Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Broward could make history with ‘charter conversion’ - Schools - MiamiHerald.com

Broward could make history with ‘charter conversion’ - Schools - MiamiHerald.com

Monday, May 26, 2014

Inspire Inclusion By Dr. Julie Causton ~ VIDEO #2: Legal Aspects of Inclusive Education

Inspire Inclusion

Video #2: Legal Aspects of Inclusive Education Dr. Julie Causton 

http://www.inspireinclusion.com/video-2-legal-aspects-of-inclusive-education/ HERE

IDEA Supplementary Aides & Services Check List to take to IEP meetings! HERE

http://www.inspireinclusion.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/checklist_full.pdf HERE

I am thankful for and inspired to share with you one of the Top Experts in supporting Inclusion for ALL students into neighborhood schools & classrooms they would attend if they didn't have a disability! ~ Dr. Julie Causton

Her Video's and website are JAMMED PACKED with the tools needed to Advocate for our Children to be provided an Inclusive Education. Sign up to receive more useful resources Dr. Julie Causton provides!

This is the Meat & Potatoes!!!!
Have a Great Day!
Pass it on!! 

Nancy and Mariah
321 Fun ~ Mariah's Life!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Special Education is Not a Place: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act By Lily Clausen, Isabel Frye and Chloe Marsh Junior Division

Special Education is Not a Place
U.S. Department of Education sent this bulletin at 05/21/2014 11:21 AM EDT

Special Education is Not a Place: 
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
By Lily Clausen, Isabel Frye and Chloe Marsh
Junior Division

This website was created by 3, seventh graders. 
Pass this GREAT RESOURCE on to others! I think they did an absolutely fantastic job on their project!

http://65454531.nhd.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/7/8/25788665/process_paper.pdf

http://65454531.nhd.weebly.com/

* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~ A Due Process for an IEE in Broward County 5/21/14

Who wants to sit in on a Live DUE PROCESS HEARING to LEARN the "PROCESS" of a Due Process? A Due Process with a ALJ / Administrative Law Judge for an IEE / Independent Evaluation in Broward County. 

A Broward Mom has requested for it to be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Let me know! Come and LEARN the "Process" of an IEE Due Process at 9AM - May 21st, 2014.

The Hearing site is on Commercial Blvd. South side of Commercial Blvd West of 95 at: 
1400 W. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

This below address was not the correct place for today's meeting. 
(*The 'game played' on that is another blog story!) 
This below address is where Due Process Meetings could be held, so I am keeping the address listed on the blog for future reference.

Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims 
Building I 
Suite 200 (2nd Floor at top of the Stairs)
4500 N. State Rd. 7 
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
(954) 714-3400 Ext. 111

Let me know if you will be there for the hearing!! 
Great Learning Opportunity to learn the PROCESS of a DUE PROCESS.

Is this the SB 1108 Parent Signature for DIPLOMA OPTION that Parents have to sign YES or NO?

Appendix C
Florida Department of Education 
Parental Consent Form/Prior Written Notice 
Instruction in the State Standards Access Points Curriculum and 
Florida Alternate Assessment Administration

SB 1108 Parent Signs off on DIPLOMA OPTION click here
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/ese/PDF/ParentConsent%20FAA_AccessPoints_Eng.pdf

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Customize your Child's Special Education with Florida Personal Learning Accounts SB 5103

CS/SB 5103 
This Bill takes effect July 1st, 2014

Students with Disabilities; Establishes Florida Personal Learning Account Program to enable parents of students with disabilities to customize their child's education using wide range of instructional services; provides student eligibility, responsibilities for program participation, administration & funding of Florida Personal Learning Accounts, & DOE, nonprofit scholarship-funding organization, & school district obligations.

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/5103/ByVersion

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/5103/Analyses/h5103a.EDAS.PDF

PERSONAL LEARNING ACCOUNTS!
Down syndrome, Autism, Occupational Therapy, Medical Services, TUTORING, EDUCATIONAL CHOICES, Academic Services, Private Schooling. Thinking of HOMESCHOOLING? Are you already HOMESCHOOLING? Annual Evaluation, Educational Progress, HIGH ACCOUNTABILITY for how the Funds are spent! Cross Referenced with APD. Cross over with the McKay Funds. 

Watch and Hear some HEROIC MOMS provide PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Julie Kleffel ROCKED the House!! 
The Bill Passed!! 

This is GREAT NEWS that will mean FINANCIAL HELP to many parents raising Children with Special Needs!

*PASS IT ON SO THOSE INTERESTED KNOW ABOUT THIS EXCITING NEW BILL*
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/VideoPlayer.aspx?eventID=2443575804_2014031151&committeeID=2711 
CLICK HERE to view WARRIOR MOMS ADVOCATING FOR THEIR CHILDRENS' EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS IN SUPPORT OF PERSONAL LEARNING ACCOUNTS.