A Parents Guide to Special Education
Link to power point presentation from Friends meeting 4/15/10
Preparing your Different Learner for Interaction with Law Enforcement Professionals
Meeting power points from February 4, 2010 meeting
"ADHD? Bipolar? Which is it?
Guest speakers Rick Joseph, Mary Beth Seefelt and Dr. Ira Glovinsky
Link to slideshow:
http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AceyiTXg4SZDZGZmbjI0M3dfMTIxYzJzanNxY3o&hl=en
Link to Bipolar video:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=9e21ef27eb48dc6390bce4&skin_id=701
Link to ADHD video:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a4eeea90ab0819ba7b1b09&skin_id=701
The Abilities Center
Visit www.abilitiescenter.com/conferences_and_events.php for more information
Eton Academy Tutoring Services:
http://www.etonacademy.org/tutorpros.php
Birmingham Bloomfield Families in Action (BBFA)
Visit www.bbfaprevention.org for more information
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
For information on chapters closest to you visit:
CHADD of Michigan at www.chaddmi.com
CHADD of Eastern Oakland County at www.chadd.net/527
PAC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here to download PDF.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS Click here to download PDF.
MEETING POWERPOINTS FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2010
ADHD? Bipolar? Which is it?
Guest Speakers: Rick Joesph, Mary Beth Seefelt and Dr. Ira Glovinsky
MEETING POWERPOINTS FROM MARCH 5, 2009
"Key Components of Reading Skills and Instruction"
Guest Speakers: Johanna Bauer, M.S.P.A. PDF Download
Special Education Literacy Consultant for Oakland Schools
Stephanie Siems PDF Download
Special Education Elementary Supervisor for Birmingham School
RESOURCES
Friends of Different Learners makes no endorsement of any of the products or therapies on this website. Please make your own evaluation as to the suitablility of these services.
Resource List of Books, Videos and Organizations for Different Learners (PDF)
Excel Driving School is excited to announce the expansion of our services to serve all of Southeast Michigan. If you are not familiar with us already, we are a Secretary of State licensed Driver Education Provider for the State of Michigan. We offer teen and adult services to everyone but I am writing you to tell you more about the improvements to our Driver Rehabilitation Division. In January 2008 we were awarded an exclusive license for the State of Michigan to provide the DCAT cognitive assessment tool. The DCAT is a touch screen, software based testing tool used for identifying drivers with impairments in their cognitive abilities that are relevant for driving. The DCAT accurately predict s on-the-road performance and provides immediate testing results. We have also designed 5 full cockpit simulators to work on basic or advanced driving skills with our students. We call this program "Real Skills" and you can learn more at www.real-skills.net. Excel Driving School – Rehabilitation Division, offers driver evaluations, tutoring, simulation training and on the road lessons to students with all types of disabilities. Our services can be done out of a student’s home, school or our offices. We provide pick up and drop off services from home, school or work. Our offices are open 7 days a week for evaluations and training.We currently are a vendor with Michigan Rehabilitation Services - DELG but also accept private referrals. I would love to schedule a time where I could attend a parent meeting to talk more about our services.www.excel-driving-school.com Rachel Duncan, Excel Driving School, LLC, 4620 Dixie Hwy., Waterford, MI 48329, 248-673-6799
Michigan Law Center http://www.michedlawcenter.com/mi_links.htm
Links - Resources
http://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/tabid/2406/Default.aspx
The IEP Navigator. This electronic tool provides the participant with a visual and audio opportunity to become familiar with the components of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) document used in Special Education service delivery.
www.spiritofmotherhood.net Spirit of Motherhood teaches people how to use doctor-recommended, cutting-edge dietary and energy therapies to overcome their chronic illnesses.
www.bridges4kids.org Bridges for Kids – information for parents and professionals seeking help
www.bridges4kids.org/IEP/iep.goal.bank.pdf Bridges 4 Kids IEP Goal Bank
http://nces.ed.gov/ National Center for Education and Statistics (NCES)
http://www.ldonline.org/ Learning Disabilities Online
www.everydaymiracles.org Everyday Miracle Autism Support Network
www.asaoakland.org Autism Society of America – Oakland Chapter
www.mighigan.gov/mde Michigan Department of Education Home Page
www.michigan.gov/documents/MichiganCurriculumFramework_8172_7.pdf Michigan Department of Education – Curriculum Framework
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_33232---,00.html Michigan Department of Education – Grade Level Expectation (Parent Guide)
www.wrightslaw.com Wright’s Law
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_33232---,00.html These K-8 Grade Level Content Expectation documents are for educators who need access to multiple grade levels, and parents looking for guides to help explain the GLCEs
www.schwablearning.org A Parents Guide to helping kids with learning difficulties
www.dsgsemi.org Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan
www.healthytoys.org One of Michigan’s local initiatives to make the world a safer place for children.
Special Education Informal Dispute Resolution Processes --- An Oakland County Parent's Guide, Printed February 2008. Download a PDF by clicking here. If you have trouble with this site's download, you can also download this brochure from: www.asaoakland.org, www.thearcoakland.org, and www.oakland.k12.mi.us.
The National Institute for Literacy has several publications available, free of charge. Order them at http://www.nifl.gov/ Some recommended titles are: "A Child Becomes a Reader: Proven Ideas from Research for Parents" and "Put Reading First:The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read."
Educational Letters - www.educationletters.co.uk/home.htm
Yellow Pages for Kids - www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/mi.htm
Links - Therapies & Programs
www.jacksplaceforautism.com Jack’s Place for Autism
www.thefriendshipcircle.org The Friendship Circle
www.abilitiescenter.com The Abilities Center
http://rlac.com/store/index.htm The Reading and Language Arts Center Inc.
www.CNLD.org
Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development
Roger E. Lauer, Ph.D., Director
1955 Pauline Blvd, Suite 100A
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
phone: 734.994.9466
Neuropsychological evaluations and therapy for LD, ASD, FAS, giftedness, ADHD, NLD and developmental concerns by experts in the field. Complex cases welcome. Personalized implementation plans. email: clients@CNLD.org
Belightful Yoga, LLC
mobile yoga – we come to U
Lisa Ballo, RYT – Owner
248.761.6815
www.belightfulyoga.com
The Michigan Alliance for Families - Providing information, support and education to families of children and young adults with disabilities Toll Free Phone Number: 800-552-4821 On the Web: www.MichiganAllianceforFamilies.org Please take the opportunity to share this information with any parent or community organizations that you may be aware of, as well as any local education agencies and business or personal contacts you may have. If you have any questions you may contact Monica Butler in the OSE/EIS at 517-241-4518 or ButlerM3@Michigan.gov