New English Language Arts and Math Common Core Standards and How They Impact Special Education

September 13, 2011
7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Annex, 1900 Button Lane, La Grange

The Common Core State Standards were designed to improve educational outcomes for students by developing a set of consistent, voluntary, internationally-benchmarked K-12 academic standards in English Language Arts and Math. This workshop will give a basic overview of the new standards, as well as information on how to navigate conversations with school leaders and teachers.

Fall Family Mixer

*** Please note change to meeting topic ***
October 11, 2011
12:30pm – 2:00pm
7:00pm – 8:30pm (same program repeated)
The Annex, 1900 Button Lane, La Grange

Join us for a relaxed family social event. Although our scheduled special education law speaker had to cancel unexpectedly, we will still meet. We’ll have refreshments and a chance to talk to other parents. With the holidays approaching we will use this meeting time to share strategies for navigating this hectic time of year with a special needs child. We will also give away a great door prize, the Wrightslaw Book: Special Education Law.
Note: The SEPTA General Business Meeting will be postponed until our regular November meeting.

IEP Process Workshop

November 8, 2011
7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Annex, 1900 Button Lane, La Grange

Understand the process so you can partner with your child’s school to create an appropriate IEP. Led by Melissa Abernathy, Director of Exceptional Children Services for Oldham County.

Family Fun Night: A Sensory Friendly Holiday Celebration

December 13, 2011
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Buckner Elementary School

Join SEPTA for a relaxed, sensory friendly family night. Bring the kids and have fun with Santa, make a holiday craft, enjoy a light, family friendly dinner, listen to a story, explore the Snoozlin Room and more!

Executive Functions: Strategies for Training Your Brain

January 10, 2012 (snow date January 24)
7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Annex, 1900 Button Lane, La Grange

Lazy, lost and late…..Does this describe your child? Join us for an overview of the skills beyond intelligence that help our children to be successful. Learn some strategies to improve deficits that your child may struggle with.

Parent to Parent Night Out

February 14, 2012 (snow date February 28)
Location TBD

Call to reserve your place at a free social event for the entire family. Parents will have an opportunity to meet and talk with other parents of special needs children over a casual Mexican Taco Bar Dinner. We are providing free professional childcare by reservation. The children will enjoy a pizza dinner while in childcare. Please check with us if you have allergy concerns. Because we are providing professional behavior therapists for childcare, we have a limited number of spaces. Please call Liz Glenn at 292-0688 to secure a spot for your family. Call early!

Is There an App for That? How to Apply Technology in the IEP

March 13, 2012
7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Annex, 1900 Button Lane, La Grange

This cutting edge informational meeting will be let by Oldham County teacher Amy Pierce. Learn how to fit technology into your child’s IEP and also gather ideas that you can use at home to help your child improve his or her skills.

Planning For Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making Their Future More Secure

April 17, 2012
12:30 – 2:00pm
7:00pm – 8:30pm (Same program repeated)
The Annex, 1900 Button Lane, La Grange

As the direction of Medicaid and SSI becomes difficult to predict and benefits often prove inadequate, it has become critical for parents to plan for the future of their child or dependent with Special Needs. This Workshop covers Legal Issues, including Wills, Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and Guardianship. Financial Issues, such as Special Needs Trust Funding, Medicaid and SSI. Family Issues, including Letter of Intent and Family involvement in the process. Presented by MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning Special Needs Financial Planner, and parent, Gordon Homes, CFP®.

SEPTA Awards and Update on Common Core Standards

May 22, 2012
7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Annex, 1900 Button Lane, La Grange

Celebrate with SEPTA at our end of the school year celebration. We will recognize some of our exceptionally dedicated staff members and also get an update on the common core standards implementation.