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February 7, 2012
10:00am 12:00pm
"Families
CAN Support Group".
Meeting held at the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church (2353
Rice Blvd). For more information, call Shelley Townsend at 713-743-5435
or 713-743-5592.
February 7, 2012
10:00am -
12:00pm
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Planning Advisory Council (IDD-PAC) - MHMRA Conference Center, 7033
Southwest Freeway (behind the main MHMRA building at 7011 Southwest
Freeway)
February 8, 2012
11:00am - 1:00pm
Special Education 101 is an overview of federal and state law governing
public school, special education procedures. Child and parent rights are
discussed along with referral processes and practical tips for securing
an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. The cost
for the training is $25.00* and participants receive: *PowerPoint
Training Handouts ,*The Resource Guide for Children with Special Needs,
*It’s A New Idea (a 60 page Special Education Manual),
Location: The Arc of Greater Houston, 3737
Dacoma St., Suite E (77092), 713.957.1600, Individuals may qualify for a
50% scholarship with appropriate proof of hardship
To reserve: ksnead@thearcofgreaterhouston.com 713-957-1600 #14 - (Please
provide contact phone number and reserve 2 days in advance)
February 11, 2012
10:30am - 12:30pm
“Working with
Staff: Training and Ethical Issues for Teachers and Parents,” presented
by Anne Shroyer and Rachel Hoffman. UHCL’s Student Services and
Classroom Building, Lecture Hall, Room 1100, 2700 Bay Area Blvd.,
Houston, 77058 Cost: Free Presented by: graduate students of the
university’s Behavior Analysis program University of Houston-Clear
Lake’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Launches
2011-2012 Community Speaker Series. Those planning to attend the
lectures are asked to RSVP by contacting autismcenter@uhcl.edu. For more
information about the center or the lectures, email Lerman at
lerman@uhcl.edu, or visit http://hsh.uhcl.edu/CADD and select the Autism
Speaker Series icon.
February 11, 2012
10:00am - 12:00noon
"Autism Playgroup of Fort Bend County".Lost
Creek Park, various parks in Fort Bend County. RSVP required. Susan
Garczynski.
susan@susangar.com
or call 281-726-2665. Locations vary so call for more information.
Fort Bend
County Autism Play Group for children
ages 1-12 (up to 5th grade) including their parents and siblings. This
group will provide social opportunities for children with Autism & their
families while building a support network. We
will meet the 1st Saturday of every month. Everyone attending must RSVP so
that we know how many refreshments we will need. For more information
please contact: Susan Garczynski.
susan@susangar.com or call 281-726-2665.
February 14, 2012
9:00am - 11:00am
Understanding the ARD/IEP
Process
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Creating Effective IEPs
Presented by Jacqueline L. Cruse,
Outreach Coordinator - The Arc: Greater Houston. These trainings
are sponsored by HISD and will be held at DeZavala Elementary School,
7521 Avenue H. To register, contact Maureen Gordon at HISD,
713-556-7025.
February 16, 2012
11:00am - 1:00pm
Explanation of the STAAR Assessment Program
Presented by The Arc - Greater Houston. Training Location: MHMRA
Conference Center, 7033 Southwest Freeway (behind the main MHMRA
building at 7011 Southwest Freeway)
Training is FREE. To register,
please contact Karen Snead, karen@aogh.com 713-957-1600 #14 - (Please
provide contact phone number)
February 16, 2012
BCBA: Jenny Perry Topics:
Activity Books for the home, car, restaurants, etc. Location: Texana
Center,4910 Airport Ave Rosenberg, TX 77471 Meetings will be held in the
Auditorium in our Human Resources Building, Building. These trainings
are free of charge. Child care will not be provided. Please move your
car to the rear of the parking lot before coming to the training. Do not
park in front of the Mental Health Clinic, Building A Please contact
Ellen Catoe at Ellen.Catoe@texanacenter.com or 281-239-1497 with any
questions.
February 16, 2012
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Understanding the ARD/IEP
Process
Presented by Jacqueline L. Cruse,
Outreach Coordinator - The Arc: Greater Houston. This training is
sponsored by HISD and will be held at Hamilton Middle School, 139 East
20th Street. To register, contact Maureen Gordon at HISD, 713-556-7025.
February 18, 2012
10:00am - 12:00noon
North Houston Autism Play Group for children
ages 1-12 (up to 5th grade) including their parents and siblings. This
group will provide social opportunities for children with Autism & their
families while building a support network in Harris and Montgomery County . We
will meet the 3rd Saturday of every month. Everyone attending must RSVP so
that we know how many refreshments we will need. For more information, please
contact Janet at
nhautismplaygroup@sbcglobal.net or 713-962-0474
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