AURORA PARENT GROUP PFFP

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PARTNERS FOR FULL POTENTIAL an Aurora Parent Group

PFFP are parents and other individuals with children with special educational and/or physical needs working for positive relationships between families, educators and community (educational, social and vocational).

2004-2005 Meeting Schedule

September 23, 2004 – 7:00 pm

Speaker Topic: Transdisciplinary Approach to Implementing Educational Goals

Lynette Scotese-Wojtila, Founder of Integrations Treatment Center

October 28, 2004 – 7:00 pm

Speaker Topic: The Law & Your Rights, an Overview of IDEA and Advocacy

Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A., attorneys who specialize in Special Educational Law & Advocacy

November 18, 2004 – 7:00 pm

General Meeting: Update & review the progress of the 4 PFFP Sub-Committees

Educational, Social, Vocational, Legal/Funding Committees

January 27, 2005 – 7:00 pm

Speaker Topic – Vision Therapy, A Behavioral Approach to Vision and Leaning

Dr. Drusill Grant, Doctor of Optometry

February 24, 2005 – 7:00 pm

Speaker Topic: The IEP: Development and Participation in the Process

Filler, Educational Consultant

March 24, 2005 – 7:00 pm

Speaker Topic – Special Education Team Appreciation Night

Aurora School Special Education Personnel

April 28, 2005 - 7:00 pm

General Meeting: Update & review the progress of the 4 PFFP Sub-Committees

Educational, Social, Vocational, Legal/Funding Committees

Our meetings are held at The Church in Aurora (next to City Hall) at 7:00 pm

snacks and beverages are provided * adults only please

feel free to contact us at 330-995-4440 or email aurorapffp@...

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