From the Chair...
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We're back!
Hello Everyone!
You may have noticed that our Digests were not coming very frequently or not in the normal format. I'm thrilled to say we finally have our server issues fixed and the Digest is back up and running once more!
That said, there are lots of updates here, and a ton more to come. Budget concerns still exists at the District, including 5 cuts to school Psychologists and cuts to individuals to staff that work in communication to parents. Yet, EMO's were retained and the SRC still attempts to address the concerns of families and the community. So, expect more to come.
At the State level, we bid goodbye to Ann Kernan -- head of the State Task Force and an amazing and vibrant woman who will be sorely missed along with her long-time secretary Diane Mcburney.
And, Chpt 14 drafts are out and awaiting your public commentary - - you can bet the TAsk Force will have some comments as well.
So, until ESY -- I hope everyone enjoyed the Holiday!
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Events
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AUTISM SHARING AND PARENTING - SUMMER RESOURCE FAIR
Saturday, August 11, 2007
11:00AM-3:00PM
at
Finley Recreation Center
7701 Mansfield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Special Guest Presenter
Dr. Patrick Schwarz
Straight from the National Autism Conference!
This energetic author will hold three different, lively sessions
* Curricular Adaptations
* Adventuresome Behaviors
* IEP Planning using M.A.P.S.
Parents and Professionals welcome.
Sign up for IEP Clinic!
with
~~ RUTH LANDSMAN ~~
Get your Face Painted
Or
Enjoy the Art Room courtesy of
Hearts for Autism
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!
Resources, Resources, Resources!
Knowledge is Power!
WE Have the INFO! The Services! The Scoop!
Don't miss it!
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Education Info
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The official regulatory process on Chapter 14 begins June 30, 2007.
PROPOSED RULEMAKING
STATE BOARD
OF EDUCATION
[22 PA.~CODE CH. 14]
Special Education Services and Programs
[37 Pa.B. 2961]
[Saturday, 30, 2007]
~~~The State Board of Education (Board) proposes to amend Chapter 14
(relating to special education services and programs) to read as set
forth in Annex A. The Board is acting under the authority of sections
1372 and 2306-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (code) (24 P.~S.
§§~13-1372 and 26-2603-B).
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Chapter 4 Roundtables - having to do with state assessment and graduation reguirements.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ROUNDTABLE MEETING NOTICE
July 27, 2007 PaTTAN, 200 Anderson Road,
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. King of Prussia, PA 19406.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 20, 2007, at 4:00
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Legislative issues
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The following alert is from the Mental Health Assn. in PA:
ACTION ALERT – RESTORE TOTAL FUNDING for CHIPPs INTIATIVE
The Pennsylvania Senate cut $12.39 million from Mental Health Services appropriation before sending the budget bill back to the House. That $12.39 million cut includes:
§ $9.45 million to reflect a reduction from 200 to 100 placements in Community and Hospital Integration Program Project (CHIPPs) funding
§ Funding for state hospital complement (payroll).
We need to advocate with House Members (particularly leadership) and the Governor to restore the full CHIPPs funding in the final budget. Please contact the Governor, PA House Leadership (see list below), and your own representative and urge them to restore the $9.45 million to the final budget. It is critical that they receive hundreds of phone calls, emails and letters telling them that this reduction cannot stand.
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Resources
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Arc of Philadelphia / PDDC Calendar of Events
First Friday Dance— Hurray For the Red, White, and Blue
July 6: 6:30PM –9:30PM
Bid on Dinner with Michael Nutter or Howard Eskin
And Much MORE!
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Autism
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Pa. families with ASD students asked to help with
The National Network of Digital Schools is asking parents of children
with autism spectrum disorders to complete a brief online survey to
guide educators in creating new tools and methods for teaching ASD
students.
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Miscellaneous
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Study Title: Decision Making for those with Intellectual Disabilities: A Parent’s Perspective
Researchers at Drexel & Penn State University would like to study the parents’ perspectives; their “lived” experiences of caring for their intellectually disabled (ID)
son or daughter and their role in decision-making, including their futures planning for their disabled family member.
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Share YOUR School Story!
PCCY invites parents, students and school staff
to blog on their educational views and experiences
* * *
GOT A STORY TO TELL?
A VIEW TO EXPRESS?
Tap into SCHOOL STORIES,
the new blog (www.phillyschoolstories.blogspot.com)
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GOOD NEWS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WANT TO WORK!!!
Community Work Incentives Coordinators services - the Social Security Administration has once again established a cooperative agreement with The Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (formerly Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy Inc.) to provide benefits counseling for individuals ready to transition into the workforce.
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CALL FOR RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEERS!
CALL FOR RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEERS!
Autism Sharing and Parenting is looking for those interested in providing resources to families during our Annual Resource Fair to be held on Saturday August 11, 2007 from 11AM-3PM in the Mt Airy section of Philadelphia. We are also looking for volunteers to help with set up, directing families and running sign-in tables and more. We are especially looking for those who work with the special needs populations (teachers, student teachers, therapists, TSS workers, BSCs, family members,etc) that can assist with childcare.
To VOLUNTEER or sign up for Resource Tables e-mail crocmei@hotmail.com or call 215-413-7106
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