From the Chair...
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September is here and we're back!
Hard to believe It is already September! With a late start to school, and a change of guard at the District, you can expect things will hardly be boring this year! It may have taken a while, but yes, folks, the website is now updated! Go to www.philadelphialtf.org and make sure to click on our on-going goals for 2007/8 and on 'meetings' to see our brand new, beautifully made flyers thanks to the Office of Communication.
In other news the Task Force's Back to School Kick-Off is on Thursday, September 20th, 2007. We are at the ARC of Philadelphia at 2350 W Westmoreland with a meet and greet from 9:30AM-10AM and meeting from 10-12. Get the scoop on the changes in the District -- from Regions and case managers, to new CEO and a new SRC Chair! Hear what the Task Force plans for 07/08 and get ready to apply for High school and understand the procedures when you have a child with a disability and the implications of Legare. Then, Kathy Donahue, our special Guest from the Office of Specialized Services will give a presentation on Understanding the IEP, based on a guide written exclusively for Philadelphia by Philadelphian staff.
If that's not enough, we have give-a-ways, while they last! So, prepare your kid's for the first day and come on down and see us on the 20th -- Hope to see you all there!
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Education Info
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What *SHOULD* You receive from your child's School in September!
During the first month of the school year every school is required to send home to every parent the information below. If parents do not receieve this they should contact Marie Bonner 215-400-5798 (or they can contact the Right to Education Task Force to relay the violation 215-400-5151)
* schools are required to send home
- Title I information
- A letter informing parents they have the right to see Teacher credentials
- A letter explaining Title II supplementary services
- A letter informing them if/that their school is in school improvement
*Schools are required to have title I meetings the beginning of each school year that all their parents are invited to.
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Trainings
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ASCEND's 6th Annual Educational Conference
Maximizing Success & Decreasing Frustration for Students on the Autism Spectrum"
with Rebecca Klaw, Autism Consultant & Trainer
When: Friday, November 16, 2007, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Registration at 8 a.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.)
Where: Williamson Restaurant/Conference Center, Easton Rd (Rt. 611) & Blair Mill Rd., Horsham, PA (Montgomery County)
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A Good Start is Not Enough: Improving Reading Achievement for Middle and High School Students
When: November 12, 2007
Time: 9:00 AM-3:15 PM
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Saturday, October 27th, 2007, 8:30am-4:30pm
NPSEC's 6th Annual Education and Networking Conference: Differentiating Instruction and Curriculum in Reading and Math: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners on Saturday, October 27th, 2007, 8:30am-4:30pm. The conference will be held at Calvary Church, 820 Rt. 113, Souderton, PA 18964 conveniently located between Allentown and Philadelphia, PA.
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Legislative issues
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Take Action: Chamber of Commerce Opposes ADA Restoration
The Chamber argues that they "strongly support equal opportunity
in employment" yet they adamantly oppose H.R. 3195 which seeks to
make equal opportunities for people with disabilities possible!
TAKE ACTION!!
React directly to the Chamber regarding their opposition to ADA
Restoration by writing or calling the Chamber of Commerce at:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062-2000
Main Number: 202-659-6000
Customer Service: 1-800-638-6582
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Support Groups
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AUTISM SHARING AND PARENTING September Meetings!
TWO Meetings to choose from!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6:15pm-8pm
CBH
8th & Market, 7th floor, Phila
(enter from 8th street)
Light Dinner Provided
Back to School Q & A
Special Guests: Autism Specialists from the School District of Philadelphia’s
Office of Specialized Service
(NOTE: This is the 2nd Wed, not our normal Third Wednesday of the month)
AND
Saturday, September 15, 2007
1pm-3pm
Finley Recreation Center
7701 Mansfield Ave, Phila.
(Off Upsal and Stenton in Mt. Airy
Light Lunch Provided
AFTER THE WALK . . .
COME HEAR THE TALK!
Your Child and Encounters with the Law
With Author and Parent, Bill Davis!
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Events
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Sponsored by the school district of Philadelphia and House of umoja.
sept. 10th Is the MiIlion Father March. A day of Male responsibility; STEPING UP & OUT! Father are being asked to take their children to the first day of school. For more information call 215-473-5893 or email falakafattah@aol.com.
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Southeastern PA Network for Families
Round talk with Dr. Evans, Director of MH/MR for DPW of Phila.September 19th from 4:30 pm till 8:00 pm at 1936 N. @6th street. Dinner served. for more information call 215-767-6067.
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PA Network for Families
CALL TO ACTION Meeting on the issue of " Public School Funding" at 1936 S. 26th street (Mckean ST)
September the 6th from 4:30pm till 8:00 pm Dinner served. For more information call 215-767-6067.
On September the 6th from 4:30pm till 8:00 pm the south eastern PA Network for Families is having a CALL TO ACTION Meeting on the issue of " Public School Funding" at 1936 N. 26th street ( 25th & McKean).Dinner served. For more information call 215-767-6067.
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Autism
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OAR Announces New Schwallie Scholarship for Individuals with Autism
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the Schwallie Family Scholarship, to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome pursuing post-secondary education.? Beginning with the spring semester 2008, OAR will present one award of $3,000 in each of three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school.?
Applications are due by Friday, September 28, 2007.
For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/Scholarship.asp.
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September Family Fun Day
Variety Club
Family Resource Center
for Families with children with Autism
Saturday, Sept. 8th, 2007
Time: Noon – 2 PM
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