This is a very special deal and will only be available until Friday to sign up for!!

Lindamood Bell is having their February 1/2 off evaluations. You can purchase the evaluation before Friday and then schedule March or April. These evaluations are good tools to show as "another" evaluation" as to where your child is performing - or not - and use to request District paid summer services. Also, LMB will let you retest for free the next 3 years - so you can compare how your child is doing after almost a full school term. Now that is the short version - and there is a lot more to this. Getting this evaluation does not guarantee anything - however this is a great price, only offered in February and can be a solid tool for requesting District to pay for intensive services. Ask an advocate or attorney - but take advantage if Lindamood Bell has ever been mentioned as a potential teaching tool for your child. It's not for all children however it has helped many of my clients.

Dear Parents and Professionals

The Cobb County Navigator Team is hosting a workshop on October 27, 2014 from 6:30pm -8:30pm. All are welcome please feel free to forward it to other families/professionals who might be interested in attending.

Reading Difficulties

Presenter:

Jennifer Hasser, Executive Director, Syllables Reading Center & SMART Teacher Training

Is my child really struggling with his/her reading?

When should I start worrying?

What Can I do to help?

Learn the warning signs for reading failure and what you can do to help your child succeed.

Where: North Star Church

True North Auditorium

3413 Blue Springs Road Northwest

Kennesaw, GA 30144

           

When: Monday October 27, 2014

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

 RSVP is not required but preferred. Please RSVP by 4:00 pm on October 27, 2014

To RSVP call or Text Sitara  Nayak at 678-993-3008 or email cobb@p2pga.org

You can also send a message to us on Facebook - Cobb Navigator Team

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All are welcome you do not have to live in Cobb to attend

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Sitara Nayak
Cobb Navigator Team
678-993-3008

From: Kelly Kirkland and Beth Mares <beth@taplearningservices.com>

Subject: You're invited: TAP Parent Support Group Meeting 9/25

Date: September 11, 2014 at 6:59:34 AM CDT

To: Sarah Wise <scwise@comcast.net>

Reply-To: Kelly Kirkland and Beth Mares <beth@taplearningservices.com>

TAP Parent Support Group "CONQUERING THE PAPER MOUNTAIN" - SEPT. 25, 2014 Dear Sarah, Please join us at the TAP Parent Support Group meeting on Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in Room 213 at Intown Community Church. This one-hour meeting will feature Robin Lucas speaking on “The Paper Mountain.”   Your child’s school paperwork is important now and in the future. Beyond the grade, these papers can give you insights into your child’s performance. Robin will walk you through what you need to save, what you may be overlooking and how to archive in an easy format.   Robin Lucas has worked as a Special Education Advocate and Educational Consultant for more than six years.

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Summit Starts in Two Weeks Sign Up Now! Educating Traumatized Children SummitSept 30-Oct 10, 2014 FREE Register here Join us for 11 days of interviews from professionals who are passionate abouthelping children with trauma and attachment disorders succeed in schools!  Calling all Teachers - Parents - Child Care Professionals With special introductory interview from Dr. Robert Anda Co-principal of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study Topics include: How Trauma Impacts Learning Recognizing Attachment Disorder in the Classroom Building Trauma Sensitive Schools Teaching Empathy Strategies for Reaching Traumatized Children Alternatives to Traditional Public School Speakers include: Joel Ristuccia, TraumaSensitiveSchools.org, co-author of Helping Traumatized Children Learn Heather Forbes, LCSW, Beyond Consequences Institute Jane Stevens, ACEs Connection Founder Susan Craig, Ph.D., Author of Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt Lawrence Smith, LCSW-C, Attachment Therapist Christine Moers, Therapeutic Parent See complete list of speakers here Do you have questions about the Summit? Download a flyer to share here Essential Conversations for Therapeutic Parents Join the conversation with ATN's Learning Center Faculty on important topics for therapeutic parents.  This 5-part, pre-recorded series of webinars is critical for all ATN members.  As a member, your price is discounted and if you buy the whole set for $60 you'll receive FREE Therapeutic Parenting cards. Learn more about these great conversations here. Visit ATN:  www.attachtrauma.org. And remember: YOU'RE NOT ALONE! Buy Recordings & Transcripts Can't find time to hear all 22 interviews?  Want to share them with colleagues?  Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing by pre-purchasing downloads of the  the Educating Traumatized Children Summit. All the interviews (including any bonus interviews) will be available to download as mp3s after the conference.  We will also have transcripts available as pdfs for each interview. Order now to assure you get the best pricing. Remember:  ATN is powered by volunteersand donations.  We always need both!  Maybe 2014 is the year you can pay it forward and help other children and families.  Check out our Volunteer page or contact our Executive Director, Julie Beem.  And donate anytime, right here. Follow Us On Join ATN Today!

There are always so many questions around Assistive Technology for students.  This is a wonderful opportunity to attend a very informative event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-gate-seminar-tickets-12740702785

Event Details

The Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) Seminar is a FREE comprehensive venue for Educators, Therapists, Parents and Community Members to gather and learn about Assistive Technology to help achieve student success in the classroom. This seminar will feature a hands-on exhibit hall including national and local vendors in all areas of Assistive Technology. Specialists in the field will present a variety of sessions that focus on best practices, product demonstrations and classroom implementation strategies that will support each student as they reach for their “Accessible Tomorrow”.

For more information on event parking, lunch options, lodging, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and Certified Rehabilitation Credits (CRCs), please visit our Wiki page here.

**Wireless Internet will be available for a charge of $3.00.  Debit or Credit Card ONLY, NO CASH accepted.  Wifi access can be purchased on location on the day of the event.  Instructions for Wifi access will be included in your attendee packet.

***While admission is free, we are collecting $1.00 cash donations for a LAST RESORT FUND.  This fund helps pay for assistive technology for people in need.  Contributors will be included in the drawing for DOOR PRIZES sponsored by our GATE exhibitors.

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Tweeting about GATE Seminar 2014?  Use the hashtag: #GATE2014

**If you are a vendor wanting to register for space in the exhibit hall, please use THIS VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK

This is an excellent source that explains the various tools and interventions for Dyslexia!

http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/08/back-to-school-guide-for-dyslexic.html?spref=fb

Where Does it Say in the Law That……?

08/28/14
by Wrightslaw

At Wrightslaw, how can we tell that school has started?  Questions from parents (and teachers) are pouring in each day.

I have a question about…who has to attend IEP meetings? goals in the IEP?

How do I search for information about… a special ed teacher revising the IEP?  behavior and discipline strategies?

Where do I look for…appropriate modifications? social and communication skills info?

We are always a little surprised when people write, “I just can’t find any answers to my questions.”

Tips: Looking for info, getting started!

1. Go to www.wrightslaw.com and scroll through the topics on the left hand side of the page, A-Z.

- See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=11633#sthash.Ir5HjCXz.dpuf