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Join us for the Run Walk Roll Against Bullying!
On Sunday, October 27, 2013 you can take action to help address bullying prevention by joining Parents' Place of Maryland in Run, Walk, Roll against Bullying 5K run and 1 Mile walk/roll. The event will be held at the Western Regional Park in Woodbine, MD. Participants will receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, and race bib. To find out more about joining PPMD, sponsorship opportunities, or access state and national anti-bullying resources, visit our website.
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Common Core State Standards
New educational standards, called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), are being implemented in all Maryland public schools beginning in the 2013-14 school year. The CCSS are a set of consistent, high-quality academic goals in English/language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The standards define the knowledge and skills all students should master by the end of each grade level in order to graduate from high school fully prepared to enter college and the workforce.
Many resources are available for parents to learn about the CCSS in general and how it applies to students with disabilities:
Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know about the Common Core State Standards
Parents Backpack Guide to the Common Core State Standards
Students with Disabilities and the Common Core State Standards: Resources
The Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland PTA are sponsoring four regional forums to answer questions about the new standards.
- September 10: Eastern Shore Forum Hosted by Talbot County, Easton High School, 723 Mecklenberg Ave., Easton, MD 21601
- September 16: Western Maryland Forum Hosted by Washington County, South Hagerstown High School, 1101 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
- September 19: Central Maryland Forum Hosted by Baltimore County, Ridge Ruxton School, 6916 N. Charles St., Towson, MD 21204
- October 1: D.C. Metro Forum Hosted by Prince George's County, Charles Herbert Flowers High School, 10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd., Springdale, MD 20774
All forums are from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Please contact MSDE with any questions.
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Autism Project Looking for Parents for Focus Group
Do you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) between the ages of 14 and 23 who attends public school in Baltimore City or Baltimore County, or who completed public high school in Baltimore City or Baltimore County within the last two years? Have you and your child worked with his/her school to plan for transition to college or career? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools at the School of Public Health and Health Services at the George Washington University is looking for parents of adolescents or young adults with an ASD to participate in a parent focus group on ASD transition to adulthood as part of the "Autism Transition Project" funded by the Nelson and Michelle Carbonell Family Foundation.
The Center will be holding a parent focus group on Wednesday, October 23rd from 7pm-9pm at the Parents' Place of Maryland located in Glen Burnie. If you are interested in participating, please contact Stephanie David at sddavid@gwu.edu for additional information.
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Youth Action Council on Transition Looking for Teen Leaders
The Youth Action Council on Transition (Youth ACT) is a national project to get more youth with disabilities involved as leaders who partner with adults and organizations to improve opportunities for youth to succeed in life. "Transition" is the process and period of change that youth go through to become adults. Transition typically occurs between ages 12 and 25. During a young person's transition to becoming an adult, he or she needs a variety of opportunities and support to learn, develop skills and experience, set and achieve goals, and make personal decisions about school, work, and life.
Youth ACT will help youth, ages 12 to 25, develop skills and knowledge in leadership and advocacy so they can speak up about what all youth need to be successful during transition to adulthood. Youth ACT will also help youth learn how to partner with adults and work with peers as a team to advocate for improving youth opportunities and services in their local community.
You can learn more about the exceptional opportunity and complete an application here.
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DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorders Resources
The Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was released in May 2013, bringing with it several revisions to the criteria for the diagnosis and classification of mental disorders. One important change was for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classifications. Under the new DSM-5 criteria, clinicians will diagnosis individuals with a single umbrella diagnosis of ASD, rather than the four separate disorders that could be diagnosed under the DSM-IV: autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
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Save These Dates!
September 10, 2013
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Rockville, MD
September 14, 2013
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Waldorf, MD
September 21, 2013
A FREE conference for parents of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
8:30 am-4:00 pm
Maryland School for the Deaf
October 18, 2013
8:00am -8:00pm
Linthicum Heights, MD
November 7 - 9, 2013
Crystal City, VA
November 9, 2013
9:00am - 3:30pm
Salisbury, MD
November 16, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Bowie, MD
There are a lot of new workshops and training events on our calendar! Be sure to 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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Autism Research Studies
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger is looking for research participants. They are currently recruiting 30 families with children ages 24 - 42 months suspected of having ASD. Free classroom and parent training for up to five months is available to participants. You can find out more at the CARD website. |
National Center for Learning Disabilities Back to School Guide
The start of the school year is a busy time for students, parents and teachers alike. This 13 page guide will help you better advocate for the needs of your child with LD so she isn't lost in the shuffle. Learn how - and why - to become an effective advocate and ally for your child with LD. From understanding your child's disability and special education law, to managing your emotions, to communicating effectively, this guide covers it! Download it now.
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Connections: A Conference for Families Caring for a Child or Adolescent with Behavioral Health Needs
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health
invites you to a conference for families. Lots of important topics and information for families. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available.
September 28, 2013
9 am - 4 pm
Baltimore
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KEEN Sports Program Coming to Baltimore
KEEN JHU Sports is an opportunity for your child (5-12 years old) with disabilities, no matter how great, to enjoy some recreational fun with friends and enthusiastic volunteers, and without mom, dad or teachers. KEEN is a nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families.
KEEN Sports will begin on October 2013 at the Baltimore Talent Development High (1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217) and take place twice a month through June and resume again in September to follow the school year.Call Beth Wenger, KEEN's program manager, at (301) 461-2278 or e-mail: programsdc@keengreaterdc.org
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