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International Early Childhood Conference to be Held in Minneapolis Oct. 27-30; Register Now for Scholarships

Parents and professionals are invited to “Renew. Refresh. Rejuvenate.” at the 24th annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families. It will be Oct. 27 – 30 at the Hilton Minneapolis. Sponsored by the Division of Early Childhood of the Council of Exceptional Children, the event will present the latest research and practices in the field. A limited number of scholarships to cover registration fees is available to parents. Application deadline is Aug. 31. For scholarship information, contact Judy Swett at jswett@PACER.org or 952-838-9000. For conference information and registration, please visit www.dec-sped.org.

Try These Fun Early Literacy Activities

Reading is a skill for life, and young children who partake in literacy activities over the summer often gain important skills. Looking for some ideas?

Help Your Child Prepare for Transitions

When a child with disabilities turns 3, early intervention services end and preschool special education services may begin – if the child is eligible for them. Summer is a great time to help your child prepare for the transition to a new program in the fall.

PACER Webinar to Address Transition Issues

PACER will present "Everything You Need to Know When Your Child Turns 3" this fall (date to be determined). The Webinar will cover topics such as least restrictive environment, Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives, and transition requirements. The date and further details will be announced in September on PACER’s Web site at www.PACER.org/newsandevents/ and in the fall 2008 PACESETTER.