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News and EventsSummer Camp opportunity for Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders Ages 7-10May 1, 2008 Autism Alliance of Chester County
in collaboration with
Brandywine YMCA
present
Camp Brandywine! June 23rd - 27th, 2008
for children ages 7-10 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
9:00 pm to 4:00 pm- no extended hours available.
Cost for 5 days- $200 at
Brandywine YMCA
295 Hurley Road, Coatesville
610-380-YMCA. Registration form.
Social AwarenessMay 1, 2008 Developing Socially Appropriate Behaviors presentation.
Free lecture series on AutismApril 16, 2008 Autism Society of America’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter
With support from PECO Energy and
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, Attorneys at Law
Presents
A FREE Four Part Autism Lecture SeriesEach lecture will take place from 7-9 PM
Freedom Hall ~ Upper Merion Township Building
175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia PA
Do you...April 16, 2008 Do you have a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who has a younger infant sibling? Click here for more information.
Special Education support groupApril 7 , 2008 Special Education support group in Chester County for parents reference...click here for details.
Seniors Scholarship opportunityApril 4, 2008 High school seniors from Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Philadelphia and Chester Counties who contend with a chronic disease or physical or mental challenge can apply for one of 10 $1,000 Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarships.
The program honors the memory of Susanna DeLaurentis, who died of cancer in 1999 at age 10. A resident of Cheltenham, Susanna attended Myers Elementary School and Elkins Park Middle School.
Applicants are asked to submit a brief statement of their health condition, and how they have managed to excel despite the condition; their postsecondary education plans; academic achievements; and participation in extracurricular or community activities.
Students also must include at least one letter of reference from a teacher or school administrator.
Submissions should be mailed to SDCF, Box 11208, Elkins Park, Pa. 19027. The deadline is May 2. Awards will be announced no later than June 2.
The scholarship will be paid directly to the honoree's institution of higher learning.
To learn more, e-mail michaeljad@comcast. net or visit www.friendsofsusann a.org.
Offered through Community Services of DevereuxMarch 14, 2008 Adolescent parenting skills education group offered to parents by Community Services of Devereux in April. See flyer.
Camp opportunitiesMarch 13, 2008 Summer camp activities available in the county for parents and information and registration forms
Grant Opportunity for ParentsMarch 13, 2008 "Grant Opportunity for Parents" Deadline is April 18,2008.
Training opportunity for parents in the countyFebruary 13, 2008 TIM Academy Presents:
Two Unique Workshops for Parents and Home Support Staff
Session 1: Establishing Successful Home Environments for
Children with Autism
Session 2: Establishing Successful Community Activities for
Children
with Autism
When: April 30, 2008
Where: Location to be determined
Time: Session 1 9:00 am to 11:30
am
Session 2 1:00 pm to 3:30
pm
Cost for parents: $125 per session
$200 for both
sessions
Cost for Professionals: $175.00 per session
$300.00 for both
sessions
For more information contact: Wendy Moran
~wmoran@timacademy.org
Michelle McGurl ~
mmcgurl@timacademy.org
610-644-2313
ASCEND Meeting NoticesFebruary 11, 2008 Community happenings ASCEND meetings and locations.
Parent to Parent of PAJanuary 18, 2008 Parent to Parent of PA helps locate a support group.
IU 13 Annual College FairNovember 29, 2007 The
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Annual College Fair is scheduled Thursday, April
17, 2008, at Millersville University. Sponsored by Brenda S. Kauffman’s
School-to-Work/Transitions Services, the annual fair is attended each
year by an increased number of high school students with special needs
who are interested in post-secondary options. Also each year, we enjoy
a higher turnout of visiting college & agency representatives. Yet,
we are pleased that enough space is available for us to be able to contact
our neighboring IU’s. We therefore welcome your providing to the high
schools that you serve the attached three-page information/registration
flyer, which is complete with details such as the program agenda of scheduled
morning information sessions followed by the fair itself, the April 1st
registration deadline, and driving directions to MU. Also attached for
you as an FYI is the press release. Ms. Bortner, I look forward to your
contacting me with any questions or any follow-up that I could do. And,
if you prefer to receive hard copies of the three-page flyer, just ask,
and I will be glad to quickly supply. (If you just assume do your own,
please note flyer’s footer: information/driving directions on green-color
paper front/back; registration form on plain white.) Press
Release, Registration
Form, Directions, Flyer.
Available InformationSeptember 24, 2007 This
is the National Information Center
for Children and Youth with Disabilities.
It provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues.
UniqueAugust 20 , 2007 Special Education Parent Support Group information - "UNIQUE". Come one and all and participate with other parents of students with disabilities to the meetings attached on this meeting list
CCIU Policies and ProceduresJune 14, 2007 On June
14, 2007, the Avon Grove School District adopted the Chester County Intermediate
Unit's policies and procedures under the
federal requirements of 34 CFR 300.101 through 300.211.
Notice of Adoption of Policies, Procedures and Use of Federal Funds for Special Education |
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