Calling all IEP veterans!
Sooner SUCCESS and Supporting the Pieces will be co-sponsoring a training at the Integris Bass Hospital on October 25th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The training is provided by the Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) and is designed to train Community IEP Partners. IEP Partners can be either parents or professionals who are interested in offering support to parents who are new to the special education process or simply struggling to find their place in the IEP process.
Trained Community IEP Partners are matched with parents who would like support at their child's IEP meeting and the goal is to have trained partners in every community in Oklahoma. The partner receives ongoing training and support from OPC and a $25 stipend for each meeting they attend.
The role of the partner is to help the parent prepare for the meeting and then take notes and act as a trained listener during the meeting as someone who is familiar with special education rules and regulations. Partners are trained to model positive parent/professional partnership and collaboration.
Interested individuals can register for the training by contacting
Theresa Sharp at 977-7479 or Lisa Simmons at 603-1580.
Additional information about the program is available on the OPC website at:
http://www.oklahomaparentscenter.org/COMMUNITY_IEP_PARTNERS.html
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Resources for Helping Children Deal with Disasters
The National TA Center at UACF has released a set of resources to help communities dealing with disasters. Families, and especially children, can experience serious emotional trauma as they prepare for, and then deal with the aftermath of, a hurricane or other disaster. This trauma can even extend to children who are not affected by the disaster, but have seen extensive media coverage on it. The following links are just a few of the available resources:
Disaster Preparedness for Families of Children with Special Needs (PDF)
After the Disaster: A Children’s Mental Health Checklist
Emergencies, Mental Health, and Traumatic Stress
Disaster Preparedness for Children
Mental Health Services in Disasters/Major Traumas
Disaster Preparedness for Families of Children with Special Needs (PDF)
After the Disaster: A Children’s Mental Health Checklist
Emergencies, Mental Health, and Traumatic Stress
Disaster Preparedness for Children
Mental Health Services in Disasters/Major Traumas
Where do the presidential candidates stand on Education issues?
In preparation for the election, the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has created Education and the 2008 Presidential Election—Where the Candidates Stand, a side-by-side comparison of key topics of the education plans of both candidates to make sure you know where they stand on key education issues.
NCLD's goal is to provide insight into the essential aspects of their education platforms and the priorities that will drive their education agenda as an administration.
Click here to learn where each candidate stands on issues like No child left behind, early intervention, and the high drop out rate among students with special needs.
NCLD's goal is to provide insight into the essential aspects of their education platforms and the priorities that will drive their education agenda as an administration.
Click here to learn where each candidate stands on issues like No child left behind, early intervention, and the high drop out rate among students with special needs.
Calling all IEP veterans!
Is this you?
**I've been to lots of IEP meetings for you my child or others.
**Special education is familiar ground for me.
**I wish I could help parents who are new to special ed and really struggling.
**I have a few hours a month to help others.
**I'd like to earn a little extra income.
If this sounds like you, Sooner SUCCESS and Supporting the Pieces would like to introduce you to the newest program at the Oklahoma Parents Center...Community IEP Partners.
What is the Community IEP Partner's Program?
The Community IEP Partners Program trains and matches Partners with parents wanting support at their child's IEP meeting. The goal is to have Partners available in every community throughout the state of Oklahoma
Who are Community IEP Partners?
Partners are parents and others who have gone through a Partner Training Program. Partners are volunteers for the Oklahoma Parents Center, the Training and Information Project for Oklahoma. They receive a $25.00 stipend for each meeting that they attend as assigned by OPC.
What is the role of a Community IEP Partner?
Partners assist parents to advocate for their children. Partners need to be good listeners that are willing to continue training in special education and be open to collaboration. Their role is to help parents prepare for the meeting, plan an agenda, identify the issues, write out proposals etc. At the meeting they will take notes and act as a trained listener who is familiar with special education rules and regulations. Partners model parent/professional partnership and collaboration.
Are there Community IEP Partners in our area?
OPC is coming to Enid on October 25, 2008 to train interested individuals to become Community IEP Partners.
Date: 10/25/08
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a 1-hour break for lunch)
Location: Integris Bass Hospital, Northeast Conference Room.
600 S. Monroe, Enid OK
Fee: This training is free of charge, however registration is required.
To register, contact:
Lisa Simmons at 603-1580
OR
Theresa Sharp at 977-7479
**I've been to lots of IEP meetings for you my child or others.
**Special education is familiar ground for me.
**I wish I could help parents who are new to special ed and really struggling.
**I have a few hours a month to help others.
**I'd like to earn a little extra income.
If this sounds like you, Sooner SUCCESS and Supporting the Pieces would like to introduce you to the newest program at the Oklahoma Parents Center...Community IEP Partners.
What is the Community IEP Partner's Program?
The Community IEP Partners Program trains and matches Partners with parents wanting support at their child's IEP meeting. The goal is to have Partners available in every community throughout the state of Oklahoma
Who are Community IEP Partners?
Partners are parents and others who have gone through a Partner Training Program. Partners are volunteers for the Oklahoma Parents Center, the Training and Information Project for Oklahoma. They receive a $25.00 stipend for each meeting that they attend as assigned by OPC.
What is the role of a Community IEP Partner?
Partners assist parents to advocate for their children. Partners need to be good listeners that are willing to continue training in special education and be open to collaboration. Their role is to help parents prepare for the meeting, plan an agenda, identify the issues, write out proposals etc. At the meeting they will take notes and act as a trained listener who is familiar with special education rules and regulations. Partners model parent/professional partnership and collaboration.
Are there Community IEP Partners in our area?
OPC is coming to Enid on October 25, 2008 to train interested individuals to become Community IEP Partners.
Date: 10/25/08
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a 1-hour break for lunch)
Location: Integris Bass Hospital, Northeast Conference Room.
600 S. Monroe, Enid OK
Fee: This training is free of charge, however registration is required.
To register, contact:
Lisa Simmons at 603-1580
OR
Theresa Sharp at 977-7479
Friday, September 19, 2008
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is October 5-11th
The Third Annual National Bullying Awareness Week is scheduled for October 5-11, 2008
Communities across the county are encouraged to work together to increase awareness about bullying. Activities and materials for students, parents, and professionals designed to help reduce bullying at school, in the community, and at home are available online at http://www.pacer.org/bullying/bpaw/index.asp
Communities across the county are encouraged to work together to increase awareness about bullying. Activities and materials for students, parents, and professionals designed to help reduce bullying at school, in the community, and at home are available online at http://www.pacer.org/bullying/bpaw/index.asp
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Get a discount on your family's prescription medications
PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS PROGRAM
IT'S FREE: This is a free resource from the FamilyWize community service partnership. Use a FamilyWize card to start saving money on your prescription drugs today.
IT'S EASY: Simply present your card and prescription to a participating pharmacy to obtain the discounted price. You always receive the lower of the discounted price or pharmacy's retail price.
HOW MUCH YOU SAVE: This card can save you and your family an average of 20% on 8 out of 10 prescriptions. Click here to see the discounted price of your medications using this card.
NO RESTRICTIONS: Use your card as often as you need, for any prescription, for everyone in your family. There is no income limit, age requirement, eligibility or registration required.
Cards can be printed off from the FamilyWize website or you can get a card by visiting our local United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma, Inc. at 321 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite C Enid, OK.
IT'S FREE: This is a free resource from the FamilyWize community service partnership. Use a FamilyWize card to start saving money on your prescription drugs today.
IT'S EASY: Simply present your card and prescription to a participating pharmacy to obtain the discounted price. You always receive the lower of the discounted price or pharmacy's retail price.
HOW MUCH YOU SAVE: This card can save you and your family an average of 20% on 8 out of 10 prescriptions. Click here to see the discounted price of your medications using this card.
NO RESTRICTIONS: Use your card as often as you need, for any prescription, for everyone in your family. There is no income limit, age requirement, eligibility or registration required.
Cards can be printed off from the FamilyWize website or you can get a card by visiting our local United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma, Inc. at 321 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite C Enid, OK.
ADHD Awareness Month
What is attention deficit? And why is it so misunderstood? You can help set the record straight with this information and these tips for ADHD Awareness Week.
Check out the article, "Smile--It's ADHD Awareness Month" by Jonathan Mooney and then visit the ADHD Information Center for tips and printable articles to share with friends, family, and community members in your life.
Don't miss.....
Snappy Comebacks to ADD Doubters
25 Things to Love About ADD
7 Myths About ADD...Debunked
and much, much more!
Check out the article, "Smile--It's ADHD Awareness Month" by Jonathan Mooney and then visit the ADHD Information Center for tips and printable articles to share with friends, family, and community members in your life.
Don't miss.....
Snappy Comebacks to ADD Doubters
25 Things to Love About ADD
7 Myths About ADD...Debunked
and much, much more!
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