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FCIC Inclusion Insider: Spring 2012

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Announcement

NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD GRANT– PBS/ PYRAMID MODEL

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities is thrilled to announce that with support of funding from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, five early childhood programs in Florida have been selected to become state demonstrations for the implementation of Positive Behavior Support (PBS). These high quality early childhood programs are committed to the inclusion of all children. The PBS model provides early educators with the knowledge and tools needed to promote the social emotional competence of all children, prevent the development of behavior challenges, and ensure that young children with behavior problems get effective intervention. The five programs are: Just Kids Learning Center, Orange Park; Winter Park Day Nursery, Winter Park; Discovery Point 68, Land O’ Lakes; Magic Moments, Clermont; and Pro Child Learning Center in Lake Worth. These programs will receive intensive training and technical assistance from

nationally recognized faculty members at the University of South Florida who developed the early childhood PBS model. Research on the implementation of early childhood PBS has validated the effectiveness of the model for reducing child challenging behavior and promoting children's social emotional competence. This model holds great promise for providing effective early intervention that helps children with the foundations needed for school readiness. Each of the selected programs will be training teachers, working with families, and bringing this model to their programs. Program leadership teams will use data-based decision-making to make sure that the social emotional needs of all children in the program can be met.

Educational Opportunity

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities of the University of South Florida is currently recruiting graduate students for a fully online Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Support. This certificate program offers an evidence based approach to resolving challenging and supporting prosocial, behavior in children and youth within schools and early education settings. Courses include: Intensive Individualized Positive Behavior Support; Consultation and Collaboration; Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children; and School-Wide Positive Behavior Support. Program courses are taught by PBS leaders in the field, Drs. Don Kincaid; ; Kwang Sun Blair; and Lise Fox. For more information, please visit the program web

site or contact Tanisha e-Dobney.

Upcoming Webinar

EMPLOYMENT WEBINAR SERIES

FCIC's 2012 Employment Webinar Series continues Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 5:00pm EST with

"Self Employment"

This webinar is free and no registration is required. The participation link to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event.

For more information, contact -

Training Opportunities

PEPSA's FREE REGIONAL TRAININGS

Funded by the Florida Department of Education, K-12 Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, the Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA) offer free regional trainings throughout the state of Florida to ensure access and professional development on diverse topics. Visit their website to view the training calendar, download training flyers and register for upcoming trainings.

May 15, 2012

Embedding Social Opportunities During Literacy Instruction

Presented by Dr. Maureen Conroy & Dr. Whalon

Gainesville, FL

(Online participation also available)

Resources

FDDC'S AND DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA'S NEW VOTING GUIDE

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights Florida have produced an updated version of “Voting in Florida – A Guide for Citizens with Disabilitiesâ€. Download a copy of this valuable guide, or order a copy online. Additional materials and publications are available on FDDC's Resources page.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INSTITUTE POSSIBILITIES VIDEO SERIES

The Developmental Disabilities Institute at Wayne State University, the Michigan UCEDD, has released a video series entitled Possibilities. The four films in the series tell the story of four individuals with disabilities who are at different points in their lives. The purpose of the Possibilities Series is to present examples of how individuals with disabilities and their families can lead the lives that they envision, without barriers and in the direction they truly wish to go.

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) CARES

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at . Travelers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to contact TSA Cares or can email. For more information, view the full press release.

SPRING 2012

About the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC) at the University of South Florida was established in October 2005 through a University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service grant award from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.

Through leadership in research and evaluation, theory, policy, capacity building, and practice the FCIC is committed to developing a range of supports and services in the areas of Community Supports, Early Childhood, Transition, Education, Employment, Health, Interdisciplinary Training, Public Policy, and Cultural Competence.

Mission

The mission of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities is to provide training, technical assistance, research, systems change, and dissemination activities focused on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to:

Make informed choices and decisions about their lives.

Receive support and services that are based on individual goals and outcomes.

Achieve full inclusion and participate in society, in an individualized manner, consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities of each individual.

Goals

To improve access to effective educational supports within inclusive placements for individuals with developmental disabilities.

To expand the availability and choice of employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

To increase meaningful participation in community activities, services, and supports, for individuals with developmental disabilities.

To improve access and quality of health care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

To increase the number of professionals and practitioners who receive training from FCIC to strengthen the capacity of Florida to achieve the purpose of the DD Act.

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