I was delighted to attend the VSA annual conference this August – An Intersection of the Arts and Special Education. Sessions included presentations on practical approaches to teaching music, art and dance to a diverse community. There were presentations on the Universal Design for Learning as well as discussions of research and technology that inform […]
Three APS Autistic Students to Present at National Disability Rights Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2015 Three Arlington Autistic Students Chosen to Speak at National Disability Rights Conference in Oregon Three Arlington Public Schools (APS) students who have autism were selected to give presentations at a national disability rights conference in Portland, Oregon, from December 2-4, 2015, as part of celebrations in honor of […]
Teal Pumpkin Project
Food Allergies shouldn’t spoil your Halloween fun! Launched as a national campaign by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014, the Teal Pumpkin Project™ raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project™ promotes safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies. This […]
October 8 is Special Education Information Night
Please join us for Arlington SEPTA’s October 8, 2015 monthly meeting – also known as “Special Education Information Night” – at the Syphax Education Center. You’ll hear from leaders in the Arlington Special Education community, including: APS’ interim Director of Special Education Wendy Carria APS Parent Resource Center’s Vickie Barr DHS’ Sharon Lawrence Inclusion Taskforce […]
Washington-Lee Best Buddies Program Wins Award
Exciting news from our friends at Washington-Lee High School! Best Buddies, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for one-on-one friendships, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has recognized Arlington’s own W-L for its outstanding Best Buddies program. As reported by W-L’s Chapter President, Sally Ancheva: “In July 2015, Washington-Lee HS’s Best […]
The Mighty
I don’t spend a lot of time reading blogs. Every now and then, a post rolls past me and grabs my attention. Here is one from The Mighty that really spoke to me. In this story a mom tells the story of her early playgroup, one she started to feel excluded from. Has this happened […]
IEP, CBA & FBA, Oh My!
As we ready for the new IEP season, we could all use a refresher course on the common abbreviations and acronyms used in the realm of educational planning. This link to Parenting Special Needs is a wonderful tool. Bookmark it for future reference, brush up before your next evaluation or IEP meeting and you will […]
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