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Carbon Lehigh

Intermediate Unit #21

4210 Independence Drive

Schnecksville, PA 18078-2580

610-769-4111, 800-223-4821

www.cliu.org

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Beginning with the End in Mind: A Three-Part IEP Presentation! Hosted by The Right to Education Local Task

Carbon Lehigh IU 21 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville PA

April 26, 2017 from 9-3 PM

Conference, & Morning Refreshments Free. Purchase Lunch for $4.50

Presenter: Diane Perry, The PEAL Center Diane Perry is the Eastern Region Parent Advisor for the PEAL (Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership) Center. The PEAL Center is an organization of parents of children with special health care needs & disabilities reaching out to assist other parents & professionals.

Part 1 Developing a Strong IEP This session focuses on special education services, your child’s rights, and the development of IEPs that address his or her unique needs, strengths, and goals. Feel free to bring a recent IEP with you for reference. Part 11 Working Effectively with Your School Team This session focuses on the importance of collaboration. Discussion questions will include:

How can the team develop education services that are based on high expectations & that prepare the student for a productive life?

How can the team help create classrooms where ALL students participate in learning? Part 111 Parental Rights This session is all about your rights as a parent. Particular emphasis will be given to the Procedural Safeguards Notice that parents receive each year. The difference between a 504 plan & an IEP will also be reviewed. Registration is required.

You may register in any of the following ways:

Online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RRJH39P Fax 412-281-4408 & address to Diane Perry Email Diane at [email protected]

Note: This series is also being presented in Philadelphia and Eagleville, so please state that you will attend the Schnecksville site on April 26th! If emailing, please use “Mini-Series” as the title of your message. For grant purposes, provide your name, address, phone, email, county, & school district. Please state if you will attend as a parent or professional. Both are welcome.

Local Task Force Spring Conference 2017

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The Right to Education Consent Agreement guarantees a free public program of education and training to school-age students with special needs. The State Task Force and twenty-nine Local Task Forces were established to ensure that the intent and spirit of the consent agreement is followed.

The Local Right to Education Task Force is consumer driven, comprised of parents, educators, agency representatives, and other persons concerned with educational services for students with disabilities.

Local Right to Education Task Force Meetings are held at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21’s Transportation Building in Walnutport or the Central Office in Schnecksville. Meetings begin promptly at 10:00 am. All parents and interested persons are welcome to bring questions and concerns to the meetings. Call 610-769-4111 or 800-223-4821 for more information. Mark your calendars for the annual Spring Workshop (location/date to be announced).

Local Right to Education Task Force Carbon and Lehigh Counties Meeting Date: May 24, 2017, CLIU #21 Central Office, Schnecksville, Conference Rooms F & G

The following is help for families and advocates of children with special needs for special education regulations and the complaint system:

The Special Education Consult Line - 1-800-879-2301 - A service of the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, Division of Compliance

The Education Law Center - 215-238-6970 or www.elc.pa.org

Local Autism Task Force Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at the Lehigh County Government Center, 17th Street, Allentown, PA 18101 at 6:00 pm. These meetings try to focus on issues that affect all who are touched by autism. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Patricia Theodore at [email protected].

Local Task Force

SAVE THE DATE Local Task Force

Connect the Dots Resource Fair October 25, 2017

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21

March is Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month!

You are cordially invited to join us for The Eleventh Annual Celebration Awards Luncheon

March 23, 2017 from 11:30-1:30 P M The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 300 Gateway Drive (Routes 512 & 22) Bethlehem, PA 18017

Keynote Everett Deibler, Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living Master of Ceremonies Bill Zimpher, Radio Personality Luncheon Choices Chicken Marcela or Pasta Primavera

Please indicate the food choice for each attendee in your group. Cost: $18 per person RSVP by March 13th Hotel is wheelchair accessible

Hosted by the Intellectual Disability Awareness Steering Committee of Lehigh & Northampton Counties.

Bob Madden, The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton, 2289 Ave. A, Bethlehem PA 18017

Note: Each table seats 8. Seating is assigned. It may not be possible to honor all seating requests. Please contact Bob Madden with questions or requests for special accommodations during the meal or during the award presentation itself. Bob may be reached at 610-849-80767, Ext. 17 or [email protected]. You can also call or e-mail Ramona Neidig, Librarian/Northampton County Resource Coordinator, to register for this event at 610-849-8076, Ext. 25 or [email protected].

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Spring into Employment Conference A free one-day conference exploring employment

for individuals with disabilities.

June 2, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration/Continental Breakfast Starts at 8:00 a.m. Fowler Center Rm 605

Keynote Speakers Gina Calhoun

Maureen Feeny-Byrnes

19th Annual Journey Through Special Education Conference SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017

8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. THE PARK INN, 5401 CARLISLE PIKE

MECHANICSBURG PA 17050

Opening Presentation

Expanding Employment Opportunities after Graduation Presenters: TBD, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Diane Cashman, Director of Employment, Office of Developmental Programs Patty Todd, Division Chief-Central Region, Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education

Full-Day Sessions A Venture Toward Understanding the Biology and Behavior of Autism Spectrum Disorder Presenter: Lee Ann Gisolano, Ph.D. , Pediatric Neuropsychologist Director, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical

Center

Morning Sessions Development of Social Behavior, and Emotional Skills For Elementary Students Presenter: Dr. Cheryl H. Zaccegnini, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA Inclusion of Students with Disabilities for Academic, Behavioral and Social Outcomes Presenter: Dr. Thomas Gibbon, Ed.D. , Interim Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education Shippensburg University,

Shippensburg, PA Managing Challenging Behavior in School, Home, and in the Community Presenters: Delliah R. L. Wilcox, MS, BCBA, Clinical Director of NHS School, Carlisle, and Catherine Eicke, BA, Clinical Specialist of NHS School,

Carlisle

Afternoon Sessions Development of Social Behaviors, and Emotional Skills for Middle, and Secondary Students Presenter: Dr. Cheryl H. Zaccagnini, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA Understanding the Evaluation Process, Types of Assessments, and Understanding Results Presenters: Dr. Angela Heishman, Certified School Psychologist, Big Spring School District Dr. Jeannette Chill, Certified School Psychologist, Big Spring School District From the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to Behavior Planning (BSP) and Beyond Presenters: Delliah R. L. Wilcox, MS, BCBA, Clinical Director of NHS School, Carlisle, and Catherine Eicke, BA, Clinical Specialist of NHS School,

Carlisle

Questions? Please contact: Cindy Adams or Pam Shenk at 717.249.2611

or send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].

Save the Date

Presentations by A Perfect Fit Careerlink

East Stroudsburg University Lehigh Valley Professionals

Magellan Northampton County Human Services

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation VIA

Free Continental Breakfast and lunch for first 100 registrations.

Registration forms will be available in March.

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Training Workshop for Parents of Children with Autism

Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Inc. is pleased to sponsor Safe Crisis Management - This FREE 4-hour training by JKM Training, Inc. uses their Safe Crisis Management® training curriculum

(www.safecrisismanagement.com).

Learn prevention, intervention and resolution strategies. Learn about tips for creating positive behaviors (getting on the same page).

Learn how to manage aggressive and challenging behaviors in children with Autism.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR INTEREST BY FEBRUARY 17 — AT LEAST 15 FAMILIES PER SESSION ARE NEEDED TO HOLD EVENT.

Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Resources for Human Development

(601 E. Broad St., Bethlehem) HealthChoices members only

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. OR 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To register, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Mar23Workshop or call (610) 814-8025. Space is limited. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

The workshop agenda includes: Behavior dynamics (an A, B, C perspective) Using structure and routine for prevention Assessing and using the environment Using Relationships to respond to behavior — de-escalation Temper tantrums and meltdowns Counter aggression traps

Notes:

To ensure confidentiality, specific case problem solving will not be included. Magellan will reimburse qualifying expenses for childcare and transportation. Limit is $35. Please call 610-

814-8025 for more information, or ask at registration. Attendance for this training is limited to Health Choices members/families. Please respond with your

interest no later than February 17, 2017.

www.magellanofpa.com

To Access the CLIU Transition

Resources Information on the web, follow these

directions.

Transition Resources (at your fingertips)

Go to www.cliu.org Roll over Departments

Click on Special Programs and Services Click on Transition Resources

on the left-hand side or visit www.cliu.org/page/825

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We are promoting Best Buddies for the upcoming school year. Best Buddies seeks to make mutually rewarding friendship matches between individuals with intellectual disabilities and local college students. In Northampton County, the participating colleges are Lehigh University and Lafayette College. Remember, previous participants must reapply each year.

Are you a new applicant? Ideally, participants should be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old and be able to provide their own transportation . This is important because very few college students can provide it. Participants must also be free of aggressive or inappropriate behaviors that could jeopardize a friendship.

Online registration at www.bestbuddiesonline.org is strongly preferred over a hard copy. Returning buddies only need to complete the consent form. Newcomers should select Membership Application, choose their college, and then complete the application.

If you are having any trouble, please contact Ramona at [email protected]. or 610-849-8076, ext. 25.

There is no guarantee that all applicants can be matched, but we’ll try. A great deal depends on college recruitment efforts. We try to make based on same gender, shared interests, and location. If a 1:1 match cannot be made, you may still participate in the monthly group activities. If you are interested in the program, please contact Ramona.

The CLIU is participating in the Annie Sullivan Award program, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units. This award, named for Helen Keller's teacher and friend, honors an educator who exemplifies caring involvement with students with disabilities and helps others in our schools and the community to understand and accept students with disabilities. This award is open to any CLIU employee, and is intended to recognize those individuals who have superseded the general expectations of their employment. To acquire a nomination form, please visit our webpage at www.cliu.org - go to "Departments — Special Programs and Services — Annie Sullivan Award. You can also contact Kelly Danner, Director of SPS Administrative Assistant at [email protected] or 610-769-4111 ext. 1218.

CLIU Annie Sullivan Award - Nominate a Professional Today!

Best Buddies

Bureau of Autism Services Resource Center The Bureau of Autism Services launched the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT) Resource Center. The Resource Center has 3 components, a statewide toll-free number for live assistance, 1-877-231-4244, a new website, http://www.PAautism.org and outreach specialists available for community participation. www.paautism.org is designed to bring together existing resources for families, providers, and self-advocates, and allow them to access a broad array of information to help meet the needs of those living with or serving people with autism.

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If you are interested in more information, please visit our

website at www.cliu.org, or call Val Rex at

610-769-4111 x1159 or email

[email protected].

We are particularly interested in potential sponsors and have

different levels of sponsorship available to suit any business.

Twenty-Fourth Annual Carbon Lehigh Special Needs

Children’s Foundation Golf Tournament The 24th CLSNCF Golf Tournament, presented by Carbon Lehigh Special Needs Children’s Foundation, in cooperation with the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at The Olde Homestead Golf Club, 6598 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA. Proceeds from the tournament support special needs children in recreational and educational activities.

Cooking Class for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kids

WHEN: Saturday, March 25th, 2017 TIME: 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA

Personal Chef Christina will teach cooking class. She is deaf & uses ASL. NO COST. This class is open to all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from Pre-school to High School. Preschool and Elementary age students must be with a parent to take this class.

RSVP: March 18th to Maia Geiger, 484-735-0101 or [email protected]

Special Soles 5K Run/Walk

How to Register: www.pretzelcitysports.com Contact: Val Rex 4210 Independence Drive Schnecksville, PA

(610) 769-4111— [email protected]

Ben Yorgey Foundation

The Ben Yorgey Foundation is pleased to announce the Ben Event which has been scheduled for July 15, 2017, at Macungie Memorial Park. The planned events will serve as the Foundation’s primary fundraising opportunity in 2017. Events include many free carnival activities for families, live performances, and a Special Olympics swim meet.

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Premise Alert System The Premise Alert System was created in 2004 by Susan F. Rzucidlo and Police Chief Kevin McCarthy, Sr., to provide a uniform method to alert first responders to the special needs of individuals in their community and support families and individuals with disabilities, challenges, or complex medical diagnosis in the event of a crisis. It was the first system in the nation that connected families and individuals directly to the police serving their community. By providing first responders with advance knowledge, it allows for quick and educated responses during crises, evacuations, and disasters. The service is provided free of charge.

Visit www.disability.gov/resource/pa-premise-alert-system/

Additional information and resources can be found at www.papremisealert.com or by emailing

[email protected].

Volunteers Needed The Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 is in need for volunteers to act as Surrogate Parents for students who do not have a guardian available to act on their behalf. Volunteers typically will attend IEP or ER meetings, and act in place of a parent or guardian in making school-related decisions. This is a service that the CLIU #21 provides for students who attend any of the 14 districts within the Carbon and Lehigh Counties. If you have time during the day, and want to help meet the needs of a child in your area, please call or email Maia Geiger or Amy Snyder. They would be glad to answer any questions you have.

Steve Hawks 610-769-4111 ext. 1660 [email protected] Lehigh County Surrogate Parent Coordinator Amy Snyder 610-769-4111, ext. 1915 [email protected] Carbon County Surrogate Parent Coordinator

2017 Statewide Assessment Dates

PASA February 13 - March 24 Math and Reading (Grades 3 - 8 & 11) April 10 - May 5 Science (Grades 4, 8, and 11) PSSA April 3 - April 7 English Language Arts (Grades 3-8) April 24 - April 28 Math (Grades 3-8) May 1 - May 5 Science (Grades 4 and 8) Keystone Exams May 15 - 26 Literature, Algebra I, Biology

Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program

Pennsylvania's Yellow Dot Program was created to assist citizens in the "golden hour" of emergency care following a traffic accident when they may not be able to communicate their needs themselves. Placing a yellow dot in your vehicle's rear window alerts first responders to check your glove compartment for vital information to ensure you receive the medical attention you need. The program is a cooperative effort among the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Health and Aging, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and First Responders and local law enforcement. How does it work? Participants complete a personal information form, which includes the participant's name, contact information, emergency contact information, medical history, and medications, allergies and the participant's doctors' names. A photo – showing only the participant's head and shoulders – is then taped to the front of the completed information sheet. The yellow dot decal provided in the program kit is placed in the lower left corner of the participant's vehicle's rear windshield. The decal should be no higher than 3 inches from the bottom of the windshield. This decal alerts first responders that vital information can be found in the vehicle. Place the completed information sheet, with the attached picture, into the Yellow Dot folder, and then place the folder into the vehicle's glove box.

http://www.yellowdot.pa.gov/

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2017-2018 Carbon Lehigh Transition Coordinating Council (9:00 am - 11:00 am)

Thursday, April 20, 2017 (Central Office, Schnecksville, Rooms D/E)

Ali Hrasok, Leadership Development Coordinator from LVCIL will present on your role as a parent, educator, and/or agency representative in the development of self-determination and self-advocacy skills along with focusing on youth led activities. This presentation will review what it means to be an adult ally to the youth that we work with and how to utilize this relationship to build their self-determination and self-advocacy skills. It will include interactive discussion on the youth perspective and what you can do in the short-term and long-term in your everyday activities to help assist in this development process. Lastly, I will be discussing the Leadership in Schools Project, and how it can help develop these and other leadership skills in the students you work with. Blaufarb, Ronnie, Financial Services Representative, Financial Adviser and Special Care Planner, Craig Muschko and Dianne Machinist, Certified Special Care planners and Financial Advisors from PennWood Financial Group will provide a workshop on Your Dependent With Special Needs: Making Their Future More Secure. Families with children and other dependents with special needs, no matter what the age or disability, face many serious questions about how to best prepare for their future well-being. This workshop addresses such critical issues as protecting government benefit eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), creating Special Needs Trusts and the importance of a Will. Taking steps now can help arrange for a loved one’s well-being today and tomorrow.

Look for updates and ALL minutes on the CL1U 21 website, Transition Resources,

Carbon Lehigh Transition Coordinating Council, http://www.cliu.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=727.

Snacks, Prizes, and Giveaways!

5th Annual COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2017

11:00AM - 2:00PM @ Parkland High School

2700 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown Bring the family...Join us for a great day of community building... 50+ different agencies on hand to discuss: *Children's Services* *Transportation* *Disabilities* *Health Care* *Mental Health* *Employment* *Women's Services* *Housing* *Churches/Food Banks* *Aging* *Emergency Services* *Veterans Services*

And much more! Like us on Facebook

In partnership with . . .

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Promoting Independent Living While Still in School Preparing for Employment Understanding Self-Advocacy

Family - 1 Pager Guides Click – Educational Initiatives Click – Secondary Transition

PA Community on Transition Resources Scroll down on the right hand side, click - Family Engagement for Secondary Transition Click - Family Engagement for Secondary Transition Scroll down to Other Resources to support Youth and Family Members with Post School Outcomes

PA Based Resources Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Website Secondary Transition: Family 1-Pager Guides: http://tinyurl.com/PATransitionFamilyGuides1 Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN): http://pyln.org/pyln

Click - Secondary Transition: Family 1 – Pager Guides Guides include:

Customized Employment Entitlement vs. Eligibility Exploring the Option of a Two-or Four Year College The Importance of Employment: Why Work Job Skills: Getting Ready for Work Post-Secondary Education Expectations

http://www.pattan.net/

Presents... An Everyday Life for All:

An Overview of the LifeCourse Framework

PA Family Network is a statewide peer-to-peer initiative supported by ODP. Family Network Advisors can assist with making connections, identifying resources, mentoring, & navigating the disability system. Workshops & assistance are also available in Spanish. Learn what it takes to turn your vision into reality! LifeCourse Framework and Tools were created by families to help individuals and families of all abilities and ages to: · Develop a vision for a Good Life · Think about what they need to know and do · Identify how to find or develop supports · Discover how to have an “Everyday Life” in their community Join us to learn about PA’s Community of Practice for Supporting Families and how to use the LifeCourse Tools in YOUR life!

Date: April 6, 2017 Time: 10am—12 noon

Hosted by: The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Counties 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem PA

Facilitated by: Lisa Tesler & Lisa Butler, Family Network Advisors from Vision for Equality

RSVP: Ramona Neidig [email protected] or call 610-849-8076, ext. 325.

A minimum of 10 are needed to hold this event.

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Lehigh Valley Walk Saturday, April 29, 2017

SteelStacks 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Registration: 8:30am Walk Start: 10:15am

REGISTER TODAY!

AutismSpeaksWalk.org/LehighValley [email protected]

856-858-5400 #AutismSpeaksLehighValley

The Lehigh Valley TOPSoccer Club is proud to announce that registrations are now open for the Spring 2017 season. The Lehigh Valley TOPSoccer Club is the only soccer program in the Lehigh Valley that is dedicated entirely to the needs of children with special needs. The Spring 2017 season will begin on April 8, 2017, and end on June 10, 2017. What Is TOPSoccer? The Outreach Program for Soccer - TOPSoccer - is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy. The program provides meaningful learning, development, and physical participation opportunities to young athletes through the game of soccer. The Lehigh Valley TOPSoccer Club was founded by the parent of a child with special needs who felt that the existing soccer programs in the Lehigh Valley did not even come close to meeting the needs of aspiring players with special needs. Who Can Enroll? - TOPSoccer is open to all children in the Lehigh Valley (Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon Counties) with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy. When Is It? - TOPSoccer will run in the spring from April to mid-June and in the fall from September to mid-November following regular soccer season schedules. When and Where Is TOPSoccer Played? - We play on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Lehigh County Soccer fields in South Whitehall Township (youth field #1). How Do I Register My Child? - Print the registration form located at http://www.lvtopsoccer.org and follow instructions to register. Spring registration starts from February 1 Fall registration starts from June 1 Cost is $20 per child

How Can I Help? - The TOPSoccer program exists for athletes to achieve, develop, and compete according to their abilities. We need volunteers to make this a reality for these children.

SPONSORED BY ALPHA XI DELTA

Lehigh Valley TOPSoccer Club Program Founder/Coordinator C.B. Ananthan 610-391-1812 [email protected] http://www.lvtopsoccer.org Mail Registration Form to: 1350 Buck Trail Road Allentown, PA 18104

TOPSoccer

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Therapeutic Riding Therapeutic Carriage Driving

Sensory Integration Vaulting Hippotherapy

Field Trips Birthday Parties

Registration now open for the Spring 10-week session. Serving all disabilities, ages 3-90. Volunteers always welcome!

EQUI-LIBRIUM is the only full-time, premier accredited center serving the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. For more information, please visit www.equi-librium.org or call 570-992-7722.

The ARC Summer Camp

The Arc of NEPA's Camp is based at Salem Bible Fellowship Church Lehighton , PA. The Arc offers a wide selection of opportunities to experience and explore. Individual choice and preference is promoted in order to contribute to your child's growth and development. We aim to create an environment that is not only rich with "fun" activities, but also rich in "worthwhile" activities. Selecting a camp program is an important decision and, should you have any questions or require additional information, you are encouraged to contact Mari or Holly at The Arc's Recreation Services at 570/346-4010. Before you apply please be certain that your son/daughter is registered with your County Office. If you need to register, telephone the MH/DS Department at CMP County Office at 570/420-1900. Transportation is available but limited. Please indicate on the application if transportation will be needed. We try to accommodate individual special transportation concerns. We ask that you complete the Camp Application in its entirety. We will also need a copy of camper's Behavior Plan or ISP, please mail them to:

The Arc of NEPA Recreation Services

Attention: Mari Pizur 115 Meadow Avenue Scranton, Pa 18505

The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania - Lackawanna County Office 115 Meadow Avenue Scranton, PA 18505 (570) 346-4010 FAX (570) 346-8436 www.thearcnepa.org

Visit www.thearcnepa.org for more information.

of Lackawanna County

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Carbon Lehigh Special Needs Children’s Foundation 2017 Summer Camp Gifting Program

The Carbon Lehigh Special Needs Children’s Foundation offers a “Gifting” of dollars to help families and students with special needs to pay for day and residential summer camp programs. This program is made possible from participation of many educators and business partners in an annual Golf Tournament and donations of various community leaders as well as businesses. Students can apply if they are: Students who are completing Kindergarten through 12th grade or to age 21. Students who receive services through an IEP in school. Students who attend a public school in Carbon or Lehigh Counties. Students who have a summer camp they want to attend during Summer 2017.

Completed applications will be reviewed by the Foundation Gifting Committee. Only complete applications will be accepted that meet student criteria. Gifts will not exceed $300 per student and will only pay a percentage of the registration fee. Student applications will be chosen by a lottery. Students awarded summer camp gifts will be notified in writing as to the amount of the “gift.” Gift amounts will be sent from the Foundation Gifting Program to the camp directly to support registrations and camp fees.

We encourage and appreciate any pictures and letters from students about their camping experience.

If you have any questions, contact Deb Popson at 610-769-4111 ext. 1613 or [email protected].

Return Application by May 1, 2017.

Our Mission is to enhance educational and recreational opportunities for children with special needs enrolled in the public schools of Carbon and Lehigh Counties.

Germantown Grove Club Annual Fishing Derby The Germantown Grove Club and the Jim Thorpe American Legion Post 304 will host their annual fishing derby for children with special needs on May 11th and 12th. Special needs classes in Carbon County are invited to attend this annual event. It was all started in 1954 as an American Legion function by Germantown resident, Phil Rodgers, and others. The students are given the opportunity to experience the thrill of the sport by getting to catch fish from the section of the stream that is maintained and stocked with fish by the Germantown Grove Club. In addition to being able to catch some fish, every student is treated to food and refreshments.

Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley Baseball Team: Everyone deserves a chance to play baseball, and we make sure that statement is a reality! Cheer Team: Join our Co - Ed, Inclusive Cheer Team

Do both! All are welcome.

Are you not interested in baseball or cheerleading, but would like to participate in our various activities. Fill out our event Registration Form at miracleleaguelv.org. Player Registration Registration Fee: $20 per child per season Season starts April 29, 2017 Scholarships are available Fill out our Player Registration Form at miracleleaguelv.org.

Call for more information: 610-769-2096

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Work-Based Learning Program

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Vocational and Independence Program

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Project SEARCH High School Transition Program

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Community Resources

For Families & Children in the Lehigh Valley - Family and Early Intervention Partnership of Lehigh & Northampton Counties

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Community Resources, cont.

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Community Resources, cont.

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Carbon County Children’s Team Resource Directory, cont.

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Classroom Happenings

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To find out how we Help Children Learn, visit our website at www.cliu.org.

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