5/21, world of careers
5/18/2015
World of Careers for Young Adults with Disabilities - Museum of Science May 21st
From Our Space, Our Place via the Museum of Science Boston Young people with disabilities, including high school and college students, as well as young adults looking for their first job, are invited to apply to participate in a career exploration workshop. Learn the details of jobs in today’s workplaces:
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5/18, guiding parents thru school choice
5/18/2015
Guiding Parents Through School Choice
In cities where traditional school boundaries are fluid and more options, such as charters, have entered the mix of K-12, selecting a school is an increasingly complex endeavor for parents. Recent research shows that an abundance of school choice doesn't guarantee access, and many parents in high-choice cities struggle to find adequate information, transportation, and, ultimately, the right school for their children. But some cities, like Denver, are leading the way in practices to help ease the burden on parents, such as universal enrollment systems and partnerships between districts and charter schools to assist parents in making informed choices. Our guests will discuss the realities, research, and practice of guiding families through choice. Underwriting for the content for this webinar has been provided by the Walton Family Foundation Guests: Brian Eschbacher, director of planning and enrollment services, Denver school district Betheny Gross, senior research analyst and research director, Center on Reinventing Public Education, University of Washington This webinar will be moderated by Arianna Prothero, staff writer, Education Week Register now for this free live webinar. Monday, May 18, 2015, 2 to 3 p.m. ET Can't attend? All Education Week webinars are archived and accessible "on demand" for up to four months after the original live-streaming date. take action for dyslexia now
5/18/2015
We need your HELP! Dear Decoding Dyslexia member,We are asking that you send this ARTICLE LINK to your State Legislator and those in DC. If you need help finding who your people are CLICK HERE to look them up.
EXAMPLE OF WHAT TO WRITE: Dear ------ My child has dyslexia but current policies and regulations do not recognize dyslexia. Please consider this recent research paper and support MA HB 463 And SB 312 Or /and Dear Senator Warren, You voted No on the Cassidy Amendment and denied students with dyslexia access to teachers trained to address their needs. Students with dyslexia are not identified and teachers are not trained to teach to their needs. Only students with private resources are getting the education they need. This is against FAPE. Please consider this research and support dyslexic students. INSERT THIS LINK http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150428141919.htm Sincerely, DD-MA Healthcare Presentation
"Making Sense of Healthcare Financing: How to apply for MassHealth/CommonHealth" Date: Monday, May 18, 2015 Time: 6:15pm - 8:15 pm Location: Abington Public Library 600 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA This free workshop gives an overview of the Affordable Care Act and MassHealth/CommonHealth. We will explore pathways to eligilbity, how to access benefits and services, as well as explaining associated costs. This workshop is geared toward parents of children ages 0-19, and the professionals who support them. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Kathy Kerwin Katie Hanley Brockton Area Arc The Arc of the South Shore 508-583-8030 x224 781-33503023 x2227 Kathy Kerwin email Katie Hanley email Sponsored by the The Arc of the South Shore and the Brockton Area Arc NECC (New England Center for Children) Parent Education Series
Saturday, May 16, 2015 Preventing and Reducing Challenging Behavior Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Why Children with Special Needs Behave the Way They Do: The ABC's of Motivation and Reinforcement REGISTER! Free and open to the public! 5/5, Creating a VISION
5/5/2015
Creating A VISION
Tuesday, May 5th 7-9PM Paul Pratt Library, Sohier Rd., Cohasset. Parents are guided through examples in how to transform their hopes and dreams into a written vision for their child’s future. Participants will break down their visions into skill categories and engage in discussion about how those skills can be integrated into their child’s IEP development. Presented by Brian McLaughlin, Attorney at Law Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) The workshop will be led by Brian J. McLaughlin, Attorney At Law. Based in Boston, Brian practices in the areas of disability consulting, and unemployment benefits. He has an array of knowledge regarding accommodations, individualized education planning, and self-advocacy. He is a certified mediator helping people facilitate through difficult issues, particularly in the areas of family mediation. Furthermore, he is well versed with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), combining his personal experience with his legal expertise. A member of the Board of Easter Seals, Brian serves on the Assistive Technology Loan Committee, helping to secure funding for equipment that makes people with disabilities' lives better. He is also a co-chair of the Legal Policy Committee for the Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN). Cohasset SEPAC speakers are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Practical strategies for parents of children with social communication challenges or Asperger's/Autism Spectrum profiles
Do you ever feel frustrated by your child's behavior? What can we do as parents to help our children on the autism spectrum increase their ability to stay calm, cope better with frustration, get along better with others, think more flexibly, solve everyday problems, and transition with less trauma? Join Brenda Dater to learn practical strategies to make home life function more smoothly. Presented by Brenda Dater, MPH, MSW Director of Child and Teen Services, AANE Date: (Thursday) April 30, 2015 Time: 7 - 9:00 p.m. Location: AANE, 51 Water St., Suite 206, Watertown, MA Cost: AANE member (one fee for one or both parents): $40 Nonmembers (one fee for one or both parents): $55 SEPAC Parent-to-Parent Support Coffee
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th 11-1pm at the home of Helane Childs, SEPAC Co-Chair, 73 Pond Street. Great place for advise on anything from services to doctors and activities for siblings. Babies are welcome. NECC (New England Center for Children) Parent Education Series
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 I Did it Myself! How to Determine Key Life Skills for Children with ASD to Learn Saturday, May 16, 2015 Preventing and Reducing Challenging Behavior Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Why Children with Special Needs Behave the Way They Do: The ABC's of Motivation and Reinforcement REGISTER! Free and open to the public! 4/8, 10 Traits of Effective Parents in the Special Education Process, 7P
Cohasset SEPAC presents
"Understanding a Neuropsychological Evaluation and How to Use Test Results to Monitor Progress and use in the IEP Process." presented by Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents (NESCA) Presented by Reva S. Tankle, Ph.D. Pediatric and Adolescent Neuropsychologist NESCA-Newton Tuesday, April 7th 7-9PM 7-8:30PM Presenter 8:30-9PM Open discussion among parents and speaker This presentation will provide parents with an understanding of the essential components of a neuropsychological evaluation and the cognitive areas evaluated. Parents will learn how the scores are obtained and what they mean. Finally, they will learn how to compare test results to see if the student has made progress and how apply the results to the development of accommodations and goals in an IEP. Dr. Reva Tankle received her B.A. and M.A. degrees in psychology from York University in Toronto, Canada and her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She came to Boston for a position at the Greenery Rehabilitation Center, and spent many years there as a neuropsychologist working with adults with traumatic brain injury. In 2004, Dr. Tankle trained at the Federation for Children with Special Needs as a Parent Consultant and Special Needs Advocate. Since then, she has worked with hundreds of families with children with a wide range of disabilities, helping them navigate their way through the process of special education eligibility and accessing necessary services. Dr. Tankle currently teaches at the Federation's Parent Consultant course on "The Use of the Neuropsychological Evaluation in the IEP Process.” Although she had been a licensed psychologist and practicing neuropsychologist for many years, Dr. Tankle came to NESCA in 2011, for two years of additional specialized training in pediatric and adolescent neuropsychology. In 2013, she joined the NESCA staff as a clinician. She provides comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents with a wide range of learning disabilities. Given her extensive experience within the special education system, she is uniquely skilled in providing support and recommendations for the educational process. All presenters are sponsored by Cohasset SEPAC and free to the public. Refreshments served. Paul Pratt Library, at the intersection of Sohier Road and Ripley Road NECC (New England Center for Children) Parent Education Series
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Understanding and Addressing Sleep Problems of Children with Autism Tuesday, April 14, 2015 I Did it Myself! How to Determine Key Life Skills for Children with ASD to Learn Saturday, May 16, 2015 Preventing and Reducing Challenging Behavior Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Why Children with Special Needs Behave the Way They Do: The ABC's of Motivation and Reinforcement REGISTER! Free and open to the public! CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Our speaker has a very long drive home after the presentation and has asked to postpone the presentation. Our speaker's safety comes first. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us at Paul Pratt Library Tuesday, March 3rd 7-9PM CREATING A VISION presented by Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Parents will be guided through examples in how to transform their hopes and dreams into a written vision for their child's future. Participants will break down their vision into skill categories and engage in discussion about how those skills can be integrated into their child's IEP development. This would be a great presentation for children over 14 years of age to attend! FREE to all participants. All speakers are open to the public and paid for by Cohasset SEPAC. Refreshments are served. 2/25-27, Think:kids Tier II training
2/25/2015
Think:Kids Tier II training
Our intensive training seminars will provide you with the necessary tools to become more proficient in using the CPS Model to solve challenging problems. Guided by one of our expert trainers, you will have the opportunity to practice your Plan B skills with other professionals and parents at our Tier 1 Training. If you have attended Tier 1, you can further advance your proficiency in CPS at our Tier 2 Training where you will learn how to use Plan B in the most challenging situations as well as learn how to effectively teach the model to others. *Tier 1 Intensive Training is intended for parents, mental health clinicians and educators who have some prior exposure and are interested in becoming more proficient in the CPS approach. Read more about our seminars below! Winter Tier 2 Intensive Training Wednesday, February 25th - Friday, February 27th, 2015(EST) Day 1: 8:30am-5:00pm, Day 2: 9:00am-5:00pm, Day 3: 9:00am-1:00pm Microsoft NERD Center | Cambridge, MA The Think:Kids Certification Program offers clinicians, educators, and other professionals dedicated to helping challenging kids and their families the opportunity to become certified in the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach. The CPS certification program begins with an initial application. All applicants must have completed CPS Tier 1 and Tier 2 training prior to applying. In addition, the application process involves completing a few requirements. If accepted into the certification program, participants receive intensive training that includes group and individual supervision, as well as individualized written and verbal feedback. Our aim is to help individuals move through the certification program and become Certified Practitioners within one-year. Participants, who are interested in formally coaching and training others in CPS, can apply to become a CPS Certified Trainer once they have completed the CPS Certified Practitioner track. Certified Practitioners and Trainers receive access to our Parent Group Curriculum and many Think:Kids materials, including power-point slides for trainers. In addition, we offer post-certification seminars and training throughout the year where ongoing support and education about the model are provided. NECC (New England Center for Children) Parent Education Series
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism (ARICA) Tuesday, February 24, 2015 iPads: Organization and Communication Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Understanding and Addressing Sleep Problems of Children with Autism Tuesday, April 14, 2015 I Did it Myself! How to Determine Key Life Skills for Children with ASD to Learn Saturday, May 16, 2015 Preventing and Reducing Challenging Behavior Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Why Children with Special Needs Behave the Way They Do: The ABC's of Motivation and Reinforcement REGISTER! Free and open to the public! |
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