Iepday2009packet by Circlestretch

26th Annual Involved Exceptional Parents’ Day Conference

Dream for Tomorrow, Plan for Today: Practical Solutions for Tough Challenges ONLINE REGISTRATION! www.iepday.org 858-576-2966 English 858-576-2831 Español

Congreso Anual #26 Día del Padre Involucrado Excepcional Sueñe para Mañana, Planéelo Ahora: Soluciones Prácticas a Situaciones Difíciles

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ONLY $35 FOR PARENTS! * UNICAMENTE $35 PARA PADRES

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Saturday May 30, 2009 Handlery Hotel Mission Valley San Diego, CA Keynote Speaker/Oradora Principal Joan Medlen, R.D., L.D., M.Ed.

Forgiveness and Advocacy: An Effective Complement Many times the best way to advocate is from a place of forgiveness. Joan Medlen is the mother of two sons, one diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Celiac Disease and Autism. Ms. Medlen is a nutritionist, speaker, editor of Disability Solutions, and the author of the Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle. Perdón y Abogacía: El Complemento Perfecto Con frecuencia, el perdón es el mejor aliado de la abogacía. Joan Medlen es madre de dos hijos, uno de ellos con sìndrome de Down, enfermedad celiaca y autismo. La Sra. Medlen is nutrióloga, oradora, editora de Disability Solutions (Soluciones para la discapacidad), y autora de Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle (Manual de Nutrición para el síndrome de Down: guía para promover una vida sana.)

Conference Schedule/Horario de las Conferencias 7:30 a.m.

- 8:30 a.m.

Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast/ Inscripcin, Recursos y Desayuno Continental 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address/Orador de Honor 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Exhibits/Recursos 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Workshops A/Talleres Simultáneos A 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Exhibits/Almuerzo y Recursos 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops B/Talleres Simultáneos B 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Exhibits/Recursos 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Workshops C/Talleres Simultáneos C 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break/Descanso 4:00 p.m. Parent Wrap-Up Session and Raffle/Sesión de Despedida y Rifa

9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. ~ Concurrent Workshops/Talleres Simultáneos

See What You Mean! Creating a “How-To” Plan Using Powerful Tools

Learn tangible strategies to promote friendships, independence, and build community. We’ll talk about ways to decode behavior to understand its meaning, build peer mentors and friendships, use visual strategies to promote independence, and create circles of support. We will work together, in large and small groups, to use these tools to brainstorm ideas and develop “next steps” for you as parents and in the coming school year. Special Education You Can Do It! Part 1 Laura Giardina

Learn about special education eligibility and assessments. What should you and your child expect? How do you request assessments and what types of assessments are available? Who can come with you to the IEP meeting? How should you prepare for the IEP meeting? Assistive Technology 101: What It Is and How to Get It for Your Child Nicole Thomason; Joy Cole

Learn about assistive technology and how it can help people with disabilities. Learn about different types of communication devices, computer software and hardware for children with special needs. Find out about loan programs and funding sources. The 3 R’s: Recreation, Relaxation and Rejuvenation Nili Mathews; Julie Gregg; Matt Winkley; Clara Downs

Learn about community recreation, social and sports programs available to youth and adults with special needs. The panel will include program experts from San Diego Park & Recreation Therapeutic Services, Sports for Exceptional Athletes and XCite Steps. Cómo Prepararse Para la Junta del IEP Moisés Barón, Ph.D.; Cara Lucier, Esq.

Joan Medlen

Este taller ayudará a los padres a comprender las diferencias entre la Parte B y la C de IDEA, la ley federal que rige el IFSP y el IEP. Los padres aprenderán cada paso del proceso de transición; cómo recibir las listas de comprobación y las preguntas que deben hacer en las reuniones al equipo del IEP, como también podrán participar en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la presencia de un abogado con experiencia en educación especial.

Involved Exceptional Parents’ Day Conference ~ Día del Padre Involucrado Excepcional

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ~ Concurrent Workshops/Talleres Simultáneos

Living with Intellectual Development and Learning Challenges

This audience driven interactive discussion will cover the ups and downs of living with developmental and learning disorders, emphasizing how to support development and learning through whatever practical means we have at hand. (NOTE: This information as it pertains to children with autism spectrum disorder will be presented in session C3: Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders) Special Education You Can Do It! Part 2 Laura Giardina

Demystifying the IEP process. Learn about the process, what it means, what do all those initials stand for and more. What to do if you disagree with the school district’s assessment? Who can intervene in your behalf? How to assure that your child’s needs are being met? Life After High School Eric Latham; Patti Flores-Charter; Janice Goforth-Melroy

Learn about post secondary education programs, services, and resources for transition age youth and adults with disabilities. The panel will include program experts from Pathway UCLA Extension Program, Southwestern Community College District and the Center for Emerging Leadership: California’s State Youth Information, Training, and Resource Center. El Distrito Escolar y las Familias Latinas: Aprendiendo Juntos Josefina Nieves; Guadalupe Barrera

Se explicará el evento Fiesta Educativa, Inc., que ya se está implementando en algunas escuelas. Este programa ayudará a los participantes a tener acceso a recursos claves y a entender sus derechos fundamentales como padres de niños con necesidades especiales. Se explicará cómo pueden trabajar juntos padres y distrito escolar cómo defensores de los niños con necesidades especiales. Controlando el Enojo Martha E. Favela, RN

Joshua D. Feder, M.D.

Se ensenaran habilidades especificas para controlar y manejar el enojo, reforzar las relaciones familiares y manejar adecuadamente las presiones cotidianas.

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ~ Concurrent Workshops/Talleres Simultáneos

Speech & Language Therapy: Who, What, Where, Why & How Long?

An overview of the diverse role of Speech Language Pathology including treatment experience with a variety of ages, skill levels and disorders. General techniques will be reviewed. The importance of direct parent coaching and involvement in therapy will also be addressed. Also included, tips on funding sources including insurance, SDRC and school districts. Special Education You Can Do It! Part 3 Laura Giardina

Special education for your child. Explore ongoing advocacy, discipline, due process, compliance and complaints. How does one file an appeal? Consider full inclusion or integration opportunities. How to monitor your child’s progress? What are the most effective ways to advocate for your child? Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders Joshua D. Feder, M.D.

This audience driven interactive discussion will cover the ups and downs of living with autism spectrum disorders, emphasizing how to support development and learning through whatever practical means we have at hand. Adaptive Mobility Equipment Frank Zugovitz, CRTS; Patrick Wilkens, PT, DPT; Raina Wilson, MS, PT

Choosing the right adaptive mobility equipment is key in making your child’s and your family’s lives easier. Learn about the available options, funding opportunities and what questions to ask when selecting mobility equipment. Mesa Redonda Sobre Recursos Laura Cervantes; Maria Pedroza; Tessie Salcedo; Delia Lopez

Karyn Lewis Searcy, M.A. CCC-SLP

Representantes de diversas agencias contestarán sus preguntas sobre recursos, apoyo, abogacía, servicios y programas en la comunidad. Presentadores: SELPA del Sur, Centro de Recursos para Familias Excepcionales (EFRC), Centro Regional de San Diego (SDRC), y Equipo de Abogados para Niños Especiales (TASK).

Saturday, May 30, 2009 ~ Sábado, 30 de mayo 2009

Conference Sponsors Patrocinadores de la Conferencia

Foundation for Developmental Disabilities www.sdrc.org/sdicdsf

www.dsaonline.org

www.efrconline.org

Community Advisory Committee

Directions/Direcciones Handlery Hotel 950 Hotel Circle No. San Diego CA 92108

www.massmutual.com/specialcare www.sandi.net

From Interstates 805, 163 & 15 • Take 8 West to Hotel Circle North • Turn left at stop sign • Turn right into the Handlery Hotel and Resort parking From Freeway 5 (San Diego International/Lindbergh Field) • Take 8 East to 2nd Hotel Circle North Exit • Turn left at stop sign • Follow road back under freeway to North Side • Go through two signals and one stop sign • Turn right into the Handlery Hotel and Resort parking From Downtown • Take 163 North to I-8 West • Follow I-8 West • Use the Hotel Circle exit and veer left at the stop sign • Desde las autopistas 805, 163 y 15 • Tome la autopista 8 West (oeste) y salga en Hotel Circle North • Dé vuelta a la izquierda en el semáforo • Dé vuelta a la derecha de inmediato en el estacionamiento del hotel Handlery Desde la autopista 5 (a la altura del aeropuerto internacional Lindbergh Field) • Tome la autopista 8 East (este) hasta la segunda salida de Hotel Circle North • Dé vuelta a la izquierda en el semáforo • Siga por el camino bajo el puente hacia el otro lado de la autopista (lado norte) • Pase dos semáforos y una señal de alto • Dé vuelta a la derecha de inmediato en el estacionamiento del hotel Handlery Desde el centro de la ciudad • Tome la autopista 163 North (norte) hasta la autopista 8 West (oeste) • Continúe por la 8 West • Salga en Hotel Circle y de vuelta a la izquierda en la señal de alto • Dé vuelta a la derecha de inmediato en el estacionamiento del hotel Handlery

REGISTRATION FORM/FORMA DE REGISTRO IEP DAY ~ May 30, 2009

Please return this form along with your payment by May 22, 2009. Por favor, adjunte el pago con la forma de registro antes del 22 de mayo 2009. Make checks payable to: IEP Day and mail to: Extienda el cheque: IEP Day y mándelo a: San Diego Regional Center, C.S. Dept., Attn: Barbie Lynch, 4355 Ruffin Road, #104, San Diego CA 92123

Print Legibly/Escriba Claramente

Submit a separate form for each attendee and complete all information. If you have questions contact Barbie Lynch at 858-5762966 (Español: Sonia Griffin, 858-576-2831). If you need special accommodations, please contact Michele Geving at 619-6453000 no later than May 15, 2009. Complete toda la información requerida en ésta hoja. Por favor, haga una copia de ésta hoja para cada persona que se registre. Si necesita arreglos especiales o tiene preguntas, por favor deje un mensaje al 619-645-3000 antes del 15 de mayo 2009.

Name/Nombre ____________________________________________________________________________ Agency/Agencia _________________________________________________________________________ Address/Direccion _________________________________________________________________________ City/Ciudad _______________________ St/Est _________ Zip/Cod Postal ______________________ Daytime Phone/Telefono Dia ( ) _______________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________________

Payment Information/Informacion del Pago

 Online Registration/registro en línea ~ www.iepday.org  Check Enclosed/Cheque Incluido  $35 (Parent/Family Member) (Padre/de Familiar)  Professional ($40)  I would like to sponsor another parent to attend this conference ($35 or extra amount enclosed):__________  Scholarship (funded by)/Beca (patrocinada por): _______________________________________________

Workshop Selection/Preferencia de Conferencias

Please provide your 1st & 2nd choices for each time slot: Por favor escoja su seleccion #1 o #2 y marquela en el espacio: A_______ A_______ (1st choice/opción) (2nd choice/opción) B_______ B_______ (1st choice/opción) (2nd choice/opción) C_______ C_______ (1st choice/opción) (2nd choice/opción)

Child’s Primary Diagnosis/Diagnosis Primario del Niño ___________________________________________  Child’s Age/Edad del Niño _______________________  Primary Language/Lenguaje Primario________________  How did you hear about IEP Day?/¿Cómo usted oyó hablar de IEP Day? ___________________________________________ 

FEES Parking Parking Fee is $3 for the day. Sorry, no in and out. El costo del estacionamiento es de $3 por dia. No puede salir durante el dia. Registration Includes a continental breakfast, box lunch and conference materials. NO REFUNDS for no-shows or cancellations received after 5/22/09. El costo incluye desayuno continental, almuerzo y todos los materiales necesarios. No habra reembolsos por cancelaciones recibidas despues del 5/22/09 o por no presentarse. Space is limited and workshops fill up quickly. Every effort will be made to assign your first choices, however, room sizes are limited and conference choices will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. El espacio es limitado y los talleres se llenan rapidamente. De cualquier manera, se hara cualquier esfuerzo para asignarle su primera opcion, el espacio de los salones es limitado y las opciones de clases seran asignadas en el orden en que lleguen, quien llegue primero se le atendero primero.

Scholarship Information Some scholarships are available for this conference. Please check with your school district or organizations you are affiliated with. For a partial list of those who may provide scholarships visit www.iepday.org. Información de la Beca Hay un número limitado de becas para el congreso. Por favor pregunte a su distrito escolar o a las organizaciones que colaboran con su familia. Para una lista parcial de las agencias que le pueden proporcionar una beca, por favor visite www.iepday.org