2012 Educational Seminars
Planning for the Future: Dealing with My Greatest Fears – 3-part workshop
Thursdays, April 12, 19 & 26, 6:30-9 p.m.
SSD Central Office, Room 60/61
12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Series is designed to provide information to students and their families about the transition process and issues that cause anxiety for parents when planning for the post-school years.
• Session 1: April 12 - SSI, Estate Planning & Guardianship
Presenters: Cathy Steele, Esq., Joann Noll
• Session 2: April 19 - What Happens After Graduation
Presenters: Representatives of Vocational Rehabilitation, supported employment agencies, sheltered workshops, continuing education
• Session 3: April 26 - Supports for Recreation, Community Participation & Community Living
Presenters: Representatives of St. Louis Regional Office, Recreation Council, post-school enrichment/day programs
The Art of Effective Advocacy JUST ADDED!
Monday, May 7, 6-9 p.m.
Presenter: MPACT staff
SSD Central Office, Room 61
Learn the importance of keeping and organizing records, what information needs to be in your child’s file, how to communicate more effectively with your child’s school district and the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems.
Orientation for Parents to Special Education & the IEP Process
Wednesday, May 9, 9-11 a.m.
Presenter: Joann Noll, LaTrisa Morgan
SSD Central Office, Room 57
This orientation is designed to provide an overview of special education services and how they are provided through SSD. Learn more about how to develop an effective individualized education program (IEP), educational rights, community resources/support, and tour the Family & Community Resource Center.
Teaching Play Skills to Children with Autism NEW!!
Play is widely acknowledged to be an integral part of human development, and typically developing children spend a great deal of time engaged in play. Play has been linked to the development of communication and language skills, cognition, and social and emotional skills and interactions. Children with autism spectrum disorders often experience significant delays in the development of appropriate play skills. Both parents and teachers can be instrumental in supporting the development of play. This training will provide an overview of the development of play skills and the purpose/importance of teaching play skills to children with autism spectrum disorders, and examples of play instruction across the developmental continuum.
Two separate sessions will be offered, presented by SSD’s Effective Practice Specialists – Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wednesday, May 9, 6-8 p.m.
Audience: This session is for parents and/or teachers of elementary school children with high functioning autism/Asperger syndrome. Participants will receive a copy of the DVD "Model Me Kids-Time for a Playdate".
Location: SSD Central Office, Board of Education Room (upstairs)
Presenters: Amy Blumenfeld, Kristin Hardaway, Moira Seyle
Tuesday, May 15, 6-8 p.m.
Audience: This session is for parents and/or teachers of young children with autism who are nonverbal or minimally verbal. Participants will receive a copy of the book "Teaching Play Skills to Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder".
Location: SSD Central Office, Room 61 (Lower Level)
Presenters: Colleen Card, Melissa Duke, Moira Seyle
Funding for materials distributed at this workshop is provided by the Special Education Foundation.
Is Your Child a Target of Bullying? JUST ADDED!
Monday, May 21, 6-9 p.m.
Presenter: MPACT staff
SSD Central Office, Room 60
Workshop will introduce a range of bullying intervention strategies that can be used by the child, parents, and school personnel. It also will provide guidelines for the development of a plan to address the unique needs of the individual child and is applicable across all disability categories and age groups.
Orientation for Parents to Special Education & the IEP Process
Wednesday, May 23, 7-9 p.m.
Presenter: LaTrisa Morgan, Joann Noll
SSD Central Office, Room 57
This orientation is designed to provide an overview of special education services and how they are provided through SSD. Learn more about how to develop an effective individualized education program (IEP), educational rights, community resources/support, and tour the Family & Community Resource Center.
To register for SSD parent workshops, call 314-989-7807 or 711 (Deaf/HOH), or register online at www.solutionwhere.com/ssd (call the registration number for assistance with setting up an account). Please be sure to register for workshops as they are sometimes canceled due to low enrollment or inclement weather – we need to be able to contact you! All workshops are held at SSD Central Office, 12110 Clayton Road, on the lower level of the building, unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Belle Center Programs
Special Needs Trusts Workshop
What? A special needs trust workshop - find out how to plan for the financial security of an individual with developmental disabilities, while preserving benefits such as Medicaid and Social Security Income.
When? Wednesday, April 18, 6:30-8:30pm
Where? St. Louis Arc Family Center - 1177 N. Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63132
How much? Free!
How to register? Call Marie Webb at 314.692.8499 or email marie@bellecenter.com
Presenters:
--Lynn Carter, Executive Director, Midwest Special Needs Trust
--Michael Chiodini, Special Needs Financial Planner, Metlife
--Bhavik R. Patel, Attorney, Sandberg, Phoenix and von Gontard, P.C.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop starts to sign-in.
Just Me & My Child
Presented in partnership with the St. Louis Arc
What? A literacy-based program incorporating all aspects of development and learning:
--2 classes facilitated by an Occupational Therapist – fine motor and sensory focus
--2 classes facilitated by a Physical Therapist – gross motor and balance, and
--2 classes facilitated by a Speech Therapist
Who? Children ages Birth to 3 with parent/adult
When? Tuesdays 10 am -11 am for six weeks starting Tuesday, April 10th
Where? St. Louis Arc Family Center, 1177 N Warson Road, St. Louis 63132
How much? Pilot class introductory cost: $30 for the entire 6 weeks!
How to register? Call Marie Webb at 314.692.8499 or email marie@bellecenter.com
Class size is limited, so register NOW!!!
Kids Talk About It!
Presented in partnership with the St. Louis Arc
What? A literacy and language-based program incorporating all aspects of development:
--All classes coordinated by a Certified Speech Therapist
--2 classes facilitated by an Occupational Therapist – fine motor and sensory focus
--2 classes facilitated by a Physical Therapist – gross motor and balance
Who? Children ages 4-6
When? Saturdays 10am -11:30am for six weeks starting Saturday, April 14th
Where? All classes meet at the St. Louis Arc Family Center - 1177 N Warson Road, St. Louis 63132
How much? Pilot class Introductory Cost: $30 for the entire 6 weeks!
Class size is limited, so register NOW!!!
For more information or to sign up, call Marie Webb at 314-692-8499 or email marie@bellecenter.com
Splash into SUMMER with The Belle Center!
What? Summer Therapy Tutoring Program
--Speech & Language Therapy
--Occupational Therapy
--Special Education/Tutoring
Who? Ages 3-13
Where & When? Services can be provided at your home, summer camp, library, park, local swimming pool—you name it!
How much? Call The Belle Center for current rates!
For more information or to sign up, call Marie Webb at 314-692-8499 or email marie@bellecenter.com<mailto:marie@bellecenter.com>
Register now! Space is limited!