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PACER's electronic newsletter. E-News is published monthly, highlights include special events and what's new.

June 2008

  • States Receive OSEP Determination Letters on Implementation of IDEA
  • New PACER Web Site Addresses School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
  • Call for Papers: Deadline for Abstracts is June 30
  • U.S. Department of Education Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
  • Join IBM's World Community Grid

May 2008

  • U.S. Department of Education Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
  • A Thousand Thanks...
  • Two New National Resources Help Youth with Mental Health Needs
  • Congrats to Ruthie!
  • Save the Date! Opening Doors Conference is Nov. 10 - 11
  • Join IBM's World Community Grid

April 2008

  • Register Now for Free May 1 & 2 Conference! Learn Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in School!
  • PACER's Benefit is Almost Here!
  • EX.I.T.E. Camp Application Deadline is May 1
  • PACER Project Focuses on Special Education Advisory Councils (SEACs)
  • Join IBM's World Community Grid
  • "Music Within" DVD Is Now Available
  • The Play's the Thing
  • Karen Gaffney to Speak May 14

March 2008

  • Tickets Now Available! Earth, Wind & Fire to Headline PACER’s 2008 Benefit!
  • Dinner, Conference Celebrates Minnesota Parents May 1 & 2
  • National Council on Disability Says Older Youth with Disabilities Falling Through Cracks in Foster Care System
  • LeDerick Horne to Speak at PACER April 9
  • Parents: You Can Help Prevent Teen Bullying
  • Join IBM's World Community Grid
  • May 1 Conference Addresses Disabilities and Juvenile Justice

February 2008

  • PACER's Sharman Davis Barrett Receives National Award
  • Tickets Now Available! Earth, Wind & Fire to Headline PACER's 2008 Benefit!
  • Parents: You Can Help Prevent Teen Bullying
  • Rebecca Kajander to Speak at PACER
  • Elimination of Medicaid Reimbursement Will Technically Begin on Sept. 1
  • Join IBMS's World Community Grid
  • ALLIANCE National Conference Draws Crowds, Kudos

January 2008

  • Tickets Available...but Hurry! PACER HOT Party is Feb. 9
  • Minnesota Caucuses Are Feb. 5
  • Special Education Appropriations Are Affected in 2008
  • PACER's New Interactive School Discipline Process Guide for Minnesotans Available Online
  • Help PACER Create Its New Bullying Prevention Web Site for Teens
  • Buy Tickets Now! Earth, Wind & Fire to Headline PACER's 2008 Benefit!
  • I Can Do It, You Can Do It

December 2007

  • Parents May Comment on Proposed Special Education Rule Changes by Dec. 24
  • Special Tax Savings at Year's End
  • Exciting News! Earth, Wind & Fire to Headline PACER's 2008 Benefit
  • Holiday Shopping Just Got Easier
  • Second Annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week Gains State, Federal Support
  • Give, Groove, Go to HOT Party 2008
  • Report Shares Trends in Rural Education

November 2007

  • Parents Are Invited to Dec. 3 Hearing on Proposed Permanent Rules Relating to Special Ed
  • The Perfect Gift: Donate to PACER on Behalf of Others
  • Parent Centers United for Excellence: ALLIANCE National Conference is Jan. 30 - Feb. 1
  • New PACER Project to Increase Effectiveness of Special Education Advisory Councils
  • Seventh Annual Inclusive Schools Week Is Dec. 3 - 7

October 2007

  • Be a Partner in National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, Oct. 21 - 27
  • Hearing on Proposed Special Ed Rule Amendment is Dec. 3
  • Free Webinar on National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS): Implementation Issues and Solutions
  • "Giving Parents Options" Now Available
  • OSEP Grant to Expand Resources for People with Print Disabilities
  • Federal Disability Programs Need Improvement

September 2007

  • National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week Is Oct. 21 - 27
  • Free Tickets Available for "Music Within" Film Premiere
  • Simon Technology Center Open House Is Oct. 6
  • PACER Is Part of IBM's World Community Grid
  • Draft Language for No Child Left Behind Act Reauthorization Is Available
  • Videos to Help People with Disabilities Prepare for Disaster
  • Housing Resource and Information Fair Is Oct. 13
  • Join the Phonathon Calling Team
  • Join Family Fun Day
  • Donate to PACER's Cars With Heart Program
  • Workplace Charity Campaigns are Working with PACER

August 2007

  • PACER Launches New, Innovative Web Site
  • IDEA State Implementation Determination Letters
  • Two ALLIANCE Institutes Are Occurring This Week
  • Corn Dogs, Cotton Candy, and Student Success
  • State Report Cards for Schools Will Be Available Soon
  • Please Donate Software, Assistive Technology to Help Children in India
  • 2007 School Test Results Are In
  • Sept. 25 -26 Conference Builds Partnerships to Support Student Success
  • Mark Your Calendar! National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is Oct. 21 - 27.
  • New Parent Information and Training Program Grants Have Been Awarded
  • Workplace Charity Campaigns Are Working with PACER

July 2007

  • John Hager to Resign
  • New Publication Helps Families Transition to the Future
  • New Parent Brief Explains Post-school Outcomes Surveys
  • Find the Parent Center in Your State!
  • Want a Little Drama in Your Life?
  • Workplace Charity Campaigns Are Working with PACER
  • Mark Your Calendar! National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is Oct. 21-27.

Visit PACER's other sites: National Parent Center Network (ALLIANCE) | Kids Against Bullying | Project C3 | FAPE Project | Minnesota SEACs

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