Bridges4Kids News Digest

National News	*top*
For Once, Blame the Student Patrick Welsh, Special to USA Today, March 7, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/USAToday3-7-06.html#top Failure in the classroom is often tied to lack of funding, poor teachers or other ills. Here's a thought: Maybe it's the failed work ethic of today's kids. That's what I'm seeing in my school. Until reformers see this reality, little will change. Parents Hit Home Tests to Sniff Out Drug Use Raquel Rutledge, KRT News Service, March 24, 2006 http://lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200603240400/LIFE03/603240309&template=printart Desperate parents dissatisfied with old-school ways of trying to tell whether their kids are doing drugs - rifling through their drawers, smelling their breath, searching their eyes - are now instead demanding proof. They're dragging their teens to drug testing labs and buying home testing kits by the case over the Internet. ADHD Panel Rejects Tough Drug Warnings Joyce Howard Price, Washington Times, March 23, 2006 http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060323-123020-8522r.htm An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that Ritalin and other drugs to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder not carry so-called "black box" warnings about cardiovascular and psychiatric risks. Jim Lehrer's NewsHour Online Focus: Achievement Gap http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/july-dec03/nyc_11-12.html In schools across the nation, white and Asian students outperform their black and Hispanic peers in every subject. This disparity in education is known as the "achievement gap." Researchers claim that the achievement gap stems from years of discrimination, but although the achievement gap is widespread, in some schools the gap simply does not exist. To find out why, we're profiling an urban elementary school in Mount Vernon, New York that has avoided the Achievement Gap. Nominate a Teacher for the American Stars of Teaching Program https://www.t2tweb.us/AmStar/About.asp The American Stars of Teaching Program recognizes and honors teachers who have a track record of improving student achievement, using innovative instructional strategies, and making a difference in the lives of their students. These teachers will be highlighted as representatives of the thousands of teachers who are making a difference in the classroom. Teachers of all grades and disciplines can be nominated. Nomination deadline is April 15, 2006. Bridges4Kids Featured Website: EducationPlanner http://www.educationplanner.com/ "Your one-stop career and college planning site. We have the information you need to research careers, choose a postsecondary school, apply on-line, and find ways to finance your education." When You Love To Read…But Your Child Doesn’t LDA of Arkansas Winter Edition 2006 Newsletter http://ldaofmichigan.org/articles/Sacks3-06.htm It is Sunday evening. The dishes are done, the dog is walked, and the laundry is folded. It’s the ideal time to relax with the New York Times, and my husband and I sink into the couch and each grab for our favorite sections. At the same time, our 15-year-old son, Alex, reaches for the remote control. Summer Camp Directory (PDF) Family Support Network of North Carolina http://www.fsnnc.org/Resources/2006_SummerCampDirectoy.pdf This is a directory of summer camps from North Carolina. People from other states might be interested in the first dozen or so pages which detail questions and things to consider before selecting a summer camp - this applies to any state. There are also nationwide camps listed.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)	*top*
NAACP Details Opposition To 'No Child' Lawsuit Hartford Courant, March 23, 2006 http://www.courant.com/news/education/hc-naacp0323.artmar23,0,2746922.story?coll=hc-headlines-education When lawyers clashed in a New Haven courtroom recently over a federal school reform law designed to help poor and minority children, state NAACP President Scot X. Esdaile couldn't help noticing who was missing. NCLB Terms Every Parent Needs to Know U.S. Department of Education Title I — This is the part of No Child Left Behind that supports programs in schools and school districts to improve the learning of children from low-income families. The U.S. Department of Education provides Title I funds to states to give to school districts based on the number of children from low-income families in each district. State Assessments — This refers to the tests developed by your state that your child will take every year in grades 3-8 and at least once in high school. Using these tests, the state will be able to compare schools to each other and know which ones need extra help to improve. Contact your child's school or school district to find out more details about your state's tests. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) — This is the term No Child Left Behind uses to explain that your child's school has met state reading and math goals. Your school district's report card will let you know whether or not your child's school has made AYP. School in Need of Improvement — This is the term No Child Left Behind uses to refer to schools receiving Title I funds that have not met state reading and math goals (AYP) for at least two years. If your child's school is labeled a "school in need of improvement," it receives extra help to improve and your child has the option to transfer to another public school, including a public charter school. Also, your child may be eligible to receive free tutoring and extra help with schoolwork. Contact your child's school district to find out if your child qualifies. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) — This is the term No Child Left Behind uses to refer to the tutoring and extra help with schoolwork in subjects such as reading and math that children from low-income families may be eligible to receive. This help is provided free of charge and generally takes place outside the regular school day, such as after school or during the summer. Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) — This is the term No Child Left Behind uses for a teacher who proves that he or she knows the subjects he or she is teaching, has a college degree, and is state-certified. No Child Left Behind requires that your child be taught by a Highly Qualified Teacher in core academic subjects. $30 Million in Striving Readers Grants Awarded to Help Struggling Readers U.S. Department of Education, March 22, 2006 http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/03/03222006.html A total of $30 million has been awarded for the 2006-07 school year to support the implementation of eight Striving Readers programs across the country, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced today. Over five years, these eight recipients will receive a combined total of over $142 million. The programs focus on middle and high schools that have significant numbers of struggling readers and are striving to meet No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress requirements in reading. They include a range of research-based adolescent literacy projects serving diverse populations. For more information on No Child Left Behind, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/ESEA.html
Parenting/Parental Involvement	*top*
Becoming Bulletproof Parents Dan Coulter, March 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/Coulter3-06.html#top Ever been frustrated or embarrassed by something one of your kids said or did in public? The stares of strangers can feel like bullets. If your child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may sometimes feel like you've been machine-gunned. Wouldn't it be great to have a way to deal with these situations that made you bulletproof? I found something that works sort of like a protective shield -- and it's basically a matter of perspective. The Comfort of Limits Dr. Thomas Phelan, Parent Magic Newsletter, March 1, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/Phelan3-1-06.html#top True or False? Self-esteem and creativity both are higher when kids can “do their own thing” without external limits imposed by adult power or authority. Believe it or not, this statement is false. Also included with this article is "Ask Dr. Phelan: Mealtime". Secret Weapon Discovered! Parental Involvement Roberta Furger, Edutopia, March 2006 http://www.edutopia.org/magazine/ed1article.php?id=art_1476&issue=mar_06 Now the scientific evidence is clear: When parents are involved in school, students of all backgrounds and income levels do better. When their parents are involved, kids are more likely to earn higher grades and score better on standardized tests; they attend school more regularly, have improved social skills, and are better behaved in school; and they are more likely to continue their education past high school. The deeper the partnerships, the greater the opportunities for broad-based and lasting change. For more information on Parenting, Siblings, Adoption and Foster Care, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Parenting.html
Early Childhood	*top*
TV a Savior, Not a Villain Says Study The New Zealand Herald, March 11, 2006 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10372049 In contrast to an earlier finding, it does not appear children who watch a lot of television wind up with behavior problems in school, say American researchers. If there is an association, it may be that the exhausted parents of already overly active children are more likely to let them watch television to give themselves a break, and not that television itself leads to attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, said the report from Texas Tech University in Lubbock this week. Early On SICC Meeting Minutes & Subcommittee Meeting Minutes State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) Quick Notes (PDF; Feb 2006) http://www.earlychildhoodmichigan.org/minutes/SICCQuickNotesFeb06.pdf For more information on Early Childhood issues, visit www.EarlyChildhoodMichigan.org
Michigan News	*top*
Curriculum Agreement Should Come Next Week Gongwer News Service, March 23, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/News3-23-06.html#top A final agreement on a new high school curriculum should be ready for final legislative approval by Tuesday, the chair of the Senate Education Committee told reporters Thursday. Graduation Requirement Agreement Aiming For Tuesday MIRS, March 23, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/News3-23-06.html#2 Students gearing up for high school should know whether foreign language credits will be part of their graduation requirements by the end of next week. Adair Case Going Back To MI Court of Appeals MIRS, March 22, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/News3-23-06.html#3 The Michigan Supreme Court this month bounced the school-funding case "Adair" back to the state Court of Appeals after the justices ordered the appellate judges to reconsider whether former Gov. John ENGLER ordered all school districts to start giving the state "new data" so certain student test scores could be posted on the Internet. High School Curriculum Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Gongwer News Service, March 16, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/Gongwer3-16-06.html High school students would have to pass a stricter curriculum that includes specific credits in English, science, mathematics, social studies and foreign languages under legislation the Senate approved unanimously Thursday. Kuipers High School Graduation Bill SB 1124 (PDF) http://www.bridges4kids.org/pdf/KuipersSenateBill.pdf Court Decision Could Affect Michigan School Lunch Program MIRS, March 8, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/MIRS3-8-06.html#top The state Court of Appeals upheld a decision that could potentially complicate how school districts receive food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for school lunch programs. DHS Responds To Complaints from Adoptive Parents MIRS, March 8, 2006 http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/3-06/MIRS3-8-06.html#2 Before a joint House meeting, the Department of Human Services (DHS) responded to complaints from adoptive parents who argue the department hasn't been giving families with disabled children adoption subsidies.
Disability News	*top*
MI Download the Michigan Support Group Map (PDF) http://www.bridges4kids.org/SupportMap.pdf Locate autism-related support groups and meetings in your area. Bridges4Kids Featured Resource: DeafBlind Central's Resource Guide http://www.chsbs.cmich.edu/dbcentral/resources.htm The links in this guide will direct you to various websites and phone numbers with further information on Deaf-Blindness. Bridges4Kids Featured Resource: Special Needs Emergency Booklet (PDF) http://www.bridges4kids.org/PreparedforEmergency.pdf Project Magic Taps Magic's Therapeutic Qualities Tom Lounges, Northwest Indiana Times, March 19, 2006 http://nwitimes.com/articles/2006/03/19/entertainment/entertainment/7aad0ec4b4d7dd1086257133006f42eb.txt Celebrity magician David Copperfield's Project Magic program encourages local magicians to team up with occupational therapists and teach magic tricks to disabled persons of all ages. Explains Copperfield, "To place an object into a hole or to squeeze a ball, or to do similar tedious tasks, is not very motivating for some people. But to be able to do a magic trick that will amaze people is a wonderful thing.” "Project Magic" has since been implemented into over 1,000 hospitals in more than 30 nations around the world. Invisible Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t There Keith L. Swenk, teacher and student at Aquinas College http://ldaofmichigan.org/articles/Swenk3-06.htm I have Multiple Sclerosis. Admitting it and saying it out loud still brings a churn to my stomach and shortness to my breath, even though I have lived with it for 9 years. For those that do not know, Multiple Sclerosis is “…an “autoimmune” disease, in which, for unknown reasons, the body’s immune system begins to attack normal body tissue. In the case of MS, the body attacks the cells that make myelin.” For more information on Disabilities, Disorders and Diseases, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Disabilities.html
Special Education Issues	*top*
Educating the Child with Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Educational Foundation, Inc. http://www.vcfsef.org/AboutVCFS/Schools&EducationIssues/EducatingChildWithVCFS/index.htm Most children with VCFS will require some type of special education service as they progress from kindergarten through college age. Many children with this syndrome are served in the public schools through the IDEA Act (Individuals With Disabilities Education Act) in the categories of Speech and Language, Learning Disabilities and Other Health Impairment. 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 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. Wide Open Doors Conference WHEN: April 22-23, 2006 from 9 am - 4 pm WHERE: Moseley, VA 23120 (Chesterfield County) DESCRIPTION: One out of every 5 Americans has a disability. However, you would be surprised how many places in our own community are not equipped to welcome everyone. The Through the Roof Ministry of Woolridge Road Church is trying to make a difference for families in our community who are experiencing disabilities. COST: Cost is $50 per parent or person with a disability or $70 for others FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information or to register, contact Tammy C. Burns, Through the Roof Ministry at tburns@woolridgeroad.org or visit http://www.woolridgeroad.org/Default.aspx?tabid=70. 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. The 4th Annual Milestones Organization Autism Conference "Promoting an Independent Learner" WHEN: June 19, 2006 from 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (8 a.m. registration) WHERE: Executive Caterers, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 DESCRIPTION: The keynote speaker will be Bill Heward, a professor at Ohio State University and internationally recognized for his work in special education and Applied Behavior Analysis. In the state of Ohio more than 45,000 children have this disability. Milestones Organization’s mission is to improve the level of educational and therapeutic programming available for children with autism. Our conferences bring together professionals and parents with experts in the autism field of ABA — applied behavior analysis. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, visit http://www.milestones.org/news_conferences.htm or call (216) 371-4765.
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 Get Your Read On! WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. WHERE: RLAC-Reading and Language Arts Center, 36700 Woodward Ave. Suite 50, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, Oakland County DESCRIPTION: RLAC's free event "Get Your Read On" will benefit Lighthouse Emergency Services Kid's Cafe. The Piston's Lindsey Hunter will be reading his favorite book! Free Reading Assessments! Pre-registration req. Meet the Cat in the Hat and Bo, Paws with a Cause Dog. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information call 248-645-9690 or email Kirsten at kirstenr@rlac.com. Basic Educational Rights WHEN: March 25, 2006 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335 DESCRIPTION: What are your rights when you request your child be evaluated? What are the school responsibilities once an evaluation is requested or a child identified as having unique needs? What are your rights and responsibilities in an IEP? What sorts of information should you have before you go to an IEP meeting? These are the types of issues to be covered by this informational workshop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please RSVP by March 18 to etoakland@yahoo.com. 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. TEENS USING DRUGS PART One: What To Know WHEN: April 4, 2006. May 2, 2006. June 6, 2006 WHERE: Ypsilanti, MI HOSTED BY: Co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services DESCRIPTION: This is a FREE, 2-part program for parents, families, teens, and people who work with teens; presented by Ron Harrison, SW. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.bridges4kids.org/Conferences.html#4 TEENS USING DRUGS PART TWO: WHAT TO DO WHEN: April 11, 2006. May 9, 2006. June 13, 2006 WHERE: Ypsilanti, MI HOSTED BY: Co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services DESCRIPTION: This is a FREE, 2-part program for parents, families, teens, and people who work with teens; presented by Ron Harrison, SW. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.bridges4kids.org/Conferences.html#4 Poetry for Prevention! WHEN/WHERE: March 31, April 22 and April 29, 2006 (times vary): 3/31 times TBA at Wayne State University; 4/22 from 3-5:30 p.m. at Hamlin Pub, Shelby Township (call 586 247- 4100 for more details); and 4/29 from 10-12:00 a.m. - at Unique Exp. (call 586 498-8822 for more details). DESCRIPTION: Author, Christine Tricarico will read/sign her children's book, Itty-Bits of Bliss In honor of Child Abuse Prevention! Resource packets, etc. Readings are free--13.00 per signed book (3.00/book will benefit Love Our Children USA!) FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, visit http://christinetricarico.smartwriters.com. Augmenting Communication and Interaction for Individuals with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) WHEN: April 5, 2006 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM WHERE: Clinton County RESA, 1013 S. US 27, Ste. A, St. Johns, MI DESCRIPTION: This workshop presented by Lynn Sweeney will address the diverse communication, language and learning needs of persons with ASD. Lynn will share her research and clinical findings for using behavior as communication, the importance of the functionality of communication, assistive technology and augmentative communication. Best practices will be integrated with the research to provide attendees with successful intervention strategies that save time, money, and frustration while enhancing the future successes of individuals with complex communication challenges. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Julie Whipple for information at julie.whipple@autism-mi.org or 517-882-2800. You can also register on the ASM website at http://www.autism-mi.org. Transitioning Individuals with ASD from School to Work WHEN: April 5, 2006 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM WHERE: Clinton County RESA, 1013 S. US 27, Ste. A, St. Johns, MI DESCRIPTION: This "how to" presentation will be presented by Renee Schmoekel and will address preparing adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for adulthood by introducing them to job skills by working at community work sites. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Julie Whipple for information at julie.whipple@autism-mi.org or 517-882-2800. You can also register on the ASM website at http://www.autism-mi.org. Parenting Classes CLASS TITLE/DATE: Parenting Elementary-Aged Children will take place on April 12, 2006, 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Parenting Preteens & Teens will take place on February 8, 2006, 7:00 – 9:30 pm and again on June 3, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Parenting Children with Special Needs will take place on May 10, 2006, 7:00 – 9:30 pm. WHERE: All classes will take place at St. Mary-Mercy Hospital, Marian Women Center, 36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI. COST: Cost is $15 per person or $20 per couple. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Debra Madonna at clarion@storytellerdesign.com for more details or to register. “Achieving Everyone Together” Conference WHEN: April 27, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Tapestry Banquet Hall, 24580 Evergreen, Southfield Michigan, 48075 DESCRIPTION: All children deserve to be a part of, not apart from, the general education setting. It is possible…and you can help to make it happen. Join us for this informative and energizing event that will address “A Universal Design Process for Differentiation in the Classroom” and “Creating Change in Schools – It Starts With You.” COST: The cost of $25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Parent Scholarships are available—please call registration desk. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, download the brochure at http://www.everyonetogether.org or call our Registration Desk at UCP/Detroit 800-827-4843. 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.
Bridges4Kids NewsDigest Staff Deborah Canja Chief Executive Officer deb@bridges4kids.org Jackie Igafo-Te'o Director of Information Technology & Information Systems jackie@bridges4kids.org Bella Djordjevski Resource Assistant news@bridges4kids.org