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Parents’ Rights in the IEP Process: May 7

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

The following information is from the CCSECAC Yahoo Group Page:
The Parents’ Place of Maryland Presents:
“Parents’ Rights in the IEP Process”
Monday, May 7, 2007, 10AM - 12PM
Health Partners • 3070 Crain Highway • Waldorf, Maryland
Presenter: Melissa Alexander, Parent Educator, The Parents’ Place of Maryland.
Registration is required for this workshop.  (continental breakfast provided)
Please […]

Cinco de Mayo Casino Night and Silent Auction: May 5

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

Cinco de Mayo Casino Party and Silent Auction - Presented by The Allison Foundation

Saturday, May 5 | 7PM - 11PM | Ironsides Rescue Squad 
A fun evening for adults. Admission ($25 per person) will include dinner and $25,000 in “fun money” per person to play casino games and win fantastic prizes.
The Allison Foundation was started […]

Combating Autism Senate Hearing: April 17

Monday, April 16th, 2007

United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
The Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies will meet in open session at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Room SD-124, Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The program includes: to receive testimony on Combating Autism: Undertaking a Coordinated Response.
Witnesses
Panel I:
Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director
Centers for […]

Family Connections Center Open House: April 19

Friday, April 13th, 2007

From the Charles County Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee website:
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The Family Connections Center of Charles County invites you to our open house for light refreshments and a tour of the center.
Date: April 19, 2007
Time: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Location:
Humans Services Partnership Office
6 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, Maryland
For more information call:  Caroline Miller | 301-885-1333
Your friends, family and […]

Reminder: SMART MEETING: March 31

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Just a reminder that there is a SMART (Southern Maryland Autism Resource Team) meeting this Saturday, March 31 from 5 - 7PM. Melissa Alexander, parent advocate for the Parents’ Place of Maryland will be speaking.
For more information , please contact Sylvie Acevedo at riverausa@erols.com.

Executive Functioning and Organization: March 16

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

The following information is from the CCSECAC Yahoo Group Page:
The Local Management Board of St. Mary’s County Presents:
“Executive Functioning and Organization – How to Help You and Your Child Become More Organized”
What is “Executive Functioning?” Executive Functioning is formally defined as: “The cognitive process that regulates an individual’s ability to organize thoughts and […]

SMART Meeting: March 31

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

The next scheduled meeting of the Southern Maryland Autism Resource Team will be held on March 31, 2006 from 5 - 7PM.
Melissa Alexander, parent advocate for the Parents’ Place of Maryland is scheduled to attend.
For more information, please contact Sylvie Acevedo at 301.893.8098 or e-mail riverausa@erols.com.

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