Special Education Parent Night
The Road Ahead
Transition, Self-Advocacy, Study Skills and Resources
DATE: Monday, February 13, 2012
PLACE: Chalker Elementary School
AUDIENCE: K-12 parents
TIME: 6:00—8:00 pm
Please come to an evening of learning and fellowship with professionals and other parents.
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GENERAL MEETING - 6:00 to 6:50
¨ Karla Wade, Transition Specialist:
Transitioning: Through the Years to Independence
Followed by two 30-minute sessions.
Choose from:
¨ Cathy Jordan, Assistant Director, Special Student Services:
A panel of high school teachers and students with discussion focused on self-advocacy and studying at home.
¨ Parent Mentors: An overview of resources that the parent mentor can provide for our parents.
¨ Terri Mann, Assistive Technology Specialist:
Technology resources at home.
¨ High School Counselors: Testing/college accommodations.
¨ Sue Frederick, Teacher, Simpson Middle School: Study Skills.
¨ Michelle Barber/Sue Kizer, Behavior Autism Support Trainer: Organizational/behavioral strategies to bridge the gap between home and school.
