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Come and join Parents As Teachers at one of our playgroups, click here for a schedule.

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For Parents Raising Children with Challenges.

Come join us on November 13. Parents learn how to become mentors to parents of children & youth who are experiencing cognitive, emotional-behavioral, mental and/or physical challenges. For a flyer, click here.

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Other Workshops/Conferences

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Parent Enrichment Classes - Winter

Sponsored by KVCAP’s

Family Enrichment Council of Kennebec & Somerset Counties

Pre-registration is Required

For a schedule, click here.

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Woodfords Family Services is hosting a Webinar on Thursday, November 4th from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. entitled "An Overview of the Transition to Kindergarten."  Laura Casey, Director of the Woodfords Preschool will be presenting this session.  We welcome your participation and look forward to answering questions that you may have on this topic.  Please forward the attached Invitation to colleagues that may be interested in participating in this training.  For more informtion, click here.

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First meeting of the "ADD and Learning Disabilities Adult Support Group" will be held on November 9, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm in room 102 at Gardiner Area High School 48 West Hill Road, Gardiner, Maine.

For further information please contact Gene Maxim 207.582.5791.
Learning Disabilities Association of Maine

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PROJECT INSITE

The INSITE Curriculum consists of a two-volume manual containing home based programming for families of children who are deafblind or children who have sensory loss and additional disabilities and a copy of the INSITE Developmental Checklist.

Volume I contains information for the role of the parent advisors, and the INSITE communication and hearing programs. The sections outline information on psychoemotional support; supportive services; home visit planning; delivery/reporting and getting started.

Volume II contains the INSITE curriculum vision, cognition, and motor impairments programs. It also contains a Developmental Resource Section providing information to parents in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, self-help, and social-emotional development.

4-Day Training

INSITE CURRICULUM
DESCRIPTION
***NEW DATES***
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
9am – 4pm 8:30 Registration

For  flyer, click here.

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SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
AND THEIR FAMILIES—
WHAT’S WORKING, WHAT’S NOT?
The Maine Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) & the Disability
Rights Center (DRC) want your input about the services available to
children and adults with developmental disabilities, and other factors
that affect their independence and opportunities for full inclusion in
their local communities.
Please attend one of our
PUBLIC FORUMS
being held in 10 locations across Maine
3 pm to 5 pm
click here for a schedule.

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Special Education: Know Your Resources and Raise Your Awareness

A day-long workshop for Parents, Surrogate and Foster/ Resource Parents

This timely and relevant workshop brings you key information about special education and the rights of foster/resource families and surrogate parents. Sponsored by: KIDS LEGAL, Department of Education-Special Services, Maine Parent Federation (MPF) and University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (UCEDD).

For more information contact MPF at 1-800-870-7746 (ask for Penny) or email: javery@mpf.org or fax registration form to (207) 623-2148.

Click here for a registration form

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Workshops for Parents

“Understanding Child Birth Order”

Presented by Paige Cummings, Regional Parent Support Coordinator

Research shows that a person's birth order has a direct link with his or her personality. Understanding birth order positions allows parents, guardians and teachers to guide and support children and strengthen positive attributes. For a flyer, click here.

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The

Embrace  Your Grace

Adaptive Dance Project

Is now taking registrations for

The May 2011 production

For more information, click here.

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Workshops for Parents

Topic:  Managing Stress during the Holidays

Presented by:  Paige Cummings, Regional Parent Support Coordinator

Welcome to the holiday season!  While it is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it’s also the harbinger of stress for many of us.  Join us and learn a few simple tips you could try to help reduce holiday stress before it begins so that it remains at a positive level rather than an overwhelming one! For a flyer, click here.

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The Grandest Parents of All
A series of workshops for grandparents raising grandchildren
and other non-traditional
families (aunts, uncles,
siblings, etc.)

For a brochure, click here

For Augusta area, click here.

For Slowhegan area, click here.

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

Check here for events around the state.