Education Info
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Nevels resigning as chair of Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission
ews release on Nevel's resignation
James Nevels, the only chairman the Philadelphia School Reform Commission has ever known, plans to leave the position this fall.
Nevels announced today that he would resign from what he called "the most gratifying job of my life" after the opening of the city's public schools this fall.
"After over five years at the helm, it is time for me to step down...," he said in a statement, "and to enable the new SRC chair to create a new team to lead what will likely be the most crucial decision of her or his tenure, the appointment of the next district CEO."
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Update about the August 8th School Reform Commission meeting.
From Parents United for Public Education
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Events
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This Saturday! 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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Calling All Moms!Calling All Moms!Calling All Moms!
the Arc of Philadelphia will be attending a taping of the “Moms on the Move Hour” at QVC on August 22, 2007 and we want to bring you with us Transportation is provided to the first 15 moms who RSVP to Margie Austin or feel free to meet us at the QVC studio Please confirm by August 17, 2007 located at 1200 Wilson Drive at Studio Park West Chester, PA 19380
215-229-4550 ext. 187
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Resources
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the PEAL Center Family To Family Network Leadership seminar serie
The PEAL Center is offering a 1 year leadership seminar series to Pennsylvania parent leaders. The trainings will address important issues affecting families with children with special healthcare needs.
The training is designed to make you a more effective leader on the local and state level. It will help parent leaders have more impact in changing policies and systems that affect Pennsylvania families.
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ARC/PDDC August September Events
30th Anniversary People’s Festival (community outreach)
August 4th and August 5th
The Arc of Philadelphia/PDDC Advocacy Team will be on hand at the 30th Anniversary People’s Festival in Vernon Park (Germantown section of Philadelphia). Advocates will be on hand with information and support for the entire community. Email us for more information!
Super Saturday—70s Spectacular
August 11th: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Get into the groove at our Super Saturday 70s themed arts and crafts recreation event! Participants will take part in tie dye, spin art, neon face painting, and Disco dancing! Fee only $5.00.
Click on full article to see more!
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Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania
Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania
Phone: 215-699-3391
Email: b2272@prodigy.net
Web: www.abin-pa.org - brochures, resources
E-News: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/abin-pa
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Miscellaneous
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LAW CENTER REPORT REVEALS THAT PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION FUNDING GAPS WIDENED LAST YEAR
Last year, Montgomery County School District spent as much as $21,316 to educate each child, while nearby in the School District of Philadelphia only $11,490 was spent per child.
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Learning Opportunities For Your Child Through Alternate Assessments
This booklet introduces parents to the "big ideas" contained in school improvement efforts under NCLB and IDEA, and provides them with the information they need to help ensure that their children can benefit from these efforts. The end of this booklet identifies suggested sources of additional information that parents can use to help their children benefit from the nationwide education reform and accountability efforts intended to ensure high expectations for all children.
http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/learning/index.html
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Council for Exceptional Children
Policy Insider -
CEC is pleased to unveil its Policy Insider, the successor to CEC's Policy Update. CEC's Policy Insider is your connection to special & gifted education policy information.
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