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		<title>FAPE University</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; FAPE University is offered to parents, advocates, and educators who want to be empowered with information on special education and other disability laws.  The training is on two Saturdays, March 23 and April 6, 2013, 9:00 to 4:00pm, and participants are required to attend on both days. It is being held at the University [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Balance in New Canaan sponsors 5k to raise money for Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Balance of New Canaan presents: Third Annual 5k walk/run for Autism. Time &#38; Date: August 26, 2011. Friday @ 6:00PM Location: New Balance / 128 Main Street / New Canaan, CT 06840 Course: Through downtown New Canaan Proceeds: Go to building a fitness path especially designed for the needs of individuals with Autism Events: 6:00 PM 5k race [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Related Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RELATED SERVICE _____________________________________________________________ Related Services can include therapy services (physical, occupational, vision, hearing, speech/language, etc.), transportation, counseling services, assistive technology, interpreters, and more.   There is no set formula for the delivery of Related Services; the formula should be individualized to the child&#8217;s needs and goals. Related Services are whatever the staffing team decides the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Habits of Highly Effective IEP Teams</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seven Habits of Highly Effective IEP Teams  &#8211; Click here for the Word document Seven Habits of Highly Effective IEP Teams* by Eileen Hammar &#38; Anne Malatchi (*With acknowledgment and thanks to Stephen Covey)     1. Be Proactive   &#8220;Taking initiative does not mean being pushy, obnoxious, or aggressive. It does mean recognizing our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Request for a Comprehensive Reading Evaluation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Request for a Comprehensive Reading Evaluation - Click here for Word document &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; Amy R. Smith 55 Witten Drive    Stamfire, CT  06906 Home: 203-123-4567    cell: 203-891-2345 AmySmith@ail.com   January 17, 2008   Nelly Koch, Special Education Teacher Happy Elementary School 345 Main Street Stamfire, CT  06906   Re:  Request for reading evaluation for Jimmy Smith Faxed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Example of FERPA letter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 9, 2004   Mr. Sigmund Freud, School Psychologist My Middle School New Canaan, CT 06840   Re: FERPA Request for all of Eva Smith’s records   Dear Mr. Freud,   In preparation for Eva’s upcoming IEP meeting, I am requesting a copy of all of Eva’s records since March 8, 1999. I am entitled [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Examples of Supplemental Aids and Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education 12/00 http://www.mcie.org Environmental/physical accommodations/modifications v Providing preferential seating v Altering physical arrangement of classroom v Reducing distractions v Providing quiet corner/room v Modifying equipment v Adapting writing utensils v Allowing use of study carrel v Providing assistance in maintaining uncluttered space v Providing space for movement or breaks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Accommodations &amp; Modifications Fact Sheet</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every child with a disability has a right to attend regular education classes and to have accommodations and modifications so they can be successful in those classes. These can include changes in the method of instruction, the curriculum, and the environment. Accommodations and modifications are important tools for a child to successfully accomplish Individual Education [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Handling Tough Conversations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us dread confrontations with others.  We would prefer that our interactions would be pleasant rather than hostile, but sometimes difficult conversations must take place. If you want to avoid potential stress, consider these tips: 1)     Begin with agreement.  If you will disagree, start off with something you can both agree.  Example: I know [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Look what SPED*NET New Canaan has done in previous years!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2011 &#8211; 2012 September 10, 2011: Hair Cut-a-thon for Autism. Please consider getting your hair cut and/or styled at Lisa’s Classic Cuts, 16 Cross Street, New Canaan. Proceeds go to SPED*NET New Canaan to raise money for a sensory friendly fitness path at Waveny Park in New Canaan. Construction begins this fall! Call Lisa at [...]]]></description>
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