Re: Fw: Bilingual Parent Institute [5 Attachments]

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Wow... they actually prohibit what goes on daily - quite interesting. The cyber bullying is even more interesting as one can always choose the delete option, block option, and even the little X up in the corner to end all of that..but I do understand what they are saying. Bullying practices in general cause much more then many think especially those that are employees or administrators of the schools... when a child is bullied many times they will bring that learned behavior home... and do it to lil sis , etc... or be so traumatized by it learning academic's is almost out of the question as with our kids on the spectrum persevering on it is going to happen with no doubt... Although many that are not within the community of us with children with disabilities know the

word bully.. they truly have no idea the impact it has on our kids. I can't count the number of cases I've worked on in which that was the main reason for behaviors popping up... children wanting to go home so they act out and get sent home...and for one reason... They are Bullied. I know this has nothing to do with the Bilingual Parent Institute but I was amazed to see an actual law protecting our children... now is it enforced ? I currently live in and will stay living in California in a home in which it has turned from a care receiving home for children with disabilities to an 'adoption home'... with soon to be 8 children here... Mom is Hispanic and it's amazing to listen to a 2.5 yr old w/ASD and Epilepsy identify her eyes, nose, hair, ears, etc.. in both languages. And they say are kids are Retarded ??? I can't stand that word being used in any way or form...

but I must as many will say that... Our kids are bright...smart...even very kind and loving... unlike what the outside world thinks. Being in this atmosphere allows me to advocate for the children under the roof while working outside of the roof in person in the continental U.S. .. and to see and do much more .. but the best part is all the smiles I get to see from what I know of as a great group of kids.... having 2 assistants in the house helping me keep organized and stepping in on some area's I'm just not good at like computer tech, etc... is wonderful..... having these kids here daily can be trying..especially the constant knocks on ' Uncle Mike's ' Door ... at 2, 3, 4, a. m . !!! But, having their smiles.. hearing them speak in not only English and Spanish but also picking up the intriguing words of my British fianceshows me our kids are far from that R word...and are more like the S word..aka

SMART.... they just need to find a mode of expressing themselves. Thanks again for the list .. it's a pleasure to post on it again. E. , Sr. E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdvisorThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL # *best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521.)To: <deniseslist >Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 12:48:39 PMSubject: Fw: Bilingual Parent Institute [5 Attachments]

----- Forwarded Message ----From: ACE Chair Shapiro acechairgmail (DOT) com---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Ruth M. Rogge <ruth.rogge@browards chools.com>Date: Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 11:51 AMSubject: Fwd: Bilingual Parent InstituteTo: fcc10broward@ aol.com, deniseslist@ yahoogroups. com,jamunozmiami (DOT) edu, podsangels@bellsout h.net, info@bgcdownsyndrom e.org,bmorgan@211- broward.org, infoaffwdc (DOT) org, visionlhob (DOT) org,srodwin@schottcommu nities.org, wendybellack@ bellsouth. net,shhoaglundaol (DOT) com, babmediateaol (DOT) com,makeadifference4kid s@..., brianfrnova (DOT) edu,colleenFNDLS@ aol.com, margaritafndfl (DOT) org,

"Yvette F. Fernandez"<yvette.fernandez@ browardschools. com>, " L. "<linda.howard@ browardschools. com>, steveo2394aol (DOT) com,cpetersonbcma (DOT) com, anitamhabroward (DOT) org, dennis@injuredinflo rida.com,lnestorbccpta@ yahoo.com, Rnewmanbroward (DOT) org, acechairgmail (DOT) com,smstarin@behavior- analysis. org, pmjeffbellsouth (DOT) net,buckinghamo@ palmbeach. k12.fl.us, lmalman@dadeschools .net,infofloridasnap (DOT) com, csusskindsfl (DOT) easterseals. com,diane.levien@ ucpsouthflorida. .org, nlibermnova (DOT) edu, "Betty H.Wershoven" <betty.wershoven@ browardschools. com>, grfood@...,julia@babyboomersfl .org, iwebbelcbroward (DOT) orgPlease share this information. ThanksRuthRuth M. Rogge, M EdFDLRS Program Specialist-Parent Services, KCW 9th floorESE DepartmentBroward County School Board, 9th floor600 SE Third AvenueFt. Lauderdale, Florida 33301Phone# ESE Parent Education Workshopshttp://www.broward. k12.fl.us/ studentsupport/ ese/html/ WORKSHOP. htmFax # ruth.rogge@browards chools.comThe School Board of Broward County, Florida expressly prohibitsbullying, including cyberbullying, by or towards any student oremployee.See Policy 5.9: Anti-Bullying for additional information.This email and any files transmitted with it are intended only for theperson or entity to which it is addressed and may contain

confidentialmaterial and/or material protected by law. Any retransmission or useof this information may be in violation of the law. If you receivedthis in error, please contact the sender and delete the material fromany computer.----- Original Message -----Attached are the flyers and registration forms for our AnnualBilingual Parent Insitute. Registration has started NOW for a FREEfull-day program to help bilingual parents of students in grades 6-12prepare their children for a successful high school and collegeeducation called "The Goal: COLLEGE .The Bilingual Parent Institute will be held on: Saturday, February 27, 2010 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at the The Signature Grand 6900 State Road 84 Davie, Florida 33317.Workshops below will be in Spanish and English with translations inHaitian Creole and

Portuguese:o PREPARING YOUR STUDENT FOR COLLEGEo PAYING FOR COLLEGE/FINANCIALAI D/SCHOLARSHIPSo COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS/RESUME/ VOLUNTEERWORKo CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY/COLLEGEPlease feel free to distribute to your groups.Thanks,Yvette Fournier Fernandez, JDSpecialist Parent OutreachMulticultural & ESOL Program Services201 SW 172nd AvenuePembroke Pines, FL 33029754 321-2951yvette.fernandez@ browardschools. com-- ACE Chairwww..freewebs. com/acechair