List of Upcoming Workshops, Sponsored and Presented by our Friends at Central Florida
Parent Center: Providing IEP training to parents in 30 FL counties
CFPC Scheduled
Trainings If you are interested
in attending any of the training events below, and would like a CFPC representative to contact you, Please
Visit Their Website at: http://www.cflparents.org/Information/CFPCtrainings/SchedTrainings.htm for more specific information on the easy registration
process. Advance registration
is not required unless indicated.
| July 31, 2010 | CFPC Overview of Services | Sorrento |
Central
FL Parent Center (CFPC) is the Parent Training & Information Center (PTI)
for central and northeast Florida. We will present an overview of our services. PTIs or Parent Centers are funded
through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA). Parent Centers serve families of all ages (birth to 26) and all disabilities completely free of charge.
In addition, Parent Centers are staffed by parents and other family-members of children and adults with disabilities.
4th Annual
East Lake County Back to School Bash Offering FREE for students only: Immunizations (bring shot records) School supplies Haircuts Pre-K Program Info Big Blue Bus Free
Information for: Homework Assistance,
Persons with Disabilities, Epilepsy, Drug &
Tobacco, Free programs, Bullying, D.A.R.E. pdf Flyer
Contact Anna Brynild for more information: 352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org |
| August 7, 2010 | Safety Fair | Leesburg |
Presented
by Central FL Parent Center and Lake County: 2010 Back to School Safety Fair Saturday,
August 7th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Lake Square Mall 10401 US Highway 441, Leesburg pdf Flyer
Contact Anna Brynild for more information: 352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org |
| September 10 & 11 | AWAREness Days | Sebastian |
Do you know or have
a child with a learning problem or a specific disability? Does your child have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or
Section 504 Plan?
We can help! Join us in a fun
and relaxed environment to learn how to minimize frustration and help your child maximize opportunities! September
10th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm and September
11th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at The Wabasso School 8895 US Highway One, Sebastian, FL 32958 All
Workshops will be presented in English & Español - click on the workshop title for a description - CFPC Overview of Services Español I.E.P. Jeopardy Español It's Those Wonderful Rights Español CFPC AWAREness
Days are offered as free one-day events where parents learn how to navigate the system with minimal stress and maximum results!
Word Flyer Adobe pdf Flyer Word Flyer Español Adobe pdf Flyer Español Contact Anna Brynild for more information: 352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org |
| October 5, 2010 | AWAREness Day | Wildwood |
| October 8 & 9, 2010 | Free Two Day Training | Tarpon Springs |
Presented by Central FL Parent
Center and Florida School For the Deaf & Blind Outreach Services Friday, October 8th: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday, October 9th: 10:30
am - 4:30 pm Tarpon Springs Public Library 138 E. Lemon Street Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 Topics Include: An overview of the definitions and
functions of behavior. Examples of behavioral
intervention strategies. The
ABC’s of behavior, IDEA and Positive behavior supports. What
is a Functional Behavior Assessment - and how is that part of the IEP process? What is a behavior intervention plan? What is Response to Intervention? An overview of the IEP process. Who is eligible for accommodations? Accommodations vs. Modifications. How decisions are made for students with disabilities. And more... Bring
your child's I.E.P. - we will be hosting an I.E.P. Clinic - but you must pre-register! Register by calling 888-612-9273 or online at: www.cflparents.org/register Adobe pdf Flyer Please bring a Bag Lunch Contact
Anna Brynild for more information: 352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org |
| October 23, 2010 | AWAREness Day | Leesburg |
| November 5, 2010 | AWAREness Day | Tavares |
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Special Education Law and Advocacy Workshops Presented by: The
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. and The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.
Learn how to be a strong advocate for children with disabilities in the public school system at four free workshops scheduled for this
August. A lawyer and an advocate from the Advocacy Center will team up to teach you how to be an equal participant in the
IEP process. Training will focus on sections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 and
will include: Eligibility and Evaluation Universal Education (Inclusion) IEP and Advocacy Tips School
Discipline Transition from High School to Post-school activities (work, school) Problem Solving (With a Question
and Answer Session) To register go to http://www.fddc.org/registration
or call
1-800-580-7801 All workshops are from 9 am – 4 pm and are Free! August 3, 2010 – Fort
Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier 66 2301 SE 17 Street Causeway August 5, 2010 – Tampa, Tampa Marriott Airport 5507
W Spruce Street August 7, 2010 – Jacksonville, Hyatt Regency Riverfront 225 East Coast Line Drive August
9, 2010 – Fort Walton Beach, Ramada Plaza Beach Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Let us know when you register
if you need a sign language interpreter or Spanish translator. Contact the FDDC to register. There are still seats
available. I will be attending the Tampa Workshop...and will be posting key information as it becomes available!
More details can be added here.
Click here to access a magazine for Florida Families and their children who have developmental disabilities. FLORIDA CROSSROADS
MAGAZINE: Check it out, their is lots of great information.
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