ASSET Meeting
Lamar Speech and Hearing Center
Corner of Rolfe Christopher Dr. and Iowa St.
Beaumont, TX 77705
Tuesday, March 16   5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

General Support Meeting ~ parents/professionals have an opportunity to share their trials and triumphs as well as discuss their ongoing issues with others who can share their insights and give suggestions
 
Have a question/issue.  Let the group help you.  Other parents are our most valuable resource.

Please RSVP by 02/15/2010 so that adequate childcare can be arranged.

- MapQuest Link for Lamar Speech and Hearing Center -

I want to let you all know that Region 20 has Nick Martin's 10-hour Collaborating in the IEP Process on-line course available for registration in our online catalogue ( http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/portal/esc20public/workshop ). CEUs from ESC 20.
 
His three parent modules are available in both English and Spanish and are free for the public on Region 20’s website:  http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/portal/esc20public
 
Click on "A-Z Index" then "Parent Coordination", go to the tab marked "Resources". The direct link is:
http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/portal/esc20public/SpecialEducation/ParentCoordination?_piref130_637132_130_637129_637129.tabstring=resources
 
Here are titles and short descriptions:
 
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Advocating For Your Child - Preventing Conflict in Special Education
Covers the formal and informal indicators of conflict, state and national statistics and trends, and how to know how our own schools or districts are doing in this important area. Specific recommendations for building strong and effective teams are also presented. The material has been developed into Nick Martin's Guide to Collaboration for IEP Teams (Brookes Publishing, 2005).
Strengthening Relationships When Our Children Have Special Needs
Presents an overview of the ten challenges commonly associated with raising a child with a disability. This topic is the subject of Nick's book by the same name, published by Future Horizons in 2004 and also available in Spanish.
Feeling Better When We Feel Bad
Provides the skills so very necessary for managing such challenging emotions as fear, grief, anger, and many more. This program presents three specific and proven techniques that can be of great practical value in many aspects of everyday life.
Apoyando a su Hijo - La Prevención de Conflictos en Educatión Especial
Cubre: los indicadores del conflicto; estadísticas nacionales y estatales; tendencias recientes; y cómo se puede saber de la situación en cuanto a nuestras propias escuelas. También se presentan recomendaciones para desarrollar equipos fuertes mientras se minimiza el conflicto.
Fortaleciendo Relaciones
Cuando los niños tienen necesidades especiales presenta una visión general de los diez retos para los padres comúnmente asociados a la crianza de los niños especiales. Este tema es el material de un libro de Nick Martin que está disponible en inglés o en español por Future Horizons Publishers.
Sintiéndonos Mejor Cuando Nos Sentimos Mal
Proporciona las habilidades tan necesarias para manejar emociones tales como miedo, dolor, enojo y muchas más; ofrece tres técnicas específicas y valiosas que pueden ser de gran ayuda en muchísimos aspectos de la vida diaria.
 
 
Beth Hudson
Program Coordinator for Autism & Parent Involvement
Region 5 ESC

TOPAA is offering 2 workshops in February during the evening. February 11, 2010 - ARD/IEP Open Clinic at Sertinos Cafe and February 25, 2010 - Positive Behavior Intervention at Praise Christian Center in Beaumont.
 
Come get prepared and learn about you child's special education needs. The IEP (Individual Education Plan)  is the most important document that you child's has that will help to ensure that they will be able to be successful.