Topeka - November 6-8, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What do I do if someone on the IEP team says that her supervisor will only allow one hour of speech therapy a week but the supervisor is not in attendance at the meeting? See page 4.
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Apoyo de Conducta
Positiva
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Apoyo de Conducta Positiva (siglas en Ingles PBS) es un término general usado para describir una estrategia que se enfoca en reducir conductas desafiantes y enseñar nuevas habilidades apropiadas. Este método puede ser utilizado con el estudiante o a nivel general de la escuela.
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Parents and Appointed Education Advocates:
All of the staff at Families Together hope that you had a safe and fun summer with your children or young adults. If you are an education advocate for a student, this is a great time to reconnect and make sure their year gets off to a great start.
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Kansas has introduced a new online Customer Self-Service Portal (CSSP) to provide a quicker and easier way to check eligibility for medical benefits and allows Kansans to apply for benefits. Benefits could be processed within days of applying and providing complete and verifiable information. Kansas is encouraging all families and individuals to use the online application, although a paper application is still available.
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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 and 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 thousands of Kansas families. In addition, through workshops, conferences and partnerships with state, local and national organizations, Families Together provides training to more than 1,000 families and professionals working with children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs. |
