Workshops Presented by Maine Parent Federation

Offered FREE of Charge

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Save the Date

Wrightslaw is coming Back to
Maine for Two Information Packed Days!
Wrightslaw is brought to you by the P3, a parent program partnership between the Learning Disabilities Association of Maine, Maine Parent Federation and Southern Maine Parent Awareness.
Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camp Two-Day Conference
When:  April 30th & May 1st 2010
Where: Keeley the Caterer
178 Warren Avenue
Portland, Maine

For a flyer, click here.

To register and pay with Paypal, click here.

To register and pay by check, click here,

print off the registration and mail both in.

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*Free Workshop for Families*
Collaborative Problem Solving
Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling
through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them
Two Locations:
March 27, 2010 at Marshwood H.S. - South Berwick, ME

For a flyer, click here.

For a registration form for March 27, click here.

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Parents as Teachers

Family Fun Day

Come celebrate the first day of Spring with us.  Join us at Longfellow's Greenhouse in Manchester on Saturday, March 20th, 10:00 - 11:30.  Plant a flower! Take a tour!  Enjoy a snack!  Have fun! 

Please RSVP by March 18th at 1-800-870-7746

P3 is hosting a Parents Encouraging Professionals Conference for parents of children with disabilities and school personnel.

Teaming in Tough Times:
What Parents and Schools Can Do!
April 9th, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM & April 10th, 8:30AM - 3:30 PM
Wyndam Portland Airport Hotel
South Portland, Maine

For a flyer, click here.

To fill out a registration form and mail it in, click here.

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Maine Parent Federation

Presents 

March 10 Transition Series Meeting

   For Students, Parents & Professionals

We will meet at the Brunswick High School Library,

Wed., March 10.  6-8 PM 

For a complete flyer, click here.

Workshops for Parents

Presented by G.E.A.R Parent Network

“Learning Styles:  GREAT MINDS DON’T THINK ALIKE!” 

Presented by:  Donna DeWitt, M.Ed., Parent Training and Information Specialist, Maine Parent Federation

Date:    Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Transition to Kindergarten: A Natural Progression”

Presented by: Robbin Pelletier, Parent Training and Information Specialist, Maine Parent Federation

Date:     Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Location:   Capt. Albert Stevens School, Elementary Lane, Belfast

For a full flyer, click here.

Come and join us at one of our playgroups, click here for a schedule.

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Other Workshops/Conferences

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Second Annual Southern Maine Autism Conference
Sat., March 13, 2010
University of New England, Biddeford

For a brochure, click here

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Summer Children’s Camp Fair

Sunday, March 21, 2010

1 – 4 p.m. at  East End School Gymnasium

195 North Street. Portland.

Free admission.  Come meet camp staff and explore summer experiences for your child, ages tots to teens.  This is the only camp fair in Southern Maine this year.  For information, see Calendar at www.mainecamps.org.  Or call 207-518-9557.

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Inland's March Community Wellness 2010 calendar.

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Save this Date
April 28, 2010
Hutchinson Center, Belfast
8:30-2:30 (Registration at 8)
Working with Children with
Challenging Behaviors
Presenter:  Marjorie Withers, LCPC

For a full brochure, click here.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION:
KNOW YOUR RESOURCES AND RAISE YOUR AWARENESS

A day-long workshop, for Parents, Foster and Surrogate Parents. For dates and times, click here.

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Supporting Students with MH Issues in the Classroom
FREE workshops for
Educators, CDS Personnel, Case Managers & Parents

For more information, click here.

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Fostering Financial Literacy in Maine
Schools: Best Practices, Innovative Approaches
Augusta Civic Center
May 7, 2010
8:00 am-3:30 pm

For a complete flyer, click here.

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PLEASE JOIN US!

 At Any of Our Free Workshops for Parents

For a flyer, click here.

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Family Support Education & Workshops Downeast.  Click here for a schedule.

New series of workshops/support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren and other nontraditional families (aunts and uncles raising nieces and nephews, etc.)  Please see the attached flyer for workshops in Waterville beginning in September and ending in May.  High quality child care and dinner for the whole family will be provided, and the series is FREE.  This program is a joint effort of the Children's Center, KVCAP, and SKCDC. 

EMBRACE YOUR GRACE

ADAPTIVE DANCE PROJECT

IS NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS, Click here for more information.

Maine Inhalant Abuse Prevention Web Training

Check here for events around the state.