February 2012 Support meeting notes

2/22/2012

 

Location:

Beaver Memorial Library

2/22/2012
6pm to 8pm


Speakers:

• Extended School Year SUMMER CAMP for Beaver County at the Community College of Beaver County in Monaca, PA

www.ccbc.edu
John Goberish, Manager, Continuing Education
724-480-3450
Diane K, Loverich, Program Specialist
724-480-3451
This camp is possible through a partnership with several Beaver County School Districts, the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit and the Community College of Beaver County.
This is their seventh year for the program.
It is an inclusive setting with trained staff for ASD students.

• Judy Pamer, Disability Advocate from Achieva, presented What is Your Vision For Your Child's Future?

http://achieva.info/services.jsp?pageId=2161392240601292853981536

• ACHIEVA WEBINARS AVAILABLE ONLINE

http://achieva.info/webinars.jsp

• SPECIFIC TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING PRESENTATION THAT HAD MORE QUESTIONS
• SEX AND SEXUALALITY - HOW TO ADDRESS THIS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN MIND

http://achieva.info/webinars.jsp?pageId=2161392240601292430768799

• ESY - It's More Than Summer School Presented by Amy Guthrie, ACHIEVA Disability Advocate - June 9, 2009

Each year, extended school year requires discussion with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings. This presentation explains various aspects of ESY, including the criteria for eligibility, IEP goals and placement options. Read more about Amy Guthrie Length: 21 minutes

• Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs): What Special Education Advocates Need to Know and ESY Considerations Presented by Steve C. Imber, Ph.D., President of Psychoeducational Consultants and Professor of Special Education at Rhode Island College. - June 6, 2009

Read more about Steve C. Imber Length: 1 hour, 54 minutes

• MORE EDUCATION WEBINARS CAN BE FOUND AT

http://achieva.info/webinars.jsp?pageId=2161392240601292430768727

• Tammy Rose, Family Partnership Support Specialist shared information on the Glade Run Lutheran Services 2012 Summer Specialized Adventures Camp. Designed for children 8 to 18 identified with moderate to high functioningnautism spectrum disorders.

Campers participate in activities to learn new skills and accomplish goals in our greenhouse, gardens, horse barn, small animals area and woodlands as well as their art room and kitchen
Two camp attending options - Also available under ESY with certain school districts
June 11 - June 29 9:00am to 3:00pm - $1000.00 a camper
July 30- August 12 9:00am to 3:00pm - $1000.00 a camper
Registration required call; 724-452-4453 ext 1236
www.gladerun.org/adventures