Free Publications: A Model for the IEP

The latest edition of the newsletter, Special Ed Advocate, featured the below information for free publications of interest to parents who have children with an Individualized Education Program.

The Federal Regulations (34 CFR §§300.320-300.328) specify the procedures that school districts must follow to develop, review, and revise the IEP for each child.
The Model Form: IEP describes required elements in the IEP including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals.
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program published by the U. S. Department of Education. This guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Education, with the assistance of the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY).

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Summer Program for Oklahoma Students with Visual Impairments

Catch the Reading Bug! A Summer Program for School Age Children who Are blind or visually impaired Age 6-18.

Students must be on an IEP as a student with a visual impairment, must meet eligibility requirements, must be eligible for 1st grade, and must demonstrate age-appropriate independent living skills. New students must have been seen by an OSB Outreach Coordinator or have been evaluated at OSB.Program Provides: Unique Educational Opportunities
Disability-Specific Skill Training
Reinforcement of Academic Skills
Access to Specialized Equipment and Leisure Time Activities

When: Monday, June 2, 2008 - Friday, June 27, 2008
Where: Oklahoma School for the Blind 3300 Gibson Street, Muskogee, OK 74403 There is No Charge for the Program. If your local school does not dismiss prior to the beginning date, your child can still attend the Summer Program.

FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sherry Holder, Outreach Coordinator, Eastern Oklahoma Robert Warren or Carolyn Sheppard, Principals Karen Kizzia, Superintendent 918-781-8200 or 1-877-229-7136 (Toll Free)

Nutrition: A Piece of the Autism Puzzle

An Oklahoma Autism Network Workshop

Elizabeth Strickland, MS, RD, LD - Registered Dietitian
ASD Nutrition Seminars & Consulting

May 17, 2008 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This one – day workshop will provide an overview of the importance of nutrition therapy as a component of the comprehensive treatment of Autism and related disorders. Elizabeth will explain how nutrition can have a positive impact on your child’s behavior, mood, learning, memory, attention, sleep and brain function. Other topics covered include basic supplements, lab test, GFCF Diet, healing the gastrointestinal tract and feeding problems. Elizabeth will present her 10-Step ASD Nutrition Plan. Parents will leave with a basic nutrition intervention plan to implement at home for their child.

Elizabeth has over twenty-five years experience as a Pediatric Dietitian providing individual nutrition therapy, training professionals and parents, and coordinating nutrition services statewide in Texas for children with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD and ADHD). She has presented at local, national and international conferences of professional organizations. Elizabeth has a private practice in San Antonio, Texas and also provides nutrition consultation to families nation-wide via telephone.

For registration information, contact :
Kacey Denton, Special Programs Coordinator
Oklahoma Autism Network
EFFORT Project
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1600 N. Phillips Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Telephone: (405) 271-2131 ext:47126
kacey-denton@ouhsc.edu