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Grants for the Welfare of American Children

American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Grants to Help Children funds proposals that aim to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children of America through innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth.
Maximum Award: $70,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations.
Deadline: July 1, 2008.
For more information or to apply for this grant please visit http://www.legion.org/cwf/grantseekers/overview .

Athletics Grants for Disadvantaged Youth

The Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants Program funds organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in athletic programs that promote an active lifestyle and team-building skills, and established camps that emphasize sports and an active lifestyle, especially those serving disadvantaged and kids with special needs.
Maximum Award: $5,000.
Eligibility: 501c(3) organizations that serve youth 18 years and younger.
Deadline: June 30, 2008.
For more information or to apply please visit http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/guidelines.jsp.

CARD Presents “Autistic License”

The Center for Autism and Related Diseases (CARD) at the University of South Florida in collaboration with Impact Productions proudly present the award-winning play “Autistic License” by Stacey Dinner-Levin. “To me, theater was the perfect vehicle to tell this story and to give a voice to all families with disability. I really wanted to open the doors, take down the walls of our house and say: Come in, take a good look, see this for what it is-the struggle of my life, along with the beauty and the joy.”-Stacey Dinner-Levin

“Autistic License”
Tuesday July 29th at 7pm
Freedom High School Auditorium
17410 Commerce Park Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647

Due to adult language, this show is not suitable for individuals under the age of 13. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Christine Rover at (813) 974-9264.

2008 One Goal: Building the Future Together “Putting Families and Children First” Summer Conference

The 22nd One Goal Summer Conference will feature more than 90 workshops, informative keynote presentations, exhibits, and fun activities. The eight-page conference brochure and registration form are available http://www.onegoalsummerconference.org. In addition, the brochure includes information related to hotel, preconference sessions, keynote speakers, and general conference information.

2008 One Goal Summer Conference
July 16-18th, 2008
Hyatt Regency in Tampa

Conference registration and hotel reservations may be completed online. The registration fee of $45 will be accepted through July 10, 2008. Beginning July 12, 2008, the registration fee of $75 will be accepted onsite. For more information contact Carole West at (850) 245-0478.

Are you seeking Board Certification in Behavior Analysis?

Due to continued demand, we are pleased to announce that beginning July 15th, 2008 Florida Tech will again offer BEHP 5000—Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis. This is the first cou The cost for the BEHP 5000 courses is $790.00. To register and pay for the class visit http://uc.fit.edu/pdp/programs/aba/registration.html. For information please visit our website at http://uc.fit.edu/pdp/programs/aba/index.html. rse of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® pre-approved course sequence. This class will be offered via distance learning over the internet. BEHP 5001 and BEHP 5002, the next courses, are offered every three months through Florida Tech.
The course is three months long and is made up of seven units. Some units are one week and some units are two weeks. A unit consists of 5 hours of video broken into smaller sections and is available 24 hours a day seven days a week.
The cost for the BEHP 5000 courses is $790.00. To register and pay for the class visit http://uc.fit.edu/pdp/programs/aba/registration.html. For information please visit our website at http://uc.fit.edu/pdp/programs/aba/index.html.

Submit Tips About Transition Practices

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Division on Career Development & Transition (DCDT) is collecting ideas and tips about transition practices from those out on the front lines of transition! The goal is to compile and develop “101 Practical Transition Ideas” consisting of transition practices that are currently being used by practitioners. They want to find out what you are doing that works and share your stories with others! They are collecting transition ideas in the areas of:

• Transition Planning:
• Student Involvement:
• Family Involvement
• Interagency Collaboration:
• Curriculum and Instruction:
• Inclusion and Access to the General Curriculum:
• Transition Assessment:
• Cultural Diversity:
• Assistive Technology and UDL
• Students from Specific Disability Groups

To submit your ideas please follow the link to a quick online survey. It should only take 15 minutes to submit your idea. Go to: www.transitioncoalition.org and then click on “101 Practical Ideas for Transition” This information is being collected by Dr. Mary Morningstar and Ryan Kellems M.Ed. Please email Ryan at rkellems@ku.edu with any questions.

Florida RtI Update Available

The Summer 2008 Florida Response to Intervention (RtI) Update is now available for download at http://floridarti.usf.edu/resources/newsletters/2008/summer2008.pdf. This report is available through Problem Solving and Response to Intervention (PS/RtI): A collaborative project between the Florida Department of Education and the University of South Florida. The focus of this project is two-fold: (1) To provide statewide professional development and technical assistance to districts engaged in or wishing to initiate PS/RtI projects, and (2) to provide direct support, training, and on-site coaching to pilot districts. Read more about this project, at http://floridarti.usf.edu.

ETS Report Opens New Window on National Data

Learning, and developing the ability to learn and think, begins in the nursery, according to a new report from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). In “Windows on Achievement and Inequality,” authors Paul Barton and Richard Coley comprehensively analyze not just data from NCLB requirements but much more, going beyond the typical information about the status of education achievement in the United States and gaps in achievement among the nation’s students. Though NCLB monitors whether more students are proficient, Barton and Coley also examine what’s happening to both top-performing and lower-performing students.
To view this report visit http://www.etsliteracy.com/Media/Research/pdf/PICWINDOWS.pdf

Professional Development Resources for Teachers

Given the desire to maximize the use of alternative professional development delivery systems and sustain highly qualified teachers in the classroom, The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) would like to remind you of quality online programs that are available free of charge:

• Professional Development Alternatives for Exceptional Student Educators (PDA-ESE) [www.pda-ese.org] online modules are available through your local FDLRS Associate Centers [www.fdlrs.org]. Expert facilitators provide participants with continuous feedback on competency-based assessment tasks that follow online instruction and face-to-face technical assistance. Content in these modules addresses the competencies covered on the ESE K-12 Certification Exam
• Elementary K-6 Online Content Review Module [http://fdlrshrd.nefec.org/elemk6] provides individuals with a review of the core content areas that are covered in the Elementary K-6 Certification Exam. Comprehensive instruction in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, Art, PE, and Health is provided with numerous links to informational Web sites that may also serve as useful teaching tools in the classroom.
• Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Online Content Review Module [http://fdlrshrd.nefec.org/ic] contains an extensive review of the core subjects covered in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies and assists individuals preparing to take the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Certification Exam. A wealth of knowledge is included in each of the areas, and the links to additional resources are extremely valuable for anyone teaching in the middle grades.

Hilton Naples Complimentary Meeting Rooms

Hilton Naples is offering free meeting rooms to non profit groups for board meetings, committee and planning meetings. To receive this discount, groups must provide 501C-3 Tax Exempt Certificates.

Complimentary meeting rooms Include:
Room Set Up To Your Needs
Pens, Writing Pads, Water and Mints
Starbuck’s Coffee Station
Superior, Personal AAA Rated Four-Diamond Customer Service
Fantastic Food And Beverage Along With State Of The Art Audiovisual Equipment Are Available And Are Priced Accordingly.

For availability and details contact Lisa Vinciguerra, Director of Catering & Conference Service
239-659-3124.

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