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The E.C. VOICE
A GCC of PTAs Newsletter
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It is so hard to believe that the end of the school year is just around the corner! As we come to the end of the school year, it's important to consider transition planning for your student, especially if they have an IEP. In this newsletter, you'll find some resources and basic information to help you and your child. As always, if you have any further questions, or need more information, do not hesitate to contact me, I'd be more than happy to assist you.
As E.C. Inclusiveness Committee Chairperson, I've been able to meet some very kind and wonderful people in our even more wonderful schools. Thank you all for inviting me into your school "home", I truly have enjoyed meeting you all. But the year is not done, we still have more work to do, so if you'd like for me to visit your school, spend some time, volunteer, or schedule a presentation about helping your PTA become more inclusive, please just let me know. It would be my honor.
Sincerely,
Jacqui Hawkins
hawkinsj68@gmail.com
GCC of PTAs
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Transistion Planning for Students with IEPs
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 By Kristin Stanberry
The transition from high school to young adulthood is a critical stage for all teenagers; for students with learning disabilities (LD), this stage requires extra planning and goal setting. Factors to consider include post-secondary education, the development of career and vocational skills, as well as the ability to live independently. The first step in planning for a successful transition is developing the student's transition plan. A transition plan is required for students enrolled in special education who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). In this article, we will define and describe transition planning and how it can be utilized to maximize your teenager's future success.
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Links to Post High School Options
Here are some resources that can help you and your child make decisions beyond high school.
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Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008
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The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (PL 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008, reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. This law contains a number of important new provisions that improve access to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. Students with intellectual disabilities are eligible to apply for federal financial aid to help cover the cost of attending college under these circumstances:
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Color Walk and Roll
Haynes-Inman Education Center
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Just last week, I was able to spend another day at Haynes-Inman Education Center for their Color Walk and Roll, put together by a great group of volunteers, UNCG students. During the Color Walk and Roll, students, staff and volunteers went around the school, both inside and out, to get some bright colors painted on t-shirts that were provided. Each volunteer was given a classroom to help around the school, but sadly the classroom that I was assigned to had children absent, so I took 4 of their little t-shirts (2 on each arm) around the school for their paint. I just wish I could have stuck around to see the looks on their faces when they got their t-shirts.
Everyone had a great time, especially the students. But I did find many smiles and heard lots of giggles from the volunteers, staff and even the Principal, Kevin Carr.
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Salvage Garden
"A Celebration of Inclusion"
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Join Salvage Garden for "A Celebration of Inclusion," 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., SATURDAY, MAY 11, First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro. Free, fun, family-friendly festival with music, food, inflatables, games.
The event includes "The Banquet," a sensory worship experience, 10-11 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. - noon, carnival fun noon-2 p.m.
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