From the Chair...
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We're Back!
Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, our E-Digest is up and running again after significant technical difficulties after a hacking. We have lots of announcements, and to best get all the details make sure to check out our updated web site at www.philadelphialtf.org.
On it you will find the forms to nomination for our annual awards. We have the Crystal Stair Award for one Teacher of Students with Intellectual Disabilities or Multiple Disabilities and a Teacher of Autistic Support. Our Beacon of Light Award Ceremony also is accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year, Paraprofessional of the year and Advocate of the year as well as awards for students with Disabilities in all grades through transition. And our newest award will seek to recognize an entire school for exemplary Least Restrictive Environment practices.
Want more? Some upcoming events include our 4th annual Autism Awareness Day with the Phillies at 3:55 PM on 4/19/08 against the mets.
Order forms are available on the web site.
Our next regular meeting is March 27, 2008 when we will have our yearly Dispute Resolution session with special education attorney Caryl Oberman and School District Council Kimberly Caputo. And, keep you eyes out for more special events such as regional training on your educational rights in April and a Special Least Restrictive Environment training on May 15th at the School Districts’ Education Center presented by Parent Involved Network -- Parents and all professionals are welcome.
Until then, hope to see you all there!
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Events
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Education and Parental Involvement
Spring Garden School
1146 Mellon Street
March 8th 10AM
Panelists & Audience Discussion,
Exhibitors & Information
Saturday, March 8, 2008 – 10:00 AM
School Safety
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Parent Connection
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Truancy
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Testing & School Readiness
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Internet Awareness
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Bullying
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Special Education
For more information, email philalumsac@yahoo.org
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Open House At Wanna Play
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Thursday, April 10 & Friday, April 11, 2008 - 30th Anniversary Speaker Program with Dr Mel Levine.
Dr. Levine, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina Medical School and Co-founder of All Kinds of Minds, a non-profit institute for the understanding of differences in learning.
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Trainings
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ASPERGER SYNDROME
BACK TO BASICS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH
Including a Panel Discussion by
Asperger Teens and their Parents
A 6 hour seminar for professionals and parents
Friday April 11, 2008
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Williamson’s Restaurant/Conference Center
Easton Rd (Rt. 611) & Blair Mill Rd.
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 675 - 5454
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Redesigning Instructional Delivery: Co-Teaching as a Strategy for Success
When:
March 5, 2008
Location:
A complete list of downlink sites is available at the online registration site on www.pattan.net
Time:
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Description:
Diversity and high expectations are hallmarks in American classrooms. While highly qualified teachers are essential for ensuring the success of all students, appropriate strategies for using these teachers in the most effective manner to meet student needs makes the difference. This conference will focus on the use of co-teaching as the strategy for delivering instruction and services
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Support Groups
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Intellectual Disability Awareness Month - March 2008
NAME CHANGE:
Mental Retardation Awareness Month has been remaned Intellectual Disability Awareness Month on the request of the state ARC. The govenor signed this years newly named proclamation.
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