Make sure to check out our Resource Page.  There you will find information on regularly scheduled meetings/activities, applications for scholarships, etc. and their deadlines. Newly added: Information on the Metropolitan Education Commission's recruitment of new members for their Teen Congress/Youth Advisory Committee (added 8/10)
 

The 2010 Partners in Policymaking application is now available.
Click here to go to the Partners' page for more information and a link to the application.

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is providing

One to One Consultations
on
 Your Child's IEP

By Appointment
 

This is a time where most of your questions or issues can be addressed by an educational consultant.  Schedule your appointment by calling the numbers below.  If you are not in Pima County, a phone conference can be held using our toll free number.

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is offering a free training on

Bullying

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Globe Public Library
339 Broad Street
Globe, AZ

Topics covered include:

- What is bullying?

- Why do kids bully?

- What are the signs of bullying?

- How can one help kids who are being bullied?

Has your child been bullied?  This free informational session will provide insight on bullying and what parents and schools can do.

For more information or to register
please call (520) 324-3150 or 1-877-365-7220

There is no fee but registration is required

You can now request registration
by filling out our Web Registration Form.
 

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is offering a free training

Understanding Section 504

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Globe Public Library
339 Broad Street
Globe, AZ

Topics covered include:

- Does section 504 apply to schools?

- Why is section 504 important to know about?

- Are section 504 and IDEA alike?

- Who is eligible for section 504?

- And more.......

 

For more information or to register
please call (520) 324-3150 or 1-877-365-7220

There is no fee but registration is required

You can now request registration
by filling out our Web Registration Form.
 

Arizona Department of Education and many others

are sponsoring

Arizona's Tenth Annual Transition Conference
"Designing the Future"

September 20 - 22, 2010
8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Talking Stick Resort
9800 East Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(866) 877-9897

Arizona’s Tenth Annual Transition Conference, “Designing the Future,” is a collaborative, cross-stakeholder professional development event aimed at providing meaningful and pertinent information needed in the transition planning process for youth with disabilities. This year’s conference will showcase an exciting lineup of national speakers, state level experts, and will also include youth, young adult, and family member participation. Sessions include content from the following strands: Community Partnerships, Family Voice, Secure Care, Career and Job Development, Medical and Social Empowerment, Youth and Young Adult Empowerment, Assistive Technology, and Curriculum and Instruction.
 

For lots of good information about the conference including an overviews, costs, presenters, registration information, etc. please click on the link below
Transition Conference

Arizona Center for Disability Law

is offering

Capacitación sobre Educación Especial

 para Padres e Individuos

22 de Septiembre 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Centro de Empoderamiento de Discapacidades
5025 E. Washington, Salón de Conferencias, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Apoyos de Comportamiento Positivos para Prevenir la Restricción y Aislamiento en las Escuelas

¿El comportamiento de su hijo(a) es un reto?

A mi hijo(a) le sacan constantemente de la clase.  ¿Qué opciones tengo?

¿Qué son los apoyos de comportamiento positivos?

¿Qué es una evaluación de comportamiento funcional?

¿Qué es un plan de comportamiento?

¿Cómo me aseguro de que se cumpla con el IEP de mi hijo(a)?

Esta capacitación gratis será presentada totalmente en español.

La capacitación será presentada por Martha León, Defensora; Renaldo Fowler, Defensor Sénior; y JoAnn Sheperd, Abogada, todos ellos del Centro de Leyes de Discapacidad de Arizona; y Fernando Armendáriz, Ph.D., Consultor de Comportamiento y director de FABAS, una agencia de consultoría, capacitación y rehabilitación que proporciona servicios bilingües a las familias y escuelas.

ARC of Tucson, Autism Society of Greater Tucson, SANDS and
TUSD Exceptional Parent Project

are offering a Three-Part Series

2010 Inclusion Works

Session 2: Designing the IEP for Successful Inclusion in a Time of Limited Resources

Saturday, September 25, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pima College Downtown Campus
1255 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ
Amethyst Room

Updated information on writing IEPs as a tool to align resources, support students and educators, and to make the most of finite resources available.

You will need to RSVP by e-mail to inclusionTucson@gmail.com by September 20th. There is no charge but the session will fill up on a first come, first served basis.

For questions, please call 520-570-1295
 

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is offering a free training

Transitioning from High School for
Special Needs Students

Thursday, September 29, 2010
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Globe Public Library
339 Broad Street
Globe, AZ

Topics covered include:

• Preparing for transition from high school to adulthood
• Choices students need to make for life after high school
• Exploring options before students leave high school
• Requirements of schools in the transition process
• Resources for a smooth transition

For more information or to register
please call (520) 324-3150 or 1-877-365-7220

There is no fee but registration is required

You can now request registration
by filling out our Web Registration Form.
 

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is offering a free training

Being a Resilient Family

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Globe Public Library
339 Broad Street
Globe, AZ

Bouncing back when you feel:

- Burned out

- Stressed

- Depressed

For more information or to register
please call (520) 324-3150 or 1-877-365-7220

There is no fee but registration is required

You can now request registration
by filling out our Web Registration Form.
 

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is offering a free seminar on

Bullying

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Douglas Public Library
560 E 10th Street
Douglas, AZ

Topics covered include:

- What is bullying?

- Why do kids bully?

- What are the signs of bullying?

- How can one help kids who are being bullied?

Has your child been bullied?  This free informational session will provide insight on bullying and what parents and schools can do.

For more information or to register
please call (520) 324-3150 or 1-877-365-7220

There is no fee but registration is required

You can now request registration
by filling out our Web Registration Form.
 

Tucson Alliance for Autism

presents

2010 Inclusion Works

Social Thinking® Toolbox
Practical Strategies to Target Social Learning Challenges in Individuals with Autism, Aspergers and ADHD Across the Home and School Day

Saturday, October 16, 2010
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
8:30 am Check in and Continental Breakfast

The Manning House
450 W Paseo Redondo
Tucson, AZ
 

Designed for parents and professionals to understand the inner minds of persons with social-learning weaknesses, this workshop presents not only functional treatment strategies for use both at school and at home, but also models for understanding why these students react and respond the way they do.

$100 Professional (Speech Pathologists, Teachers, Doctors & those needing ASHA CHM and State CEU's)
$50 Parents, Grandparents & Others that are interested.
Lunch included.

For questions and/or to obtain a registration form,
 please call the Tucson Alliance for Autism at 520-319-5857
 

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is offering a free training

Organizing Records of Special Needs Children

Monday, October 18, 2010
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Flo Manning Room
Children's Rehabilitation Clinic
2600 N Wyatt Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712

Topics covered include:

- Do you have piles of school papers

- Do you have lots of medical records?

- Are you always looking for a report?

- and more........

For more information or to register
please call (520) 324-3150 or 1-877-365-7220

There is no fee but registration is required

You can now request registration
by filling out our Web Registration Form.
 

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

is offering a free training

Resilient Parents of Special Need Children

Monday, November 8, 2010
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Flo Manning Room
Children's Rehabilitation Clinic
2600 N Wyatt Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712

Covered Topics

- Do you feel overloaded?

- Do you feel you neglect family members?

- Are you just plain worn out?

- And more.........

For more information or to register
please call (520) 324-3150 or 1-877-365-7220

There is no fee but registration is required

You can now request registration
by filling out our Web Registration Form.
 

Arizona Center for Disability Law
and
The ARC of Yuma County

are offering a workshop

Positive Behavior Supports to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pivot Point Conference Center
200 North Madison Avenue
Yuma, AZ
 

Training for Parents and Individuals Interested in the Following Topics:

- What are positive Behavior supports?

- What is a functional behavior assessment?

- What is a behavior plan?

- Does your child have challenging behaviors?

- My child is constantly being removed from the class.  What are my options?

- How do I make sure my child's IEP is being followed?

For more information or to register for the training, please contact the Center,
at (602) 274-6287 (voice/TTY) or (800) 927-2260
or email kvanhorne@azdisabilitylaw.org .

  Please notify the Center as soon as possible if you need any special accommodations or are unable to keep your reservation.
 

Centro de Leyes de Discapacidad de Arizona
y
El Arc del Condado de Yuma

son co-patrocinadores de este taller

17 de Noviembre 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pivot Point Centro de Conferencias
200 North Madison Avenue
Yuma, AZ
 

 Por favor notifique al Centro lo más pronto posible si Ud. necesita arreglos especiales o ha reservado y no puede asistir.
 

ARC of Tucson, Autism Society of Greater Tucson, SANDS and
TUSD Exceptional Parent Project

are offering a Three-Part Series

2010 Inclusion Works

Session 3: Successfully Supporting Students with Challenges in Social Language and Behavior in Inclusive Settings

Saturday, November 20, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pima College Downtown Campus
1255 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ
Amethyst Room

This session places emphasis on current research and practical advice for parents, psychologists and educators who struggle to be effective when working with students who present with highly challenging behaviors.

You will need to RSVP by e-mail to inclusionTucson@gmail.com by November 15th. There is no charge but the session will fill up on a first come, first served basis.

For questions, please call 520-570-1295