Arlington County Special Education Advisory Committee,
    (ASEAC),
    2009-2010 Meetings

    All meetings are held from 7-9 p.m. at the Education Center,
    Room 101/102

    Tuesday, September 21, 2010

    Arlington County Special Education Parent Resource Center
    Events

    Please register for all PRC Events by calling
    703-228-7239, via email to: eparral@arlington.k12.va.us, or, new this
    year, online at: www.arlingtonadulted.org

    Arlington County's Parent Resource Center Events: Unless specified
    events are held at the PRC, 2801 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 312,
    Arlington, VA. Parking is available in the lot across from Whole
    Foods. Bring your ticket with you to the event and get free validation.

    Parent2Parent M E E T I N G S :

    Arlington PARENT2PARENT MEETING
    Date: First TUESDAY and Third Thursday of every month
    Time: 7:30 PM
    Location: Calvary Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA.

    Let's talk about what is going on -- some of the challenges we had
    during
    holidays and maybe something upcoming...  We are here for you!
    Bring us your questions, concerns, etc. and discuss them in a
    confidential forum with
    other people who are or have been walking this walk through life! Who
    ever
    thought it would be like this?  If you can't make a meeting, please feel
    free to call, (Julie at 703-869-7079) or e-mail, julieandjoanne@gmail.
    com.  All discussions are confidential! We help by listening, or finding
    resources for you.

    DIRECTIONS/INFO For Parent2Parent Meetings at 2315 S. Grant
    St. (corner of 23rd Street S. and Grant St. S.; next to Crystal City.
    Eight blocks from Crystal City Metro). Enter the glass doors on S.
    Grant St. (closest to the
    parking lot). Follow the signs up and head up the stairs. There is
    plenty of
    parking and it's easy to find. We meet at the Calvary Methodist
    Church which
    kindly donates this space for our discussions.  Reservations not
    necessary
    but are helpful for room setup: julieandjoanne@gmail or 703-869-
    7079.  
    For more info about Parent2Parent contact Julie Katz (info above) or
    Jo Anne McKey at jmckey@comcast.net.

    Meetings are the first Tuesday and third Thursday of EVERY month
    (only moved for holidays)


    Arlington Family Fun Night is a drop-in program for individuals
    ages 3-21 who are on the Autism Spectrum and their families.
    Through activities such as games and arts and crafts, staff and
    volunteers encourage the families to play together. Volunteers
    will assist with implementing activity stations and engaging
    participants in the activities.

    Dates: October 2010 - May 2011
    Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
    Location: Langston-Brown Community Center, (upstairs gym),
    2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington, VA 22207
    Contact: Shaeron King at sking@arlingtonva.us or 703 228-4731 for
    more information.
    Cost: $1.00 for county residents, $1.50 for non residents

    In addition, we’ll have the following: board games, puzzles, open gym,
    quiet room with our musical beanbag chair, watercolors, playdoh etc.  

    And of course, all the great people too!

    Family Fun Night is for families of children and teens on the autism
    spectrum.  This is a simple, low-key opportunity for the community to
    come together and have fun playing and socializing.  Come join the
    fun!

    Please contact Shaeron King for details, 703.228.4731 or
    sking@arlingtonva.us.

    THE ARLINGTON SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA

    WHAT IS SEPTA?

        * SEPTA is a PTA within a school district. SEPTA brings together
    people who are interested in special education and children with
    special needs.
        * SEPTA supports, strengthens and promotes the welfare of
    children with special needs.
        * SEPTA promotes an understanding of special education and
    strives to enrich the lives of children with special needs.

    WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF SEPTA?

        * To ensure that all children receive an education that allows them to
    reach their full potential.
        * To bring together parents, families and teachers of children with
    special needs in order to share their experiences.
        * To educate parents about special education, including the
    identification and placement procedures for children with special
    needs.
        * To inform legislators, school boards, and the community about the
    importance of special education programs.
        * To improve the lives of children by providing cultural, social and
    physical enrichment.
        * To advocate for children with special needs and their right to a
    free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive
    environment.

    WHO ARE SEPTA MEMBERS?

        * Anyone that has an interest in the welfare of children with special
    needs.
        * Parents, families, teachers, school administrators, students,
    friends.
        * Membership is open to all.

    HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT SEPTA?

        * Join a SEPTA
        * Attend meetings
        * Participate in programs
        * Volunteer your time
        * Get involved!

    Arts for Autism Runway Show and Gala on November 6, 2010
    from 8 to 11pm at the Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson
    Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201.  Go to www.arts-for-autism.org  for
    more details!
            
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