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Special Education-Instructional Support Services Serving Students With Special Needs In Mounds View Schools 
District 621 Special Education Parent and Professional Advisory Council
 The SEPPAC is a group of parents and staff whose purpose is to share information and advise the district on behalf of students receiving special education. The Council welcomes members who represent all schools and programs in the Mounds View School District. We usually meet the 1st Thursday of each month, with the exception of September due to back to school events.
Questions about the SEPPAC Council? Please e-mail Jeanne Lippert @ jeannelippert@comcast.net; call 651-639-6013 or at the district office, contact Ann Bettenburg at ann.bettenburg@moundsviewschools.org Sign up for SEPPAC E-Mail List Receive email notices of meeting minutes and notices by contacting Jeanne Lippert at jeannelippert@comcast.net Join the Mounds View MVSEPPAC discussion group EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Partners in Policymaking®. This 9-month program teaches leadership skills and the process for developing positive partnerships with elected and other officials who make policy decisions about services that affect persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Created in 1987, the program is administered by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, and is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities. There is no cost to accepted class members PLUS there is also financial support available for respite/childcare and travel expenses if needed. Applications are now being accepted for Class 26 and we request your help in sharing the enclosed flyer with those whom you believe would benefit by participation. Note that the deadline for application is 3. Pacer Center has many classes for parents and professionals. Go to www.pacer.org for more information and registration. 4. The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) also has classes. Check their web site for more information. http://ausm.org/ 5. Children and Adults with Attention Defict/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) offer classes in the Twin Cities. Explore those at http://www.chadd.org/ RESOURCES * New State of MN Minnesota Special Education Advisory Council Website - see www.mnseacinfo.org 916 employee Joan Purrington created a PowerPoint entitled Take it Outdoors. It is full of ideas and resources for families that want to do outdoor activites. Do you know where to find a fishing dock with a wheelchair ramp? What about adapted skiing? Adapted swimming? Horseback riding? and much more.
Suburban Ramsey County Community Transition Interagency Committee (CTIC)
Suburban Ramsey County CTIC Member Districts: Mounds View North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale St. Anthony-New Northeast Metro District 916 Our Vision: Provide Assistance for a Smooth Transition From School to Community Living Our Goal: Increased Awareness of the Our Our Website: srcctic.org Comments from Students, Parents and Teachers "I like my work and I am learning things that will help me with other jobs in the future." Ed L., student “Students are able to get hands-on work experience, vocational training and opportunities for social, recreational and mental health supports-all which will help them be successful when they leave school." Leah A., Teacher" We love working with senior citizens. We really like our jobs." Annie B., Ashley R. and Maria Mc., Student workers Transition Planning: Developing a Plan to Assure That Students With Disabilities will Be Able to Lead Rewarding Lives. What is Transition Planning? Planning is a process to help you reach your personal goals Independent Living :The skills necessary to fully participate in life in the home, including cooking, money management, personal grooming, etc. Travel and Community Involvement The skills needed to access community resources including people, public places and activities such as transportation and government agencies, volunteerism, activities or organizations the student may want to incorporate into his or her adult life. Recreation & Leisure Activities :The initiation and development of group and/or individual recreation and social skills and activities (e.g. hobbies, socialization, etc.) Personal Management Skills: Learn how to plan and perform your daily living activities. Medical Services:Learn how to access medical care and advice. Advocacy and Legal Services: Learn how to speak up for yourself and to understand the legal system
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Mounds View Schools Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder For more information call, (651) 639-6209 vm. 2617 and leave your name and phone number. Leave your address if you would like to be added to the mailing list. Cancellations due to weather will be on the voice mail message. Time: 6:30-8:00 Special Education questions about Early Childhood, elementary and middle school? Contact Ann Bettenburg at 651-639-6013 or send email to ann.bettenburg@moundsviewschools.org Special Education Questions about separate site programs for Transition and Emotional / Behavioral Disorders? Contact Roger Thompson 651-639-6092 or send e-mail to roger.thompson@moundsviewschools.org Updated on 4-1-08 |
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