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Join Us at the 2016 Together We Can Learn Conference
Stephen Hinkle
The Hidden Curriculum of School
Strategies for teachers and parents to help people with autism and other special needs face social challenges. Learn strategies and tips for teaching the skills needed for children and students which aren't taught in school, like how to be involved in school spirit activities, lunchtime fun activities, after school activities, visual and performing arts, the games played at recess, school dances, making friends, etiquette, and more. Get more information on this conference.
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92 percent of students prefer physical books to e-readers
Don't get too nostalgic about the days of paper books just yet - it looks like e-readers are still a ways away from replacing the real thing. According to research from Naomi Baron, a linguistics professor at American University, 92 percent of students still prefer to do "serious reading" using books that make use of actual ink printed on a physical page. Read more.
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7 ways to boost your child's early literacy skills without a book in sight
Did you know that preparing your
preschooler to read can be easy, unplanned, and happen on the go? Here are 7 easy ideas that don't require any reading or writing. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of early literacy? For most people, it's books. But storybook reading is not the only way to help your child learn reading skills. Read more.
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Parent Wanted to Serve on State ICC
The Kansas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services ("State ICC") is pleased to announce the opportunity for appointment of a parent member. The State ICC is an advisory body created in both state and federal statutes. It has the mission to ensure that a comprehensive service delivery system of integrated services is available in Kansas to all children with a disability or who experience (or are at risk for) developmental delays from birth through age 5 and their families. Find out more.
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A Day in the Life of a Child With Executive Functioning Issues
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Upcoming Events
Before the "Behavior" Hits the Fan!!! TEC
Education Advocate Training
Together We Can Learn Conference
April 9, 2016
Education Advocate Training
April 21, 2016
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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wichita State University Metorplex
Wichita, Kansas
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Serving Kansas families and their sons and daughters for more than 30 years.
Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.
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