Peer support is a strategy that involves placing students in pairs or small groups to participate in learning activities that support academic instruction and social skills. This instructional approach does not require additional staff or extra funding. It is a research-based methodology that yields positive results related to student achievement over the course of time. Peer supports provide teachers with a learning tool to enhance instruction for students with disabilities. Visit Peer Support in Inclusive Settings (weekly blog- great information) for more information.

• Supporting Peers in an Inclusive Environment
• Including Students with Multiple/Severe Disabilities in the General Education Classroom
• What is Inclusion and What are the Benefits?
• Benefits of Inclusive Education Numerous for Both Students With and Without Disabilities
• Making Inclusion for Students with Sever Disabilities

Families Together, Inc., KDHE, and the Youth Empowerment Academy are offering a Health Team Empowerment Conference entitled "Calling the Shots".  This conference is designed for youth (13 and up), parents, school nurses and other professionals.  It will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Salina at the Courtyard by Marriott.

Click here to register on-line! or download the printable registration form.

Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury recognizes that children of military service members may demonstrate mental and emotional health needs associated with their parents' deployment, rehabilitation or reintegration. The guide is provided to assist parents, other family members and health care providers in addressing the mental and emotional health needs of military children through topic-specific and age-related. Read more.

This forum will focus on the potential of the new KanCare Medicaid managed care system, and will examine its impact on people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities of all ages.  This event is free and open to the public. Hosted by K-CART, the Johnson County Transition Council and Disability Rights Center.  Tuesday, April 3rd, 6:00 pm at KU's Edwards Campus. For additional information, please call 913-897-8471.

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