Springfield Parents for Students with Disabilities (SPSD)
was established in the Spring of 2007. We are a group of parents who came together while searching to obtain appropriate instruction and accommodations for our children in school.
We joined together with a common goal of offering support and information regarding special education, community resources, and a variety of topics related to raising a child with special needs. We believe in the power of Parents Helping Parents!
SPSD parents are all at various stages in our children's educational careers and are willing to help other parents who may feel lost in the system. We welcome families from both public and private schools
We are a support group for anyone who has or interacts with children who have ANY disability. SPSD is not a disability specific group.
E-MAIL: mailto:SPSD186@yahoo.com
YAHOO GROUP: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SPSD186/
BY PHONE: Lisa Brunson, Parent Volunteer 217-793-9364
Mary Wyman, Parent Volunteer 217-899-2867
Springfield Parents for Students with Disabilities
2009-2010 Saturday Academy Series
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DATE |
TOPIC |
PRESENTED BY |
LOCATION* |
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October 3, 2009 9 – 11 a.m. |
Advocating For Your Child: A Parent’s Role + Ask The District |
Greg Gardner, Individual Differences; Dr. Walter Milton, Jr., Mrs. Leuwania Baker, District #186 |
Southeast High School |
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November 7, 2009 9-11 a.m. |
Response to Intervention |
Kelly McCraith, Illinois ASPIRE; District #186 Student Support Services |
Ridgely Elementary School |
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December 12, 2009 9-11 a.m. |
Suicide Awareness and Prevention |
Tom DeMarco, Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center |
Springfield High School |
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January 23, 2010 9-11 a.m. |
Behaviors That Interfere with Learning |
Hope School, The Autism Program of Illinois |
Iles Elementary School |
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February 20, 2010 |
FULL DAY WORKSHOP! |
Experts from throughout the area. |
Southeast High School |
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March 20, 2010 9-11 a.m. |
Creating Effective IEP Goals |
Mary Loken, Regional Office of Education; District #186 Student Support Services |
Early Learning Center |
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April 17, 2010 9-11 a.m. |
Autism |
Chris Flint, The Autism Program of Illinois |
To Be Announced |
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May 2010 |
Family Event |
Details to be announced |
Southwind Park |