Bridges4Kids News Digest

National News	*top*
Interview: Dr. Mel Levine - All Kinds of Learning Children of the Code, February 2006 http://www.childrenofthecode.org/interviews/levine.htm In this Children of the Code interview, Dr. Levine discusses his work at All Kinds of Minds and engages in a wide ranging dialogue about the many dimensions of learning. Of particular interest to Children of the Code readers, Dr. Levine discusses how the effects of reading difficulty can ripple through learning in general. Meet My Teachers: Mom & Dad Business Week Online, February 20, 2006 http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_08/b3972108.htm A growing number of affluent parents think they can do better than any school. No longer the bailiwick of religious fundamentalists or neo-hippies looking to go off the cultural grid, home schooling is a growing trend among the educated elite. Sizing up the Classroom Detroit News, February 26, 2006 http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060226/OPINION01/602260320/1026/SCHOOLS Educators tout smaller classes as the best way for kids to learn, but what if classes were larger and the teachers were better? Dealing With Girls Who Bully Carrie Watters, Arizona Republic, February 26, 2006 http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0226edgirlbullies0226.html They are called Queen Bees: Mean girls who bully other girls. They aren't new, but more and more people are taking a stand against it. The Queen Bees use social savvy for what some call "relational aggression." They use friendships as leverage and sometimes as a weapon. They get other girls to spread gossip. KY Innovative Medicaid Waiver Promotes Work & Safe Housing Center for Self Determination, Alliance for Freedom News, January/February 2006 Edition http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/CSD2-06.html#top Within the State's new 1115 Waiver, Kentucky is launching a model self-determination demonstration that is the most innovative in the country. A Numbers Crunch Paul Tosto, Pioneer Press, February 19, 2006 http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/living/education/13900696.htm If anything can torpedo the hopes of the 120 high school students in Ernest Davenport's 11-week ACT/SAT prep class, it's the math on those college entrance exams. It's hard, and it's nearly impossible without taking the classes in high school to prepare you. Yet most of the teens sitting in Davenport's free class, nearly all students of color, will take the exams in April without having finished advanced algebra or geometry. Why didn't they take algebra sooner? Did they worry about doing poorly? Was it because their friends wouldn't be there or they didn't get a push from family or counselors? Were the classes available? The questions linger with no single answer. These are highly motivated, capable students who perhaps didn't get the right guidance about what courses to take or advice on how hard they needed to push. Test Takes on Teens' Mental Health Rita Giordano, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 9, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/PhillyInq2-9-06.html#top Somewhere in junior high, Jennifer Rashti lost her smile. The once-genial Cherry Hill girl began to feel sad, angry, low. By last year, when she was a high school sophomore, Rashti was making excuses not to go out with friends. Rhode Island Wins Lead Paint Suit Raja Mishra, Boston Globe, February 23, 2006 http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2006/02/23/rhode_island_wins_lead_paint_suit/ The State of Rhode Island won a first-ever verdict yesterday against the makers of lead-based paint, with a jury deciding that three companies must clean more than 300,000 homes of lead contamination and may potentially be forced to pay out billions of dollars in damages. McDonald's: Fries Have Potential Allergens Dave Carpenter, The Associated Press, February 13, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/AP2-13-06.html#top Not long after disclosing that its french fries contain more trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. said Monday that wheat and dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an acknowledgment it had not previously made. The presence of those substances can cause allergic or other medical reactions in food-sensitive consumers. MA Andover Middle School Restricts Girls Revealing Clothing Associated Press, February 19, 2006 www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2006/02/19/andover_middle_school_restricts_girls_revealing_clothing/ An Andover middle school is asking parents to more closely monitor what their children wear to school after a group of girls wore what the principal thought was inappropriate clothing on Valentine's Day. FL School Nurses Are Not Luxuries Orlando Sentinel, February 19, 2006 http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/orl-sopin1906feb19,0,2038545.story?coll=orl-opinion-headlines More children are being born with low birth weights and, thanks to modern medical advancements, surviving -- though many are at risk of disability or impaired development. At the same time, the incidence of children with asthma, diabetes and other chronic conditions are increasing in number and severity. In response, Osceola County is planning to replace school clinic health aides with licensed practical nurses who can help such children succeed in school while better managing health concerns. For Some Educators, Tagging Is 'It' eSchool News, February 20, 2006 http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=6126 A new method of searching the internet aims to transform the way people look for and store the information they find online--and already it's having a significant impact on teaching and learning. “Tagging” allows web surfers to save hundreds (or even thousands) of favorite web pages under key words. For example, a web page featuring information about Abraham Lincoln could be saved under the tag, "Lincoln." Unlike storing addresses in a "favorites" folder on your computer, tagged pages are stored on the web and are accessible from any computer. Grant & Funding Opportunities Winter 2006 Johnson County Schools, January 4, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/JCSchools1-4-06.html#top
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)	*top*
Testing? YES! -- Standardized Testing? NO! Marion Brady, Orlando Sentinel, February 19, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/Sentinel2-19-06.html#top Here, in three short sentences, is why No Child Left Behind is dumbing down America's kids: 1. Teachers always teach to the test. 2. Under NCLB, the only tests that count are standardized and machine scored rather than teacher created and scored. 3. Machines can't evaluate and attach a number to complex thought processes, so complex thought processes don't get taught. Mastery Test's Format at Issue Robert A. Frahm, Hartford Courant, February 26, 2006 http://www.courant.com/news/education/hc-mastery0226.artfeb26,0,3348323.story?coll=hc-headlines-education Compared with multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions, requiring written answers, measure more complex skills and are more likely to show whether students have a firm grasp of reading, mathematics and other subjects. But they also drive up testing costs, strain test companies and slow down the scoring. Now they are at the heart of a legal battle between Connecticut and the federal government. The state has filed a lawsuit challenging the No Child Left Behind Act, contending that the government failed to meet a promise to pay for a required expansion of the state's testing program. But U.S. officials have asked to have the lawsuit dismissed saying that Connecticut's test is simply too expensive, in large part because of its extensive use of open-ended questions. For more information on No Child Left Behind, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/ESEA.html
Parenting/Parental Involvement	*top*
Five Ways to Stop School Behavior Problems Even Before They Start Terri Mauro, About.com http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/About2-15-06.html#top There are all sorts of reasons why children misbehave in school. By the time a student is reacting with violence, it's too late to institute a quick fix. Newspaper articles about children whose behavior problems have turned tragic often talk about missed opportunities and why nobody helped. Here are five ways to start dealing with problems or potential problems early, when there is still time to work with teachers and administrators to make school a tolerable place for your child. Research Digest: Mothering the Mind and Soul: African American Mothers' Beliefs and Practices to Ensure Academic and Social Success for Their Daughters in High School Barbara Morrow Williams, University of Missouri, February 2006 http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/fine/resources/digest/mothering.html In this study by Barbara Morrow Williams, interviews with African American mothers of successful high school daughters show that mothers maintain intense interest and direct involvement in multiple aspects of their daughters' educational lives, but keep little contact with school officials. Specific suggestions for ensuring success are proposed. For more information on Parenting, Siblings, Adoption and Foster Care, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Parenting.html
Early Childhood	*top*
U.K. Reading and Naughtiness 'Linked' BBC News, February 10, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4693712.stm Research on 2,200 twins finds poor behavior and reading in young boys - though not girls - are intertwined and intervention can tackle either area. “To our surprise we found genetics did not explain it. It's an environmental process, such as what goes on in the classroom, and this is important because it can be changed." Programs that target either reading problems or behavior problems during the pre-school and early primary school years are likely to produce changes in both areas, the research concludes. CA Groups Weigh Reiner Measure Dana Hull, The Mercury News, February 19, 2006 http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/living/education/13911325.htm Rob Reiner returns to San Jose on Thursday to pitch Proposition 82, his Preschool for All Act, as two key Silicon Valley business groups wrangle over whether to endorse the plan to provide a free voluntary year of preschool to all 4-year-olds in the state. MI Michigan Child Care Task Force Minutes for February 1, 2006 http://www.earlychildhoodmichigan.org/articles/2-06/MCCTF2-1-06.htm For more information on Early Childhood issues, visit www.EarlyChildhoodMichigan.org
Michigan News	*top*
Get The Lead Out! Electronic Newsletter, February 15, 2005 http://www.bridges4kids.org/lead/GTLO2-15-06.html In this Newsletter: MCIR Bill Passes Senate, Touch-Point Provider Training Goes on the Road, EPA Proposes New Rules for Renovating, Repair and Painting, Saginaw to Host National Lead and Asthma Conference, Local Training Opportunities, Health and Human Service Provider Training, Lead Safe Work Practices, Lead 101 for Homeowners, and information on the Next Get the Lead Out! Collaborative meeting. Gratiot County Asperger Support Group This group is available to parents, grandparents, educators and anyone interested in attending. The group meets at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca (right behind the court house) on the third Thursday of each month. For more information contact Marion Nester at (989) 857-3144 or Penny Bearden (989) 847-2704.
Disability News	*top*
Preparing the School for Your Child with Special Needs Terri Mauro, Your Guide to Parenting Special Needs at About.com http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/About2-16-06.html#top Here's your head start for information to send to teachers about your child's special needs. Follow the links to find information regarding specific disabilities, then download the "How to Assemble a Teacher Information" Packet for step-by-step instructions on using these tips and handouts. 25 Deaths Linked to ADHD Drugs Andrew Bridges, Associated Press, February 9, 2006 http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060209-124320-7473r.htm Twenty-five persons died and 54 more suffered serious cardiovascular problems after taking drugs to treat attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder between 1999 and 2003, the government says. The Age of Autism: Doctors for Mercury Dan Olmsted, United Press International, February 9, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/UPI2-9-06.html#top As doctors and health authorities fight state bans on mercury in vaccines and keep giving it to kids and pregnant women, one fact stands out: their certainty. The image of pediatricians and public officials as valiant defenders of mercury takes a bit of getting used to, given their longstanding efforts to keep the toxic element out of our food, our bodies and the environment. No reasonable person -- let alone health professional -- would advocate keeping mercury in childhood vaccines unless they were absolutely certain it was an exception to this lethal legacy. Bridges4Kids Featured Resource: Respite Locator http://www.respitelocator.org/locatorsearch/searchpage.htm An amazing respite locator that sorts by state, city, age of child/person needing respite AND conditions that the child/person has (i.e. autism, epilepsy, etc.) Bridges4Kids Featured Resource: Axistive http://www.axistive.com Assistive Technology News Portal Where's the Manual? Dan Coulter, Coulter Video, February 22, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-06/Coulter2-22-06.html#top If your child is diagnosed with a significant disability, disorder or condition, it's pretty common to start a frantic search for answers. Is there a cure? If there's no cure, where's the manual I can use to do exactly the right things to help my child make his life as good as it can possibly be? For more information on Disabilities, Disorders and Diseases, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Disabilities.html
Special Education Issues	*top*
Children's Crusaders Liz Stevens, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 21, 2006 http://www.wrightslaw.com/news/06/crusaders.02.06.htm Here are 10 things that parents who advocate for their special-education students should know how to do. IDEA 2004: Resolving Parent-School Disagreements SchwabLearning.org http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=1092 Read about new options for negotiating special education issues. Incorporating Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Into the IEP (PDF) Laura A. Riffel and Ann P. Turnbull, Beach Center on Disabilities (University of Kansas) and Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior Support http://www.bridges4kids.org/parentiep.pdf This document includes information on advanced preparation, what to do/expect during the meeting (developing goals, determining placement, assessments, grading, etc.), and concluding the meeting. How Can I Get the School to Provide an Appropriate Program? Wrightslaw http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/fape.dyslexia.kate.htm "My child entered special education when he was in the 2nd grade. At that time, his reading grade level was 1.3. He is now in the 5th grade. After 30 months of special education, his reading grade level is 2.3." "Since he entered special education, he has fallen further behind. What can I do?" In How to Get the School to Provide an Appropriate Program, read one parent's journey from emotions to advocacy as she learns to negotiate for the services her son needs. This article includes a Wrightslaw Game Plan to get appropriate services. For more information on Special Education, IEPs and Section 504, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Rules.html
Ask the Attorney/Advocate	*top*
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Upcoming National Events	*top*
These are NEW calendar listings that have been added this week, along with events taking place this week. To view a complete calendar of National events, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Conferences.html Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association's 10th Annual NLDA Symposium “A Decade of Progress in NLD” WHEN: March 10-11, 2006 WHERE: South San Francisco Conference Center, San Francisco, CA DESCRIPTION: At our 2-day event for parents and professionals, noted expert in learning disabilities, Rick Lavoie, plus over 30 nationally- and internationally-known speakers will present on the many interrelated aspects of Nonverbal Learning Disorders. Parents and professionals (MD, RN, SLP, OT, MFT, LCSW, psychologists, educators) will receive vital information on NLD, with special emphasis on the latest research and effective strategies to help individuals of all ages with NLD. Continuing education, ongoing poster session, exhibitors, and bookstore will be available. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information on registration, schedule, speakers, and program, visit www.NLDline.com, www.NLDA.org, or email NLDAsymposium2006@excite.com. National ADA Symposium & Expo WHEN: April 10-12, 2006 WHERE: America's Center, Downtown St. Louis, MO DESCRIPTION: The National ADA Symposium is the most comprehensive conference available on the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability-related laws. The National ADA Symposium features an extensive session schedule with tracks in architecture, government, education, employment, and more. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, contact Eric Stockton, Symposium coordinator, ada@missouri.edu. Further information can be found at www.adaproject.org. YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Network 27th Annual International Conference “Pathways to Success in Developmental and Learning Disabilities: Innovative Programs, Strategies and Policies that Work” WHEN: May 1-5, 2006 WHERE: Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel, 1605 Broadway, New York City, NY DESCRIPTION: The five-day conference will feature more than 300 prominent speakers from throughout the United States and abroad. More than 150 seminars and workshops will focus on key issues, including: Autism, Health Care, Early Childhood, Special Education, Advocacy, Workforce Issues, Residential Services, Sexuality and Social Skills, and many more. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more conference information, visit www.yai.org/pid or contact Dalia Sztulwark at dsztulwark@yai.org, 212-273-6193 or 212-629-4113 (fax). On-line registration begins in March at http://www.yai.org. Nova Scotia Conference on Learning Disabilities WHEN: May 12 & 13, 2006 WHERE: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada DESCRIPTION: Featuring a full-day keynote address by Dr. Edward Hallowell, co-author of 'Driven to Distraction' and 'Delivered from Distraction' and half-day presentations by: Professor Mahesh Sharma of Cambridge College on Mathematics Education; Jonathan Jones of Success Oriented Achievement Realized (SOAR) which features success oriented, high adventure programs for LD, ADHD and ADD young men and women on Success Attributes; Dr. Jack Fletcher of the University of Texas - Houston Health Science Centre on Reading Disabilities; and Dr. Maggie Mamen a Clinical Psychologist from Ottawa, Ontario on Nonverbal Learning Disabilities. For more information, you can download the conference brochure from http://ldans.nsnet.org. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact the Conference Coordinator Susan Clarke at 902-423-2850 or sclarke.ldans@ns.sympatico.ca for more details. Caring Communities "World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo" WHEN: May 19-21, 2006 WHERE: Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD DESCRIPTION: New to the Expo this year, we are adding an extra day to enjoy the exhibits, featuring SUNDAY as IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES AUTISM DAY! Pathfinders for Autism, the sponsoring organization will work with Caring Communities to plan this incredible day which will highlight an autism pavilion of support resources, targeted autism-related augmentative communication/assistive technology exhibitors, autism-related workshops and more! All Within the existing World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information or to register, contact Caring Communities at 1-866-227-4644 or visit http://www.caringcommunities.org/. 8^th National Self-Advocacy Conference "We Had a Dream, Now We Have the Power" WHEN: May 25-28, 2006 WHERE: Atlanta, Georgia FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, visit http://sabe2006.org/. 18^th Annual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute WHEN: June 6-9 & 10, 2006 WHERE: Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont DESCRIPTION: The objective of this Training Institute is to assist concerned professionals to meet the unique needs of college students with disabilities. COST: Cost is $365 per person if registered by May 1, 2006. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, visit http://vm.uconn.edu/~wwwcped/06pti.htm or email Carrol Waite at carrol.waite@uconn.edu.
Upcoming Michigan Events	*top*
These are NEW calendar listings that have been added this week, along with events taking place this week. To view a complete calendar of Michigan events, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Conferences.html FREE LECTURE - LEARNING PROBLEMS: The Visual Connection with Dr. John Jacobi, Developmental Optometrist WHEN: Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 7pm WHERE: Suburban Eye Care, 32415 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI DESCRIPTION: If you know your child is smart, but he or she is behind grade level in reading, or getting poor grades in school, the problem could be visual. Light refreshments will be served. This lecture is FREE and open to the public. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Seating is limited. Please call 734-525-8170 to reserve your place. Training for Parents, Students and Staff: Making Special Education Work for You WHEN/WHERE: Sessions will take place in Detroit, Michigan at various locations. March 11, 2006 (2 sessions) at The ARC Detroit; March 27, 2006 (2 sessions) at Lenox Center; April 12, 2006 at Sacred Heart Seminary; April 29, 2006 (2 sessions) at The ARC Detroit; and on May 10, 2006 at Mt. Zion Head Start. DESCRIPTION: An individualized education program (IEP) is required by federal and state law for every student eligible for special education. The IEP is the cornerstone of the IDEA. The IEP identifies the educational programs and services which are needed to achieve an appropriate education. The training will help parents understand the IEP process and empower parents with knowledge to be effective advocates for their children. To download the flyer with additional information, click here (PDF). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact MPAS at 1-800-414-3956 to R.S.V.P. attendance. Please mention any accessibility accommodations you may need. MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS WHEN: March 14, 2006, April 11, 2006, May 9, 2006, June 13, 2006, July 11, 2006, August 8, 2006, September 12, 2006, October 10, 2006, November 14, 2006, December 12, 2006 WHERE: Meetings usually start at 9:00 a.m. and are usually held on the 4th floor of the Hannah Building in Lansing. Contact the State Board of Education Office (517) 373-3900, for meeting location and time. HOSTED BY: The Michigan State Board of Education DESCRIPTION: State Board of Education meetings are open to the public. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact Mrs. Eileen F. Hamilton, State Board Executive, at (517) 373-3900 (voice) or (517) 373-4035 (TDD) one week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Mrs. Eileen Hamilton (Administrative Secretary, State Board of Education) at: (517) 373-3900 (voice), (517) 373-4035 (TDD), or email: hamiltone@michigan.gov. Upcoming Detroit CHADD Meetings WHEN: March 14, April 11, and May 9, 2006 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm WHERE: Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 8000 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48202 (Located N. of W Grand Blvd between Marston and Chandler St.) FOR MORE INFORMATION: or more information please call 313-333-5310. To inquire about CHADD Meetings or Programs call 313-421-5962 (Temp), email: detroitchadd@yahoo.com, or visit http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/Chadd20U.html. 6^th Annual UCP Detroit Red Wing Alumni Charity Hockey Game & Banquet WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 2006 (doors open at 4:00 PM) WHERE: St. Mary's Athletic Center, 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Lake, Michigan 48324 DESCRIPTION: Great family event featuring the UCP Pucksters vs. Red Wing Alumni; opportunities for autographs. Advanced tickets needed for the banquet. COST: Admission is between $10 - $100 per person. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit http://www.ucpdetroit.org for more info or call 248-557-5070. Free "Working Together to Develop IEP Goals" Workshop with Marcy Lancaster WHEN: March 20, 2006 from 6:30pm-8:30pm WHERE: Winding Brook Conference Centre, Shepherd, MI FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please RSVP by March 13 by emailing every1gratiot@yahoo.com or calling Sheryle @ (989) 463-8461 or Marcy @ (989) 620-0470. Mental Health Needs in Child Welfare Address the Needs of Children & Families WHEN: March 23-24, 2006 WHERE: Kellogg Conference Center, East Lansing, MI FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information please contact Deborah Jensen, Children’s Charter at (517) 482-7533. 2006 Governor's Education Summit "Rigor, Relevance and Relationships: Reinventing High Schools" WHEN: March 27, 2006 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: The Lansing Center, 333 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan DESCRIPTION: Attend the 2006 Governor's Education Summit and learn how to prepare high school students for the workplace and college. Come and discover ways to reinvent your high school's curriculum and build a strong foundation for students so they have the skills they need to be successful in the 21st century economy. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, visit http://www.masb.org/page.cfm/873. Free "Achieving Everyone Together" Conference WHEN: April 29, 2006 from 8:00am-4:00pm WHERE: Winding Brook Conference Centre, Shepherd, MI DESCRIPTION: Differentiated Instruction by Dr. Alice Udvari-Solner and breakout sessions on Strategies for Working with Students with Autism/Asperger's and Learning Disabilities and ADD, Communication Technologies and Grading for Included Students (includes lunch). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please RSVP by April 19 by emailing every1gratiot@yahoo.com or calling Sheryle @ (989) 463-8461 or Marcy @ (989) 620-0470. Promoting Positive Parent-Infant Relationships: Understanding the Implications of Attachment (Series) WHERE: DeVos Children's Hospital, East Auditorium, 100 Michigan Street, Grand Rapids, MI COST: Cost is $20.00 for each session (including lunch). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Register online at www.kentisd.org/earlyon for "Understanding and Assessing Cry Problems in Early Infancy" (May 5, 2006). Institute for Multi-Sensory Education's 30-Hour Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training WHEN/WHERE: May 8-12, 2006 in Novi, Michigan and July 10-14, 2006 in Petoskey, MI DESCRIPTION: The 30-Hour Comprehensive Program enables the learner to have in-depth understanding of the revised Orton-Gillingham based methodology, assessment, higher level skills, and the tools to implement this program into an existing curriculum. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, send an email to IMSE@Orton-Gillingham.com.
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