*100 additional list server and web newsletter subscribers

* 3rd "High School and Beyond" informational

* Promoted the High School Fair to the Special Education community

* Held our 3rd Open Mike Night with the Office of Specialized Services

* Instigated the first transition fair held at a Charter School

* Renewed our participation in the Autism Education Advisory Committee

* featured in "The Notebook" and the Family Forum and now receive media coverage

* Instrumental in numerous sessions for the new IDEA regulations

* Established live hotline support by a parent every Friday

* Formed an Action Council to do systemic Advocacy

* Developed and distributed a district wide "Call for Action" plan

* Successful advocacy against budget cuts by our Action Council

* Increased involvement in SRC activites, meetings & city's town hall
meetings on Education

* Attended and participated in Chapter 14 roundtable discussions

* Opened dialog with the City's Education Advisory Committee

* Obtained ability to reach every home in the district by television &
Auto-Dialer

* Active roll in the School District's 1st Family Resource Fair

* Addressed the 1st Special Education Charter School Conference

* Provided resources tables and support throughout the year

* Sponsored the 3rd Autism Awareness Night with the Phillies, with
House Speaker Dennis O'Brien and State Senator Michael Stack with
over 2000 in attendance

* Held a successful summit with SRC member, Sandra Dungee-Glenn on
the issues faced in Special Education
* 2nd Dispute Resolution training

* Held A Philadelphia reception for the new State Special Education Director,
John Tommasini

* Gained substantial support from the School District's
Office of Communication

* Gained tremendous support and backing from the ARC of Philadelphia

* Facilitated an Access to the CORE Curriculum parent training by OSS

* Co-hosted with the ARC of Philadelphia ," meet the Mayor
Candidates night and Resource Fair"

* Hosted a training by the PA ARC on writing effective IEP goals.

* Presented our Crystal Stairs' Teacher award for both MR &
Autism Awareness months

* Active representation in the State Task Force meetings & conference

* Maintained good profile from professional & district members

* Designed and Purchased promotional buttons, hats & pens

* Began development of relationships with the PLA
(parent leadership academy), Title I committee, parents united, SPAC
(State Parent Advisory Council) and the SRC Parent Group

* Task Force officer involvement in every public & charter school
cyclical monitoring
and Least Restrictive Environment Targeted monitoring in Philadelphia

* Input in the special education plan & budget


      And, most importantly, disseminated information to parents to help meet their