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TIPS

8 Steps to a better IEP

Make every attempt to sustain relationships. Try to get to know your child's IEP team members.

Keep the focus on the child's needs, not the district's resources or the parent's expectations.

Always provide "face saving" ways out of a dilemma. Have a back-up plan. The collective resources of a group focus on a problem, the solutions that present themselves are amazing.

Build your record. Parents must be willing to face the reality of their child's abilities!

Walk a mile in the other side's shoes. Spend sustained time at the school. A little bit of volunteering goes a long way.

Listen actively, especially to the things you do not want to hear.

Encourage everyone to love your child, and then let them!

Have a little faith. Give your child's IEP team some credit for acting in good faith.

General Homework Tips for Parents:

Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to do homework.Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with other distractions, such as people coming and going.

Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary, are available.Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some projects and get them in advance.

Help your child with time management.Establish a set time each day for doing homework. Don't let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with classmates.

Be positive about homework.Tell your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.

When your child does homework, you do homework.Show your child that the skills they are learning are related to things you do as an adult. If your child is reading, you read too. If your child is doing math, balance your checkbook.

When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her.

When the teacher asks that you play a role in homework, do it.ate with the teacher. It shows your child that the school and home are a team. Follow the directions given by the teacher.

If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away.Too much parent involvement can prevent homework from having some positive effects. Homework is a great way for kids to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.

Stay informed.Talk with your child's teacher. Make sure you know the purpose of homework and what your child's class rules are.

Help your child figure out what is hard homework and what is easy homework.Have your child do the hard work first. This will mean he will be most alert when facing the biggest challenges. Easy material will seem to go fast when fatigue begins to set in.

Watch your child for signs of failure and frustration.Let your child take a short break if she is having trouble keeping her mind on an assignment.

Reward progress in homework.If your child has been successful in homework completion and is working hard, celebrate that success with a special event (e.g., pizza, a walk, a trip to the park) to reinforce the positive effort.

Upcoming

Webinars

Jan 12TILES hosts Free Webinar: Assistive Technology and Transition6:30 PM-8:00 PM ESTMore Detail HereJan 19Free Webinar: Making Your Case12:00PM-1:00 PM EST More Details HereJan 19Free Webinar:Making Your Case7:00PM-8:00PM ESTMore Details HereJan 24Free

Webinar: It's a Great IDEIA Part C 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST More Details Here

For more upcoming events, please visit our online calendar here.

Information Blast

Parent Education Network Invites you to participate in a free online workshop on

Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).

January 12, 2012

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join +add meeting ID#

Español: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm- meeting ID# 575-748-489

Creole: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm- meeting ID# 797758880

English: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm-meeting ID# 321-958-176

PEN will begin its first IEP Academy in February in the Miami-Dade County.

We will begin PEN's training to future ESE instructors in the upcoming months at Nova Southeastern University.

Coming soon...Pen's regional conference to be held in West Palm Beach County.

The Arc of Palm Beach County would like you to know about the following: CHADD OF BOCA RATON SUPPORT GROUPMEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH7:00 PM TO 8:30 PMDawson Theater, Education Center of Boca Regional Hospital800 Meadows RoadBoca Raton, FL There will be a video screening of the live presentation of the Keynote Addressgiven at CHADD's 2011 International Conference on ADHD entitled:"ADHD, Gift or Curse?" Please join us for dessert and beverages, and to watch as these two award-winning, world renownedADHD experts, Barkley, PhD & Ned Hallowell, MD, give their perspectives on ADHD and it's impact on life for individuals affected by the disorder. RSVP Preferred but

not Required to Joyce Zilcer, or boca-raton@... CLICK HERE:Safe at School and Ready to Learn: a Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies.This new guide is designed to help

school leaders and schools establish comprehensive policies and practices that support the safety, well-being, and academic success of students with life-threatening food allergies. In addition to providing relevant data related to food allergy in schools, the publication focuses on the need for schools to partner with families and healthcare providers in identifyingand preparing management plans for students with food allergies. Further, it provides information on following medication protocols; establishing a coordinated system to prevent and respond to food allergy-related emergencies across the school environment; communicating with and educating parents, students, and school personnel; and monitoring and evaluating policies and practices. The guide also includes a checklist to assess the extent to which the guide's components are included in a school's food allergy policies and practices; sample state and local education policies; a glossary of commonly used terms; and a list of resources related to food allergies. The publication is available for download through NSBA's food allergy webpage at www.nsba.org/foodallergy. The webpage includes other useful resources such as a PowerPoint presentation targeted to school board members and administrators that can be used as is or adapted to help bring attention to and manage food allergies in schools. For further information on the food allergy policy guide, please email schoolhealth@.... Free On - Line SessionsSoft Skills and Employment Skills PRESENTED BY FAMILY NETWORK ON DISABILITIESHOSTED BY FDLRS/PAEC AND THE PAEC REGIONAL TRANSITION COUNCIL January 31, 20123:30 - 5:00 PM Central Time (4:30 - 6:00 pm EST) This informational series is for students and parents involved in the process of exiting their High School programs, who will be entering the world of postsecondary education, work, and independent living. Each session will be held on line via adobe connect.Who should participate?Students, Parents, educational and agency professionals or Anyone that is interested in Postsecondary Transition. How Do I sign up to participate? To Register please go to the link below http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YPF2BPD for more information please contactRusty Holmes, FDLRS/PAEC ext. 2240 or Toll Free 1-Email: holmesr@...

On Track to Transition: Free Mini-Conference on Transition for Students with Disabilities When: February 18th, 2011 9:00am-4:30pm Where: Children's Medical Services 2390 Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32306 For more information or to RSVP, please contact Amber Dame at or Amber@.... Click here for more info!

CHADD

OF LEE COUNTY

CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

INVITES YOU TO

ADHD & Homework

"tips from a tutor who can give you the inside scoop"

Presented by:

Adria Demaray

A Presentation for Parents, School

and Mental Health Professionals

INFORMATION PRESENTED WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

How to help your child with homework.

LEE COUNTY TEACHER INSERVICE CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

The School District of Lee County is neither endorsing nor sponsoring this event, product or service nor endorsing the views of the sponsoring organization;

One (1) CEU through Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers for mental health professionals Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider BAP #206

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 7 - 9 P.M.

Lee Memorial Hospital MED Room 2,

2776 Cleveland Avenue

Fort Myers, FL

CHADD provides information and education about AD/HD to our members and the general public. We encourage you to use the information you receive at CHADD meetings to talk with your local health care provider. CHADD does not provide any medical or diagnostic services and does not recommend or endorse any products, services, publications, medications or treatments.

For more information, please contact Lynne Lampila, 940-2578, or write: CHADD of Lee County, 14851 Dr, Ft. Myers, FL 33908

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Talleres Educativos del Sistema EscolarDate: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Start Time: 11:30 am End Time: 1:30 pm (Time Zone: US/Eastern) Location: Children's Medical Services - Tallahassee (map)Category: FND Trainings/support groupsDescription:Talleres educativos para ayudar a identificar los servicios que nuestros hijos necesitan en las escuelas.1. Plan de ducacion Individual - Conocer el proceso para recibir

servicios relacionados que ayuden a su hijo a triunfar en la escuela.2. Respaldo para un comportamiento Positivo - Estrategias positivas de intervencion para los ninos con comportamientos no deseados.3 . La Comunicacion con Colaboracion para un

buen Entendimiento - Tecnicas para comunicarse adecuadamente con las escuelas y ser escuchado y tomado en cuenta. 4. Evaluacion - Conocer el proceso necesario para obtener los servicios importantes que su hijo necesita.5. Servicios Relacionados - Conocer algunos de los servicios que su hijo necesita para triunfar en la escuela.Contact: Frances Email: frances@...Phone: Location Details: Children's Medical Services - Tallahassee2390 Rd.Tallahassee FL 32306 US Assistive Technology Expo: Friday, January 13, 2012Time: 9am - 4pm Location/Address: Spectrum House Crestview1455 South Ferdon Blvd. Contact Person and Contact Information: Jodi Schmidt, , Crestview@... Spectrum House will be hosting an Assistive Technology and Florida Telecommunication Relay Expo The FAAST Device Loan Program is a way for people with disabilities of all ages to try out different assistive

devices to best determine those most helpful for them. Florida Telecommunications Relay ~ FTRI offers a variety of amplified telephones to meet the need of persons with mild, moderate or severe hearing loss. Visual Strategies Workshop: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Time: 6pm - 8pm Location/Address :

Spectrum House1455 S. Ferdon Blvd. Unit CCrestview, FL 32536 Contact Person and Contact Information: Irma Cofield,

Description: This workshop will address how to create and implement the use of visual strategies for children with autism and related disabilities. We will show a variety of ways to use visuals daily. This presentation is appropriate for parents, teachers and others that are new to learning these strategies or would like a refresher on the topic. Presented by Debi Gunter, Autism Consultant, FSU-CARD

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