From an early age, there were high expectations for Harper Turman. With the right tools, he’d speak. With the right supports, he’d have hobbies. And with the right planning, he’d enter the world of employment.
How quickly those expectations and dreams became a reality for Harper, who has Cornelia de Lange [...]
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Often, it takes a lot of trial and error before figuring out one’s life course. That describes 21-year-old Nicole McGuirk’s journey toward adulthood, through and through.
After years of exploring different interests, Nicole is finally doing what she loves. With the help of Mary Remington (former teacher and Nicole’s aide), Nicole volunteers one day [...]
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Throughout the next month, we will feature bios and session descriptions from our great line-up of presenters for the 5th Annual PEAL Conference on Inclusion. We hope you start preparing your questions and get ready for a great discussion from leaders in the field! Read [...]
Posted on 10. Mar, 2011 in All Events
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April 28, Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Arc of Indiana County
120 North 5th Street
Indiana, PA 15701
May 5, Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Penn State Shenango / Forker Lab Forum
147 Shenango Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
May 8, Tuesday
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Hampton Inn
180 Charlotte Drive
Altoona, PA 16601
May 9, Wednesday
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Terrance Reilly Center
216 N. 12th Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
May 17, Thursday
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 / Room J
705 N Shady Retreat Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
May 22, Tuesday
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
The Northampton Pike Room
6 Danforth Drive
Easton, PA 18045
Registrati on FORM (Print or type information clearly)
Phone: Call toll free: 1-866-865-6170
Fax: Fax completed registration form to:
Michele Butler at 215-204-6336 (fax)
Mai l: Send completed registration form to:
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
Attn : Michele Butler
Student Center, Room 411S
1755 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Pre-registration is required to attend the training. There are several ways to pre-register:
There will be Works for me Trainings in 6 Locations in Spring 2012:
❑ Indiana / April 28
❑ Sharon / May 5
❑ Altoona / May 8
❑ Pottsville / May 9
❑ Doylestown / May 17
❑ Easton / May 22
Your name:_ _____________________________________________________________________
Which best describes you? (Please check one.)
❑ Person with a Disability ❑ Family Member of a Person with a Disability
❑ Other:_________________________________________________________________________
PA County:_______________________________________________________________________
Street Address:_ __________________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State:______________________ Zip: ______________
Phone:__________________ Fax:_ ___________________ Email: _________________________
Special Accommodations: ❑ Yes ❑ No_ _______________________________________________
In honor of Autism Awareness Month we want to extend a special offer to you. Begining April 26-29th ALL TapSpeak apps will be on sale – 33% off (through Apple).
TapSpeak Choice: $149.99 – $99.99
TapSpeak Sequence Plus: $49.99 -$34.99
TapSpeak Sequence Standard: $29.99 – $19.99
TapSpeak Button Plus: $49.99 – $34.99
TapSpeak Button Standard: $29.99 -$ 19.99
TapSpeak Button: $14.99 -$ 9.99
At TapSpeak, we remain steadfast in our mission: To help give every person with disabilities a voice. It’s our passion for those we serve.
Across The County
Four Pennsylvania Schools Nominated for National Green Ribbon Award
North News
Allegheny Valley – Springdale High Hosts a Fund-raising Musical, Magical Night
Allegheny Valley – Students Bring iPads, Smartphones To School
Avonworth - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Deer Lakes – East Union Intermediate Center Hosts President’s Bowl Competition
Deer Lakes – PMEA Junior High District Orchestra Concert
Fox Chapel – Young Voters Are Engaged and Civil
Fox Chapel – Music Teacher Not First in Family to Receive Award
Fox Chapel – Students Gearing Up to Perform ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Hampton – Boy’s Reach WPIAL Finals for Third Time in Four Years
Highlands – School Districts Take Aim at PSSAs
Highlands – Grad Elliott Returns with Pittsburgh Power
Highlands – Middle School Teacher Nominated for National Award
North Allegheny – NA Wins Library Media Program Award
North Allegheny – Teacher to be Honored by The Frick Art and Historical Center
North Hills – Three Administrators Promoted to Assistant Superintendents
North Hills – Athletic Director to be Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame
North Hills – District Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month
Pine-Richland – Swimmer Sets New Standard
Pine-Richland –Senior Revels in Title
Shaler Area – Science Classes ‘Flip’ for Curriculum
Shaler Area – Considering Online Courses
Shaler Area – Shalerpalooza Raises $1,300 for Class Funds
South News
Bethel Park – Students Find Shakespeare in Cyberspace
Clairton City – Read Across America Gets Personal
Clairton City – 13-year School Tradition Continues to Grow
Mt. Lebanon – Band to March at Derby Parade
Mt. Lebanon – Pressure To Excel Can Create Too Much Tension For Teens
Mt. Lebanon – Girls Win Another WPIAL Title
South Allegheny – Mother of Slain Teen Informs Students of Date Abuse Dangers
South Allegheny – Middle School Gets Honor Once Again
South Allegheny – Palette of History: Artist’s Work Brings Lessons into Focus
South Fayette – Lady Lions Finish 2nd In Class AA
South Fayette – App Lab Expands Instruction For Students
South Park – LEAP Grant Winner
East News
East Allegheny – Green Valley Primary Kindergarten Transition Events
East Allegheny – Congratulations to Gifted Students on Their Success in Recent Competitions
East Allegheny – Spelling Bee Winners
McKeesport Area – White Oak Students Follow Card Stock Friends Around Globe
McKeesport Area – Black History Comes Alive in White Oak Classrooms
McKeesport Area – Tech Students Put the Finishing Touch On Dreams
Woodland Hills – Swimmers Going to States
Woodland Hills – 25th Anniversary Musical Production
Woodland Hills – Students Are Changing Perceptions
West News
Chartiers Valley – School Board Wins Distinguished School Board Award
Chartiers Valley – 8th Grade Campaign Project
Chartiers Valley – Author Alan St. Jean Conducts Writer’s Workshop
Moon Area – Classmates Collect Hundreds of Books for Salvation Army Initiative
Moon Area – Schools Board Hears Presentation On Full-day
Moon Area – Elementary Students Meet with Norwegian Pen Pals on Skype
Quaker Valley – Students Create Droid Apps
Quaker Valley – Resource Officer Says Connecting With Students Can Avert Tragedy
Quaker Valley – “Bittersweet” Ranks Among Top School Literary Magazines
West Allegheny – Middle School GOLD Program
West Allegheny – High School Engineering Competition
West Allegheny – Outer Space Themed Elementary Art Shows
Dr. Shaywitz talked about how important it is to get a discussion about dyslexia going at the national level. Dyslexia is real and US Public Schools are moving too slow to address it properly.
Date Approved: 1/18/2012
Chair(s): Rep. Bill Cassidy; Rep. Pete Stark Staff Contact
Information: David Pulliam (Cassidy) 202.225.3901, david.pulliam@mail.house.gov Jeff Hild (Stark) 202.225.5065, jeff.hild@mail.house.gov
Here’s where to find your representative https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
Do you have a child, age birth through 5 years old, who receives Early Intervention services in Allegheny County?
Would you like to:
EI Families is a workshop by families for families. The intent of the workshop is to empower families, whose children, age birth through five years old, receive Early Intervention services in Allegheny County. All of our workshop leaders are family members raising a child with developmental delays. They carry with them many years of experience in acquiring services and resources for their child. They have an understanding of how systems work, and will share their knowledge with other families.
Training topics include:
To RSVP, reserve child care, obtain a training brochure or for additional information, please call Elizabeth Strickland at (412) 325-4278 or Julie Hladio at 412-885-6000 ext. 3136
Please RSVP 1 week prior to all trainings.
SPRING TRAININGS
SATURDAY TRAINING includes all training topics listed above.
Date: Saturday, April 28
Time: 8:30 – 3:30
Place: UCP/CLASS (formerly the Center for Creative Play in Edgewood)
1400 S Braddock Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Directions at www.ucpclass.org
Free onsite parking
Continental breakfast and lunch provided.
Child Care is provided at no cost to families on a limited basis. Infants are welcome to attend with their families.
Call 1 week in advance to arrange for child care: Elizabeth Strickland at (412) 325-4278 or Julie Hladio at 412-885-6000 ext. 3136.
EVENING SERIES
Dates: Wednesdays, May 2, 9 and 23rd
Time: 6:30 – 9:00
Place: ACHIEVA (South Side)
711 Bingham St. (at 8th St.)
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15203
412-995-5000
Directions at www.achieva.info
Free on site parking
Child Care is provided at no cost to families on a limited basis. Infants are welcome to attend with their families.
Call 1 week in advance to arrange for child care: Elizabeth Strickland at (412) 325-4278 or Julie Hladio at 412-885-6000 ext. 3136
Light dinner served.
Date: Wednesday, May 2
Topic: – PARENTING A CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS
- PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE FOR YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY
Date: Wednesday, May 9
Topics: – ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD, THE LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND THE PARENT MOVEMENT
Date: Wednesday, May 16 – NO SESSION
Date: Wednesday, May 23
Topics: – FINDING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- PROMISING PRACTICES IN EARLY INTERVENTION: INCLUSION, FAMILY CENTERED PRINCIPLES, PARENT/PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.
Sponsored by:
Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Allegheny Intermediate Unit Project DART
With special thanks to ACHIEVA, Easter Seals and Allegheny County Health Department
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Envisioning Early: Harper Turman’s Story
Trial and Error: Nicole McGuirk’s Journey
Keynote Speaker Bio: Michael Beers
