaching an invitation to an educational brunch on Saturday, October 20th in Tempe. There is no cost to you and child care will be provided!
The topics include special needs planning, legacy planning, and financial planning for special needs families. I am one of the speakers, together with my esteemed colleagues David Nite and Elaine Zito. Please join us, please feel free to forward this invitation to others including special needs parent groups, and please RSVP by calling 480-663-3116 as soon as you can since space is limited!
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be of service to you and your families – we look forward to seeing you!
Very truly yours,
Rebecca D. Kleinman
Law Offices of Rebecca D. Kleinman, PC
by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2007
The latest from Sydney Fox, board member of Special Olympics in Arizona:
Prior to this season, Special Olympics were only available in Scottsdale to those 18 years and older. Special Olympics will be adding new programs to Special Olympics in Scottsdale, such as bowling, basketball, and cheer, with a strong focus on unified team sports, where Special Olympic athletes are integrated with typical athletes. Funding is available and Special Olympics is looking to the community for input on the type of recreation programs they would like to see included as the program in Scottsdale grows to include elementary through high school age students.For current information about the Special Olympic Programs, visit the Special Olympics web site and click on “East Valley Area”.
by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2007
Neal Hallihan, Assistant Coordinator for the City of Scottsdale’s Adapted Recreation Services, emailed me info on three upcoming teen programs in the Adapted Recreation department, including:
I’m late in getting this info out to you, so please call Neal at 480-312-2218, to get the latest.
