IEP's

This is the time of year when we, as parents, make the trip to the school or division office to formulate a plan called the IEP - Individual Educational Plans for our child/ren. People at the table to discuss this plan varies from divisions; but generally it is the principal, the resource teacher, the teacher of your child, a division representative and yourself, the parents. Sometimes the speech & language teacher, school psychologist, Occupational Therapists, your child's educational assistant, even a daycare provider [if your child goes to daycare], and your child care worker can participate.

According to the IEP handbook, there are 3 teams to help in the making and implementing of an IEP.
1- Core Team: the Student, Parents, & the Classroom Teacher
2- In-School Team: Principal, Special Education Teacher, School Counsellor, Resource Teacher
3- School Support Team: Mental Health Professionals, Community Resources Personnel, Child and/or Adult Support Services, Personnel Health Professionals, Clinicians, Therapists & Consultants

So when you sit down the next time to do your child's IEP, look around the table; is everyone there that should be there? If not, ask where they are, or if you feel someone should be there, contact your Resource teacher or division office ahead of time and let them know of that person who you feel should be there. Because it doesn't hurt to ask? And remember, everyone at the table is there to help your child, so be honest, because you are the one who knows your child best! You are their best advocate!

NOVEMBER 30th @ 6:30, *weather pending* Anne Kresta from Community Living will be joining us once again, to discuss IEP's. Please remember IEP's are not just for Autisic children, it is for any child who needs modifications to his/her educational plan! So please feel free to join us at the Boundary Trails Health Centre

Winkler Wal Mart

We will be there for an information session from 10-2 on Oct 16 2010. There will be raffle tickets for sale. prizes?

Prize #1
* $100.00 gift basket from Floral Scents
Prize #2
* $40.00 gift basket from Cheryl Peters for Pampered Chef
Prize #3
* $40.00 gift certificate to Town 'n' Country Grooming
* $30.00 gift certificate to Colors
Prize #4
* $80.00 20 page custom 8" x 8" digital scrapbook
* Metal Art from Linda Rempel

Thank you to everyone who donated! and thank you to Winkler Wal Mart for allowing us to share our information with the Pembina Valley.

Altogether Strong 2010 -Asperger Manitoba Inc

Brochure
Poster

Thursday, November 4th

9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Centro Caboto
1055 Wilkes Avenue

with Keynote Presenters:

Dr. Jonathan A. Weiss

“Supporting Youth with Asperger Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder who are being Bullied: Student, Family, and School Strategies”

Lewena Bayer

“That’s Just Plain Rude! Modern Guidelines for Civility at Work Dealing with Bullying in the Workplace”

Next Year: Tony Attwood October 5, 2011

Meeting! this tuesday!! Oct 5th

Are you back to your routine now that the kids are in school? We sure are! Some days are good and some days ...not so good! Transitions can be so much fun! Come and join us this Tuesday at the Boundary Trails Health Centre @ 7:30 pm in the meeting room..share your stories from the summer and the back to shccol process. Share the good and the bad, and maybe one of us can help you out! or vice versa, maybe YOU can help us. That's what we are all about, helping each other. See you Tuesday!

ps. I will bring the books that we purchased with the donation from Monarch Industries.