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NJCIE's 7th Annual Summer Inclusion Conference
July 8th - July 9th, 2009
The College of New Jersey, Brower Student Center
Hands-on Solutions for Teachers,
Administrators, Professionals and Families
New Workshop Added to the
Summer Inclusion Conference!
A new workshop has been added to the Preschool Inclusion Strand, for
July 9th, presented by The Children's Center of Montclair State University.
Including Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder:
An Individualized Approach
The more we learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder, the more we need to meet
the individual needs of each child with this diagnosis. Members of the
trans
disciplinary team at the Ben Samuel's Children Center at Montclair State
University will share how they draw upon the DIR, (Developmental, Individual
Differences, Relationship-based) model to help them meet the individual
needs
of each child as well as help the children have full membership in an
inclusive preschool classroom.
Register Today!
The 2009 Inclusion Conference is the same price as last year. Register
before
June 1st and save!
Conference Events
21 workshops each day - Three times the number in past years!
Nationally recognized presenters and NJ practitioners and experts.
Endorsed by the NJEA Professional Development Institute.
Professional development hours up to 5.5 hours per day.
ASHA CEUs available.
Strands include:
Reflective teacher practice
Goals and Assessment
Assistive Technology
Students with Learning Disabilities
Co-Teaching
Developing Literacy
Students with Complex Needs
Differentiating Instruction Strategies
Preschool Inclusion
Inclusion in Urban Settings
Systems Change (for administrators)
Instructional Design
Positive Behavioral Support
Array of Supports (for CST members)
Family / Parent Strand
Hosted by The College of New Jersey
District Partner: Perth Amboy School District
Contact NJCIE for more information
By phone: 732-613-0400
By email: njcie@njcie.net
On the web: www.njcie.net
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We are excited to announce that "The Peer Buddy Club" is extending
opportunities to join to the entire Hammarskjold community. This pilot
began last year and the kids had a wonderful time interacting and forming
friendships. The club is underway now that we have settled into our new
surroundings. The purpose of this club is to help special needs and general
education students develop friendships through different structured social
activities. This club is a combined effort between SEPTA and Hammarskjold.
The two entities have workedsuccessfully on many inclusion efforts,
volunteerism, clubs, and through the excellence committee. We hope you will
take advantage of this opportunity to help us integrate our children
successfully. It is only with the combined help of families. teachers and
administration that we can help these kinds of programs to succeed. On
behalf of SEPTA, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr.
Gaskell, Hammarskjold Principal, and teachers Mr.Swayze, Mrs. Katzen and
Mrs. Amendola for their time and effort in planning this program and helping
our children develop socially . We encourage you to utilize this wonderful
opportunity for your children. Please see Mr.Gaskell's letter under FORMS
for more information regarding The Peer Buddy Group. Thank you.
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Audrey & Eddie Weiner
East Brunswick Special Education PTA
(SEPTA)
732-390-9265
eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com
http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementarySchool/SEPTA/
(See Mr. Gaskell, Principal of HMSletter on FORMS page)
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Learning Disabilities Association Conference info is available on the FORMS
page
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SEPTA continues to look for shadows for the future. We will need to have
shadows in place for the 2009-2010 school year to actively take over for
2010-2011. We will continue to remain active through 2011-2012 and remain
attending meeting members to secure continuity during 2012-2013, which is
Diana's senior year in high school. We hope that you all, especially those
with younger children and already active will consider this role. We are in
immediate need of a second treasurer and fundraiser, as we already know that
they will be empty after this year. We hope to get someone to shadow and
fill hese two slots immediately. Please let those you think might be
interested know. In the blink of an eye, the years fly by!
Audrey & Eddie Weiner
East Brunswick Special Education PTA
SEPTA
732-390-9265
SEPTA Website: http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementarySchool/SEPTA/
E-mail: eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com
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EAST BRUNSWICK SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA
(SEPTA) SOCIAL GROUP
The East Brunswick SEPTA social group is being designed to help teenagers
with mild to moderate classifications interact and develop friendships. In
piloting the program, activities will include board games in the library’s
teen lounge, movies, arts and crafts running at the same time with SEPTA
meetings at the East Brunswick Public Library. Snacks will be provided by
SEPTA at the cafe to finish off the evening. There will be experienced
older students to provide structure and direction. Once the program is
developed, the group will expand it’s outings in the community including
bowling, movies, ice cream socials and other social events. This program is
intended for young adults with special neds in age and disability. If you
are interested in having your adolescent participate in this program, fill
out the registration form below and return it to your child’s school PTA or
SEPTA mailbox in an envelope addressed to SEPTA. Out-of-district families
can send forms to the administration building located at: East Brunswick
Public Schools, Student Services Department, 760 Route 18, East Brunswick,
New Jersey 08816, Attention: East Brunswick Special Education PTA
(SEPTA). Registration can be found under SEPTA FORMS.
