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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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New Balance of New Canaan presents:
Second Annual 5k walk/run for Autism.
Time &#38; Date: August 27, 2010. Friday @ 6:30PM
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: 6:15 PM 5k race for everyone (1k walk also available)
7 [...]]]></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
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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 child needs to be [...]]]></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>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seven Habits of Highly Effective IEP Teams  - 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 responsibility to make things happen.&#8221;
Fundamental in our efforts to [...]]]></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>
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		<description><![CDATA[Request for a Comprehensive Reading Evaluation - Click here for Word document
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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 and also send via first class mail
 
Dear Nelly,
 
My son Jimmy Smith is a 10 [...]]]></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>
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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 to these records under FERPA, The Family Education Rights and [...]]]></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>
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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
Instructional modifications 
v Teaching to learning style
v Modifying materials
v Providing resource [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Accommodations &#038; Modifications Fact Sheet</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
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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 that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>About STEP&#8217;s&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2005-2006 platform
2004-2005 platform
2003-2004 platform
2002-2003 platform
2001-2002 platform
    STEP&#8217;s is a new parent lead group that is committed to advancing, involving and including Darien&#8217;s residents with disabilities in all facets of our community.  STEP&#8217;s was originally The Darien Council for Special Education that was established more than 18 years ago by parents with children with special needs.  [...]]]></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>
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		<description><![CDATA[——————————————–
2008 – 2009 meetings

 
Maryann - Carole - Darlene 

September 17, 2008: Wednesday, 9:30 to 11 am. Meet the Special Education Administration Brunch. Sponsored by the New Canaan Public Schools, Department of Special Education. Cosponsored with PAC (Parent Advisory Committee to Darlene Pianka), and SPED*NET, Special Education Network of New Canaan. Brunch served. Held at [...]]]></description>
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