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Presenter: Melissa Alexander, Parent Educator, Parents’ Place of MD
Participants will learn strategies to help them be effective advocates for their children with
special needs. Topics such as getting organized, creating a paper trail, decoding assessment
scores, present levels of performance, measurable goals & objectives, measuring progress,
ESY eligibility, effective communication and conflict resolution will be presented and
discussed.
THIS 2-PART WORKSHOP REFLECTS THE CHANGES IN
THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) 2004
Saturday, February 7, 2015, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
*Respite care will be provided for children of participating parents by the CCP&R-TRS
How to Register: The registration fee is $30.00 per parent, or $50 per couple, if postmarked by January 30, 2015. The
registration fee increases to $35.00 per parent after January 30th. The registration fee includes respite care for children
(ages 3-18) of participants, continental breakfast, lunch, workshops and materials (including the highly acclaimed book,
From Emotions to Advocacy, by Peter & Pamela Wright -- suggested retail price $19.95).
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. – Continental breakfast, check in and pick up materials: Walk-ins are welcome. Late registration fee of
$25.00 per parent applies.
10:30 a.m. - Workshop #1: Understanding and Developing SMART IEPs: This workshop will focus on understanding
assessment scores, present levels of performance, writing measurable goals & objectives, what should and should not be
written in the IEP, the “Dead Man” rule, and “Non-Goals.”
12:30 p.m. – Lunch: Lunch will be provided for parents and children who participate in the CCP&R-TRS Respite Care
Program. You may eat with your children, or participate in an open discussion using your child’s IEP as a reference.
(Individual IEP counseling will not be available)
1:30 p.m. - Workshop #2: Resolving Conflicts in Special Education: Participants will review applicable laws and
procedural safeguards, learn when to request a resolution session, when to file for mediation, when to file for due process,
and how to file a complaint. The importance of precise documentation and record keeping will be stressed, along with
useful tips and tools to help manage your child’s educational placement. (Brief Q&A session to follow from 3:30 to
4:00 pm).
For more information, contact Liz Lowenthal at 410-257-3226, or LLowenthal@asdcalvert.org.
*If you plan to bring your children to the CCP&R-TRS Respite Care Program,
please complete the form on Page 2 of this flyer & fax to Joy Weir at (410) 535-2233.
If you are unable to fax the form, please call Joy at (410) 535-1600 x-2542.
This event is generously sponsored by the AAACC, the Parents’ Place of Maryland and
CCP&R Therapeutic Recreation Services
Calvert County Parks and Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Services
Participant Profile
Fax to: Joy Weir (410) 535-2233
Date: _______________________
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Participant’s Name
Address
Age
City
DOB
Gender
Zip
Nickname
Contact Person’s Name
Relationship
Home Phone
Work
Cell/Pager
DISABILITY INFORMATION
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Primary Disability/Diagnosis
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Secondary Disability/Diagnosis
RECREATION PARICIPATION NEEDS
What kind of support does the participant need?
None, just be aware of
Initial orientation only
Interpreter
Needs assistance with fine motor skills (ex: cutting)
Comments
Full time support (one to one)
Uses an assistive device (wheelchair, cane, etc)
What is the participant’s primary means of communication?
speaks, understood by others
sign language
Comments
speaks, difficult to understand
gestures
Are personal services needed? (feeding, toileting, changing clothes)
Yes
(We do not provide personal services. You will need to secure someone to do so)
Check the behaviors that are a concern:
Withdrawn/shy
Short attention span
Other
Easily discouraged
Manipulative
Harms others/self
Runs away
Describe the best ways to manage behavior
Does participant take medication during program?
Yes
No
(If yes, a mediation form MUST BE on file before medication can be dispersed at program)
Please list medications and possible side effects
Does participant have seizures?
Yes
If yes list type, duration, warning signs, & desired first aid procedures
No.
List dietary restrictions/allergies/other medical conditions (diabetes, asthma) we should be aware of
non-verbal
other (explain)
No
Bites
Hyperactive