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	2006
	January
Jan 11, Wed 7-9pm	Building Independence Without Building Frustration: Daily Living Skills For Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS  Learn how to build independent living skills in even the youngest of children with Asperger Syndrome and PDD NOS. Topics include; prioritizing your child’s needs, necessary-preferred and marginal skills, realistic expectations for acquired skills versus chronological age, dealing with behavioral set-backs and keeping the focus positive.	Family-Child Resources office at 3995 East Market Street, York, PA 17402. For More Information or to Register, Call the FCR Office at 717-757-1227 or http://www.f-cr.com
Jan 12, Thu 6:30pm	Brandywine Special Need PTA monthly meeting Social Skills with Cindy Schneider Cindy is a regionally recognized teacher specializing in teaching social skills to children with special needs by using practical school and home-based strategies. Cindy Schneider is an educator with 20 years experience in the classroom and 5 years training teachers, therapists and principals the struggles of children with social skills impairments and on how to teach them these necessary skills.   She will provide practical strategies for both home and the classroom for children with disabilities.    She incorporates theater techniques to help break down social skills for the children.   Teachers, therapists and principals in BSD who have heard Cindy present at in-house professional development days all gave her great reviews.   Cindy was invited to speak at the National Autism Conference at Penn State University in August 2006.  Nationally recognized speakers who have presented at this conference include Carol Gray, Michelle Garcia Winner, Brenda Smith-Myles, Linda Hodgdon, Dr. Jeanette McAffee, Vince Carbone and Dr. Ami Klin.  Cindy's Blue Moon Dance group has had great success teaching social skills through theater.	Brandywine Town Center  read Ms.Schneider's bio read BSNPTA Jan Mtg Flyer with details on the meeting
Jan 18 Wed 6:30-8pm	Testing 1-2-3 The Delaware State Testing Program (DSTP) is a source of confusion and anxiety for parents of children with special needs. This session will provide state- and school-specific information about the DSTP, testing conditions, accommodations and exceptions, summer school as well as helpful tips for smoother sailings. This meeting is co-sponsored by the Parent Information Center	Ben Ellis Conf Rm District Office
Jan 19, Thur 10am-noon	Uniting for the Rights of Students Receiving Special Education Services Presented by the Philadelphia Right to Education Task Force	Details here At The Arc of Philadelphia located at 2350 W. Westmoreland St
Jan 23, Mon 7pm	Brandywine School District Board Meeting	Meeting agenda
Jan 24, Tue 7-9pm	Improving Social Problem Solving for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS  Social situations are one of the most challenging daily encounters for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and PDD NOS. This workshop will teach participants how to foster basic problem solving skills that improve social interactions, motivation to succeed and correctly attribute other people’s behaviors and statements.	Family-Child Resources office at 3995 East Market Street, York, PA 17402. For More Information or to Register, Call the FCR Office at 717-757-1227 or  http://www.f-cr.com
Jan 25, Wed 6:30-8pm	Special Education Advisory Committee	Ben Ellis room District Office
Jan 26, Thu 8:30-3:45	8th Annual Life Conference Delaware’s premier conference for persons with disabilities and those who support them	Location, Dover Downs Conference Center online details

	February 2006
Feb 9, Thur 6:30 pm	Brandywine Special Need PTA monthly meeting Town Hall meeting with Legislators and Policy Makers The following will be serving on the panel: Sen. Cathy Cloutier Sen. Charlie Copeland Rep. Greg Lavelle Rep. Diana McWilliams Rep. Bob Valihura Martha Toomey, DE Dept. of Education Nancy Doorey, Brandywine School Board.	Brandywine Town Center  Details here
Feb 16, Thur 7-9 pm	Understanding School Budgets What does it mean when school administrators say there is no money? A panel of representatives from school district accounting offices and the DE Department of Education will present information about fiscal allocations and regulations as applicable to the education of children with disabilities. Bring your questions and concerns! Guest Panelists: Martha Toomey, DE Dept of Ed Sharon Keller, Colonial School District David Blowman, Brandywine School District Presented by the Parent Information Center	DTCC, Stanton Campus  To register, call 888-547-4412
Fed 18, Sat 7-9pm	Bush School Fund Raiser The musical group Broadway Bound will perform selections from Broadway musicals such as Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Jekyll and Hyde and more. All proceeds benefit Bush Early Education Center.   Brandywine H.S. auditorium Doors open at 6:45pm Refreshments available	$20 per person. For info or tickets, contact Francine Ansley at 764-6882 or broadway4bush@msn.com.
Feb 21, Tue 5-7pm	Asperger's Teen Game Night For children ages 13-19  In association with the Autism Society of Delaware	AI DuPont Hospital for Children Room 1F11-across from the Ronald McDonald parent room Info at: 302.472.2638 or email: delautism@delautism.org
Feb 25, Sat 8:30 am to 12:30pm	7th Annual Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Conference for Parents, Teachers and Professionals and Adults with AD/HD	West Chester University Sykes Student Union details at Chadd Website
Feb 27, Mon 7pm	Brandywine School District Board Meeting	Meeting agenda

	March 2006
Mar 3 Fri 7pm	Family Meals Planning Conference Hosted by: T. Berry Brazleton, MD - pediatrician and author Joshua Sparrow, MD - Child psychiatrist, Harvard Med Sch Deanna Cook - FamilyFun mag editor and cookbook author Dr. Brazelton will talk about the many benefits of family meals and the positive role they play in improving children's health and development.	Brandywine High School www.familymeals.org; or call 1-800-315-5010, ext. 3418, or e-mail info@familymeals.org.
Mar 5 Sun Noon-3pm	Wines of the World- Wine Tasting, Light Brunch and Silent Auction Wine provided by Vino100, food provided by Nosh benefiting Practice Without Pressure $35/person	at Vino 100 Independence Mall Concord Pike Wilmington, DE details here
Mar 16 Thu 6:30-8pm	(The) ABCs of IEP's The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of education for children with disabilities. Participants will learn the purpose of the IEP, how to recognize promising goals and objectives and how to measure progress through the IEP. This meeting is co-sponsored by the Parent Information Center	Ben Ellis room District Office
Mar 16-17 Thu-Fri all day	1st Annual Penn Autism Network Conference: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Promoting Successful Outcomes Across the Life Cycle Featuring   Temple Grandin, Ph.D.   Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.   Michael John Carley  This conference presents a unique and exciting opportunity to focus on promoting systems of supports and services for adults with ASD, including transition to adulthood issues.	Details here   University of Pennsylvania Campus Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Mar 18, Sat	Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware Annual Gala Ball Wilmington Country Club	epilepsyfoundation.org/delaware 302-999-9313
Mar 23, Thu 6:30pm	Brandywine Special Need PTA monthly meeting Behavior: Improvement Strategies for Home and Classroom	Brandywine Town Center
Mar 27, Mon  7pm	Brandywine School District Board Meeting	Meeting agenda

	April 2006
April 7-8	Wrightslaw Boot Camp Lancaster, PA	What is Boot Camp Logistics and registration for the session
Apr 5, Wed 8:30am-4:30pm	Asperger's Syndrome: Building Social Thinking and Social Competence from Start to Finish Sohn Grayson, Autism Consultants Alan Sohn and Cathy Grayson	Williams Rest/Conf Ctr Horsham, PA 215-675-5454 details on-line
Apr 10, Mon 6pm	Special Ed sub-committee meeting of the Strategic Plan Task Force	District Office
Apr 10, Mon 7pm	Public meeting to review the report on Brandywine's Elementary Schools by National Center for Educational Accountability.  This report will provide key data and assumptions used the the next 5 year Strategic Plan	District Office
Apr 11, Tues 7pm	Public meeting to review the report on Brandywine's Secondary Schools by Southern Regional Education Board.This report will provide key data and assumptions used the the next 5 year Strategic Plan	District Office
Apr 24, Mon 7pm	Brandywine School District Board Meeting	Meeting agenda
Apr 26, Wed 6:30-8pm	Special Education Advisory Committee	Ben Ellis room District Office
Apr 26, Wed 6-8pm	disABILITIES Expo '06 Flyer with Participating Organizations	Details here
Apr 26, Wed 8am-4:30pm	Autism & Asperger's 2006 - Philadelphia Keynote: Dr. Tony Attwood Topic: Encouraging Social Understanding and Emotion Management http://www.tonyattwood.com.au	Details on-line

	May 2006
May 1 Mon 7pm	Public meeting to review the report on Brandywine's Special Education Program by Stetson and Associates.  This report will provide key data and assumptions used the the next 5 year Strategic Plan.	Concord High School's Raider Room
May 4 Thu 6:30-8pm	Getting Ready for the "Real World" How to plan for a successful transition from high school to post-school options of employment, higher education and life as an adult for students with disabilities and high expectations. The session will review the components of Delaware's Transition IEP, the responsibilities of schools, parents, students and other adult service agencies when formulating transition plans for students ages14 and older. This meeting is co-sponsored by the Parent Information Center	Ben Ellis room District Office
May 11, Thu 8am -3pm	12th Annual Inclusion Conference 2006  Sonja L Rathel Inclusion Conference Coordinator 302-856-1081	Clayton Hall, U of Delaware $25.00 per person
May 19, Fri 6pm -8pm	Asperger's Teen Game Night For children ages 13-19  In association with the Autism Society of Delaware More details on the flyer	AI DuPont Hospital for Children Room 1F51 Info at: 302.472.2638 or email: delautism@delautism.org
May 20, Sat 9am-noon  Registration at 8:30am	Acting Antics Workshop  A workshop for Parents and Professionals who work or live with individuals diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, NLD, or other social cognition deficits Presented by Cindy Schneider Autism Consultant, Special Educator, Drama Teacher Learn how to use theatre activities to teach your child social understanding at home, in your classroom or in therapy.	Comfort Inn in West Chester, PA Brochure and Registration form $50 Registration Fee
May 21, Sun Buddy Run 9am - Reg 10:30am Start Buddy Walk Noon - 3pm	Buddy Walk / Buddy Run By Downs Syndrome Association of Delaware  (DSA Delaware) Chris Burke, actor with Down syndrome and star of ABC’s hit TV series “Life Goes On” will be Delaware’s Buddy Walk Ambassador. Lots of activities for families and kids including Live Music, Face Painting, Moon Walk, Food Vendors and more. Details and registration/pledge forms from DSA Delaware Buddy Walk Home Page	University of Delaware Athletic Complex  Buddy Walk is a mile long - anyone can participate without special training. Buddy Run is 5K beginning and ending near the UD Football Stadium
May 21, Sun 8am - 5pm	Delaware Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Business Meeting Information, including registration details available here.	Chase Center, on the Riverfront in Wilmington Walk-ins NOT accepted
May 22, Mon 7pm	Brandywine School District Board Meeting	Meeting agenda

	June 2006
Jun 14, Wed 8:00-4:30pm	One Day Wrightslaw Conference in Rehoboth Beach This is an EXCELLENT conference with a great agenda. For the price of $49, parents get the conference and $35 worth of books. (Both parent together for $79 and one set of books.) Come down as a family, stay at in discounted hotel room and let the kids play at the beach! For additional information Contact: Yvonne Coleman ~ The Arc of Delaware 302-378-4574 or 302-996-9400 yfcol@atlanticbb.com	At the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel Conference registration and hotel details here
Jun 23, Fri 6pm -8pm	Asperger's Teen Game Night For children ages 13-19  In association with the Autism Society of Delaware More details on the flyer.	AI DuPont Hospital for Children Room 1F51 Info at: 302.472.2638 or email: delautism@delautism.org
Jun 26-30 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm	Career "Explo" Hands on exploration of various career oportunities where Students with Disabilities can consider different types of jobs that highlight their strengths and abilities. For High School Students with Disabilities ages 14-17	Del Tech, Stanton Campus Details here.
Jun 28-29,	The Keys to Inclusion: Unlocking the Doors for Children with Mild to Significant Disabilities 4th Annual Summer Inclusion Conference New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) Presenters include: Jonathon Mooney, Author of Learning Outside the Lines David and Cyndi Pitonyak	Details here or contact NJCIE at 732-613-0400. Montgomery Township High School, Route 601, Skillman, NJ (near Princeton) $130 for one day; $215 both days.  Some early registration and group discounts available
	July 2006
Jul 24-28 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm	Career Rally: The ultimate Reality Game Join Junior Achievement and Delaware High School Hich Tech spending a week learning about careers that highlight strengths through road trips and meeting people. For High School Students, 14-18. Scholarships available	Junior Achievement's Enterprise Village and Finance Park.    Details here

	August 2006
Aug 15,Tue	Wrightslaw Conference in Philly Area Sponsored by North Penn School District Special Ed Council	Details here

	October 2006
Oct 4, Wed  6:30-8:30pm	Training by Stetson Associates	Details here
Oct 6, Fri 8am-3:15pm	Making the Connection: Reading Success and Language Skills Philadelphia Branch of International Dyslexia Assoc - Annual Conf	Details here
Oct 13, Fri 8:30-3:30pm	Surviving the Social Mindfield Jed Baker, PhD Cathy Grayson Mark Shelley	DTCC/Terry Campus, Dover Details here
Oct 17, Tue	Open public meeting to discuss IDEA 2004 regualtions with Federal DOE officials. John Hager, Assistant Secretary of the federal Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and Alexa Posny, Director of the federal Office of Special Education Programs, will be in attendance. The meeting will include a reception, a formal presentation about the regulations, and an opportunity to ask questions. Participants will receive a copy of the re gulations on a CD-ROM and other material as well. Parents, teachers, school administrators, and others are encouraged to attend.	No registration is required for this free session. Location and time to be determined. Details here.
Oct 25, Wed  6:30pm	Brandywine Special Need PTA monthly meeting What Does the Future Hold? Options for Young Adults after High School	Brandywine Town Center  Details here
	November 2006
Nov 10, Fri 9am-4pm	Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed. “Helping Students to Develop Social Thinking Skills ” for Educators, Professionals, Parents & Caregivers	Williamson Restaurant & Conference Center Easton Rd (Rt. 611) & Blair Mill Rd. Horsham, PA   Details here
Nov 15, Wed 6:30-8pm	The University of Delaware is offering this session for parents of children who are being assessed using an alternate assessment (DAPA). Registration required.	Charlton School  For more information or to register contact 831-3707 or dapaonline@udel.edu
Nov 15, Wed 6:30-8pm	The University of Delaware is offering this session for parents of children who are being assessed using an alternate assessment (DAPA). Registration required.	University's Center for Disabilities Studies  For more information or to register contact 831-3707 or dapaonline@udel.edu
Nov 15, Wed 8:30am-3:30pm	Training by Stetson Associates	Details here
Nov 16, Thur 6:30-8pm	The University of Delaware is offering this session for parents of children who are being assessed using an alternate assessment (DAPA). Registration required.	Howard T. Ennis School  For more information or to register contact 831-3707 or dapaonline@udel.edu
Nov 16, Thur  8:30am-3:30pm	Training by Stetson Associates	Details here
Nov 20, Wed  6:30pm	Brandywine Special Need PTA monthly meeting Tools to Address Behavior Issues: Best Practices in Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Treatment Plans	Brandywine Town Center

	January 2007
Jan 8, Mon 7pm	Brandywine School District Public Review of Proposed 5 Year Strategic Plan	Brandywine High School
Jan 16th, Tue 7pm	Brandywine School District Public Review of Proposed 5 Year Strategic Plan	P.S. Dupont Elementary School
Jan 17, Wed  6:30pm	Brandywine Special Need PTA monthly meeting The DSTP and Success for Students with Disabilities	Brandywine Town Center   Download Detailed Flyer
Jan 18th, Thu 6-8pm	DAPA Parent Session The program is free but registration is necessary. Contact Parent Information Center at 999-7394 or Judi MacBride at Center for Disabilities Studies at 831-3707.	Early Learning Center,  Newark, rm 126 Get directions Read the DAPA parent brochure
Jan 25th, Thu 8am-3:45pm	Life Conference IX Keynote Speaker: Jeanne Scott	Details online  Sheraton Dover Hotel

	February 2007
Feb 8, Thu 6-7:30pm	AD/AD Workshop "Can I have your Attention?" Facilitated by Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC).	Carter Parents Center Girls, Inc. 26th and Carter Wilmington Details here.
Feb 12, Mon 7pm	Brandywine School District Board Workshop	District Office Details here.
Feb 12, Mon 6-7:30pm	Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Childcare and transportation provided. Call 764-2355 or 793-5015	District Office Details here. Furgele conf room
Feb 13, Tues 9am-3pm	Wrightslaw Conference Sponsored by Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)	Deltech Stanton Campus  Details here
	Surviving the IEP By Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC) Designed to assist parents in making IEP meetings positive experiences by educating them about the IEP process and its purpose; their rights; and the role of the IEP team in implementing the IEP. Contact picscott@verizon.net or 764-3252 to register.	PALW 3707 North Market Street Wilmington
Feb 22, Thu 5:30-7:00pm	No Child Left Behind "Parents, Do you know?" In English and Spanish	Darley Parents Center Darley Elementary Details here.
Feb 23, Fri 9am-12pm	The challenging behaviors of children with autism & other severe disabilities: What can parents do? Dr. Peter Doehring, Statewide Director of Delaware Autism Program  Register by Feb 20 - NO on-site registration permitted!	Bear, DE  Download Detailed Flyer
Feb 26, Mon 7pm	Brandywine School District Board Meeting	District Office Details here.
Feb 26, Mon 9am-12pm	The challenging behaviors of children with autism & other severe disabilities: What can parents do? Dr. Peter Doehring, Statewide Director of Delaware Autism Program  Register by Feb 20 - NO on-site registration permitted!	Dover, DE  Download Detailed Flyer
Feb 27, Tue Feb 28, Wed 4:30-8:30pm	Special Education Due Process Hearing Officer Training By Delaware Department of Education (DOE), Exceptional Children and Early Childhood Education Group. contact the GACEC office at shayes@gacec.k12.de.us	John W. Collette Education Resource Center 35 Commerce Way Dover