Individual Education Plans – An Open Discussion

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Misc Upcoming events Reminder:

Tuesday, May 1st Individual Education Plans – An Open Discussion with the Special Education Services staff which includes 2 attorneys, paralegal, project coordinator and more. 10 am – Noon, at 27900 Euclid Avenue, Suite 210, Cleveland, registration required.Hosted by Special Education Services, 216-289-4332, at 27900 Euclid Ave, Suite 210, Cleveland.Thurs & Fri May 10 & 11 Imagine…Everybody Works a conference dedicated to employment of people on the autism spectrum at the Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus. Information and registration information on the OCALI website – www.ocali.org

Hosted by The Autism Society of America, APSE: The Network on Employment, with support from Indiana Resource Center for Autism, and the Center on Community Living and Careers at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University.

Saturday May 19th Orange Jubilee Kids Fun Run. 9 or 10 AM Orange High School outdoor track

Hosted by O.P.E.N. of Orange, http://Open_OrangeSchools.Tripod.com/, open_orangeoh@...

Monday June 18th Autism Conference, Life-Long Strategies for Success: School, Home, Community and Work, 8:45 am – 4:45 pm, at Landerhaven Center, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights. Hosted by Milestones Organization, for more information please visit www.milestones.org.

June 18, Monday

Milestones 5th Annual Autism Conference

Life-Long Strategies for Success: School, Home, Community and Work

8:45 am- 5:00 pm (8 am registration) Topics Include:

Using Independent Schedules Across Settings and Ages

Fundamentals of ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)

Techniques for Young Children

Language Comprehension Skill Building

Academic Modification for Higher Functioning Students

Including Behavior Plans in the IEP (Individual Education Plan)

Peer Programs for High School

Puberty Issues

Advanced Topics in Behavioral Intervention

Transition Services

Adult Life Skills

6.0 continuing education hours are pending for counselors, educators, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. .6 CEUs for Speech Language Pathologists on various levels: professional and related areas is pending through ASHA. P rofessional development credit is pending toward a BCBA. To view speakers and topics go to l;" href="http://www.milestones.org/" target="_blank">www.milestones.org.

June 18 - 22, Monday-Friday

Milestones Teacher Training: How to Use ABA Effectively in the Public School Setting . Lecture and Hands-on training in applied behavior analysis. Professional Development Credit and Graduate Credit. For more information go to www.milestones.org

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Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays Exercise Buddy Exercise class for school-age children with disabilities 6:15-7:00 pm., cost 8 sessions $60 for non-residents

style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"> Hosted by the Twinsburg Fitness Center, 330-405-5757

Third Tuesday Monthly ASPIES of Greater Akron, 3rd Tuesday monthly - 6:30-8:30pm. Providing information, education and support for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome, High functioning Autism, or PDD-NOS. A lot of their meetings are cross-categorical (suitable to any disability). Hosted by ASPIES, Rreindeer@... 330-745-5115. Wm Considine Professional Building across from Akron Children’s Hospital Main Entrance - Rooms 5/6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -This Summer Rotary Club Camp for Children with Special Needs in conjunction with the Akron YMCA. Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Sibling Camp, Respite Weekends, and Adult Camps; varying fees. Campership (funding) available at http://neohio.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/REQUEST_CAMPERSHIP2006revised.pdf?docID=22083.

Hosted by The Rotary Club of Akron, for more information call 330-644-4512, camp details at www.gotcamp.org