Comments for SI Federation of PTAs Special Education Committee http://fedsped.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:20:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Vent your outrage over careless bus employees! by fedsped http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/vent-your-outrage-over-careless-bus-employees/#comment-62 fedsped Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:20:35 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/vent-your-outrage-over-careless-bus-employees/#comment-62 The meeting is on Weds. Hope you can make it! The meeting is on Weds. Hope you can make it!

]]> Comment on Vent your outrage over careless bus employees! by DIANE http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/vent-your-outrage-over-careless-bus-employees/#comment-61 DIANE Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:22:01 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/vent-your-outrage-over-careless-bus-employees/#comment-61 Two issues I have with the bus... Sometimes on the mini bus the matron doesn't step outside the bus to make sure my youngest is going around safely ... I worry cause even with the stop sign out the cars don't always stay behind the bus... and even though Justin is 11 he can't see over the van. In the Am pickup... not the afternoon diffrent matron.... Safety on the bus .... buses do move before a kid has sat down I have seen this on several buses. Bullying on school bus and issue is because there is more than one school on a bus if a child gets bullied and glasses or someting is broken hard to get to the bottom of who's responsible ... even if you file a poliece incident report... Had to replace Justin's glasses last year and it was due to bullying on the bus ... Justin will not ride a bus cross island cause he is afraid that the longer the ride is the more likely he is to be a target of bullies on the school bus and the matron did nothing to stop it. sub matron right before christmas. He had been asleep it was a very bad incident going into school ... School didn't call us until 11am... he is in at 8 25 with that bus last year. I have had some car problems so I have not been able to attend anything and this weekend is my birthday so not sure if I will be able but those are some issues with the bus... on one trip a child who was not from any of the schools got on and caused a problem and Justin became frightened cause the bus people had to call the cops. ( young teen) The kid got off before the cops got there and the bus went on it's route . Two issues I have with the bus…

Sometimes on the mini bus the matron doesn’t step outside the bus to make sure my youngest is going around safely … I worry cause even with the stop sign out the cars don’t always stay behind the bus… and even though Justin is 11 he can’t see over the van. In the Am pickup…

not the afternoon diffrent matron….

Safety on the bus …. buses do move before a kid has sat down I have seen this on several buses.

Bullying on school bus and issue is because there is more than one school on a bus if a child gets bullied and glasses or someting is broken
hard to get to the bottom of who’s responsible … even if you file a poliece incident report… Had to replace Justin’s glasses last year and
it was due to bullying on the bus …
Justin will not ride a bus cross island
cause he is afraid that the longer the ride is the more likely he is to be a target of bullies on the school bus and the matron did nothing to stop it.
sub matron right before christmas.
He had been asleep it was a very bad incident going into school … School didn’t call us until 11am… he is in at 8 25 with that bus last year.
I have had some car problems so I have not been able to attend anything and this weekend is my birthday so not sure if I will be able but
those are some issues with the bus…
on one trip a child who was not from any of the schools got on and caused a problem and Justin became frightened cause the bus people had to call the cops. ( young teen) The kid got off before the cops got there and the bus went on it’s route .

]]> Comment on About by Laurie Yankowitz http://fedsped.wordpress.com/about/#comment-36 Laurie Yankowitz Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:01:22 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/about/#comment-36 Opportunity to Participate in Dissertation Research Study: Doctoral student at Teacher's College looking for boys between the ages of 9 and 21 diagnosed with autism and cognitive impairment to play several games of picture bingo 1:1 for to determine if prompting for eye contact has an impact on task performance. Study takes place at IBR; $50 compensation for participation. Please contact Laurie Yankowitz at 718 422-3271 or 646 734-5068 if interested. Opportunity to Participate in Dissertation Research Study: Doctoral student at Teacher’s College looking for boys between the ages of 9 and 21 diagnosed with autism and cognitive impairment to play several games of picture bingo 1:1 for to determine if prompting for eye contact has an impact on task performance. Study takes place at IBR; $50 compensation for participation. Please contact Laurie Yankowitz at 718 422-3271 or 646 734-5068 if interested.

]]> Comment on Looking ahead to adulthood! by fedsped http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/looking-ahead-to-adulthood/#comment-26 fedsped Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:55:47 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-26 see latest post. see latest post.

]]> Comment on Looking ahead to adulthood! by fedsped http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/looking-ahead-to-adulthood/#comment-25 fedsped Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:38:34 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-25 whoops how did that happen? I will contact Birch and post the correct info later Of course they may be closed today for the holiday. please check back tomorrow. thanks for the heads up. whoops how did that happen? I will contact Birch and post the correct info later Of course they may be closed today for the holiday. please check back tomorrow. thanks for the heads up.

]]> Comment on Experienced parents, I need your help! by fedsped http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/experienced-parents-i-need-your-help/#comment-24 fedsped Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:35:27 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-24 good idea Nick, I know that there is usually a Transition Fair held at either Hungerford or another D.75 site. It is full of useful info, not just for D.75 kids but for anyone who has a kid who many be aging out of their DOE-provided supports. I will try to find out when the fair will be this year. good idea Nick, I know that there is usually a Transition Fair held at either Hungerford or another D.75 site. It is full of useful info, not just for D.75 kids but for anyone who has a kid who many be aging out of their DOE-provided supports. I will try to find out when the fair will be this year.

]]> Comment on Experienced parents, I need your help! by Nick http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/experienced-parents-i-need-your-help/#comment-22 Nick Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:19:38 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-22 Join a support group that has parents with children that have a similar disability as your child. Try to plan ahead at least a year in advance for services or programs that may benefit your child. Join a support group that has parents with children that have a similar disability as your child. Try to plan ahead at least a year in advance for
services or programs that may benefit your child.

]]> Comment on Looking ahead to adulthood! by bleu1969 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/looking-ahead-to-adulthood/#comment-21 bleu1969 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:28:34 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-21 Hello- Could you please post the entire phone number for Melinda Caldwell, it was cut off. I'm definitely interested in exploring this if its available! thanks Hello-
Could you please post the entire phone number for Melinda Caldwell, it was cut off.

I’m definitely interested in exploring this if its available! thanks

]]> Comment on Welcome to the virtual Special Ed committee! by Andrea Lella http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2008/06/16/welcome-to-the-virtual-special-ed-committee/#comment-13 Andrea Lella Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:13:25 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/?p=4#comment-13 Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center is excited and delighted to inform you of a wonderful, FREE and FUN opportunity for your special needs child! Presenting, through the combined and collaborative efforts of; Special Olympics, Staten Island Youth Soccer League, and Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center ***<<>>*** "A Special League, For Special Kids!" ***<<>>*** Finally a place where your child can participate successfully in a recreational activity. A place to laugh, play and have fun with other children. A place of acceptance, understanding and tolerance. A place to fill loneliness with friendships. A place to feel wanted and rejoiced in. ADHD, ASD, LD, ED, OHI, TBI or MR; all are welcome! The Specifics WHO: Special needs children of all functioning levels ages 6-16! WHAT: a Skills training clinic, a Soccer league and companionship! WHERE: Miller Field, New Dorp, Staten Island, New York WHEN: Saturdays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Skills Clinic to be held on September 27th & October 4th Games to be held on: October 18 & 25 and November 1, 8, & 15 WHY: TO HAVE FUN! The Particulars During the skills training sessions, all children will be assessed and placed on teams according to functioning level, age and size. All coaches, assistant coaches and 1:1 shadows will be trained by Special Olympics. Staff from FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES will be on site for ALL dates Medical release form is required and can be found as a download at the following web site: http://familieshelpingfamilies.webs.com/eventsactivities.htm Posted at the site is the name and address of the contact person who is to be mailed the forms. You will also find an email address where you can register your child. All of us at Families Helping Families hope to see and your child join us at this wonderful program! ENJOY and WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY! See you there! Andrea Anna Lella CEO & Program Director Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center http://FamiliesHelpingFamilies.webs.com/ Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center is excited and delighted to inform you of a wonderful, FREE and FUN opportunity for your special needs child!

Presenting, through the combined and collaborative efforts of; Special Olympics, Staten Island Youth Soccer League, and Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center

***<<>>*** “A Special League, For Special Kids!” ***<<>>***

Finally a place where your child can participate successfully in a recreational activity.

A place to laugh, play and have fun with other children.

A place of acceptance, understanding and tolerance.

A place to fill loneliness with friendships.

A place to feel wanted and rejoiced in.

ADHD, ASD, LD, ED, OHI, TBI or MR; all are welcome!

The Specifics

WHO: Special needs children of all functioning levels ages 6-16!

WHAT: a Skills training clinic, a Soccer league and companionship!

WHERE: Miller Field, New Dorp, Staten Island, New York

WHEN: Saturdays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Skills Clinic to be held on September 27th & October 4th

Games to be held on: October 18 & 25 and November 1, 8, & 15

WHY: TO HAVE FUN!

The Particulars

During the skills training sessions, all children will be assessed and placed on teams according to functioning level, age and size.

All coaches, assistant coaches and 1:1 shadows will be trained by Special Olympics.

Staff from FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES will be on site for ALL dates

Medical release form is required and can be found as a download at the following web site:

http://familieshelpingfamilies.webs.com/eventsactivities.htm

Posted at the site is the name and address of the contact person who is to be mailed the forms. You will also find an email address where you can register your child.

All of us at Families Helping Families hope to see and your child join us at this wonderful program!

ENJOY and WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY!

See you there!

Andrea Anna Lella

CEO & Program Director
Families Helping Families
Resource and Recreation Center

http://FamiliesHelpingFamilies.webs.com/

]]> Comment on Important Meeting about Sp.Ed funding by Andrea Lella http://fedsped.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/important-meeting-about-sped-funding/#comment-12 Andrea Lella Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:12:23 +0000 http://fedsped.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-12 Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center is excited and delighted to inform you of a wonderful, FREE and FUN opportunity for your special needs child! Presenting, through the combined and collaborative efforts of; Special Olympics, Staten Island Youth Soccer League, and Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center ***<<>>*** "A Special League, For Special Kids!" ***<<>>*** Finally a place where your child can participate successfully in a recreational activity. A place to laugh, play and have fun with other children. A place of acceptance, understanding and tolerance. A place to fill loneliness with friendships. A place to feel wanted and rejoiced in. ADHD, ASD, LD, ED, OHI, TBI or MR; all are welcome! The Specifics WHO: Special needs children of all functioning levels ages 6-16! WHAT: a Skills training clinic, a Soccer league and companionship! WHERE: Miller Field, New Dorp, Staten Island, New York WHEN: Saturdays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Skills Clinic to be held on September 27th & October 4th Games to be held on: October 18 & 25 and November 1, 8, & 15 WHY: TO HAVE FUN! The Particulars During the skills training sessions, all children will be assessed and placed on teams according to functioning level, age and size. All coaches, assistant coaches and 1:1 shadows will be trained by Special Olympics. Staff from FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES will be on site for ALL dates Medical release form is required and can be found as a download at the following web site: http://familieshelpingfamilies.webs.com/eventsactivities.htm Posted at the site is the name and address of the contact person who is to be mailed the forms. You will also find an email address where you can register your child. All of us at Families Helping Families hope to see and your child join us at this wonderful program! ENJOY and WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY! See you there! Andrea Anna Lella CEO & Program Director Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center http://FamiliesHelpingFamilies.webs.com/ Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center is excited and delighted to inform you of a wonderful, FREE and FUN opportunity for your special needs child!

Presenting, through the combined and collaborative efforts of; Special Olympics, Staten Island Youth Soccer League, and Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center

***<<>>*** “A Special League, For Special Kids!” ***<<>>***

Finally a place where your child can participate successfully in a recreational activity.

A place to laugh, play and have fun with other children.

A place of acceptance, understanding and tolerance.

A place to fill loneliness with friendships.

A place to feel wanted and rejoiced in.

ADHD, ASD, LD, ED, OHI, TBI or MR; all are welcome!

The Specifics

WHO: Special needs children of all functioning levels ages 6-16!

WHAT: a Skills training clinic, a Soccer league and companionship!

WHERE: Miller Field, New Dorp, Staten Island, New York

WHEN: Saturdays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Skills Clinic to be held on September 27th & October 4th

Games to be held on: October 18 & 25 and November 1, 8, & 15

WHY: TO HAVE FUN!

The Particulars

During the skills training sessions, all children will be assessed and placed on teams according to functioning level, age and size.

All coaches, assistant coaches and 1:1 shadows will be trained by Special Olympics.

Staff from FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES will be on site for ALL dates

Medical release form is required and can be found as a download at the following web site:

http://familieshelpingfamilies.webs.com/eventsactivities.htm

Posted at the site is the name and address of the contact person who is to be mailed the forms. You will also find an email address where you can register your child.

All of us at Families Helping Families hope to see and your child join us at this wonderful program!

ENJOY and WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY!

See you there!

Andrea Anna Lella

CEO & Program Director
Families Helping Families
Resource and Recreation Center

http://FamiliesHelpingFamilies.webs.com/

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