… the latest updates and announcements for special education and more in Scottsdale, Arizona

Come join us for a great panel discussion!  This is your opportunity to meet and talk with the SUSD special education administrators.

Mary Lou Muccino, Special Education Director

Jan Brusca, Coordinator of Pre-School Programs

Robin Keim, Coordinator of Self Contained Programs

Judy Merrill, Coordinator of Middle and High School Programs

 Thursday, October 6th

6:30-8:00 p.m.

Mohave District Annex

Kachina Room

8505 E. Valley View Road, Scottsdale 85250-6768

Directions:

From McDonald, go south on Granite Reef to Valley View.

From Chaparral, head north on Granite Reef past Jackrabbit, to Valley View.

Then, east on Valley View to first building on the south side, just past the sports fields.

Map located at

www.sepacs.org.

Please check the SEPACS website for future meeting announcements!

This information is from Laila Modi AYSA TOPSoccer Coordinator.  It looks like fun!

TOP SOCCER PROGRAM

DATES- Sundays Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 20^th, Nov 6^th.

TIME- 9 to 10:00 am

COST: Free for all athletes

WHERE- JCC (Jewish Community Center)

12701 North Scottsdale Road # 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(Scottsdale Road &Sweetwater)

WHAT TO BRING: Lots of Water

WHAT TO WEAR: Shorts, T-shirt and running shoes or cleats.

What is TOPSoccer?

TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The program is geared towards player development rather than to competition .The basis of TOPSoccer is a modified version of the game of soccer, specifically altered to allow full participation and enjoyment for each athlete.

What are the program’s benefits?

1. Development of motor skills and improved physical fitness.

2. Promotes social skills by teaching teamwork and cooperation

3. Provides safe participation and fair play.

4. Develops positive self-concepts through experiences in discipline, initiative and achievement, which encourage children to fully realize their potential.

5. To have FUN!

Who is eligible for TOPSoccer?

Any youth player between the ages of 5-21 years old having a physical or mental disability that limits their ability to perform at the level of play they have chosen to participate..

How is TOPSoccer Similar to Typical Soccer Programs?

• Players are coached

• Community-based

• Rewarding to everyone who participates

For further information, please contact AYSA TopSoccer Co Coordinator, Laila Modi.

Tel: 480 330 5050. lailamodi@msn.com

Website- www.azyouthsoccer.org

Don’t miss this free training on Participation in the Special Education Process presented by Barb Ross, ADE/EES/PIN Specialist.  The training discusses how children with disabilities and their parents are guaranteed certain educational rights, known as procedural safeguards, from birth through 21 years of age.

September 28th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Higley School District, Power Ranch Elementary, 4351 South Ranch House Pkwy in Gilbert, AZ 85297

Please RSVP to Cynthia Schroeder at 480-279-7059

The Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 27th Annual International Conference for Young Children with Special Needs and their Families will be held in National Harbor, MD from November 17-19, 2011. DEC is offering 25 stipends to family members of young children with special needs to cover conference
registration fees.

Applications are due September 15, and further information is available on the conference website. More>>><http://www.dec-sped.org/uploads/docs/What%27s%20New/Family_Stipend_Announcement_FINAL.pdf>

Just a reminder:

The 11th annual Arizona Construction Career Day, presented by the Association of Construction Career Development, is being held on Thursday and Friday, October 20 and 21, 2011 from 8am-1pm at the Army National Guard, 5636 East McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008.  For more information

contact: Sabrina Lechuga

slechuga01@gmail.com

www.azccd.com

This is from Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona:

Partners in Policymaking

A FREE Leadership Training

for self-advocates & parents of children with disabilities

Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training program for parents of children with disabilities and for adults with disabilities. The program is designed to provide information, training, resources and skill building to people with a disability and the parents of children with disabilities so that they can become better advocates for themselves or their children. Partners in Policymaking provides participants with opportunities to meet and talk to national and state leaders in the disability advocacy field.

Participants will have an opportunity to meet and unite with others who have similar concerns to create a powerful voice on important issues. Participants learn how the legislative process works at the local, state and national levels. The goal of the training is to develop productive partnerships between people who need and use services and those in a position to make policy and law.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS

October 7, 2011

For more information, dates, and the application contact:

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

www.pilotparents.org

1-520-324-3150

Toll Free 1-877-365-7220

FAX 1-520-324-3152

This is from the Bridgeway Program:

Please Join Us for

Highlands Church is hosting the 2nd annual In His Image Ministry Prom for teens and adults with special needs.  This year’s dance with be a “Rock Star” theme on September 9th from 7p-9p.  It is open to the community and there is no cost.  For registration go to www.highlandschurch.org and click on “students” and “special needs.”