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February Digest of Events and Resources

February 3rd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. “Reinforcement: It’s more than just M & Ms and

‘Good Job’”: Sponsored by FEAT Houston and presented by Jenifer Dantzler at the

University of Houston. For more information, contact Carol Sloan at

cysloan@....

February 4th - 6th “Texas Transition Conference”: The Texas Transition

Conference is an annual 3 day conference that equips individuals with transition

information in the hopes of improving outcomes for postsecondary education and

employment opportunities for youth with disabilities. Sponsored by the Center

on Disability and Development at Texas A & M University, Region VI Educational

Service Center, the Statewide High School Transition Network, and the Texas

Effectiveness Study. Held at the College Station Hilton Hotel and Conference

Center. Internationally recognized experts in the field of transition, Dr. Ed

O’Leary and Dr. a Kohler, will be the keynote speakers. For more

information, go to http://tti.cehd.tamu.edu/index.htm.

February 7th, 6:30 - 9 p.m. NW Houston Chapter of the Autism Society of

America monthly meeting: Networking begins at 6:30 p.m. Speakers begin at 7

p.m. Singleton will present on the Autism Insurance Bill. will

also be available for “Q & A” on what parents need to know about autism and all

aspects: diet, legislative advocacy, supplements, therapy and education.

Hulshof will present on ABA and non-verbal and verbal learners. Held

at Graceview Baptist Church, 25510 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375, North

Campus Education Building. For more information, contact or

NorthwestHoustonChapterASA@....

February 11th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. “Interpreting School and Medical Evaluations:

Basics of Tests and Measurement”: Presented by The Arc of Greater Houston at

MHMRA’s Conference Center, 7033 SW Freeway, Houston 77074, Room B. The

presentation is free, but reservations are required. For more information or to

RSVP, contact ext. 13 or ksnead@....

February 13th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. “Special Education 101”: Presented by The

Arc of Greater Houston at 3737 Dacoma, Suite E, Houston 77072. Special

Education 101 is an overview of federal and state law governing public school

special education procedures. Child and parent rights are discussed along with

the referral process and practical tips for securing an appropriate education in

the least restrictive environment. Cost is $25 (individuals may qualify for a

50% scholarship). Please RSVP at least 3 days prior to the event. For more

information or to RSVP, contact Snead at ksnead@...

or ext. 13.

February 15th - 16th “Meeting the Challenge of AD/HD 20th Annual Conference”:

Sponsored by Cook Children’s Medical Center and the Attention Deficit Disorders

Association – Southern Region. Held at The Sheraton North Houston Hotel. This

event is designed for parents, educators, adults with ADD and healthcare

professionals. The general session speaker will be Jefferson Prince M.D., with

Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Author Dendy

will present several sessions including parenting teens. Over thirty breakout

sessions will cover a wide variety of topics. Special rates for hotel and early

registration end 1/31/08. A limited number of scholarships covering

registration and hotel are available for individuals or families coping with

ADHD. For further information, call or visit www.adda-sr.org.

February 18th, 6:30 - 8 p.m. “Texas Special Education Public Input and

Information Meeting”: The Region 4 Education Service Center will host a Texas

Special Education Public Input and Information Meeting on behalf of the Texas

Education Agency (TEA) to gather input on special education in Texas. The

meeting is part of the Texas Continuous Improvement Process (TCIP) and is not a

public hearing. The 2007-2008 public meetings will be open for any interested

stakeholder to attend. For more information, contact Dr. ez at

rmartinez@... or , or Dr. Barrett at cbarrett@...

or .

February 20th - 23rd “2008 Inclusion Works! Conference”: Presented by The

Arc of Texas at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX.

The state’s premier conference on inclusive education is celebrating its 15th

year! As always, we bring you top experts from across the nation to share the

latest research, information and practical strategies you can use in your own

district, school, classroom or family. Registration is limited to the first

1,200, and the conference frequently sells out before the registration deadline

of January 23rd. For more information, go to www.thearcoftexas.org or call

.

February 22nd, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. “Learning Disabilities and Special Education

Needs”: Presented by The Arc of Greater Houston at MHMRA’s Conference Center,

7033 SW Freeway, Houston 77074, Room B. The presentation is free, but

reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, contact

ext. 13 or ksnead@....

February 23rd, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. “In God’s Image Conference”: Sponsored by the

Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at St.

Theresa Church, 6622 Haskell St., Houston, 77007. This is a conference for

Pastors, Deacons, Seminarians, Directors of Faith Formation, Catechists,

Pastoral and Social Justice Ministers, Families, Friends and Care Providers of

children or adults with disabilities, and all with a heart for disability

ministry. Cost is $10 per person before February 11th, and then $12 per person

after (includes lunch). For more information, registration, or questions about

financial assistance to attend the conference, contact Charleen Katra at

or ckatra@....

February 23rd, 10 a.m. - noon “Tips for a Successful ARD Meeting”: Presented

by Partners Resource Network – Path Project at New Zion Missionary Baptist

Church, 2601 Montgomery Rd., Huntsville. For more information, contact Gail

at or walkercountypath@....

February 24th, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. “Autism and Law Enforcement (Open to

Public)”: Presented by The Greater Houston Chapter of the Autism Society of

America at the MHMRA Conference Center (one story building behind 7011 SW

Freeway, Houston, TX). Dennis Debbaudt, the author of Autism, Advocates and Law

Enforcement Professionals: Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People

with Autism Spectrum Disorders, will be speaking. Fee is $5/person with

pre-registration. After February 11th or at the door, fee is $10/person. (Law

Enforcement Personnel in uniform will be admitted free of charge). Sorry, no

childcare available. For more information, contact or

ghcasaconference@....

February 25th, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. “Autism and Law Enforcement (Training for

Professional Peace Officers)”: Presented by The Greater Houston Chapter of the

Autism Society of America at the Houston Police Academy. The instructor will be

Dennis Debbaudt, the author of Autism, Advocates and Law Enforcement

Professionals: Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with Autism

Spectrum Disorders. Law Enforcement Personnel who attend will receive 8 hours

of TCLEOSE credits. The Houston Chapter will provide a free boxed lunch for

pre-registered School District Police who attend. For more information or to

register, call or go to www.houstoncit.org.

February 26th, 6:30 p.m. Mom’s Night Out!: Family to Family Network- Katy

will be meeting for dinner at the Red Oak Grill, 2004 S. Mason Rd., Katy. RSVP

is requested. Please contact at or

f2fbrenda@... if you will be able to join us.

February 26th, “Fort Bend Area Job Fair”: Presented by the Texas Department

of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and partnering with The

WorkSource, The Arc of Fort Bend, and other local agencies to connect local

employers with persons with disabilities. Approximately 25 employers should be

in attendance, ready to interview and hire prospective individuals. There will

also be a few vendors, agencies and exhibitors who serve the disability

community. For more information or to register, contact DARS - Rosenberg at

and The WorkSource - Rosenberg at .

February 29th, 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. “5th Annual SCEC Conference: Meeting the

Needs of All Learners”: Presented by the Sam Houston Council for Exceptional

Children and featuring Nationally Recognized Keynote Speaker, Temple Grandin,

Ph.D. “Exploring Autism: Thinking in Pictures”. Held at the Region VI

Professional Development Center, 3332 Montgomery Rd., Huntsville. Registration

deadline is February 15th. There will be no onsite registration and conference

space is limited. For more information, contact ,

President/Conference Director at Jew001@... or .

February 29th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. “Developing IEP Goals & Objectives”:

Presented by The Arc of Fort Bend at Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview,

Richmond 77469. PowerPoint presentation will take approximately 1.5 hours with

more individualized Q & A following. For more information or to RSVP, contact

Cheryl Sewell at or cbsewell@....

March 1st, 8:30 a.m. - 4:14 p.m. “Making a Difference Together: 3rd Annual

Special Education Parent Conference and Resource Fair”: Sponsored by Family to

Family Network and Katy ISD’s Special Education Department. This a free event

held at Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Rd., Katy, 77449.

Pre-registration is recommended to avoid long lines and allow you to choose the

sessions you would like to attend. Most sessions will be limited to 30

participants and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. For

session descriptions and online registration, go to

www.familytofamilynetwork.org and click on Special Events. For more

information, contact at or f2fbrenda@....

March 6th, “slaw Special Education & Advocacy Conference”: Presented by

the Northwest Houston Chapter of the Autism Society of America at Graceview

Baptist Church, 25510 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375. Early registration

deadline (with reduced fee) is February 1st. Registrants will receive 2 books:

slaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition and slaw: From Emotions to

Advocacy, 2nd Edition. For the conference agenda, go to

www.wrightslaw.com/speak/08.03a.tx.htm. For additional information, call

or email NorthwestHoustonChapterASA@....

Register now for Saturday a.m. Performing and Visual Arts Classes: Provided

by The River, a performing and visual arts center for children with special

needs, at the City of Houston Metropolitan Multi-Service Center. This program

begins Saturday, January 26th and concludes mid-April. Registration is

available for download at

http://www.theriver.org/upload/spring_2008_reg_95206.pdf. This form can be

completed on-line and emailed back to us. Or the registration material can be

printed and faxed/mailed back to us by clicking on the Programs link at

www.theriver.org. If you’d like further information you can call Eileen Ramos

at or .