Region VI News

 

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Sharing A Vision 2009: "Endless Possibilities"

The Sharing A Vision Conference will be held October 7-9, 2009 at the Westin Yorktown Center in Lombard.  Dr. Louis Rossetti is one of the keynote speakers.  You can link to the Sharing A Vision website at www.sharingavision.org    for more conference and registration information.

 

 

Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Curricula for Children 0-5 Years and Their Families

The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) recently published Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Curricula and Intervention Packages for Children 0-5 Years and Their Families. This synthesis provides information that programs can use as guidance in selecting curricula or intervention packages that are most appropriate for their setting and that best meet the needs of the children and families they serve. It is available at http://www.challengingbehavior.org/do/resources/documents/roadmap_2.pdf

      

   Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion and new video are now available

 A new 12-minute video, Foundations of Inclusion Birth to Five, includes highlights from the recently released Joint  Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion as well as bite-sized information on big ideas about inclusion. The video was produced by CONNECT, a Office of Special Education Programs-funded national center that is developing web-based resources and modules on effective and evidence-based practices to support professional development.

For more information and to view the video: http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect

To view or download the position statement:

           http://community.fpg.unc.edu/resources/articles/Early_Childhood_Inclusion

 

 

 

South Suburban Special Recreation Association Announces Fall 2009 Schedule

www.sssra.org

 

The South Suburban Special Recreation Association provides recreational programs and services for individuals with special needs who live in Country Club Hills, Frankfort Square, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Flossmoor, Lansing, Matteson, Oak Forest, Olympia fields, Park Forest, Richton Park and Tinley Park.  Check the SSSRA website for complete information, including fees and locations.

 

SSSRA programs are for individuals with special needs of all age ranges.  Programs for young children, ages 2-5 include; Little Tykes Super Sports, Little Kickers Soccer, Parent-Tot Swim, and Super Saturdays.

 

Pumpkin Decorating afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Frankfort Square Park District from 4 to 5 p.m.  This event is for children ages 2-5 and their parents.

 

    Sensory Station Day on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Frankfort Square Park district.  The SSSRA specialists will set up a therapeutic environment to enhance each child's senses.  Children will enjoy the soft stroke of feathers, the tactile touch of toys, or the feel of play dough.  This program is specifically designed for children with Autism, Sensory Integration disorder and Pervasive Development disorder.