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Your Input is Wanted on New State Superintendent
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Open forums have been scheduled by the Maryland State Board of Education for the public to provide input on the leadership characteristics necessary for the next State Superintendent of Schools. Also available is an online survey for those unable to make it to a forum in person.
The forums will take place at seven locations around the State from October 27 through November 10. Forums will be held at two different times at each location, 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Forums will be facilitated by representatives of Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates, the consulting firm the State Board selected in August to help in the search process. The firm also developed the survey, which can be found at www.ecragroup.com/mdss. The deadline for completing the survey is Nov. 18.
The dates and locations of the open forums are as follows:
- November 7 - Huntington High School (Calvert County)
4125 N. Solomons Island Road, Huntington, MD 20639 - November 7 - Mountain Ridge High School (Allegany County)
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick Lane, Frostburg, MD 21532 - November 9 - Edgewood High School (Harford County)
2415 Willoughby Beach Road, Edgewood, MD 21040 - November 10 - Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Baltimore City)
1400 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21209
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Padre Tu Puedes - Todo en espanol
Are you the parent of a child with a disability or special health care needs? Do you speak Spanish? If so, this conference is for you. During our all day conference, you will have the unique opportunity to hear professionals and other parents like you talk about different topics related to special needs. These topics will include how to advocate for your child, rights and the law for children with special needs, managing behavior issues, and much more. You will also have a chance to meet and connect with other parents going through similar situations. We hope to see you there! This conference will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Location: Silver Spring Civic Center
Date: Dec 3, 2011
Time: 8:30am -4:00pm
Cost: Free but registration is required
Lunch included
REGISTRATION
English: 410-768-9100
Para Espaņol: 443-370-2566
www.ppmd2.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Phone - 410-768-9100 x 105
E-mail - zayli@ppmd.org
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and adolescents; about 151,000 people below the age of 20 years have diabetes. When diabetes strikes during childhood, it is routinely assumed to be type 1, or juvenile-onset diabetes. However, in the last 2 decades, type 2 diabetes (formerly known as adult-onset diabetes) has been reported among U.S. children and adolescents with increasing frequency. Also, studies conducted in Europe showed an increase in the frequency of type 1 diabetes, especially in young children. It is unclear whether the frequency of type 1 diabetes is also increasing among U.S. youth.
Health Insurance Options by the American Diabetes Association
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National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions. It is also called a seizure disorder. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy. Seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells in the brain signal abnormally, which may briefly alter a person's consciousness, movements or actions.
Epilepsy affects nearly 3 million Americans and 50 million people worldwide.
While medications and other treatments help many people of all ages who live with epilepsy, more than a million people continue to have seizures that can severely limit their school achievements, employment prospects and participation in all of life's experiences. It strikes most often among the very young and the very old, although anyone can develop epilepsy at any age. In the U.S., it affects more than 300,000 children under the age of 15--more than 90,000 of whom have seizures that cannot be adequately be treated.
Guide for Parents by the Epilepsy Foundation
Project Access includes sample health plans, 504 plans, and guides for children
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Poster Contest for Inclusive Elementary Schools
The annual "Together We're Better" poster contest encourages Maryland elementary schools to celebrate the diverse abilities of all students and highlight the importance of providing equal opportunities for children with disabilities. Students in grades K-5 are invited to create class posters to reflect upon the diverse abilities of all students, to raise awareness of the value and importance of inclusion and to promote awareness of disabilities. There are prizes for the students and teachers. Deadline is December 1, 2011. Visit the "Together We're Better" website for more information.
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New Recommendations on Diagnosing ADHD
The American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its guidelines for diagnosing and treating kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, recommending that doctors evaluate all patients aged four to 18 who show signs of the condition.
But behavior problems, over-activity and trouble paying attention can show up earlier, researchers said, and ADHD often persists into adolescence or even adulthood.
Pediatricians should also look out for learning disabilities, anxiety and other issues that can go hand-in-hand with ADHD. And, they should tailor treatment with behavior therapy and medication based on kids' age and severity of symptoms, says a statement published in Pediatrics that is summarized here.
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Save These Dates!
December 5-9, 2011
December 7, 2011
7:00pm-8:30pm
Baltimore, MD
Check the PPMD online calendar for time, location, and registration information for these and many other training opportunities. www.calendarwiz.com/ppmd
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College Guide for Youth with Autism
Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who've been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we're giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we headed off to college. We wish we could sit down and have a chat with each of you, to share our experiences and answer your questions. But since we can't teleport, and some of us have trouble meeting new people, this book is the next best thing.
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New Guidelines on Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
While many classrooms have evolved over the years to better work with students with disabilities, the school gym and athletic fields may be the exception.
A 2010 report from the federal Government Accountability Office concluded as much, finding that "education has provided little information or guidance on PE or extracurricular athletics for students with disabilities, and some states and districts interviewed said more would be useful." Read the full report.
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Mental Health Report Card
2-24 years of age commissioned by the Child Mind Institute investigated parents' awareness of and concerns about psychiatric and learning issues in their children.
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PPMD Training and Workshops
The Parents' Place presents a variety of workshops, seminars, and training programs for parents. Topics include special education, health care advocacy and information, and parent leadership. Check our online calendar regularly for a listing and description of our training programs. |
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