Parent Advisor Summer Training (Ga. PINES/ INSITE)
INSITE Training
June 17-20 & July 16-19, 2008
Teachers of students with visual impairments, orientation and mobility specialists, teachers of students with hearing loss, preschool special education teachers, SID/PID teachers, and other special education teachers in related fields train for an opportunity to work as consultants for the Georgia PINES Program.Georgia PINES (Georgia Parent Infant Network for Educational Services) is a statewide early intervention program funded by the Georgia Department of Education and available, free, to families of children (ages birth to 5) with sensory impairments. The program offers family training and support, provided by professionals who have been trained to serve as consultants to Georgia PINES. Training will be held at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, Georgia. Call Clare Sullivan (404-298-4882) if you are interested in this training or email her at csulliva@doe.k12.ga.us .
Access additional information at http://www.gapines.netSKI-HI Training
July, 6-9 & July 20-23, 2008
Teachers of students with hearing loss, speech and language pathologists and audiologists train for an opportunity to work as consultants for the Georgia PINES Program.
Georgia PINES (Georgia Parent Infant Network for Educational Services) is a statewide early intervention program funded by the Georgia Department of Education and available, free, to families of children (ages birth to 5) with sensory impairments. The program offers family training and support, provided by professionals who have been trained to serve as consultants to Georgia PINES. Training will be held at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, Georgia. Call Randi Lewis (404-298-4880) if you are interested in this training or email her at rlewis@doe.k12.ga.us .
Access additional information at http://www.gapines.net .
SE AAHBEI REGIONAL CONFERENCE
July 13-15, 2008. Relationship-based Early Intervention.This exciting conference features several exciting presenters such as Ann Turnbull, Deborah Chen, Kevin O'Connor, and Marya Malinowski. It will be held at Simpsonwood Retreat Center. Checkout the website at: www.aahbei.org. Contact Sandra Wieber for questions and registration
FAMILY EVENTS, TEENS EVENTS, & SIBSHOPS
PARENT EVENTS
Georgia Hands & Voices Meeting
Hands and Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We're a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children to reach their highest potential (including students with deafblindness).
Next meeting: June 28, 2008 2pm-5pm
For more information contact: Terri Patterson at terripat@earthlink.net or 678-574-9082 or Julia Janka at jjanka_2000@yahoo.com or 678-807-7887.
Kiwanis Family WORKSHOP - Watch for more information for Fall 2008!
TEEN EVENT- Watch for more information for Winter 2008/2009!SIBSHOP
What are Sibshops?
“Sibshops are celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another—if they are given a chance. Sibshops are a spirited mix of new games designed to be unique, off-beat and appealing to a wide range of abilities” Don Meyer
Sibshop for siblings 7-13 years.
Watch for next one in Fall 2008!
SELECT PAST EVENTS If you would like handouts or information on some of our past events, please contact us.
February 8 & 9, 2008 Cochlear Implants for Students with Deafness or Multiple Disabilities
Nov. 30, Dec. 1., Dec. 2, 2007. Making Assessments Work to Promote Effective Strategies and Adaptations for Students with Multiple Disabilities and Deaf-Blindness.
April 27, 28, 29, 2007. Leadership I TEEN EVENT with Cody Colchado and Michael Fagbemmi
September 28-30, 2007 Leadership II TEEN EVENT
June 19 - 22 & July 18 - 21, 2007. INSITE Training
July 11, 2007 Communication Strategies for Young Children with Sensory Impairments, Deaf-Blindness or Multiple Disabilities. Maria Bove
July 9 & 10, 2007. This year's AAHBEI conference features Myra McPherson and Mary Donnet-Johnson. You don't want to miss this! More information and registration is available at www.aahbei.org
April 28 & 29, 2007 Doug McJannet on Personal Center Planning using PATH.
September 28-30, 2007 Preparing for Transition
HKNC Annual Helen-Keller Awareness Event: July 7, 2007. At Georgia Academy for the Blind. Macon, GA
Regional Training: January 4, 2007: Cortical Vision Loss and Deafblindness. Houston County.
October 20 - 22, 2006. GSAP Training Institute. Strategies for Teaching Students with Multiple Disabilities and Deafblindness. St. Simons Island.
Deafblind Summer Institute 2004 & 2005 Focus on Communication: Strategies and Adaptations for Students with Multiple Disabilities or Deafblindness
Preconference session for AABEI 2004: Communication Strategies for Infants and Young Children with Multiple Disabilities and Deafblindness
Moms to Moms/Dads to Dads Family Day (October 23, 2004)
Teen Event: Weekend at the Wood (June 26, 2004)
Teen Event: Mountain Retreat (Jan. 15 & 16, 2005)
Teen Event: The Power of Technology for People with Deafblindness (June 11, 2005)
Teen Event: Social Relationships (February 17, 2006)
Deafblind Summer Institute 2005: Learning to Communicate: From Body Signals to First Words (July 11 & 12, 2005)
Communication Using Tangible Symbols (October 7 & 8, 2005)
Parent Advisor Summer Training (Ga. PINES/ INSITE) (June 19-22, July 18-21, 2007)