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Exceptional Student Education ~
Events & Workshop Information
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Lee County Parks &
Recreation invites you to join other
parents of students with disabilities
for some "Adult Time!"
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New
Round of Family Services Grants!
Recently Autism
Speaks announced a call for
applications for our fourth
round of Family Services
Community Grants to promote
services that enrich the lives
of individuals with autism
spectrum disorders. Grant
proposals are being solicited
that address one of the
following areas of need:
Education, Recreation/Community
Activities, Equipment/Supportive
Technology and Young Adult and
Adult Services. Successful
applicants will apply grant
funding to support new programs
or the expansion of existing
projects.
All applications must be
submitted online at:
http://grants.autismspeaks.org/research/login.asp
The due date for applications is
June 25, 2009. Funds released to
recipients in August 2009.
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We’ve had great feedback from our use of the
Parent-link phone system to invite you to trainings.
Expect a phone call invitation with time, date, and
location of trainings. If you’d like
to schedule a training for your school or support
group, please contact Jennifer Smith at 337-8162 or
Jenniferhs@leeschools.net
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Please stay tuned for the specific dates, times and
locations. You may e-mail in advance to notify our office of your interest
in a specific topic. Contact
DonnaLD@LeeSchools.Net
Families Helping Families
– A pilot program to provide training to families who express an interest in
helping other families in our district. The training will be comprised of
20 hours of intensive information sessions regarding variety of topics specific
to Exceptional Student Education.
Finding the Right Fit to Graduation
– A pilot program developed to assist families with knowledge regarding high
school options. The target audience will be for parents or guardians of
students experiencing challenges in their current high school situation.
We will provide a variety of options and information to assist with “Finding the
Right Fit to Graduation”.
Getting Connected
– A panel presentation will provide information
to families whose loved ones will require long-term assistance in establishing
an independent life after high school. Representatives from The School
District of Lee County, Vocational Rehabilitation, Agency for Person’s with
Disabilities, Social Security and Family Members will provide a wide range of
meaningful information to get you connected with other agencies.
Seamless Transitions from Pre-K to
Kindergarten – District level representatives will
provide information to families whose children are transitioning to
Kindergarten. The presenters will explain the evaluation process, school
assignments and what services may be available for your child. Working
together as a team will maximize your child’s growth and development.
Wills, Trusts and Guardianship –
Planning for a child with special needs involves many specific areas of concern.
This session will provide families with information about, advocacy, financing,
guardianship, special needs trusts, and medical considerations.
Specific Dates, Times and Locations will be
updated continually. Feel free to contact Donna Djerf for more
information. (239)337-8621 or
DonnaLD@LeeSchools.Net
If there is a topic you want to learn more about –
let us know!!
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