From the Chair...
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We're just days away from our next meeting
with Special guest, John Tommasini, the director for the Bureau of Special Education for PA. He will share his vision for the future and take questions from families and professional at The ARC of Phila 2350 Westmoreland street on Thursday, April 19th from 9:30-12PM. RSVP is required for this event, e-mail info@philadelphialtf.org or call 215-400-5151.
And we have selected the winner of the Crystal Stair Award for a teacher of Autistic Support. Please congratulate our winner, Ms Lisa Corgliano from JH Brown Elementary. Our 2 honorable mentions are Ms. Freidman at Alexander Wilson and Ms. Leah Taylor at Richmond Elementary. We would like to thank all three for supporting the needs of our children. We are currently looking for nominations for Teacher of the year, Paraprofessional of the year, Advocate if the year and Student of the year for our Beacon of Light Award Ceremony. You can nominate via our website.
Our 3rd annual Autism Awareness Night with the Phillies is on Thursday, April 28th at 7:05 -- a child with Autism will throw out the first pitch and PA Speaker of the House Dennis O'Brien and State Senator Mike Stack will take part in the opening ceremony. More information is again available on our website.
Additionally, you've all hear by now the CEO Paul Vallas has resigned. While the search beings for a new CEO, the District budget is posted online at : http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/cfo/
The School Reform Commission will hear public commentary on Wednesday, April 25th. City Council hearing will be on April 30th and May 1st. The City and District need to hear the voices of families.
And, coming in May our last meeting of the year on May 17th will be a special training on the ABC's of IEPs and progress monitoring in parent friendly terms.
Until then, check up our website for updated info at www.philadelphialtf.org and hope to see you all there!
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Trainings
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Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce
Creating Graphs for Progress Monitoring of Specific Skills
When: Thursday April 12, 2007
Location: Online via Elluminate
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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ASPERGER'S SYNDROME: ENTERING THE REAL WORLD AT HOME AND SCHOOL—HOW TO REACH THE TIPPING POINT
A 6-hour seminar for professionals and parents
Friday, April 13, 2007
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Williamson’s Restaurant/Conference Center
Easton Rd (Rt. 611) & Blair Mill Rd.
Horsham, PA 19044 (Montgomery County)
Click here for directions: http://www.williamsonfood.com/
Sponsored by:
SOHN GRAYSON
Autism Consultants
(610) 825 - 7567
(215) 968 - 8684
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Events
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Title I Summit
Where:
William Penn High School
1333 N. Broad Street
Phila. Pa 19122
Saturday: April 21, 2007
8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: April 20, 2007
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Discussion
with
Panel of Title I Experts
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Thirty-First Annual Developmental Disabilities Conference
Thirty-First Annual Developmental Disabilities Conference
Friday, May 4th, 2OO7
3535 Market Street, I6th
floor
8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
Registration/Resources
(Entrance on 36th street)
Sponsored By:
Leadership Education in Neuro-Developmental Disabilities, LEND
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corporation/ARC
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Support Groups
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AUTISM SHARING AND PARENTING - TWO Meetings to choose from!
TWO Meetings to choose from!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
6:15pm-8pm
CBH
8th & Market, 7th floor, Phila.
Wanna Play
And
Saturday, April 21, 2007
1pm-3pm
Finley Recreation Center
7701 Mansfield Ave, Phila.
Light Lunch Provided
The Hidden Curriculum
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ElwYn’sPHILADELPHIA AUTISM NETWORK
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007: 6-7 p.m.
TOPIC: Feeding and Nutritional Issues in Children with Autism
SPEAKER: Sharon Greis, CHOP Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Center
Location: Elwyn SEEDS
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Legislative issues
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CHAPTER 14 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES & PROGRAMS
AND
CHAPTER 16 - SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS
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Adult Protective Services Update and ACTION Needed
Things are happening with our Adult Protective Services legislation and we need your help to keep moving forward. As you know, we decided to try and have bills introduced in the House and Senate to improve our chances of getting a bill passed this session. Remember though that, to become law, the same bill must pass both chambers. So if a House bill moves out of the House first, we’ll ask on our Senate sponsor and supporters to help move the House bill. And if a Senate bill moves first we’ll count on our House sponsor to help move the Senate bill. For now, there are different actions recommended below for each chamber. If you have questions or comments, contact troth@paonline.com or jbanks@drnpa.org.
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Resources
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The ARC Connection
From the ARC of Chester County, a great resource of events
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Miscellaneous
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Learn how proactive parents can develop a successful transition
plan
from school to community-based work.
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