e-NEWS December 22, 2007
Dear Family and Friends,
Well, this is our last eNEWS for the year 2007. We hope you have enjoyed receiving these electronic updates and that you have found some of the trainings, community events and recreational activities beneficial to your family. Our goal is to help you find new resources, information and support that will make a difference in the quality of your child’s life and family life. We truly hope our Community Connections has impacted you in a very positive way this year, and we promise to continue with more of the same in the coming year. Please email us and let us know what you find helpful or what you might like to see in the eNEWS.
The staff at Exceptional Family Resource Center would like to extend a wish for peace and happiness to you all in 2008. We thank you for being a part of our community and have very much enjoyed working with you throughout the year.
Sue Moore
eNEWS Editor
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
For event details go to http://www.efrconline.org/calendar/maincal.cfm
By clicking on an event link you may view the event details.
Local:
1/7-9/08 Autism Conference at USD
1/09/08 YMCA CRS Provider Training
1/16-3/19 Classroom Behavior Management Training
2/08/08 Transition Fair - Imperial County
2/21-22/08 People on the Move
4/12/08 IEP Day
4/19/08 Fiesta Educativa
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UPCOMING EFRC SUPPORT GROUPS:
For details: http://www.efrconline.org/efrc.cfm?pid=Support_Groups
1/04/08 Grupo de Apoyo:
Para familias de niñosmenores de 5 años con necesidades especiales. Hora: de 9:30 a 11:00am . Lugar: Boys and Girls Club, 1430 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950.Contamos con cuidado de niños. Información y reservaciones de cuidado de niños, llame aLaura Cervantes 619-470-5227, Tessie Salcedo 619-594-7391 o EFRC800-281-8252. Ver el volante a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20Group%20Spanish%200-5%2020072008.pdfo mapa a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20group%20Spanish%200-5%20map.pdf
1/08/08 DSA/EFRC North County Support Group:
For parents of children birth to 5 years with Down syndrome.
Meets monthly at the EFRC North Coastal office, 255 Pico Avenue Suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92069 (in the North County Regional Education Center) from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.No childcare provided, but parents are welcome to bring babies. For more information, please call(760)761-5553 or email . For directions, visit http://www.efrconline.org/efrc.cfm?pid=Locations or view flyer at http://www.dsasdonline.org/admin/files/ACF8B1E.pdf
1/11/08 Grupo de Apoyo:
Para familias de niños mayores de 5 años con necesidades especiales. Hora: de 9:30 a 11:00am . Lugar: Boys and Girls Club, 1430 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950.Contamos con cuidado de niños. Información y reservaciones de cuidado de niños, llame aLaura Cervantes 619-470-5227, Tessie Salcedo 619-594-7391 o EFRC800-281-8252. Ver el volante a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20Group%20Spanish%205%20%2020072008.pdf o mapa a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20group%20Spanish%200-5%20map.pdf
1/14/08 Grupo de Apoyo:
Para familias de niños y adolescentes con Autismo.
Nos reuinimos el tercer jueves de cada mes de6:00-8:15pm. Lugar:Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way, craft room,Chula Vista, CA 91911, 619-691-5083. Para más información llamar EFRC al (800)281-8252. Ver el Volante a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20Group%20AutismSpanish0907.pdf
1/14/08 Evening Parent Support Group:
For parents of children 0 - 5 with special needs meetsin the Multi-Purpose Room at Greg Rogers Elementary School, located at 510 E Naples St, CV 91911.Supervised playtime is available ONLY by advanced reservation. Call(800)281-8252 or email . Sponsored by Exceptional Family Resource Center,Hope Infant Family Program and First Five San Diego. View flyer at http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20Group%20Parent%20Evening%20South%200708.pdf
1/16/08 Grupo de Apoyo:
Para familias de niños con necesidades especiales. El tercer miercoles del mes de 10:00am a 12:00pm. Lugar:Centro Regional del Condado Imperial, 512 West Aten Road, Imperial,CA 92251.Para más información llame Bertha Mendoza al (760)355-0147.Ver el Volante a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20Group%20Imperial%202008.pdf
1/17/08 DSA/EFRC Central Support Group:
Support Group and informational meeting hosted by Down Syndrome Association and Exceptional Family Resource Center- for parents of children (birth-5) with Down syndrome. Meets monthly at theHarold J. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Street, San Diego 92110(Old Town) from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Supervised play for children up to age 10 is available with reservation. Pleasecall EFRCat (619) 594-7416. View flyer at http://www.dsasdonline.org/admin/files/Support Group DSA 20072008.pdf
1/24/08 DSA/EFRC Central Grupo de Apoyo:
Asociación Síndrome de Down y Centro de Recursos para Familias Excepcionales lo invitan a asistir una seria de juntas para padres de niños (0-5 años de edad) que presentan Síndrome de Down
Hora: de 6:30 a 8:30pm. Lugar: Harold J Ballard Center,2375 Congress Street,San Diego, CA 92110 (Old Town). Habrá una area de juegos supervisada para niños menores de 10 años. Reserve su lugar. Para hacer su reservación, llame al Centro de Recursos para Familias Excepcionales con Edna al 619-594-7407. Ver el volante a http://www.dsasdonline.org/admin/files/ACF8C0C.pdf
1/28/08 Autism Parent Support Group:
For parents of young children on the Autism spectrum. Meets from 6:00-7:30pmin the Multi-Purpose Room at Greg Rogers Elementary School, located at 510 E Naples St, CV 91911.Supervised playtime is available ONLY by advanced reservation, Call 800-281-8252 or email . Sponsored by Exceptional Family Resource Center, Hope Infant Family Program and First Five San Diego. View flyer at http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/ACF93D0.pdf or map.
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REFERENCE POINTS:
REFERENCE POINTS was launched with the initial support from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition www.ncset.org. REFERENCE POINTS is administered by the TATRA Project at PACER Center www.pacer.org, and funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration.
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ARE YOU NEW TO SPECIAL EDUCATION?
San Diego Unified School District Parents are invited to attend the Parent Orientation to Special Education for Parents/Caregivers of Students Recently Referred or Parents/Caregivers New to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process. This workshop is offered by San Diego Unified School District Special Education Programs Division and the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education on Saturday, February 9th from 10:00am – 12:00noon at Ballard Center in Room B-7, located at 2375 Congress Street, San Diego 92110. This is in Old Town.
This workshop will assist parents in navigating the special education system, provide an opportunity to answer your questions and guide you through the process, give you available support systems within the district and learn about community resources. Please RSVP by calling (619) 725-7206 and state if you need an interpreter or if your child will participate in supervised child play. For more information, visit the Special Education Website at www.sandi.net/depts/specialed.
Next Workshop Date is April 17, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:30pm at Morse High School Auditorium, located at 6905 Skyline Dr.
View flyer at http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Parent%20Orientation%200708.doc
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OPPORTUNITIES:
Kasa's Website is Looking for Youth who want to Express Themselves. Do you write poetry, have a success at getting an accommodation at school or a job? Learn something about Voc. Rehab or a summer camp you like? Or do you have some advice to offer the rest of us on dating and relationships? KASA is always accepting written contributions to the website if you are an "expert" on or have had an experience with one of these subjects: school, work, civil rights, prevention &recovery, health, sports, leisure & recreation, dating & relationships, technology, or transportation. Write to and explain your interest.
Paid Summer 2008 Undergrad Research Placements! The National Science Foundation is currently seeking students to apply for their Research Placements. Over 600 programs -Undergraduate REU and Other Summer Research Opportunities: See http://www.agep.us/summer.asp or http://www.igert.org/summer.asp
Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award
Nominations for the fourth annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award are due January 31, 2008. This year's $1,000.00 award recognizes the great strengths of young people with LD and/or ADHD. The award will be given to a student (high school or younger) with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD who has demonstrated initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field-including art, science, math athletics, or community service. Honorable mentions will also be awarded. More information can be found at http://www.smartkidswithld.org/award.html. DEADLINE: January 31, 2008
The Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards recognize the individual accomplishments of young people whose personal actions significantly improve the environment. Maximum Award: $500. Eligibility: youths aged 8-16..
http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero/ecoheroawards.html
DEADLINE: February 28, 2008
Student Poster Competition
The Eighth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability conference is seeking undergraduate and graduate student research; performance, writing, visual art; or applied and community service projects for a poster session and reception on Tuesday April 22, 2008. Please visit: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences. Posters that relate to this year's conference themes "looking back and thinking ahead" will be given preference in the review process. DEADLINE: March 21, 2008.
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams Grants foster inventiveness among high school students. InvenTeams composed of high school students, teachers and mentors are asked to collaboratively identify a problem that they want to solve, research the problem and develop a prototype invention as an in-class or extracurricular project. Maximum Award: $10,000. Visit http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/about.html. DEADLINE: April 25, 2008.
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RECREATION:
12/20/07 ARC Holiday luncheon 12:00 – 2:00pm
at The Dana on Mission Bay in the Mission Bay Ballroom. $10 per person. Please RSVP by December 17th, by calling Rhonda at 858-715-3780 x224.
12/28/07 Kick Back Club goes to Universal Studios 7am-8pm
Join the Kick Back Club and Action Seekers on a trip to Universal Studios. Bring money and sack lunch and dinner. Cost $35 due by December 3rd. Sponsored by Therapeutic Recreation Services for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. For more information, contact Julie Gregg at 619-525-8247.
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INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK:
"Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine
our deeds."
- George Eliot
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