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Archived 2003 - 2004 Announcements & Events |
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Fall 2004
Districtwide Meeting Documents The following documents and/or PowerPoint presentations were distributed to the participants at the most recent Division of Special Education Districtwide Meeting.
Participants' Agenda Cumulative Folder Warning Sheet NISW Flyer and Presentation Registration Psychological Services (Powerpoint) Specialized Transportation Procedures (Powerpoint) Assistive Technology (Powerpoint) Matrix (Powerpoint)
Discipline for Students with Disabilities (Powerpoint) |
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ESY Enrichment Activities/ Complete packet of information for teachers |
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 SUMMER
2004 INFORMATIONThe Children’s Trust is providing grant funds to organizations in the community to provide summer programs. For a list of the funded programs go to: http://www.thechildrenstrust.org/Programs.asp then click on 2004SummerPrograms_Recs_FINAL.pdf |
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SUMMER
2004 INFORMATION Summer Camp Listing 2004 |
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Position Available (Part-time) |
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The FIU Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children is offering free tutoring on Saturday mornings. For more information, call Barbie, at 305-495-0339.
Professional
Development Alternatives for Exceptional Student Educators: Are You…......Seeking In-service
Points Toward Certification Renewal? Preparing for the New ESE K-12
Subject Area Exam? Teaching Out-of-Field and Need Your In-service Hours?
Targeting an Area on Your Professional Development Plan? If you answered
“yes” to any of these questions, then PDA-ESE has the answer for you!
Download the flyer and learn more details. |
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No
Child Left Behind Video and Print Resources available at Florida
Diagnostic Learning & Resources System South (FDLRS) |
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The Virtual ESE Program Announces:
Online Exceptional Student Education Graduate Courses Fall 2004 |
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Section 05 will be offered during summer C which starts May 12th. and will continue every Wednesday for 12 weeks. Classes will be offered in the College of Education Building (ZEB) – Room 110 from 5:00 to 7:20 p.m. Section 02 will be offered during summer B which starts July 6th. This class will be offered twice a week for eight weeks from 6:40 to 9:00 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The location is also in the College of Education Building, Room 110. Registration for these two courses will be open till Monday, May 3rd. The syllabus for the courses can be found in www.fiu.edu/~gavilanm Any questions, regarding this course can be referred to: Dr. Marisal Gavilan,
Founding Professor of Educational Psychology |
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Professional
Development Alternatives for Exceptional Student Educators Are You…......Seeking In-service Points Toward Certification Renewal? Preparing for the New ESE K-12 Subject Area Exam? Teaching Out-of-Field and Need Your In-service Hours? Targeting an Area on Your Professional Development Plan? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then PDA-ESE has the answer for you! Download the flyer and learn more details. |
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Barry University offers Project
Impact Earn your bachelor's and master's degree in exceptional student education. Project Impact is funded by US Department of Education. For additional information download the flyer and/or contact Dr. Juanita Brandford or call Gayle Henderson at 305-899-3629 |
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University of Phoenix ONLINE
Teachers: Earn More and learn more via the Internet. Download
flyer for more information or call 1-800-661-7103. |
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The Power of Art in
Art Therapy
/ May 10 - May 23, 2004 Come see a student art exhibit from children receiving art therapy services in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and participate in presentations facilitated by Miami-Dade County Clinical Art Therapists. To learn more download the flyer by clicking on the title: The Power of Art in Art Therapy. |
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National Institute for Urban School Improvement is
sponsoring the 2004 National Student Art Contest for Drawings - Poetry - Photograph for students participating in inclusive classrooms settings. Deadline in May 31, 2004, download the complete flyer for more information! |
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The Power of Art in
Art Therapy
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May 10 - May 23, 2004 Come see a student art exhibit from children receiving art therapy services in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and participate in presentations facilitated by Miami-Dade County Clinical Art Therapists. To learn more download the flyer by clicking on the title: The Power of Art in Art Therapy. |
| Needs Assessment Survey - May 15th, 2004 DEADLINE |
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Advanced
Inservice - 12 MMPs will be awarded to participants attending
all three sessions. Space is limited. |
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Learn more about "Autism Awareness Night" by visiting this website - http://www.baseballforautismawareness.com/ Many
of you may have heard about the Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
game for Autism Awareness. This will be a nationally televised game
on ESPN on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at 8:05 PM. Please make every effort to participate. They may make this an
annual event and it will help to build much needed awareness. |
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Third
Annual "Putting the Pieces Together" April 17, 2004 at Neva King Cooper Educational Center This is a FREE CONFERENCE to assist families, professionals, and community partners understand the needs of children, youth and young adults with disabilities. |
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Possibilities
Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the airing of Michael York, international actor and author is the host of the program. |
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Workshop I: “Closing the Achievement Gap” * Twelve words that trip up “at-risk”
students on standardized tests Workshop II: “The Power of A Teacher” Through High Expectations o Studies that show the difference high
expectations make Call Larry at 703-690-0413 or contact via email
larryibell@aol.com |
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Professional Staff
Development sponsored by the Division of Language Arts
Project SUCCEED / Staff Development
Vocabulary Inservice: Wild About Words |
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Three-Part
Treatment Plan for Oral Motor Therapy Who: Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/South (FDLRS/South) Presenter: Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP Where: Big Five Club, located at 600 SW 92 Avenue, Miami, FL 33174, 305 223-2818 When: March 22, 2004 8:00am - 4:00pm Contact: For further information and registration, please contact Ms. Jodi de la Torre at 305 883-0403 or via fax at 305 888-3524 **This inservice is available primarily for Speech / Language Pathologists |
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Parents,
Educators and Friends: Who: The South Florida Chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of America What: The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a non-profit grassroots organization whose members are individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. LDA strives to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. When: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 7 p.m. All future meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month at the same location.
Where:
Miami Shores Community Center, 9617 Park
Drive, Miami Shores
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When: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 7 p.m. All future meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month at the same location.
Where:
Miami Shores Community Center, 9617 Park
Drive, Miami Shores |
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The 11th
Annual Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Conference at the Miami Airport Hilton.........................................................................January 24,25, 2004 Teacher's Pre-Conference is January 23, 2004 More information to be posted. Florida Department of Education Memo #03-62 11th Annual 2003 Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Conferences PLEASE REFER TO MEMO #148 for details. |
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Florida CSPD Project The spring schedule of online courses offered via the statewide Virtual ESE Distance Learning Program has been released:
These courses are
sponsored by the Florida Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
through the Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services to
assist teachers seeking initial ESE K-12 certification or renewal of
professional certificates. Please include announcements of these course
offerings in FDLRS newsletters and regional notices. You may download a
copy of the Virtual ESE Distance Learning Program flyer from our website
at:
ESE Announcement Cover Spring 2004
ESE Announcement Spring 2004 / Flyer |
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“Everything You Wanted to Know About College Admissions, But Were Afraid to Ask” Parents, Educators
and Friends, Who: The South Florida Chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of America What: The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a non-profit grassroots organization whose members are individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. LDA strives to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. When: Tuesday, February 17, 2004, 7 p.m. All future meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month at the same location. Where: Miami Shores Community Center, 9617 Park Drive, Miami Shores Information and Questions, Contact: Melissa Geraci or Heather Kravitz (305) 756-8189 or Ana Kasdin (305)773-7753 Save the Date:
Tues., March 16, 2004 – Speaker: Ronni
Litz-Julien, M.S., R.D./L.D., Vice President, Julien Nutrition
Institute. Topic: “Nutrition ABCs in our LD World”. |
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In recognition of
Assistive Technology Awareness Day on
February 5, 2004,
the District Assistive Technology Committee is proud to provide a link http://fdlrs-south.dadeschools.net/tech/at_presentations/atpresentations.html to the Assistive Technology (AT) Power Point Presentations. These presentations give a clear and concise overview of the District AT Procedures and their relevance to students with special needs in prekindergarten (Pre-K) and kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12). The forms referenced in the presentation are also included. In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), AT must always be considered when developing an IEP. Please share these presentations with staff (ESE Chairs/Program Specialists) to assist in their understanding of their role and responsibilities as it relates to AT.
If you would also
like a CD copy of these presentations, please email your request to
msprague@dadeschools.net. Contact
Ms. Roni Bader-Tables, Chair, District AT Committee at 305 271-5701 or
e-mail
rbader-tab@sbab.dade.k12.fl.us, with any questions or concerns.
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Assistive
Technology Awareness Day Flyer The Florida Department of Education has assigned February 5, 2004 as Assistive Technology Awareness Day. Download the flyer to learn about activities sponsored at the Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resources System - South (FDLRS-S). |
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Professional
Development: Seventh Grade Reading Techniques and Reading Strategies (S.T.A.R.S.)
sponsored by the Division of Language Arts/Reading Specific registration criteria must be followed. For more information, please download the complete memorandum. |
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TWO
CRUCIAL TEACHER WORKSHOPS....MORE INFORMATION TO BE POSTED Workshop I: “Closing the Achievement Gap” * Twelve words that trip up “at-risk” students
on standardized tests Workshop II: “The Power of A Teacher” Through High Expectations o Studies that show the difference high
expectations make Call Larry at 703-690-0413 or contact via email
larryibell@aol.com
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Project SUCCEED / Staff Development |
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Vocabulary
Inservice: Wild About Words |
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2003
Local Education Agency LEA Profile for Miami-Dade County
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CSPD (NEW web site) |
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National
Schools Inclusive Week Join the Florida Inclusion Network, in collaboration with the Office of Exceptional Student Education & Student /Career Services to celebrate the 3rd Annual National Schools Inclusive Week Share Fair on December 3, 2003 at Signature Gardens. Learn more about it and participate! |
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Project
SUCCEED / Staff Development The Division of Language Arts/Reading is providing staff development to support Project Succeed: The Action Plan for Seniors Not Meeting FCAT Requirements for Graduation. The staff development will provide teachers with training in several strategies to increase achievement in the tested benchmarks, such as utilizing context clues, analyzing text structure, and practicing reciprocal teaching. |
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VSA Arts of Florida Annual
Leadership Conference presents: The Arts+ Success in Learning |