DID YOU KNOW?
 Did you know that Temple Grandin will be speaking at the University of Miami on January 31, 2013 at the BankUnited Center? This is a very special opportunity for all of us in the South Florida autism community to come together and learn from Temple's remarkably insightful perspective.
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New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Learning Disabled Students
 Losing weight, saving money, and getting a better job are usually among the top New Year's resolutions for many of us. As the parent of a child with learning disabilities, here are a few more you may want to add to that list. |
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A New Resolve This Year: Help Your Child Do Well In School
 It's a new year according to the calendar. But in most schools, we've just reached the half-way point. Resolve to be involved in your children's education in new ways this new year. Studies show that kids whose parents are involved in their education have better grades, better attitudes toward school, and more appropriate school behavior than those with less involved parents. Children with learning disabilities profit tremendously from time and attention of a parent, particularly when their disabilities cause them to spend longer hours studying.
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National Disability Institute on Financial Education for Students with Special Needs
ATTEND A FINANCIAL EDUCATION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
JANUARY 10, 2013
8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
(REGISTRATION: 8 A.M.)
SCHULTZ CENTER
4019 BOULEVARD CENTER DR.
This training is completely FREE! JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
In-Service Points will be provided upon request
Financial education plays a vital role in the complex road map towards
economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. Oftentimes,
financial education is not included in programs that support persons
with disabilities. This training session will highlight the importance of
financial education, identify curriculum/tools and share best practices to
implement financial education programs for students with disabilities.
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER SESSION OBJECTIVES:
* Understand the importance of financial education for students with disabilities.
* Understand the importance of public benefit programs and tips on how to
incorporate information into curriculums.
* Understand Financial Education Curricula
* Learn Online Games, Classroom Activities
* Build Non-traditional Partnerships & Best Practices
Visit http://bit.ly/JAX-Teachers to register.
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