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Updates on parent center events, related articles and resources that may be of interest to parent center staff.

October 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. New Directors’ Conference
  2. ALLIANCE Institutes – Save the Date!

Parent Center Updates

  1. Wisconsin CPRC Featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  2. Advocates for Children Featured in New Book on Illiteracy
  3. Arkansas PTI Employee Receives State Award

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Center of the Month: PEPNet Regional Centers
  2. November is American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month
  3. Mobility International I-LEAD Exchange Program

Resources

  1. CDC Parent Portal
  2. Research Report: Helping Students Navigate the Path to College
  3. Introductory Guide for Early Language and Emerging Literacy Instruction
  4. New IRIS Module: Functional Behavior Assessments
  5. NIMAS Implementation Update
  6. New GAO Report on Vocational Rehabilitation Funds
  7. CELL Practice Guide: A is for Apple

Technology

  1. Fangs Screen Reader Emulator

Nonprofit Management

  1. Executive Director Performance Evaluation

September 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. New Directors’ Conference
  2. ALLIANCE Institutes – Save the Date!

Parent Center Updates

  1. STOMP to Present Air Force Trainings
  2. Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter!

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Center of the Month: Technical Assistance Coordination Center
  2. New ARRA Guidance Documents

Resources

  1. Analyzing Family Outcome Data
  2. CELL Practice Guide: Baby’s First Games
  3. New IRIS Case Study
  4. Promoting Social-emotional Wellbeing in Early Intervention Services

Technology

  1. Making Technology Part of Back to School Planning

Nonprofit Management

  1. New Board Café Article: Board Members Who Don’t Do Anything

August 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. ALLIANCE Institutes
  2. OSEP Leadership Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. DREDF 30th Anniversary Celebration
  2. Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter!

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Center of the Month: Data Accountability Center
  2. President Obama Sings U.N. Disability Rights Convention
  3. Leadership for Excellence and Equity Call for Proposals
  4. Bookshare News
  5. ODEP Secretary Confirmed

Resources

  1. The State of Learning Disabilities 2009
  2. ADA Anniversary Toolkit
  3. Fulbright Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
  4. Talking with Your Doctor
  5. Archived Webinar: Accessible Playgrounds

Technology

  1. Microsoft Software Donation Program

Nonprofit Management

  1. IRS Governance Training Materials
  2. Interns: Volunteers or Employees?
  3. Build-A-Bear Grant Programs

July 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. ALLIANCE Institutes
  2. OSEP Leadership Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. DREDF 30th Anniversary Celebration
  2. Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter!

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Center of the Month: Data Accountability Center
  2. President Obama Sings U.N. Disability Rights Convention
  3. Leadership for Excellence and Equity Call for Proposals
  4. Bookshare News
  5. ODEP Secretary Confirmed

Resources

  1. The State of Learning Disabilities 2009
  2. ADA Anniversary Toolkit
  3. Fulbright Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
  4. Talking with Your Doctor
  5. Archived Webinar: Accessible Playgrounds

Technology

  1. Microsoft Software Donation Program

Nonprofit Management

  1. IRS Governance Training Materials
  2. Interns: Volunteers or Employees?
  3. Build-A-Bear Grant Programs

June 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. ALLIANCE Institutes
  2. OSEP Leadership Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. Welcome FY 2009 PTIs and CPRCs!

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI)
  2. Summer Assistive Technology (AT) Online Institute
  3. NBC Launches Disability Awareness Campaign
  4. The Live Your Life Well Campaign

Resources

  1. CELL Practice Guides
  2. Parent Training Programs Meta-Analysis
  3. Secondary Transition Resources
  4. RTI State Database
  5. NIMAS State Surveys
  6. The Condition of Education 2009
  7. CSEFEL Infant Toddler Training Modules Now Available in Spanish
  8. Multilingual Disability Information
  9. IRIS Center Podcasts

Technology

  1. Web Site Re-Design
  2. Web Site Accessibility Guide

Nonprofit Management

  1. Accessible Meetings
  2. Wal-Mart State Giving Program

May 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. ALLIANCE Institutes

Parent Center Updates

  1. New Hampshire Parent Information Center Receives First TATRA Award
  2. WI FACETS Co-Publishes Seclusion and Restraints Report
  3. Advocates for Children Receives Top Nonprofit Ranking

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
  2. Measuring Early Childhood Outcomes for Young Children with Special Needs Webinar
  3. Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter!

Resources

  1. Parent Involvement Archived Webinar
  2. A Guide to Social Security Benefits and Employment for Young People with Disabilities
  3. Alternate Assessment-Modified Academic Achievement Standards Selection Tool
  4. Response to Intervention for Elementary and Middle School Math Students
  5. American Indian Culture Card
  6. Parent Information Needs Assessment Study

Technology

  1. Online Training Resources
  2. Web Traffic Data

Nonprofit Management

  1. CVS Caremark Grant
  2. Summary of ARRA Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits

april 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. Secondary Transition Parent Center Webinar
  2. ALLIANCE Institutes

Parent Center Updates

  1. Parent Center KidSmart Participants
  2. Join the Parent Center Facebook and YouTube Pages!

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: NIMAS Development and Technical Assistance Centers
  2. National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
  3. ALLIANCE Web Site

Resources

  1. Toddling Toward Reading
  2. Student Progress Monitoring
  3. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Web Page
  4. Policy for Results
  5. Alliance for Childhood Kindergarten Report

Technology

  1. FCTD Monthly Online Discussion
  2. Reusing Assistive Technology

Nonprofit Management

  1. Recession-Proof Communications

March 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. Save the Date – National Post-School Outcomes Parent Center Webinar
  2. ALLIANCE Institutes

Parent Center Updates

  1. Parent to Parent of Miami Director Receives Advocacy Award
  2. News from the National Parent Centers
  3. Join the Parent Center Facebook and YouTube Pages!

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)
  2. President Obama Names New Disability Advisor
  3. National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week

Resources

  1. IRIS Center Web Tour
  2. Disability History Fact Sheet
  3. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Resources
  4. IssueLab Disability Research
  5. Assistive Technology Resources

Technology

  1. Free PDF Convertors
  2. TraduceloAhora
  3. Technology Advisory Committee

Nonprofit Management

  1. Nonprofit Finance and Strategy Articles

February 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. ALLIANCE Institutes

Parent Center Updates

  1. Join the Parent Center Facebook and YouTube Pages!

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge
  2. Bookshare Partner Program
  3. Read Across America Day
  4. Opening Doors Conference Materials

Resources

  1. CSEFEL Parent Training Modules
  2. New Book – Guide to Special Education Advocacy
  3. CHARGE Syndrome Professional Packet
  4. Proyecto Visión
  5. New RTI Case Study Units

Technology

  1. Creating Flash Videos

Nonprofit Management

  1. Board Development Tips
  2. Philanthropic Capacity Building Resources (PCBR) Database
  3. Twenty Cost Cutting Ideas for Nonprofits

January 2009

Upcoming Events

  1. OSEP National Parent Center Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. North Dakota Parent Involvement Conference
  2. South Carolina LIFE Program

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: CADRE
  2. 28th Annual Report to Congress on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  3. Webinar on Social-Emotional Outcomes for Young Children
  4. Addressing Challenging Behaviors Conference
  5. Letters from the White House Creative Writing Contest

Resources

  1. Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) Resources
  2. Improving Transitions for Youth Involved with the Juvenile Justice System
  3. Survey of States: Activities, Changes, and Challenges for Special Education
  4. Service Dog Etiquette
  5. State Rehabilitation Agency Annual Review Reports
  6. Women with Disabilities and the Workforce
  7. New Autism Spectrum Disorder Books

Technology

  1. Accessible Technology Webinar Series

Nonprofit Management

  1. Sustaining Nonprofits During Economic Downturns

December 2008

Upcoming Events

  1. 2009 OSEP National Parent Center Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. Matrix Celebrates 25th Anniversary
  2. Federation Staff Member Featured on NBC News
  3. PEAK to Host 2009 Inclusive Education Conference

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: Project Forum
  2. National Council on Disability Celebrates 30th Anniversary
  3. Living with Autism Study Online Presentation
  4. Family Center on Technology and Disability December Discussion

Resources

  1. New Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Fact Sheets
  2. Research Summary – School Support and Parental Involvement
  3. “Learn The Signs. Act Early.” Campaign
  4. Workplace and Employment Resources for Families
  5. Book Review – Crazy
  6. Traffic Safety Report

Technology

  1. Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology
  2. Web Site Tips

Nonprofit Management

  1. Donor Management Tools
  2. Taproot Foundation Capacity Grants

November 2008

Upcoming Events

  1. 2009 OSEP National Parent Center Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. New Hampshire's Make a Difference Web Site

Announcements & News

  1. Reminder – EDCAPS Outage
  2. Check and Connect Webcast – December 3, 2008
  3. Early Childhood Inclusion DRAFT Position Statement
  4. Mental Health Parity Law
  5. Save the Date – National Inclusive Schools Week
  6. Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie Focuses on Tourette Syndrome

Resources

  1. Children and Clinical Studies
  2. New NCD Rehabilitation Act Report
  3. National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange Online Resources
  4. Alphabet Kids
  5. Hispanic Outreach Videos

Technology

  1. TechSoup’s Reduce Paper Campaign

Nonprofit Management

  1. Nonprofit Embezzlement

October 2008

Upcoming Events

  1. Save the Date! 2009 Annual OSEP and ALLIANCE National Parent Technical Assistance Center Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. Utah Parent Center Featured in News Stories
  2. Sinergia Co-Hosts Autism Presentation

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: NECTAC

Resources

  1. Work-Family Issues for Employed Parents of Children with Disabilities
  2. Teaching Children with ADHD
  3. MIUSA Videos
  4. Special Quest Multimedia Training Library
  5. My Voice, My Vote
  6. New RTI Module from IRIS

Technology

  1. Google Analytics

Fundraising

  1. How to Navigate a Financial Downturn

September 2008

Parent Center Updates

  1. HUNE's 10th Anniversary
  2. Rhode Island Parent Information Network Special Events
  3. Vermont Parent Center Merger

Announcements & News

  1. Universal Design for Learning Public Virtual Policy Forum
  2. National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
  3. Role of Youth in Making High Schools Inclusive Teleconference
  4. Advocacy Institute Webinar
  5. TA&D Project of the Month: TACSEI
  6. Foreign Language & Disability Survey
  7. United We Ride Leadership Awards

Resources

  1. U.S. Department of Education Releases Universal Design Toolkit
  2. State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report Analysis Documents
  3. Dropout Prevention Practice Guide
  4. Maternal and Child Health Library – Online Community Services Locator

Technology

  1. Bookshare.org
  2. Don Johnston Read Out Loud Program

Fundraising

  1. Credit Card Processing

August 2008

Upcoming Events

  1. Management Institute
  2. National Accountability and OSEP Leadership Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. Association of Special Children and Families Celebrates 30th Anniversary
  2. PLUK to Hold Willie Nelson Benefit Concert
  3. IN*SOURCE Launches Online Community

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: National Center on Response to Intervention
  2. 2008 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  3. Higher Education Opportunity Act

Resources

  1. Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL) Practice Guides
  2. Recent GAO Reports
  3. Executive Function Fact Sheet

Technology

  1. Tips for Hiring IT Staff

Fundraising

  1. Mattie J.T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship
  2. Staples Foundation for Learning

July 2008

Upcoming Events

  1. Management Institute
  2. Stomp Webinar
  3. National Accountability and OSEP Leadership Conference

Parent Center Updates

  1. Parent Center Standards Pilots Begin
  2. Oregon PTI has a new home
  3. National Indian Parent Information Center Conference

Announcements & News

  1. TA&D Project of the Month: NIUSI/LeadScape
  2. ¡TradúceloAhora! Archived Webinar
  3. ITCA Parent Leadership Awards
  4. ADA News
  5. Interagency Committee on Disability Research Stakeholder Meetings
  6. Recent Report Examines Tribal Groups' AYP Definitions

Resources

  1. Planning Transitions to Prevent Challenging Behavior
  2. Outcome Evaluation Resources
  3. Special Needs Planning Guide
  4. National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange Monthly E-Forum
  5. Flipping for Phonics

Technology

  1. New Assistive Technology Tools

Fundraising

  1. Network for Good Tips
  2. Vision USA - Free Eye Exams

June 2008

Parent Center Updates

  1. Parent Center Standards Pilots Begin
  2. Oregon PTI has a new home
  3. National Indian Parent Information Center Conference

Announcements & News

  1. ALLIANCE Institutes
  2. New Ticket to Work Regulations

Resources

  1. Thinking Guide to Inclusive Childcare
  2. ParentsMedGuide.org
  3. Summer Reading Strategies for Children with Dyslexia
  4. Substance Abuse Report
  5. Early Childhood Economics
  6. Evaluation of Family Involvement

Technology

  1. Free Audio Program
  2. Archived Web Accessibility Webinar

Fundraising

  1. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
  2. Dreyer's Small Grant and Product Donation Program

May 2008

Parent Center Updates

  1. Arkansas PTI Staff Featured in Local Paper
  2. Advocacy Center Holds Successful Fundraiser

Announcements

  1. ALLIANCE Institutes
  2. Family Center on Technology and Disability Online Discussion
  3. Title I Proposed Regulations

Resources

  1. RTI Responder
  2. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability Publications
  3. New Inclusion Resource Guide
  4. National Council on Disability Data Report
  5. Tangible Steps Toward Tomorrow: New Designs for Early Education
  6. IRIS Modules in Spanish
  7. Inclusive Schools Network

Technology

  1. New CAST Resources
  2.  

Fundraising

  1. CVS Caremark Charitable Trust
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