From the Chair...
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Spring is here!
And the Task Force is chocked full of events for you!
THIS THURSDAY is our annual Dispute Resolution session at the ARC at 2350 W Westmoreland from 10AM-12PM
with a chew and chat at 9:30 AM.
How to resolve issues without Due Process and how to prepare for times when Due Process becomes necessary with Caryl Oberman, Esquire and Kimberly Caputo, Esquire.
Open questions period.
Next up we have regional trainings on understanding procedural safeguards and understanding your child's rights. These training will be held at
1) Northeast Regional Office - 4101 Chalfont Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19154, Training Date: Wednesday April 9, 2008 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
2. Northwest Regional Office – 1100 E. Mt. Pleasant, Philadelphia, PA 19150, Training Date: Thursday April 10, 2008 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
3. East Regional Office – 2603 N. 5th Street, Fifth Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19133, Training Date: Tuesday April 15, 2008 Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
4.West Regional Office – 4909 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139, Training Date: Wednesday April 16, 2008 Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
5. The Academy at Palumbo High School at the Parent Leadership Academy - 12th and Catherine, Philadelphia, PA , Training Date: Thursday April 24, 2008 Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
rsvp requested at 215-400-5151 or info@philadelphialtf.org
Yes, there's still time to order your Phillies tickets for the April 19th Autism Awareness Day with the Phillies at 3:55 against the New York Mets! The game will definitely sell out, so get those tickets while there are still some left. Order form is on our website
We are also having a Least Restrictive Environment training from Parent Education Network on 5/15/08 at the Education Center.
And, we have extended the deadline for a teacher of students with Cognitive Disabilities and a teacher of Autistic Support to 4/4/08 (disregard deadlines listed on website and older nomination forms) So get those names in! And the Beacon of Light Award Nominations are also being accepted at this time.
Help us show appreciation to those who are making a difference in our children's lives, and shine the light on worthy students that you know.
We have so many upcoming events this spring -- Hope to see you all there!
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Early Intervention
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Early Intervention-TRANSITION @ 3
PICC General Membership Meeting
Early Intervention-TRANSITION @ 3
Come to learn more about the Transition Process.
Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Are you aware that these services change when your child turns 3? Join us for a discussion on transition at age 3. The meeting will include important information about the transition process as well as the Early Intervention services and educational opportunities available to your child at age 3. Please bring your questions!
Community Resources will be avaible.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
There are 2 sessions for this meeting
Monday, March 31, 2008
1:00 – 3:00 pm
NE Growth & Development/TLC Too
5700 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-276 - 5610
Monday, April 7, 2008
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Elwyn SEEDS
4025 Chestnut Street, Phila. PA 19104
2nd Floor Conference Room
215-222 - 4050
Information about this or other PICC events can be obtained by calling:
215-731-2464 or e-mailing philadelphiaicc@yahoo.com.
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Legislative issues
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PA House Education Committee Hearing -- March 26
FYI: PA House Education Committee Hearing -- March 26
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will be home to more than just great art works next week when the House Education Committee will hold a public hearing on basic education funding initiatives in the 2008-09 budget on Wednesday, March 26 at 1:00 pm. Be sure to attend to show your support for education reform.
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public input IDEA – Part B
PDE is seeking public input on the state’s annual application to the federal government for IDEA – Part B grant funding. The Department will hold three public hearings to solicit input in Pittsburgh (April 22), King of Prussia (April 24), and Harrisburg (April 25). Written comments also may be submitted to PDE through May 1, 2008. For details on the hearings and on submitting written comments, see the February 23 edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
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Resources
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Free Parent Resource Materials from the State Parent Advisory Council
Midwestern IU IV
state and federal programs
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Re: Free Parent Resource Materials from the State Parent Advisory Council
If your district has a Title I monitoring visit scheduled for this year, proof that you shared the attached order form with your Title I parents is a great way to show that you reach out to the families in your schools.
The Title I State Parent Resource Center at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV maintains a collection of parent resource materials that provides concise and up-todate information on topics that impact children, teenagers, and their families.
Title I parents are welcome to request a single copy of up to ten free booklets that might help them to discuss important issues with their kids. They can simply complete the order form and mail it to us, or your school can collect the requests and send them in one envelope. We will fill the orders and mail them to parents individually.
Sharing the attached newly updated Title I Parent Resource Center Order Form will help you to satisfy Item #8 in the Parent Involvement section of PDE's Title I monitoring instrument. If you prefer to duplicate an unfolded copy of the order form for your parents, you can find it on the SPAC website, www.spac.k12.pa.us. Just click on Parent Resource Center.
Thanks!
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Transition
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“Life After High School: Ensuring Successful Outcomes for All Students”.
ducation Network (PEN)
Transition Video Conference
“Life After High School: Ensuring Successful Outcomes for All Students”.
In Partnership with:
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education (BSE) Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Networks (PaTTAN)
Date/Time: April 30, 2008 — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Locations:
1. PaTTAN Harrisburg: 6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600, Harrisburg, PA 17112
2. PaTTAN King of Prussia, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
3. Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19, 1200 Line Street, Archibald, PA 18403
Presenters: Michael Stoehr, Lead Transition Consultant, PaTTAN Pittsburgh
Linda Loar, Transition Coordinator, Parent Education Network (PEN)
Transition Workshop Goal: This workshop will help family members of transition age youth (ages 14 to 21) gain a general understanding of the secondary transition process. It will also assist families in developing effective strategies to assist their children in planning for life after high school. The workshop will include parent-oriented activities which will be monitored at each site by PEN staff.
Workshop Agenda: Define transition services; outline collaborative process for individual student planning, discuss community supports and identify the parts of the secondary transition process which include:
· Identifying the student’s desired goals or visions for life after high school
· Describing the student’s present levels of academic achievement/functional performance
· Designing the transition plan so that it includes courses of study and activities
· Determining annual goals that lead to the desired post-school outcomes
· Measuring the student’s progress toward his or her goals
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Trainings
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Dropout Prevention Among Students with Disabilities: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following training opportunity:
Title:
Dropout Prevention Among Students with Disabilities: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices
When: April 15, 2008
Location:
A complete list of downlink sites is available at the online registration site on www.pattan.net
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description:
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, in collaboration with the National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD), is proud to present this training opportunity. The training will include a review of:
-Literature on dropout prevention among students with disabilities,
-Evidenced-based practices, and
-Research based programs.
This videoconference is presented as one of the strategies developed by the Bureau of Special Education to support Indicator 2 (Drop out Among Students with Disabilities) of the State Performance Plan (SPP).
Target Audience:
District Curriculum Directors
District Special Education Supervisors
IU Special Education Directors and Supervisors
IU Curriculum Directors and Supervisors
Charter School CAO's
Presenter :( s)
Dr. Loujeania Bost, Director National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities
Dr. Matthew Klare and Dr. Sandra Covington Smith, National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities
PDE Representatives
PaTTAN Representatives
Credits offered: Act 48 Hours
You may register directly on-line by visiting www.pattan.net and entering the Registration On-line page.
Content Related Information and Questions: Enie Murphy at emurphy@pattan.net
General Registration Information and Questions: Kristen Olszyk at kolszyk@pattan.net
To obtain directions to PaTTAN, please select the appropriate location:
PaTTAN Harrisburg:
http://www.pattan.net/contact/pattanharrisburg.aspx
PaTTAN King of Prussia:
http://www.pattan.net/contact/PaTTANKingofPrussia.aspx
PaTTAN Pittsburgh:
http://www.pattan.net/contact/pattanpittsburgh.aspx
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