Event Title: 6:30 to 8:00pm A Free Workshop Series for Early Intervention Families

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Parent's Journey

A Free Workshop Series for Early Intervention Families
Presented by Marci Ober-Wolf, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
and Marissa Muccio, Physical Therapist/Owner of Pediatric Rehabilitation
of North Jersey in collaboration with Helpful Hands, NREIC. This family
series is designed to address a variety of topics common to parents of children with special health and/or developmental needs.

"Family Dynamics"
Some times in raising a child with special needs, we can
experience a shift in the focus of the family structure, creating stress.
Learn strategies to refocus & balance family dynamics in your home.

When: March 3rd, 2010- 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Pediatric Rehabilitation of North Jersey
60 Owens Drive (off Hamburg Turnpike)
Wayne, New Jersey 07470

*Child care will be provided for registered attendees

-Or-

Live Web Conference*

Registration Link: <https://cc.readytalk.com/r/lblfhhy2vqxm> Confirmation of Registration:Will be received within 3 days of completed registration**Note: Web conferencing may be cancelled if there is low registration
RSVP: Registration is required!
Call Desirée Bonner at 973-256-8484 or desiree@nreic.org
Please provide your telephone #, the number attending and if you will need childcare & for how many children.

A collaboration between Helpful Hands, NREIC & Pediatric Rehabilitation of North Jersey



Please click on the line below for the flyer
http://www.nreic.org/PDF/March_2010_The_Parents_Journey.pdf

Event Title: Mercer County - To register contact Susan at xCJSHAx@verizon.net

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Using Multiple Intelligences to Help Children Learn
Each child has unique gifts and strengths that may not be identified through traditional assessments. This workshop will explore how you can learn how to identify each child's unique "multiple intelligences" and gain teaching strategies designed to help bring out the best in each child.

Date:
3/10/10 - Mercer County - To register contact Susan at xCJSHAx@verizon.net

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
35 Halsey Street - 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
www.spannj.org
973-642-8100
973-642-8080 (fax)

Event Title: 3 day conference

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The 7th Annual Conference on Best Practices in the Education of Children with Down Syndrome

C. W. Post Campus of L. I. U.
Hillwood Commons
720 Northern Blvd.,
Brookville, New York 11548

--Presenters--

Deborah Fidler, PhD
Children and Families Facing Developmental Disabilities Assistant Professor of Applied Social Psychology at Colorado State University

Fredda Brown, PhD
Professor, Department of Educational and Community Programs Graduate Programs in Special Education, Queens College, City University of New York

Brad Hennefer Speaker,
self-advocate and inspiration for the Golf for Life Foundation

Sanja Cale, PhD, BCBA,
Regina Perman,
PT, Kathleen Feeley, PhD, BCBA,
Emily Jones, PhD, BCBA,
Diane Ripple, MS,
Beth Lakretz, MS,
Krista Debler, OTR/L,
Lisa Meyer-Fertal,
Helene Fallon, MS Ed,
Val Kelly, Kevin Colon, MS Ed

Sponsored by: Center for Community Inclusion, School of Education, C.W. Post Campus of L.I.U. The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation


Please click on the link below for the flyer and information

http://www.nreic.org/PDF/Conference_2010.pdf

Event Title: 3 day conference

Friday, March 12, 2010

The 7th Annual Conference on Best Practices in the Education of Children with Down Syndrome

C. W. Post Campus of L. I. U.
Hillwood Commons
720 Northern Blvd.,
Brookville, New York 11548

--Presenters--

Deborah Fidler, PhD
Children and Families Facing Developmental Disabilities Assistant Professor of Applied Social Psychology at Colorado State University

Fredda Brown, PhD
Professor, Department of Educational and Community Programs Graduate Programs in Special Education, Queens College, City University of New York

Brad Hennefer Speaker,
self-advocate and inspiration for the Golf for Life Foundation

Sanja Cale, PhD, BCBA,
Regina Perman,
PT, Kathleen Feeley, PhD, BCBA,
Emily Jones, PhD, BCBA,
Diane Ripple, MS,
Beth Lakretz, MS,
Krista Debler, OTR/L,
Lisa Meyer-Fertal,
Helene Fallon, MS Ed,
Val Kelly, Kevin Colon, MS Ed

Sponsored by: Center for Community Inclusion, School of Education, C.W. Post Campus of L.I.U. The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation


Please click on the link below for the flyer and information

http://www.nreic.org/PDF/Conference_2010.pdf

Event Title: 3 day conference

Saturday, March 13, 2010

The 7th Annual Conference on Best Practices in the Education of Children with Down Syndrome

C. W. Post Campus of L. I. U.
Hillwood Commons
720 Northern Blvd.,
Brookville, New York 11548

--Presenters--

Deborah Fidler, PhD
Children and Families Facing Developmental Disabilities Assistant Professor of Applied Social Psychology at Colorado State University

Fredda Brown, PhD
Professor, Department of Educational and Community Programs Graduate Programs in Special Education, Queens College, City University of New York

Brad Hennefer Speaker,
self-advocate and inspiration for the Golf for Life Foundation

Sanja Cale, PhD, BCBA,
Regina Perman,
PT, Kathleen Feeley, PhD, BCBA,
Emily Jones, PhD, BCBA,
Diane Ripple, MS,
Beth Lakretz, MS,
Krista Debler, OTR/L,
Lisa Meyer-Fertal,
Helene Fallon, MS Ed,
Val Kelly, Kevin Colon, MS Ed

Sponsored by: Center for Community Inclusion, School of Education, C.W. Post Campus of L.I.U. The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation


Please click on the link below for the flyer and information

http://www.nreic.org/PDF/Conference_2010.pdf

Event Title: 10:00 to 12:30 pm

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Transition To Preschool
at Age 3

Tuesday, 3/16/10
10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Helpful Hands, NREIC
65 Willowbrook Blvd. 2^nd Fl.
Wayne, NJ 07470



Call Michelle @ (973) 256-8484
with your name, tele #, & how many attending


*Please note: You must Pre-Register to attend these Webinars.*




Helpful Hands
Northeast Regional Early Intervention Collaborative, Inc
Webinar Schedule
http://www.nreic.org/PDF/Webinar_TTP_Workshop_Flyer_2010.pdf

Event Title: 10:00am - 12:30 pm Helpful Hands, NREIC

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Transition to Preschool
Family Training Series
Spring 2010



This workshop series is designed to prepare families with
important information needed in transitioning their child from
early intervention services to preschool special services
through their local school district.


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Transition to Preschool Special Services

3/17/10

10:00am -
12:30 pm

Helpful Hands, NREIC
65 Willowbrook Blvd, 2nd Fl.
Wayne, NJ 07470

Lisa Weinstein, NREIC


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Basic Rights in Special Education

4/30/10

10:30 am -
12:00noon

Helpful Hands, NREIC
65 Willowbrook Blvd, 2nd Fl.
Wayne, NJ 07470

Nicole Pratt, SPAN

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IEP Development:
Essential Components

5/21/10

10:30 am -
12:00 noon

Helpful Hands, NREIC
65 Willowbrook Blvd, 2nd Fl.
Wayne, NJ 07470

Nicole Pratt, SPAN

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*See our website www.nreic.org for directions
*Child Care will not be provided for these workshops.

Registration is required. Please call Michelle at 973-256-8484.

Please call or e-mail michelle@nreic.org
(973) 256-8484 to register. Space is limited. Unfortunately, childcare cannot be provided.

Notice herein of any workshop not presented by NREIC does not constitute an endorsement of any specific organization, opinion or methodology by NREIC

A Collaboration between Helpful Hands, NREIC &
The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)



please click the line below for the flyer
http://www.nreic.org/PDF/Transition_to_Preschool_Workshop_Series_w_SPAN_2010.pdf

Event Title: SICC meetings are on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Early Bird Committee Sessions are 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m

Friday, March 26, 2010

New Jersey State Interagency Coordinating Council

Location
Medical Society of NJ
2 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ

Contact Info
Terrie Goeke

Dates
March 26, 2010
May 21, 2010
July 23, 2010 (Retreat - SICC Members Only)
September 24, 2010
November 19, 2010

· SICC meetings are on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
· Early Bird Committee Sessions are 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. preceding each SICC meeting and are not open to the public.

click the link below for all the flyer and all dates
http://nreic.org/PDF/SICC_Calendar_2010.pdf

Event Title: To register, visit www.autismnj.kintera.org/hunt or call 800-4-AUTISM x21

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Autism New Jersey is proud to announce the launch of: The Hunt for Autism Awareness! The event will kick-off April, Autism Awareness Month, on March 27^th in downtown New Brunswick. Not only is this going to be a fun day, but it will serve two purposes: it will promote autism awareness in the community and raise funds to support Autism New Jersey's programs and services. This Scavenger Hunt is exactly what it says-a hunt for awareness. By stopping at restaurants, shops and other town locations, participants will be spreading the message of autism awareness. Each year, Autism New Jersey and the Hunt for Awareness participants are going to educate New Jersey, one town at a time! To register, visit www.autismnj.kintera.org/hunt or call 800-4-AUTISM x21

Event Title: 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the 3rd floor conference room (PC 347) of the Don Imus/WFAN Pediatric Outpatient building

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Judy Center Offering Evening Seminars

The next group of Wednesday evening seminars, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the 3rd floor conference room (PC 347) of the Don Imus/WFAN Pediatric Outpatient building, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601 will be:

• April 28 - Dr. Stephen Thompson will discuss "Neurologic Problems and Seizures in Down Syndrome"
• May 26 - Dr. Aryeh Baer will be speaking about "Infections in Down Syndrome"

Please call the Judy Line, 201-996-JUDY (201-996-5839) with any questions, topics regarding Down syndrome you would like to see discussed, or if you require translation