Nassau Region PTA

Connecting the Dots…. in Special Education January 2008

Dear SEPTA Presidents and Friends,

Hello and welcome to the start of a new school year. It’s hard to believe October is here – already!

I’d like to share with you that on Tuesday October 7,2008 Nassau Region PTA will be hosting our Annual Fall Conference at Central High School in Valley Stream, NY. This year’s conference features two interesting workshops about special education issues.

It is my pleasure to announce that New York State Regent Roger Tilles will be a presenting a discussion about IEP Diplomas and potential changes to graduation requirements currently being considered by the Board of Regents. Session II I will be hosting a SEPTA Presidents / Special Education Roundtable. The Roundtable provides a unique opportunity for everyone who participates to connect, network and exchange information and ideas.

Walk-in registration for the event is $15.00 and conference registration begins at 6:45pm. The first session of workshops begin promptly at 7:30pm. Here is a link to the Conference Brochure which includes directions and details:

http://www.nassaupta.org/PDFs/Fall%20Conference%202008.pdf

Everyone is WELCOMED to attend. Please forward and share this information with anyone who shares our concerns about special education.

I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday October 7^th at Valley Stream Central High School.

Warmest regards,

Suzanne Langwell

Nassau Region PTA Special Education Chairman

specialeducation@nassaupta.org

This Month’s Featured Topic:

IEP Meeting Planner

http://www.ncld.org/images/stories/downloads/parent_center/iepmeetingplanner.pdf

Tests and Measurements for the Parent, Teacher, Advocate and Attorney by Peter & Pam Wright

http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/tests_measurements.html

What You Need to Know about IDEA 2004: Present Levels of Functional Performance & Functional Goals in IEPs

http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/iep.functional.perf.htm

How to know if Your Child is Making Progress toward IEP Goals

http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=1132

Articles & Information

New York State Department of Education Chart on Graduation Requirements:

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/GradReq3columnStyle7_1.pdf

Web Sites:

The good folks at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) have updated their web site resources pages for 2008.

Check it out at: http://www.ahany.org/resource.htm

Upcoming Nassau Region SEPTA Meetings:

Have your next meeting featured here! Three weeks prior, Email the Date, Time, Location and Contact Information to specialeducation@nassaupta.org