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Here is a partial list of the Scottsdale Supporters of the
Gifted Workshops, Speakers & Events scheduled for the coming
year. For more details, visit the
SSG web site or contact Lori at
ssg@azgifted.org or 480-451- 6895.
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On August 3, 2006, the
U.S. Department of Education has announced the final Part B
regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). On August 14, 2006,
the
official copy of the final Part B regulations of the IDEA
was published in the Federal Register.
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Southwest Human Development and the
Arizona Institute for Early Childhood Development are
pleased to announce a new, FREE resource for parents and
caregivers of young children: the Birth to Five Helpline
1-877-705-KIDS.
As parents, we don't always have all the answers to the many questions that come up when raising children. Subjects ranging from potty training, to sleeping habits, behavioral issues and nutrition can sometimes leave us feeling confused or incapable. We turn to parents or friends, but they may not always have the answers or latest information. When we visit the pediatrician, we may not remember to ask all of our questions, or we may not be dealing with a specific problem at the time of our office visit. Early childhood development specialists, registered nurses, disabilities specialists, early literacy specialists and mental health counselors are available to answer questions you may have about your child. The helpline is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. This is NOT an emergency line. It is designed to help you answer everyday questions, no matter how seemingly insignificant. |
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The
Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services,
has a limited number of scholarships for youth and family
members to attend the 2006 Transition Conference on 9/18 and
9/19. Please refer to the attached program or go to
6th Annual Transition Conference Overview
Ten scholarship awards of $80 for the cost of registration only, and four out-of-town awards of $175 to cover the cost of registration and one night at the hotel, are available. The awards will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Scholarship requests and registration must be made through ADE/ESS.
Call 602-542-3855 or
email Jeannette Zemeida to request more information.
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Sponsored by the
Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services
Arizona WINS Trainings are designed to provide hands-on,
practical strategies for implementing inclusive schooling
practices in the age of NCLB and beyond. These trainings target
the needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities
(preschool thru high school).
INCLUSION IN THE AGE OF NCLB AND BEYOND Roles & Responsibilities of General Educators, the Changing Role of the Special Educator and much more September 29-30, 2006 Sheraton Crescent-Phoenix COLLABORATIVE CURRICULUM BY DESIGN Accommodations and Modifications, Use of Paraprofessionals, Co-Teaching and much more December 1-2, 2006 Holiday Inn-Mesa INCLUSION AND THE IEP Interpreting Core Standards, Alternate Assessment, Student Portfolios, Data Collection, Family Involvement and the IEP and much more January 26-27, 2007 Marriott Airport-Phoenix SUMMER INSTITUTE ON INCLUSIVE PRACTICES June 14-15, 2007 Black Canyon Conference Center-Phoenix (Fridays 9am-4pm- Open to the Public and School Teams) (Saturdays 8am-3pm- School Teams only) (Both days of the Summer Institute are open to the public)
For more info, contact:
Andrea Morrison O’Brien Arizona WINS Coordinator 480-460-0393 andrea.m.obrien@ cox
Call 602-542-2530 or
email cregist@ade.az.gov to request registration
information.
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The
Emergency Planning Guide for persons with developmental
disabilities is published by the
Arizona Governor's Council on Disabilities, this manual
contains information for individuals with disabilities and their
caregivers on how to plan for emergency situations. Available in
both English and Spanish.
Download now or call 1-866-771-9378 to request a paper copy.
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Dru Bloomfield
Special Education Parents Advisory Council of Scottsdale
email:
dru@sepacs.org
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