Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Special Day for Special Kids

Madeline Papazian — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:34 +0000

It is the 25th Annual “Special Day for Special Kids” . This fun event is sponsored by Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club, Phoenix El Puente Rotary, SUSD Service Learning Program, and RAISING Special Kids. Come one, Come all for an enjoyable time at the park!

When: Saturday, March 27, 2010

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, AZ

Directions: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is located at the SE corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend Road, 1.7 miles West of the 101 Loop, exit Indian Bend. The address is 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250.

SEPAC Summer Camp Expo

Madeline Papazian — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:36:34 +0000

SEPAC of Scottsdale is hosting a Summer Camp Expo! The programs presented are designed for and/or inclusive of children with Special Needs. Please come to this wonderful event! You do not have to be a student of SUSD to attend. ALL ARE WELCOME! Some of the programs that will be represented are: Camp Civitan, KEEN, SEEK, City of Scottsdale Teen Connection and many more!

Here is the information:
Sunday, March 21st
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
4455 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley 85253

Scottsdale Parent Council presents a lively discussion with Congressman Harry Mitchell

Pam Murphy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:54:58 +0000

Save the date!
The Scottsdale Parent Council General Meeting
February 17th, 9:30am, at the SUSD Ed Center

Join us for a lively discussion about what is happening with Education at the Federal level and how it affects Arizona.

If you have any questions, please contact Anna-Marie Mars at marshome@msn.com

The Thirteenth Annual Conference on Dyslexia: From Research to Practice – from Instruction to Intervention

Pam Murphy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:32:25 +0000

Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Sponsored by International Dyslexia Association – AZ Branch and New Way Academy
Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 N. 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Mary Wennersten will be presenting on Response to Intervention
Drake Duane, MD, will be keynote speaker on ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette, and Asperger Syndromes
For more information call 480-629-4414 or www.dyslexia-az.org

How to Understand and Help Your Terrific and Gifted… but Challenging Child

Pam Murphy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:14:12 +0000

How to Understand and Help Your Terrific and Gifted… but Challenging Child

Practical strategies for intensity, sensitivity, perfectionism, and inflexibility

Barbara Probst, author of When Labels Don’t Fit

It’s free! Sponsored by Scottsdale Supporters of the Gifted

Saturday Morning Feb 6, 2010

Mustang Library

10101 North 90th Street

Scottsdale, AZ

10:00 to 1:00

There will be time for Questions!!!

Free admission sponsored by SSG

BARBARA PROBST, MSW, LCSW, has been an educator and clinician for more than two decades helping families with challenging children. She lives in Westchester County, New York, and will be in Arizona as a key presenter at the AAGT conference.

Scottsdale Supporters of the Gifted has asked Barbara to share her expertise with parents, educators and friends. We are offering you the opportunity to attend this eye-opening and informative parenting presentation as our GIFT to you in 2010. Please come! Bring a friend and join us and prepare yourself to start this year parenting with confidence.

Contact Linda Levitt Linda@educatingexlearners.com for more information

Looking for Summer Camp Programs…

Madeline Papazian — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:05:12 +0000

SEPACS is getting ready for our annual Summer Camp Fair for children with special needs. If you are a camp, or if you know of a camp, please contact us. We are looking for camps or summer programs that are for children with special needs of all types, or for any camps that are inclusive and can accommodate children with special needs.

If you have any information, please contact us, and we will contact the camps/summer programs to see if they are interested in attending our Camp Fair. The Fair is free to participate in and attend. Shauna Mattson 480-661-0471, shauna@sepacs.org.”

IEP Workshop, January 20th

Dru Bloomfield — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:53:44 +0000

Please join us for our next meeting.

SEPACS Presents an

IEP Workshop

Meet with an IEP specialist in interactive small groups broken down by age.

Bring your concerns and questions, or just come to listen and learn.

Wednesday, January 20th

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Mohave District Annex

Apache A&B

8505 E. Valley View Road, Scottsdale 85250-6768

Directions:

From McDonald, go south on Granite Reef to Valley View.

From Chaparral, head north on Granite Reef past Jackrabbit, to Valley View.

Then, east on Valley View to first building on the south side, just past the sports fields.

For more information contact Shauna @ 480.661.0471 or shauna@sepacs.org.

First Responder program for Special Needs Individuals

Madeline Papazian — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:57 +0000

FIRST RESPONDERS SMART CARD PROGRAM ORIENTATION - JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2010

The First Responder Smart Card Program is a FREE valuable resource in providing emergency services to individuals with special needs including: developmental disabilities, physical challenges, communication, health, emotional, behavioral health disabilities or those with conditions that might be misinterpreted if not know to the First Responder.

The Scottsdale Community Partnership (SCP) in partnership with the Scottsdale Police Department is offering First Responder Smart Card Program orientation classes and the opportunity to sign up with the program. The class will provide training for parents and providers on when to call first responders and what happens when they call.

Sign up for one of the classes listed below. Class are for 1 hour from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, and will be held at the Police & Fire Headquarters (8401 E. Indian School Road, off Granite Reef). Class days are all Saturdays.

January 9 January 23February 13February 27

For more information, go to the website - www.scottsdaleaz.gov/safety/smartcard; or contact Natalie Summit at 480-312-CARD (2273) or by email at smartcard@scottsdaleAZ.gov .

The Kids Fitness Institute

Madeline Papazian — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:19 +0000

Are you interested in keeping or getting your child physically fit? See description below for more details.

There is a program at The Kids Fitness Institute. It is on Raintree Drive in Scottsdale. It is for children with special needs, as well as, typical kids and teens. They teach the benefits of physical activity, strength training and nutrition. They have just hired a PT and OT and they are working with insurance companies to get services approved for parents. It is very reasonably priced ($10/hr.), even without the insurance right off.

For further information please go to the website: www.tfiaz.com

ADE Proposes Rules for Public Comment

Madeline Papazian — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:08:38 +0000

On October 26, 2009, the Exceptional Student Services section of Arizona Department of Education opened the rule making process to make additions and revisions to the existing special education rules in the Arizona Administrative Code. You can provide comments to the proposed rules by e-mail at stateboardinbox@azed.gov. Please make sure to reference A.A.C. R7-2-401, R7-2-405, R7-2-405.01 and R7-2-405.02 when providing your comments. Copies of the proposed rules are available on the ADE/ESS homepage at http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/ under “What’s New”.

There will also be an opportunity to provide comments and recommendations at a public hearing as provided in the information below:

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC HEARING ON RULES
Date: November 24, 2009
Time: 1:00pm
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson, Room 417
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Vince Yanez, (602) 542-5057. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.