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Connections Fall 2012
A quarterly publication from Families Together, Inc., the Parent Training and Information Center and Health Information Center for the state of Kansas
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Salina - Jan. 26, 2013
E3 Series Lenexa Kansas - Feb. 7, 2013
Topeka - March 9, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Dear Parents and
Education Advocates,
The Winter Break is upon us and the end of the first semester is near. If you have questions about your child's educational plan or would like to brainstorm with one of our Parent Information Specialists, please call the center nearest you or attend one of the conferences planned across the state. more on page 7
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Families Make the Difference
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Families Together, Inc. founded in 1982, serves as the Parent Training and Information Center for Kansas and the Family to Family Health Information Center for Kansas and provides opportunities for families to come together and meet other families who are navigating the special education and disability services maze. Each year, Families Together, Inc. provides, without fees, direct support to more than 12,000 Kansas families. more on page 8.
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In 1986, the Federal Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), awarded Families Together, Inc. a grant to become Kansas' first Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) to provide support, information and training to Kansas families and their sons and daughters with a disability. more on page 1
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 This is our story as told by our brave fifth grader, Cassidy. It is about bullying that began as early as kindergarten, but came to a stop on March 14, 2012. The after effect continues to this day, as Cassidy is home schooled now and the fear of what happened seven months ago is still fresh in this fifth grader's mind. more on page 2 |
En 1986, el Departamento Federal de Educación, Oficina de Programas de Educación Especial (OSEP), concedió a Familias Unidas, Inc. el subsidio para convertirse en el primer Centro de Entrenamiento e Información para Padres en Kansas (PTI). Por medio del subsidio proporcionamos apoyo, información y entrenamiento a las familias de Kansas y sus hijos e hijas con una discapacidad. Para más información tres
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Esta es nuestra historia contada por nuestra valiente estudiante de quinto grado, Cassidy. Se trata de acoso escolar que comenzó en kindergarten, pero llegó a su fin el 14 de marzo de 2012. El efecto continúa este día, Cassidy está siendo educada en casa y el temor de lo que sucedió hace siete meses continúa fresco en la mente de ésta niña de quinto grado. Para más información seis
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KDHE & KUMC Launch New Website for Young Adults with Disabilities
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 The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Center for Child Health and Development at KU Medical Center collaborated to develop a website to assist Kansas parents and professionals in planning the transition of their young adult into adult life. more on page 7
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Have you ever wondered if the student you serve for is eligible for Extended School Year (ESY)? Have you thoroughly discussed ESY in your IEP meeting? ESY is not the same as summer school and may be needed for a child even if summer school is not offered for general education children. more on page 7
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Opening Keynote - Redrawing the lines where some of the smartest kids in the class don't read well or don't read at all. Jonathan Mooney, writer, nationally renowned speaker and activist who has dyslexia. He did not learn to read until he was 12 years old.
Closing Keynote - Bullying - Jody Manning, PACER Center, Parent Training and Information Center Coordinator. Jody was instrumental in creating the National Bullying Prevention Center.
Breakout Sessions Include
Early Intervention - Phoebe Rinkel, Kansas Inservice Training System (KITS)
iPads & Universal Design and Learning - Dave Hohulin, Infenitic
Universal Design for Learning and Technology - Sean Smith, University of Kansas
Behavior Supports - David Eichler, Project Stay
KanCare
Common Core Standards - Shonda Anderson, KSDE
Parent Panel
and so much more...
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