Broward: Important Upcoming Meetings for ESE Parents

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Shhoaglund@... wrote: Hello everyone, I would like to highly encourage everyone to consider attending the following two upcoming meetings. Due to many issues, the greatest of which are budget related, there are many ESE children whose education has been impacted this year. This is found especially in the area of classroom aids, behavior support staff and training of general education teachers. I encourage everyone to become as involved in educating themselves and

advocating for children in our schools as possible. Through knowledge and advocacy many positive changes can take place. Regards, Stacey PS....Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed November as Florida's Parental Involvement in Education month. This is a reminder for you to mark your

calendar and register for the next "Weekend With the Experts" ESE parent workshop to be held on Saturday, November 8th. Additional information is listed below. Parents will receive helpful resources, including the book on "From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide" Second Edition (c. 2007) by nationally recognized authors (Pete , Attorney and Pam ). To register call Parents Services at or e-mail me (kimberly.diluzio@...) your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. There is a $10.00 registration fee to attend the November 8th workshop (check or money order made out to: School Board of Broward County) and financial assistance is available. November 8, 2008 (9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.) Navigating the ESE Process: Advocating for Your Child’s Unique Educational Issues Participants will learn how to become more active participants in their child’s education. This workshop is designed to familiarize parents with effective strategies in advocating for their child as active members of the IEP team. Information will be shared about special education and how parents can ensure their child is receiving effective and appropriate services, changes in IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) 2004, IEP process, Extended School Year (ESY), and accommodations. Presenters: Ann Siegel, Attorney, Children’s Advocacy Program, Educational Legal Rights, Legal Aid Service of Broward County Stacey Hoaglund, Family Support Specialist, Family Network on Disabilities of Broward County ACE (Autism Committee of ESE) ACE is a parent driven group that meets regularly with school administrators to support autism programming in Broward County Public Schools.

By working collaboratively at the school and district level, we pledge to promote reasonable student-teacher ratios and proven teaching techniques so that each child on the autistic spectrum may demonstrate continual progress in an effort to reach his or her potential. Our 2008 - 2009 meeting dates are now on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:00am to 11:00am November 19th December TBD January 21st February 18th March 18th April 15th May 13th at The Baudhuin Preschool 7600 SW 36th Street Davie,

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