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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
IN EDUCATION MONTH |
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November has been designated as Parent Involvement in
Education Month.
All citizens and schools are encouraged to recognize the
importance
of families' involvement in the academic success and
well-being of
Florida's children. Families and educators are urged to
focus time
this month on taking parental involvement in children's
learning to
the next level, setting high expectations for students and
developing
stronger connections between home and school.
Attached are calendars of
activities for parents to do with their
children, as well as
activities for schools to use. |
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The Foundation for Dreams, located in
Sarasota, Florida, has created
camp sessions for children, ages 7-17, who have physical and
developmental disabilities, chronic serious illness, Autism,
Asperger's, and related disorders. There are weekend, day,
and
overnight camps throughout the year.
Check their website,
http://www.foundationfordreams.org. |
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Publications That Are Available From the
ESE Department |
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Exceptional Student Education Parent Library
The following books are available for parent checkout:
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Driven to Distraction by Edward
Hallowell and John Ratey
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Living with a Brother or Sister with
Special Needs by Meyer, and Vadasy
Everybody is Different
by Bleach
Ian's Walk-A Story about Autism by Lears
The
Autism Acceptance Book by Sabin
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Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell
Barkley
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Helping the Child Who Doesn’t Fit In
by Nowicki & Duke
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No One to Play With-Social Problems of
LD and ADD Children by Betty Osman
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Eating an Artichoke-A Mother’s
Perspective on Asperger Syndrome by Echo Fling
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Pretending to be Normal-Living with
Asperger Syndrome by Liane Holliday Willey
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How to Handle a Hard-to-Handle Kid by
C. Drew Edwards
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The ADD Answer by Frank Lawlis
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Rules for Parents by Nan Silver
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The Survival Guide for Parents of
Gifted Children
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The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide-A Teen
Handbook by Galbraith & Delisle
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The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide-For
Ages 10 & Under by Galbraith
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Perfectionism-What’s Bad About Being
Too Good? By Adderholdt
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen &
Listen So Kids Will Talk by Faber & Mazlish
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Smart Kids with School Problems-Things
to Know & Ways to Help by Vail
If you are interested in checking out one
of these books please contact Jeannine Cawthon by phone
(955-7671 Ext. 263) or by email (cawthojm@gm.sbac.edu).
They can be sent home via your child’s school and returned the
same way. |
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Past
Events
- 10-4-08 Planning for the Financial Future of Your Child with Special
Needs. Speakers are an advisor from Merrill Lynch who works with
local families on their investments and special needs trusts and a
local attorney whose practice is limited to estate planning and other
issues dealing with the elderly and disabled.
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sidney Lanier Center cafeteria, located on east side of campus, 312 N.
W.16 Avenue, Gainesville
Childcare will be provided. If childcare is needed, please sign up by
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 so we will know how many care givers to
hire. For information and sign-up, contact Jeannine Cawthon at
955-7671 ext. 263, or email at cawthojm@gm.sbac.edu
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