October McNamara PTA Meeting
7pm, Tues., 10/19
McNamara gym
Hope to see you there!
7pm, Tues., 10/19
McNamara gym
Hope to see you there!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Upcoming SU Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC) Trainings
This announcement came to us from NYS PTA. Parents of children with IEPs may be interested:
The East Area Family YMCA is proud to offer The Terrific Tuesday Series for parents of children with disabilities or suspected disabilities.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S IEP, PART 1
East Area Family YMCA-SACC Room
6:30pm-8:00pm
Presented by Kristine O’Brien, SUPAC Parent Outreach Coordinator
NYSED has recently released a new standardized IEP form that is required for use by all districts. In this seminar we will walk you through the new model form and all the components that are addressed in the IEP. Participants are welcome to bring a copy of their child’s most recent IEP.
Refreshments will be served. Child Care is available through the YMCA. To reserve child care contact Kim Purcell @ 637-2025 x211 a week in advance.
TOOLS FOR PARENTS: CREATING AN ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK
OCTOBER 5, 2010
TWO SESSIONS: 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AND 6:00 TO 8:00 PM
SALINA FREE LIBRARY
100 BELMONT ST.
MATTYDALE, NY 13211
PRESENTED BY KAREN BURGWIN, SUPAC PARENT OUTREACH
This workshop will provide parents with a tool to effectively and proactively prepare for the school year and beyond. The Advocacy Notebook will assist parents to work with their school team, organize their records, learn what records to keep, what to put in writing and how to write letters. Every parent will walk away with a notebook filled with information that they can use as an effective advocacy tool as they navigate and advocate in the coming year. Bring your IEP and any current evaluations that you may want to include in your notebook!
Preregistration is preferred. Contact SUPAC at 443-4336 or by email at supac@syr.edu
Or fill in our online registration form @ http://www.supac.org/training/register-for-supac-trainings/
Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC)
SU Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies
805 S Crouse Avenue, Room 110
Syracuse, NY 13244-2280
315-443-4336 ● 877-824-9555 (toll free)
Fax: 315-443-4338
supac@syr.edu ● www.supac.org
ABOUT SUPAC
Lisa Finnerty Coggi is Director of the Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC). SUPAC is a university-based center bringing together faculty, students, and staff with members of the local community to provide parents of children with disabilities with information, resources, expertise, and support necessary to promote meaningful involvement in their children’s education. For more information, visit SUPAC on the web at http://www.supac.org. SUPAC is funded by a grant from Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), New York State Department of Education and is a project of the SU Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies.
The East Area Family YMCA is proud to offer The Terrific Tuesday Series for parents of children with disabilities or suspected disabilities.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S IEP, PART 1
East Area Family YMCA-SACC Room
6:30pm-8:00pm
Presented by Kristine O’Brien, SUPAC Parent Outreach Coordinator
NYSED has recently released a new standardized IEP form that is required for use by all districts. In this seminar we will walk you through the new model form and all the components that are addressed in the IEP. Participants are welcome to bring a copy of their child’s most recent IEP.
Refreshments will be served. Child Care is available through the YMCA. To reserve child care contact Kim Purcell @ 637-2025 x211 a week in advance.
TOOLS FOR PARENTS: CREATING AN ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK
OCTOBER 5, 2010
TWO SESSIONS: 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AND 6:00 TO 8:00 PM
SALINA FREE LIBRARY
100 BELMONT ST.
MATTYDALE, NY 13211
PRESENTED BY KAREN BURGWIN, SUPAC PARENT OUTREACH
This workshop will provide parents with a tool to effectively and proactively prepare for the school year and beyond. The Advocacy Notebook will assist parents to work with their school team, organize their records, learn what records to keep, what to put in writing and how to write letters. Every parent will walk away with a notebook filled with information that they can use as an effective advocacy tool as they navigate and advocate in the coming year. Bring your IEP and any current evaluations that you may want to include in your notebook!
Preregistration is preferred. Contact SUPAC at 443-4336 or by email at supac@syr.edu
Or fill in our online registration form @ http://www.supac.org/training/register-for-supac-trainings/
Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC)
SU Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies
805 S Crouse Avenue, Room 110
Syracuse, NY 13244-2280
315-443-4336 ● 877-824-9555 (toll free)
Fax: 315-443-4338
supac@syr.edu ● www.supac.org
ABOUT SUPAC
Lisa Finnerty Coggi is Director of the Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC). SUPAC is a university-based center bringing together faculty, students, and staff with members of the local community to provide parents of children with disabilities with information, resources, expertise, and support necessary to promote meaningful involvement in their children’s education. For more information, visit SUPAC on the web at http://www.supac.org. SUPAC is funded by a grant from Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), New York State Department of Education and is a project of the SU Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Planning ahead to the start of school...
I know that none of us wants to think of summer coming to an end, but inevitably it will and it is time to start thinking ahead. In that spirit, we are starting to put together more of our blog details and information for the coming year.
Teacher assignments will be coming out around August 21st, and then the buzz kicks into high gear!
Take a look at some of the dates that we have also posted on this site and mark your calendars. The author visit is almost finalized and the theme for PARP this year will be "HEROES".
We still have some important PTA vacancies to fill so please consider volunteering some of your time to help our school and our students. Many hands make light work.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Teacher assignments will be coming out around August 21st, and then the buzz kicks into high gear!
Take a look at some of the dates that we have also posted on this site and mark your calendars. The author visit is almost finalized and the theme for PARP this year will be "HEROES".
We still have some important PTA vacancies to fill so please consider volunteering some of your time to help our school and our students. Many hands make light work.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Take 25 - Conversation Starter 4
Does finding 25-minutes to talk to your kids or your busy tweens and teens about safety seem impossible? Try the follwing discussion starter. In the month of May - we will be posting 25 safety tips for parents and students of all ages.
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #4
Targeted for students of all ages
Does your screen name or email address give clues about who you are, such as your name or age? If so, let's come up with a safer one.
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #4
Targeted for students of all ages
Does your screen name or email address give clues about who you are, such as your name or age? If so, let's come up with a safer one.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Take 25 - Conversation Starter 3
Does finding 25-minutes to talk to your kids or your busy tweens and teens about safety seem impossible? Try the follwing discussion starter. In the month of May - we will be posting 25 safety tips for parents and students of all ages.
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #3
Targeted for students of all ages
Let's make a list of 3 people whom you can call in case of an emergency if you can't reach me. These are trusted people that we can both reach in case we can't reach each other.
Remember to also include 911 in this conversation, and if your child has a cell phone - how they need to hit *911 first. Many children do not know and just dialing 911 on a cellular phone will not work on many phones.
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #3
Targeted for students of all ages
Let's make a list of 3 people whom you can call in case of an emergency if you can't reach me. These are trusted people that we can both reach in case we can't reach each other.
Remember to also include 911 in this conversation, and if your child has a cell phone - how they need to hit *911 first. Many children do not know and just dialing 911 on a cellular phone will not work on many phones.
Take 25 - Conversation Starter 2
Does finding 25-minutes to talk to your kids or your busy tweens and teens about safety seem impossible? Try the follwing discussion starter. In the month of May - we will be posting 25 safety tips for parents and students of all ages.
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #2
Targets Children 5 to 10
Has anyone ever called or knocked on the door while was busy or not able to answer it? What did you do?
What should you do in the future?
What should you do when you have a baby sitter and I am not with you?
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #2
Targets Children 5 to 10
Has anyone ever called or knocked on the door while was busy or not able to answer it? What did you do?
What should you do in the future?
What should you do when you have a baby sitter and I am not with you?
Take 25 - Conversation Starter 1
Does finding 25-minutes to talk to your kids or your busy tweens and teens about safety seem impossible? Try the follwing discussion starter. In the month of May - we will be posting 25 safety tips for parents and students of all ages.
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #1
Targeted for students that are ages 5- 9
Could you tell me our home addrees?
What is our home phone number?
Where can you reach us (parents / caregivers) when we are not together? Do you know work numbers and / or cell numbers?
Do you know the name and phone number of a trusted family member or friend also?
Remember to also include 911 in this conversation, and if your child has a cell phone - how they need to hit *911 first. Many children do not know and just dialing 911 on a cellular phone will not work on many phones.
Remember to Take 25 - 25 minutes, 25 days, 25 messages.
Conversation Starter #1
Targeted for students that are ages 5- 9
Could you tell me our home addrees?
What is our home phone number?
Where can you reach us (parents / caregivers) when we are not together? Do you know work numbers and / or cell numbers?
Do you know the name and phone number of a trusted family member or friend also?
Remember to also include 911 in this conversation, and if your child has a cell phone - how they need to hit *911 first. Many children do not know and just dialing 911 on a cellular phone will not work on many phones.
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