Institute for Multi-Sensory Education Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
30-Hour Comprehensive Training
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Cost: Varies
Contact: (800) 646-9788
Orton-Gillingham.com
Jul 1st, 2008 (Tue)
10:00 AM
Macular Degeneration Support Group Cost: Free
Location: OPTIONS for Independence; 1095 North, Main Street; Logan, Utah
Questions? Call Aimee at (435) 753-5353.
Jul 6th, 2008 (Sun)
Second Annual Park City Institute (Jul 6 - Aug 2) Summer at Gallaudet (Jul 6 - Aug 2)
Gallaudet is a university for individuals that are deaf and hard of hearing.
Love theatre? Want to learn acting from great artists? Come to Gallaudet University this summer! The Play's the Thing will run from July 6 - August 2 and is an institute in acting, dance, and creative sign language for high school students. Students will get to attend performances in Washington DC, tour the Kennedy Center, and get to create their own program to perform at Gallaudet.
Location: Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Cost: Varies
Contact: tracey.kempton@gallaudet.edu
Jul 8th, 2008 (Tue) -- Jul 11th, 2008 (Fri)
4-Day RDI Workshop 4-Day RDI Workshop
During four intensive days of lively discussion, videos and hands-on exercises you will begin to customize an RDI program plan for your family which will help your child overcome the core cognitive, social, communication and emotional deficits that limit the lives of even the highest functioning children and adults with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Have you ever wondered what you can do to be an equal partner on your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team? This workshop will give you all the information you will need to help your child's education be successful! Join us as we present information on the IEP process and your roles and responsibilities! We will also be hosting this training LIVE online! All you need is a high-speed internet connection and a phone line! This workshop is free, but pre-registration is appreciated. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if no one has pre-registered.
Location: Utah Parent Center (2290 East 4500 South, #135) AND on your own computer!
Cost: Free
Contact: (801) 272-1051 or (800) 468-1160 or upcinfo@utahparentcenter.org
Jul 11th, 2008 (Fri)
10:00 AM
Big MAKs Activity at Liberty Park Big MAKS (Mothers of Autistic Kids) will be going to Liberty Park to have "Stretch and Grow" set up an obstacle course and parachute games. Meet by the pond just north of the rides.
For more information, contact Cheryl Smith at smithfam29@msn.com.
Jul 11th, 2008 (Fri)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Webinar - Tikcet to Work Ticket to Work
Ticket Payment Process for Prospective and Existing Employment Networks
This first Ticket to Work webinar will provide details ont he payment process for Employment Networks (ENs). SSA and MAXIMUS Ticket to Work staff members will review the changes and establish new expectations for the new system. To participate in this webinar, please register at: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/register/TicketToWork1.cfm. Once registered, you will receive details on how to access the online materials and call into the webinar.
Jul 15th, 2008 (Tue) -- Jul 18th, 2008 (Fri)
Wind Chimes and Dance Kindred Spirits invites children of ALL abilities to join in this wonderful, collaborative activity. Take this opportunity to allow your child to grow socially and emotionally through integration where differences are celebrated.
This event will be held at Kindred Spirits Arts Sugarhouse Studio and the Virginia Tanner Dance Studio
Cost: $80
For more information, visit kindredspiritsarts.org
Jul 15th, 2008 (Tue)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Teleconference - ADA Update - 18 Years Later Mark the 18th anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the Federal Agencies present an update on their litigation, technical assistance and enforcement efforts over the past year. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own workplace or community.
Speakers:
John L. Wodatch, Chief, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor, Americans with Disabilities Act Division, Office of Legal Counsel, EEOC
CEU Credits:CRCC
For more information and to register: http://www.ada-audio.org/Schedule/
This conference will have special opportunities for enabling you to strengthen your students thinking skills and enrich their academic achievement for future success in and out of the classroom.
Location: Skokie, Illinois
Cost: Varies
Contact: info@iriinc.us
http://www.iriinc.us/prof_training_events.htm
Jul 21st, 2008 (Mon)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Webinar - Ticket to Work 101 This webinar will provide an introduction for prospective ENs and other interested parties, particularly for beginners. This webinar will enhance the general overview of Ticket to Work by providing supporting training materials in an online format. To participate in this webinar, please register online. Once registered, you will receive details on how to access the online materials and call into the webinar.
To register visit: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/register/TicketToWork2.cfm.
Jul 24th, 2008 (Thu)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Teleconference - Existing ENs: Learn About the Benefits of the New Ticket to Work Program This teleconference training session will provide information about important changes in the Ticket to Work regulations and will be oriented to ENs that have not been actively working with the program. With more money available to the EN, sooner in the process and based on earnings consistent with part-time work, we think may inactive ENs will want to take a second look. This session will be conducted jointly by the CESSI, SSA?s Program Manager for Recruitment and Outreach, and MAXIMUS, SSA?s Operations Support Manager. To participate, you won?t need to pre-register. Simply call (800) 779-1514 and enter the passcode: 8181584.
For more information, email: ticketprogram@ssa.gov
Cost: Free
Jul 28th, 2008 (Mon)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Public Input Session USOE for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
The Utah State Office of Education (USOE) will be holding public input sessions for the purpose of receiving comments on the legislative recommendations for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB). Recommendations will be going forward that amend state statute regarding the USDB. Copies of the legislative recommendations may be found on the USOE website by visiting www.schools.utah.gov, Special Education, Laws, Regulations and Policies.
Provo School District Offices: 280 West 940 South; Provo, Utah
Cost: Free
Questions: (801) 538-7500
