Current Topics Presentations

Because the topics are current and many changes are taking place quickly at the state level, all programs will be announced and described as they are planned and confirmed.   Here's what's new!
 

1.  The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is pleased to announce that this year’s session of Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking for Families of Children in Early Intervention (C2P2EI) will start in October 2009 and end in May 2010. It will be held at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Lancaster Pennsylvania.

What is C2P2EI? C2P2EI is an innovative training program providing family member participants with up-to-date information, leadership development training, resources and skills. Participants learn about the local, state and national issues that affect children with disabilities. Funding for this program is made possible by Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Technical Assistance.

Who should apply to C2P2EI? Interested family members throughout Pennsylvania who have an infant, toddler or pre-school age child who has special needs are eligible to apply for this program. Family members must have the desire to learn to advocate for themselves and others and be willing to make a time commitment to attend all four training sessions, which will consist of 2-day sessions.

Where can I get an application for this program? Applications can be requested by writing to The Institute on Disabilities, Temple University, 1601 N. Broad St., USB 610 Philadelphia, PA, 19122,visiting the website at www.disabilities.temple.edu and click on programs. You can apply on-line. Interested Applicants can also telephone or e-mail, Diane Perry, Family Inclusion Coordinator at 215.204.3031, dperry@temple.edu
TTY calls can be made to 215.204.1356.
Announcement and application are available in alternate formats upon request.

Click here for the Lancaster County information.

 

2.  What's New in Special Education?  Chapter 14 Revisions CANCELLED

     Thursday, October 8, 2009   5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

     Blair Room - on the Frances Avenue side of 630 Janet Avenue

 

Presented by Pam Klipa of The Arc of PA

Registration required - call our office at 394-5251 or email:  ellenrbb@dejazzd.com 

   Light refreshments will be served.

 

Co-sponsored by:  The Arc of PA, in partnership with PaTTAN, PDE Bureau of Special Education and The Arc of Lancaster County

 

3.  CLICK HERE FOR AUTISM SERVICES INFORMATION FROM PA Dept. of Welfare.

 

4.  Click here to read testimony given by The Arc of PA on group homes oversight and incident management system.