08 April 2011

United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County (UCP) Parent Class

        『Helping The Behaviorally Challenging Child』

A six - Week Course for helping children and teen with difficult to manage: this 6-week course will educate parents to guide their children to avoid meltdowns, gain lagging skills and improve parent-child communication.

Date:        6 Thursday, April 14 - May 19, 2011, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location:  UCP of Orange County, Life Without Limits Pediatric Therapy Center - 980 Roosevelt, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92620

RSVP to: Debra Ann Afarian (949) 333- 6411.  Pre-registration required: $120 course fee; $180 for co-parents living in the same household.  

To register, please open the PDF file:  Parenting Class Registration Form

24 March 2011

ACHIEVING SUCCESS THROUGH SERVING ALL STUDENTS:

“1st Annual Charter School Special Education Conference”

Time:  April 13, 2011, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:  Carson Community Center - 801 East Carson Street, Carson, CA  90745  (www.mapquest.com for directions)

Morning Coffee, Continental Breakfast & Networking ~ Keynote Presenters/Morning & Afternoon Breakout Sessions ~ Recognitions ~ Lunch Provided

Learn current information in special education compliance, best practices, and developing effective academic and behavior programs and services that fit the charter school structure, mission, and vision.   All charter school personnel are welcome to attend and will get valuable information that can be implemented immediately.  No cost to attendees!  Sponsored by Southwest SELPA and El Dorado Charter SELPA

Prior registration required via www.swselpa.org. Please indicate accommodations needed in the Comments section of the registration form.  Click on ENROLL ME to finalize your registration and receive a printed confirmation. Any QUESTION, please contact Sydney Quon at:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR 310-798-2731.

19 March 2011

April 4-5, 2011, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - An Inclusive Life Conference

The Inclusion Institute and Area Board 10 are presenting a two day conference for people with developmental disabilities, their family and friends, and the professionals who support them in the community.  

This year's presentations will focus on education.  Targeting families with children birth to 22, youth, and adults.  

Conference will be located at the California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities, 1000 North Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.  Registration Fee: $50 for People with Disabilities, Family Members & Friends $100 for Professionals

For more information contact 818-543-4631 or download the Conference Brochure at Area Board 10 website:  www.areaboard10.org.

To read all the Information in this issue, pleaseopen the following PDF file:  CPAD Information (March 2011)

03 February 2011

“Preparing for Your IEP”    Presented by Area Board XI

When: Tuesday, February 22 from 6:00-8:00pm   OR
          Wednesday, March 2 from 10:00am to noon

Where: Area Board XI office – 2000 E. Fourth Street, Suite 115   Santa Ana, CA  92705

Topics include:

• Preparing effective IEP goals Developing a quality IEP Services and supports

• FAPE

• Least Restrictive Environment

• Assessments

• Procedural Safeguards

RSVP required. Please call (714) 558-4404 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please indicate which date you would like to attend.

“Successful Inclusion Strategies”   Presented by Amanda Selogie, Area Board XI Legal Extern & Former Paraprofessional

When: Friday, February 25 from 10:00am to noon    OR
          Wednesday, March 23 from 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Area Board XI office – 2000 E. Fourth Street, Suite 115   Santa Ana, CA  92705

Topics include:

• Identifying the least restrictive environment

• LRE legal decisions

• The advantages and disadvantages of full inclusion

• Accommodation strategies to support your child in an inclusive setting

• Accommodation strategies using assistive technology

• Dual enrollment / mainstreaming opportunities

RSVP required. Please call (714) 558-4404 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please indicate which date you would like to attend.

26 January 2011

Helping Hooves Equine Therapy Invites You!

Time:  February 6, 2011, 2 pm - 4 pm

Location:  1370 S. Sanderson Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

Come see what therapeutic riding is all about!  $10 per family.  Please R.S.V.P with Ann 310-697-6850 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To read more this information, please open the following PDF file:  CPAD - Community Information