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Can Someone Tell Me What is Evidence-Based?
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NICHCY's online Evidence for Education modules and downloadable PDF's explore the best evidence-based practices education has to offer. So who are they for, exactly? Well, they're for you, exactly-that is, if you're interested in learning more about what works in teaching children with disabilities. Each of us within the education community has a role to play in implementing practices based on the best available evidence-from state general and special education directors to district and school-level administrators, to classroom teachers, to related services providers, to policy makers, to parents-with students as the ultimate beneficiaries.
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Reading or Math Trouble?
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Does your child need help with math or reading? Check out Fact Monster. This site is free and has not only math and reading links but links to history, current events, and many other sites. Please send your feedback about this website to Teresa.
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Results of House Bill 2444: Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
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House Bill 2444 passed favorably out of the House of Representatives on February 22, 2012 with a vote of 82-41. This bill would regulate the use of seclusion and restraint in school districts for students K-12. The bill will now be assigned to the Senate Education Committee for consideration. If this is an important issue to you, please contact the Committee members to let your opinions and feelings be heard. If you would like the opportunity to provide oral or written testimony, please contact the Families Together Center nearest you.
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State ICC Needs Parent Member
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The Kansas Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services is looking for a parent to fill an open position on the council. The Kansas ICC serves an advisory role for programs serving children from birth to five. The mission of the council is to ensure that a comprehensive service delivery system of integrated services is available in Kansas to all children with or at risk of developmental delays from birth through age five and their families. Parent members need to have child aged 12 or younger with a disabling condition. If you would like more information, please contact Doug Bowman, Council staff at 800.332.6262 or 785.296.8616. He may also be reached by e-mail at Doug Bowman.
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Survey Participants Needed: Child Welfare, Education & Court Systems
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This survey gathers information about the child welfare, education and court systems as they relate to youth, age 10-17, in foster care. The State of Kansas was awarded a grant to assess policy, collaboration, coordination, and cross-system data sharing to better understand the opportunities and challenges associated with improving educational outcomes for youth in foster care. Data shows the high school graduation rate for Kansas youth in foster care is 20%. The University of Kansas (KU) is facilitating the project. If you have questions about the survey, please contact Jackie Ratliff or (785)864-6085.
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| Contact Us | |
Families Together, Inc.
Topeka Center
(785) 233-4777 or (800) 264-6343
Garden City Center
(620) 276-6364 or (888) 820-6364
Kansas City Center
(913) 287-1970 or (877) 499-5369
Wichita Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
Statewide Spanish parent line
(800) 499-9443
Wichita Administrative Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
All toll free numbers for Kansas parents & education advocates
www.familiestogetherinc.org
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| Who are We? | |
Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their own children.
Families Together, Inc. is dedicated to a society that includes and values all people. We offer families the security of belonging to a support network of other parents that face similar goals, challenges and needs. | |
| Family Enrichment Weekends | |
May 4-5, 2012
Lawrence
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| Family Employment Awareness Training | |
May 4-5, 2012
Lawrence
University of Kansas Burge Union June 15, 2012 - PART 1 June 16, 2012 - PART 2 Printable Registration On-line Registration | |
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| Team Empowerment Conferences | |
March 3, 2012
Wichita
Health Focused
March 31, 2012
Salina
April 21, 2012
Kansas City
What is a Team Empowerment Conference?
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| Special Request Workshops | |
March 3, 2012
504 vs. IEP, Which Does Your Student Need?
Wichita
March 24, 2012
Transition to Adulthood
Ulysses
What are Special Request Workshops?
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