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Who we are

A Special Education Parent Advocacy Group
based in Milford, Connecticut. 

We are a resource and support for Parents and Teachers of Special Education children in Milford and surrounding towns. 

PRIMARY MISSION
- To help new Special Education parents avoid THIS:

and
- To provide vital information and support to parents of Special Education students.

- To help parents understand Special Education issues.

- To equip parents to hold their child's school accountable for effective educational results. 

-To advance the quality and delivery of Special Education services in our public schools.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS
We get together for monthly "closed door" meetings with other parents of Special Education children, in a safe and confidential setting, to share ideas and learn about special educaiton issues that parents are facing.  These are usually held on the LAST WEDNESDAY of the month. (see Meetings )

SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS
Next:  Tuesday, MAY 6, 2008
UNIFIED SPORTS
More than just athletics!
 
Come and learn about Pre-K through Grade 12 programming
that will change your life, forever!

Unified Sports, a registered program of Special Olympics International.
It combines individuals with intellectual disabilities (athletes) and individuals without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition.  The Unified Sports program pairs an athlete with a partner of similar age and athletic ability.  As athletes and partners train and compete together, they foster ties that develop into friendships both on and off the athletic field.  The two compete side-by-side, each one a meaningful and integral part of the Unified Sports team.  Participation in Unified Sports leads to new friendships, improved self–esteem and positive changes in attitude, behavior, and performance.

Guest
Speaker:        Robert F. Deasy, Jr., Assistant Director of Unified Sports,
                        - CT Association of Schools
                        - CT Interscholastic Athletic Conference

Where:           Margaret Egan Center, Matthews Street, Milford

Time:              7 p.m. - 9 pm

NOTE: Open Door Meeting


We look forward to seeing you.

Be sure to let other parents of Special Education children
know about this meeting.

- They will thank you later.

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Other Recent Meeting Presentations:
MAVERICK MINDS
A Cognitive Perspective on Understanding Children with ADD/ADHD
Presenter:       
Ruthann Short, MSW, LCSW


TRANSITION
What you NEED to KNOW.
Presenter:
Julie Swanson - Special Ed Advocate


NONVERBAL LEARNING DISORDER
- More than a Learning Disability
Presenter:
Patricia Carrin -  President, Nonverbal Learning Disorders Assoc.


Empower Yourself ~ The Mock IEP
Presenters:
Special Ed Attorney Anne Eason (et al.)

Know Your Rights Under IDEA 2004
Presenters:
Special Ed. Lawyers Nora Belanger & Piper Paul
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Email UPDATES
Recieve Email updates on Special Education items of interest and related information as they become available.
To sign up for our Email list, please send an email to speddad"AT"optonline.net
AREA EVENTS
Be sure to check the Events listings of opportunites in the area. (Updated Frequently)
(See Events)

FORUMS
Visit and post at our on-line discussion Forums dedicated to Special Education issues.
(See FORUMS) - OFF LINE at Present

AFFILLIATIONS:
- Connecticut SEPTA Council
- National PTA
- Connecticut PTA