Educational Workshops

Opportunities provided by the DSASA and other organizations that encourage parents, professionals, and educators to further their knowledge on topics affecting individuals with special needs.

For more information about specific workshops, please contact the DSASA office at 210.349.4372 or downsynassc@dsasa.org.

The Basics of Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs

ARC of San Antonio Education Seminar
Saturday, January 14th, 2012 | 9 – 11 a.m.
The Arc of San Antonio Pam Stephens Center
6530 Wurzbach
San Antonio, TX 78240

Representatives from the CLASS, MDCP and HCS Waiver Programs will present an overview of Medicaid Waiver programs – what they are and how they can help—followed by a question and answer session.

For more information and to register, visit the ARC website. Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family Day Out at the PSC on Saturdays 9am-4pm. You MUST be registered with Respite to utilize this service. Contact Oralia Waldron at (210) 737-1212 ext. 15.

19th Annual Inclusion Works! Conference

inclusion_works February 1-4, 2012
The Renaissance Hotel 9721 Arboretum Blvd.
Austin, Texas

The Arc of Texas’ Inclusion Works! Conference is the premiere learning event on inclusive education practices in Texas. Online Registration available at www.tharcoftexas.org

Master Sessions by:
Dr. Patrick Schwarz, author of From Disability to Possibility- The Power of Inclusive Classrooms. Dan Habib, film maker and father of Including Samuel fame. See a sneak preview of Dan Habib's newest film, Education Revolution, about the inclusion of students with emotional/behavioral challenges through positive behavioral interventions and supports.

Additional Sessions:
Brain Research, Co-Teaching, Standards-Based IEPs, Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports, Differentiating Instruction and Inclusive Education, Inclusive Practices at the Preschool & Secondary Level, R.T.I. (Response to Intervention), Transition, Self-Advocacy, and MUCH MORE!

Communication Skills (for Educators and SLPs)

Presented by Libby Kumin
Friday, February 24, 2012 | 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840

Fee:
$75 per person (includes CEUs)
$65 per person when 3 or more register from same school/agency
$100 per person after deadline
Registration deadline is February 10, 2012 at 5 p.m.

This workshop will focus on planning for comprehensive speech and language treatment services from birth through adolescence. Dr. Kumin will highlight anatomical, physiological, audiological, behavioral and learning characteristics of children with Down syndrome that impact on communication development and communication skills.

For more information and to register, visit the website.

Communication Skills (for Parents)

Presented by Libby Kumin
Saturday, February 25, 2012 | 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840

Fee:
$35 per member
$50 for member couples from the same household
$45 per non-member
$60 for non-member couples from the same household
$50 per person after 2/10/11
Registration deadline is February 10, 2012 at 5 p.m.

Topics:
Getting a Good Start: Early Communication Skills
Speech Intelligibility: Helping Your Child Develop Understandable Speech

For more information and to register, visit the website. (need Link)

TAPPestry Conference 2012 – “Planting the Seeds…for a World of Opportunity”

Saturday, February 25, 2012
Education Service Center Region 20
1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX 78208 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

TAPPestry brings together parents and professionals working with children with special needs for a day of shared wisdom, ideas, strategies, and resources to strengthen the needed partnerships for children's success.

This year's keynote speaker is Micah Fialka-Feldman. Micah Fialka-Feldman, 27, recently completed the OPTIONS program at Oakland University in Michigan. He is part of the new wave of adults with intellectual disabilities attending college. Micah enjoys presenting at conferences on advocacy, post secondary education, and self determination, and his experiences learning and living on a university campus. To learn more about Micah, visit his website www.throughthesamedoor.com.

Breakout Sessions will include: *Bullying *Facilitated IEPs *Social Skills Training *Challenging Behavior *ARD 101 *Joint Attention *Tools for ARD Meetings *Sexuality *Dyslexia *Guardianship *Autism *Using Technology *Positive Parent/Teacher/Student Communication *Post-Secondary Options *Transition *Maximizing YOUR child’s potential *Feeding Difficulties

Preregistration Deadline: February 17, 2012 - Registrations received after this date will be accepted on a walk-in, as space is available basis. Please Note: No children will be allowed in the conference center. To register, contact Lori Williams at (210) 370-5466 or by email at lori.williams@esc20.net.

Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts

ARC of San Antonio Education Seminar
Presented by Anna Torres, Attorney
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 | 9 – 11 a.m.
The Arc of San Antonio Pam Stephens Center
6530 Wurzbach
San Antonio, TX 78240

Participants will about special needs trusts including how beneficiaries can maintain money or property and avoid losing access to essential long term benefits. Differences between guardianship and power of attorney will also be discussed.

For more information and to register, visit the ARC website.
Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family Day Out at the PSC on Saturdays 9am-4pm.
You MUST be registered with Respite to utilize this service. Contact Oralia Waldron at (210) 737-1212 ext. 15.

Day to Day Life After School: An Overview

ARC of San Antonio Education Seminar
Saturday, April 14th, 2012 | 9 – 11 a.m.
The Arc of San Antonio Pam Stephens Center
6530 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240

Information will be available on a wide range of residential, day program and leisure options for individuals once they graduate or age out of the school system.

For more information and to register, visit the ARC website.
Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family Day Out at the PSC on Saturdays 9am-4pm.
You MUST be registered with Respite to utilize this service. Contact Oralia Waldron at (210) 737-1212 ext. 15.

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