Upcoming Events

MDI- Detroit Metro Center- Support Group and Discussion presents
Special Education Law and the IEP Process

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: MDI- Detroit Metro Center 3384 W. 12 Mile Road

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Bloomfield Hills Schools presents:

Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Talk by Dr. Daniel Klein

Parent Coffee Meetings 2009-2010 School Year

Dates and Times:

March 24, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM
May 26,2010 10:00-11:30 am

Where: BPS Administration Building
550 W. Merrill
Board Room BC


Description: An informal meeting with Administration to discuss Special Education topics within the BPS district.

OU Cares presents:
“Free Parent Support Group Meetings”

When: Saturdays:  February 13, March 13, 27, April 10, and 17

Time: 10:00-11:30 am

Where: Pawley Hall Counseling Center- 2nd Floor
Oakland University

Cost: This is a free event although donations are appreciated.

Description: This program is available to parents and caregivers of an individual
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and will be facilitated by
Bonny Pomeroy. This informal group is designed to give
individuals a supportive environment in which they can share their
feelings and talk to others who understand. Topics will be structured based
on the needs of the group and may include stress management,
coping strategies, and effects on the family.

MDI-Detroit Metro calendar updates
“Beginning Orton-Gillingham Seminar”
When:  Feb 13, 27, March 6, 20, April 19
Where: Lansing
Time: 9:00 to 4:00 pm
Contact: For more information, please call 517-485-4000

Parent Learning Opportunity- “All Things High School” or “Getting Connected”

Description: Session 1: All Things High School
Are you interested in learning more about high school?
This learning opportunity will explore the scope of high
school and considerations for a student with an IEP. The
components related to high school will include:
* Graduation Requirements
* MI Merit Curriculum
* MI Merit Exams
* Personal Curriculum
" Career Focused Education
Learn the differences between accommodations,
modifications, diploma, certificate of completion, and how
they impact education paths.

Session 2: Get Connected
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) members
will share their favorite parent-friendly web
based tools for:
* Reading Assistance
* Social Development
* Advocacy & IEPs
* Recreation


For more information please visit: www.oakland.k12.mi.us

Friends of Different Learners presents
Strategic Planning Meeting- Vision 2015

When: Friday, April 30, 2010
Time: 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Where: Cheri Taunt's home 2612 Amberly Rd. Bloomfield Hills MI 48301

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Birmingham Public Schools presents:
Sibshops:

When:
Sibshop Tune-up: June 5, 2010
Parent Sibshop: October 29, 2009

Where:  Groves High School
Staff Planning Room
20500 W. Thirteen Mile Road

Cost: A donation of $20 is suggested.


Contact:

For registration information and questions contact:
Janet Armil- 248 203 4469, ja03@birmingham.k12.mi.us
www.siblingssuppoert.org


Description:

Sibshops are lively, action packed workshops that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. We acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, for others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in between. We reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another--if they are given a chance. The Sibshop model mixes information and discussion activities with new games that are designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing. This is not “group therapy” in any way.