NEW!
If you are a parent of a Special needs child, you can NOT miss this IMPORTANT meeting! WHO: GARTH HARRIES, The New DOE Senior Coordinator of Special Education Programs WHAT: A SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETING WHEN: WEDNESDAY MAY 6 AT 7:00 pm WHERE: THE MICHAEL J. PETRIDES COMPLEX 715 OCEAN TERRACE STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK Building A, Room 118 A Come to this meeting and have your voice heard! Tell the DOE that we need more programs for ASD children in the Community School district and in the LRE! Tell the DOE that we need MORE Scientifically Based Reading and Math Programs to assist our Dyslexic and Learning Disabled students! Tell the DOE that we need an increase in Positive Behavioral supports and interventions for our children in school! Tell the DOE that all school based personal need intensive increases to their training in the areas of scientifically based instruction, behavioral interventions, and in disabilities like ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, ED, ODD, and more! Tell the DOE that we are OUTRAGED that the School's Progress Report does not provide ANY accountability statistics for IEP compliance, delivery of service, timeliness, referral rates, disproportional referrals, special education suspension numbers, LRE recommendations, and referrals that send children OUT OF THE SCHOOL (commonly known as "Dumping")! Tell the DOE that we are tired of children being warehoused and dumped, and we are tired of our children being placed in classes where the need and functioning level is TOO GREAT AND DISSIMILAR, to meet the needs of the ENTIRE class! Tell the DOE that we are tired of our children just keeping their heads above water, or worse yet drowning, and we feel that it's FINALLY time that they taught our children to SWIM NOT FLOUNDER! COME HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD! YOUR CHILDREN ARE DEPENDING ON YOU TO BE THEIR MOST VOCAL AND PASSIONATE ADVOCATE, DO NOT DISAPPOINTMENT THEM OR THEIR NEEDS! Please free circulate and disseminate to as many parents of Special needs students as possible!
NEW!
NEW!
“Families Helping Families” Presents:
A FREE Eight Week Special Education Workshop Series
Conducted by Andrea Lella
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about helping your special needs child but didn’t know where to ask!
Topics to be addressed:
Special Ed Law - Learn the Law and how to access the services available, so you can be the best advocate for your child.
Your Rights- They're your child’s rights! Learn how to protect them!
Educate yourself- Allow us to translate the acronym ridden and mystical world of the DOE and IEP development into straight talk.
Parenting Tips - Learn strategies to implement in your home that will support your child’s learning, independence and behavioral development. Discover the path to your child's success!
WHEN: Mondays from 10:00 AM to
3/2/, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/11, 4/20, 4/27, 5/11 (make up date for canceled 5/4 date)
EXTENDED 4 MORE WEEKS!!!
WHEN: Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
5/21, 5/28, 6/11 & 6/18
WHERE: SIDDSO, “
(Building with blue awning).
For Additional Information and to Pre-Register for entire course or select weeks, email:
FamiliesHelpingFamilies@MSN.com
(Course syllabus to be announced)
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IMPORTANT MEETING!!!!
PARENT SPEAK PUT FORUM!!!
JANUARY 14, 2008 AT IBR
1050 Forest Hill Road
Staten Island, NY 10314
10:00AM-11:30AM
The New York City Department of education says that 90% of parents are satisfied with the quality of education their children received.
As a parent/caregiver of a special education student, do you agree?
If not, come join others and make your voice heard. You will have an opportunity to SPEAK OUT about
special education in New York City.
Elected officials have been invited to attend. Spanish Interpretation services will
be offered at both the Bronx and
Staten Island forums.
PIE, a parent-run special education advocacy group, and ARISE, a group of parents, educators
and other supporters advocating on behalf of students with special needs, are co-sponsoring this
event. Both organizations work towards making sure that NYC students with disabilities receive a free
and appropriate education and are included in their school communities.
To ensure you are heard, please pre-register. We will try to accommodate all speakers.
Email: pie@nylpi.org Phone: 212-244-4664 Please contact us if you have any questions or need directions.
We want to hear from you, the PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS!
Our missions are guided by listening and hearing what YOU believe are the needs within the Special Education System.
Parents for Inclusive Education
www.nylpi.org/pie www.arisecoalition.org
January 15
Bronx Borough President’s Office
198 East 161 St., 2nd Floor Suite 201
Hearing Room
Bronx, NY 10451
5:30PM-7:30 PM
January 14
IBR, Seminar Room
1050 Forest Hill Road
Staten Island, NY 10314
10:00AM-11:30AM
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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE PANEL FOR EDUCATIONAL POLICY CHAIRED BY
CHANCELLOR JOEL KLEIN
New York City Department of Education
WHEN:
WHAT: A MEETING WITH THE CHANCELLOR TO DISCUSS SPECIAL EDUCASTION AND THE BUDGET!!!!
WHY: TO HAVE YOUR VOICES HEARD AND YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY THE CHANCELLOR!!!!
Speaker sign-up will begin at
Translation services will be provided in Spanish or American Sign Language through reservation only: (212) 374-2437 or
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I.S. 24,
Learn about the newest cutting edge treatments and research for children on the spectrum and other neurological disorders from doctors who are experts in the field.
Dr. Philip DeFina is a well-known author, lecturer and clinical neuropsychologist. He has been a pioneer in developing and directing national clinical training programs in the cognitive neurosciences. Dr. DeFina has developed a comprehensive neurodiagnostic procedure with specific neurobehavioral and cognitive interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurological disorders.
Dr. James Neubrander is a renowned physician and lecturer specializing in an advanced biomedical treatment approach to assist children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Neubrander has treated over 2,000 children on the Autism Spectrum and continues to research new and innovative treatment protocols.
A light meal will be provided and time will be allotted for questions and answers.
You must RSVP to attend. Respond early to get your seat by contacting CANY if you with to attend.
Please call (718)-285-6548
E-mail: contact@cityaccessny.org
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PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH IEPs:
Confused about graduation requirements?
SIFPTAs invites you to a presentation by
Cheri Goldstein and Candace Lee
of the Office of Special Education Initiatives
Thursday, December 11, 2008
ISC (Petrides Complex) Rm A-118
10 am—noon
Regents exams, RCTs, IEP diplomas,
and other graduation requirements.
Kathleen Boyer fedsped@gmail.com