Parents of East Hampton Area with Kids with Special needs
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Jill Kapell posted a discussionSpecial Needs Planner?????
A Special Needs Financial Planner has asked to come speak. I want to take a poll to see who is interested. It would be to help plan for the future of your child if you think they will need help financial later in life. I already have one set up for Kyle but I see no need for Angelina. Let me know if you think we have interested people and should have them speak.See More
Karlene Brooks left a comment for Jill Kapell"Nope. This is going to be an informal discussion. I sent Kasha some information to put in the river east. Think we are all set. See you then."
Jill Kapell left a comment for Karlene Brooks"That is great news, thank you. Do we need to tell Jerusa we need anything for her for the meeting?"
Kelly Lacaillade posted a status"Did anyone see the story done by WFSB regarding the Santa's who meet with kids with autism The santa adjusts his demeanor to suit the kids"
Karlene Brooks left a comment for Jill Kapell"
I got Jacob's therapist to come on Jan. 10th. It will be an informal discussion on how to cope as parents and stress relievers."
Karlene Brooks posted a status"I got Jacob's therapist to come on Jan. 10th. It will be an informal discussion on how to cope as parents and stress relievers."
About PEAKS
PEAKS is a support group for parents in the East Hampton area of Connecticut. The goal of this group is for parents of children with special needs to have an opportunity to get information and make connections. We offer guest speakers from a variety of local and state agencies on a wide range of topics. Our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. For more information email ehpeaks@gmail.com or call 860-365-9568.
PEAKS Sponsoring an IEP Clinic by CPAC
On Tuesday, May 8th PEAKS is sponsoring an IEP clinic to be run by CPAC (CT Parent Advocacy Center) staff. There will be 8 slots, each one hour in length where you can share your child's IEP with a CPAC trained volunteer. They will review your IEP with you in a private session and answer any questions that you may have about this document. Time slots are 6-7pm and 7-8pm. The event is being held at Program Builders Inc. Learning Center located at Marlborough Tavern Green 3-5 East Hampton Road Building 3, Unit 7 Marlborough, CT 06447. To reserve a time slot please rsvp to Kasha at Kasha.morris@gmail.com.
More Great Resources and Information
Check out these great links on ADHD.
ADHD Resources
Here are two resources with information about teaching students with ADHD.
Teaching Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Instructional Strategies and Practices
Accommodations and Modifications
Books about ADHD
These two books are available from CPAC's
Lending Library. Please contact CPAC if you'd like to borrow them.
Making the System Work For You Child with ADHD by Peter Jensen, MD
How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD by Sandra F. Rief
Blog Posts
Free Phone App for Special Education
BEST NEW IEP INNOVATION
.Here's a great way to have information literally at your fingertips. PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) just developed the first ever iPhone App for special education! It's called the IEP Checklist App, and it has every step, fact, and law – arranged in easy to access categories and sub-categories, color-coded, with space for your notes. All at your fingertips – great for parents AND professionals! It's FREE, and it's available in Spanish, too. You… Continue
.Here's a great way to have information literally at your fingertips. PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) just developed the first ever iPhone App for special education! It's called the IEP Checklist App, and it has every step, fact, and law – arranged in easy to access categories and sub-categories, color-coded, with space for your notes. All at your fingertips – great for parents AND professionals! It's FREE, and it's available in Spanish, too. You… Continue
Posted by PEAKS Admin on March 25, 2010 at 12:12pm
CPAC (CT Parent Advocacy Center) Website
Check out the CPAC website at http://www.cpacinc.org/upcoming-events/ to find other great events going on around Connecticut. Remember they are also a great resource when you have a specific question about your child's educational programming. You can call them during business hours at 800-445-2722.
Posted by PEAKS Admin on March 10, 2010 at 9:16pm
What is the Difference Between Section 504 and IEP?
Are you confused about the differences between Section 504 and an IEP under the IDEA 2004? You aren’t alone. It is important for you, as the parent, to understand that your child has different rights under a Section 504 plan (Americans with Disabilities Act – ADA) and an IDEA 2004 Individualized Education Program (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 – IEP).
The ADA (504 plan) is a civil rights law and so ensures equal access to education regardless of disability. IDEA… Continue
The ADA (504 plan) is a civil rights law and so ensures equal access to education regardless of disability. IDEA… Continue
Posted by PEAKS Admin on March 10, 2010 at 8:30pm
Mountain Peaks
We came together on the highest mountain on this earth.
As years went by we separated into rivers from the tears this mountain cried.
We all fell into different rivers flowing through forests, rocks and waterfalls.
No matter what season we came across we continued flowing.
We are rivers that started in the mountains, and rivers that separated as we went through many waterfalls.
Sometimes we travel alone.
Always remember that these same rivers that travel many miles… Continue
As years went by we separated into rivers from the tears this mountain cried.
We all fell into different rivers flowing through forests, rocks and waterfalls.
No matter what season we came across we continued flowing.
We are rivers that started in the mountains, and rivers that separated as we went through many waterfalls.
Sometimes we travel alone.
Always remember that these same rivers that travel many miles… Continue
Posted by PEAKS Admin on January 13, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
Forum
Special Needs Planner?????
A Special Needs Financial Planner has asked to come speak. I want to take a poll to see who is interested. It would be to help plan for the future of your child if you think they will need help…Continue
Started by Jill Kapell Jan 31.
What topics interest you most? 2 Replies
Here are some possible topics for future meetings. What are your top 3?Understanding Challenging BehaviorHow Do I Know My Child is Making Progress?Preparing for the Planning and Placement Team…Continue
Started by PEAKS Admin. Last reply by Kelly Lacaillade Oct 14, 2011.
Thirteen Elements that Influence Behavior (and What Should be in a Good IEP)
Dr michael weiss will present at Norwalk City Hall, Feb 16, 2011. from 7-9 PM. I have heard him before and he is a great speaker. See more info at…Continue
Started by jean stratton Feb 13, 2011.
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