Save the date: SEED Cocktail Party and Auction, Friday, May 4, 6-10 pm. April District Strategic Planning Meeting: The last meeting to have your voice heard is Wednesday, April 11 at the Stanley Middle School Library from 6-7pm, please attend if you haven't been able to make any of the other strategic planning meetings! School Board Meeting, Wednesday, April 11, 7:45 District Board Room. One of the agenda items is: " The Board will receive a report on the district's programs, students being served, the types of supports and interventions being provided and the fiscal implications. The Board will also receive an update on Stanley's response to Program Improvement status". This will be an important board meeting to attend! Come to the District Strategic Planning Meeting beforehand and make it a two-fer! Attention parents of 5th graders: Prior to the "Getting to Know Stanley" meeting from 7-8 pm on April 12, parents of children receiving special education services are invited to Stanley from 5:45-6:45 in the Stanley Library to learn about special education services at Stanley. Mom's Night Out Friday, April 13, 6:30pm at Metro in Lafayette 18th Annual Early Learning Conference presented by Contra Costa Childcare Council, Saturday, April 28, 7:30am-3:30pm at DVC. For more information and to register, visit www.CoCoKids.org Saturday, April 21 STAR Parent Conference on Autism & Resource Fair, 9:30-3pm. Families in Contra Costa and Alameda counties who have children ages birth-8 years old are invited to attend the 2012 STAR Conference and learn about medical, educational and social resources available for their children. $35pp or $50/family, includes continental breakfast, plus lunch. Featured presenters include: David Amaral, Program co-director, UC Davis MIND Institute, Laura Shumaker, Parent, Author and Advocate, Mimi Lou, Children's Hospital Oakland and Andrew Shahan, Easter Seals. This is a great conference for parents new to autism. Address: 16360 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo May Saturday, May 12, 8:30-4:30, 5th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorders Update, presented by Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. A one day conference for parents, educators and care providers for children with ASD. This annual update will concentrate on promoting scientific advances that can lead to improved treatment with ASD.Register at childpsychiatry.stanford.edu or call 650-721-6327 for more information. Friday, May 4, 6-10 pm SEED's Annual Cocktail Party and Silent Auction. If you haven't received your evite yet, please contact SEED's Event Coordinator at laura_lev@hotmail.com Friday, May 4, 6:30-9:30pm Cal State East Bay Campus, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Concord. Join us for the 4th Annual College Offers Opportunities for Life (COOL) Nite. COOL Nite is designed for seventh and eighth gradestudents and their parents. This event will offer workshops on learning about how to be successful in high school, getting ready for college, and exploring exciting careers. There will be an exhibit hall featuring local businesses and colleges where students and their parents will have the opportunity to meet and gather information for the exhibitors. To register, contact Hilary Dito, 925-942-3396.
Monthly Moms Night Out SPSK Monthly Girls Night Out!! 1st Friday of the Month:April 13 (2nd Friday of April due to spring break) SEED Cocktail and Party and Auction is the first Friday of May (May 4) IEP Assistance and Advocacy NEW! A workshop on special education - Second Monday of EVERY Month "Understanding Special Education" is an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws. Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), 2212 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA Date: Second Monday of the month Time: 6:30 to 9:00 (Pizza and salad included!) Contact: Katie Keil at kkeil@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 227
DREDF's parent advocates provide technical assistance to parents in order to help guide them through the special education process. If you live in these counties and have a child with a disability (0-26 years) or suspect your child may have an undiagnosed disability, you can call a parent advocate at DREDF for assistance: 800-348-4232 (voice/TTY), or email iephelp@dredf.org.
Also remember that in California, it is FREE to Talk to an Education Advocate If you live in Alameda, Contra Costa or Yolo Counties, an Education Advocate can talk to you about special education and give you resources so you can make informed decisions about your child's education and other individual needs. Call 800-348-4232 - they will return your call. This school year, if you would like to host a meeting or have a guest speaker, please let us know. Please make sure to refer anyone you think would benefit from this group in Lafayette. Check back often, our website is always being enhanced with new information! |
What is SEED? SEED
is a newly formed nonprofit organization run by volunteers to benefit
students with special needs in the Lafayette School District. SEED is
currently considering strategies to support a wide range of proposals
that could support and enrich the education of special needs students
in the Lafayette School District. SEED intends to raise funds
predominantly through applications for grants from private foundations
and public entities that provide grants. SEED will also sponsor
community-based fund raising events to help build a support community
for our parents with special needs children.
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