tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:48:33 +0000The purpose of this website is to provide you with current information and updates on SEA's activities with Oak Park School District 97 and Oak Park River Forest High School District 200. It also serves as a means of communicating information about workshops and other events that may be of interest to our membership.http://www.sea-oprf.org/noreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)Blogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-2058829272696082079Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:39:00 +00002010-04-08T15:48:33.604-05:00Special Education Workshop on April 24The Supported Education Association (SEA) presents… Getting Ready for Your Next IEP Meeting: a workshop for the parents/guardians of children with IEPs.Successful IEP meetings don’t just happen—they require planning. Busy parents often find themselves rushing at the last minute to gather all the information and learn all the things they need to know for theirhttp://www.sea-oprf.org/2010/04/getting-ready-for-your-next-iep-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-8723218013569908762Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:14:00 +00002010-02-02T11:21:26.759-06:00Click the underlined words below for more inform about each specific item.1. Children with disabilities are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).The purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services http://www.sea-oprf.org/2010/01/20-things-that-you-need-to-know-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-5304247214651103975Tue, 26 May 2009 02:27:00 +00002009-05-25T21:30:20.387-05:00Join us as we congratulate the 2009 SEAstar Winners!Once again SEA will be presenting the SEAstar awards at the beginning of the respective May school board meetings. We encourage you to join us in recognizing these individuals who have made a difference:D97 (to be awarded on May 27th during the D97 Board Meeting - 7:30pm: The board room - Administration building, 970 W. Madison) * Jayme http://www.sea-oprf.org/2009/05/seastar-winners-announced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-8741158401013479235Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:49:00 +00002009-04-28T14:50:53.222-05:00The Autism One Conference will be held this year at the Westin O'Hare Hotel on Memorial Day weekend. The conference is a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn more about helping children with autism. There will be a full-day special ed law day, a full-day dietary intervention day and speakers from around the world to present on a wide range of topics. Please consider http://www.sea-oprf.org/2009/04/autism-one-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-7493968190505103788Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:49:00 +00002009-04-27T11:38:57.481-05:00Thanks to all who nominated individuals for the annual SEAstar award. The nomination period is now closed. Please watch this space (and your email) for more information about this year's winners.Each SEAStar award recipient will be recognized in May at the school board meetings in D97 & D200, in addition to receiving a pin & commendation certificate.http://www.sea-oprf.org/2009/04/it-is-time-once-again-to-nominate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-5599092575365664323Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:28:00 +00002009-04-11T18:29:35.893-05:00Structured Teaching for Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Introduction for Parents and Educators - Dr. Jeff Salt, Clinical Psychologist, and Crhistopher Flint, Atuism Specialist - Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Holmes Elementary School - Childcare Available - MORE INFORMATION http://www.sea-oprf.org/2009/04/d97-saturday-workshop-april-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-2282167880265267039Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:42:00 +00002009-01-07T16:44:23.185-06:00UNDERSTANDING THE IEP Steve Castle, Director of Special Education for District 97, will host a workshop on the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process on Saturday, January 10, 2009 in the Holmes School Auditorium, 508 N. Kenilworth, 9:00 - 11:00 AM. The IEP builds on the curriculum that a child with learning difficulties or disabilities is following and is designed to set out the http://www.sea-oprf.org/2009/01/iep-workshop-this-saturday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-7266950325312354749Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:48:00 +00002008-12-07T17:58:34.784-06:00SEA representatives meet monthly with District 200 Administrators.  The December meeting included discussions about:Transition tours for parents of students with IEPsEncouraging parents of 7th and 8th grade students to participate in visitation daysIndividual visitation for parents who miss regularly scheduled datesTesting accommodations for EXPLORE and placement testsHow freshmen parents know http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/12/sea-executive-committee-activities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-7265500829921002069Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:45:00 +00002008-09-17T09:52:29.439-05:00Each year OPRFHS has two visitation days during which parents can visit and observe classrooms during the school day. This is a great opportunity to learn more about classes at the high school.Some parents may worry that going to observe a classroom might make the teacher or students feel uncomfortable. But on visitation days there are many parents in the hallways and moving in and out of http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/09/each-year-oprfhs-has-two-visitation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-2420104534769294978Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:09:00 +00002008-09-05T16:51:04.131-05:00Parent Network NightHelping Hand Hosts Informational Program for Parents of Children with DisabilitiesAll parents of children with disabilities or delays are invited to attend this event and have the opportunity to hear first hand about this innovative way to teach motivation, language skills, and improve behavior. Dr. Daniels, founder of the Chicago Children’s Clinic, is a licensed Clinical http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/09/programs-of-interest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-9115121029476008610Fri, 09 May 2008 19:28:00 +00002008-05-09T14:32:20.258-05:00The Supported Education Association (SEA) of Oak Park-River Forest is pleased to announce the 2008 SEAstar Award winners. These annual awards recognize positive contributions to the education of students with special needs in Districts 97 and 200.The twelve recipients of the 2008 SEAstar Awards are: District 97 Ms. Cristin Carter, Longfellow School Ms. Kathy Hayes, Lincoln School Ms. http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/05/seastar-winners-announced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-5884060814833069816Fri, 02 May 2008 01:57:00 +00002008-05-01T21:01:07.044-05:00 Sunday, May 18, 2008Soldier Field, Chicago, IL Walk Details:8:00 a.m. Registration opens10:00 a.m. Walk Opening Ceremonies10:30 a.m. Walk Begins8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Resource Fair open Here’s where we are in our final THREE weeks: Over $560,000 raisedOver 4,000 individuals registeredOver 804 teams registered!For more information see: www.WalkNowforAutism.org/Chicago. http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/05/2008-chicago-walk-now-for-autism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-5638509172248485432Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:09:00 +00002008-04-28T09:19:58.617-05:00Members may be interested in hearing this story about Blake Taylor from the American Public Media's program The Story."Blake is now studying to be a doctor, but when he was little, he was one of those kids who could never seem to settle down. This was back when Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was just beginning to be recognized and diagnosed. Blake tells Dick Gordon that even on http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/04/adhd-and-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-73774232138785789Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:44:00 +00002008-04-28T09:08:54.128-05:00SEAstar NominationWhat is a SEAstar?The SEAstar awards are presented annually by SEA to those who excel in supporting and advocating for students with special needs in Districts 97 and 200.Who can nominate?Any parent member of the Supported Education Association (SEA) may enter a nomination(Two nominations per family) for the SEAstar Awards. Do you want to nominate someone but you are not a http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/04/seastar-nominations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-8173799040228609666Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:44:00 +00002008-03-03T14:47:20.600-06:00SEA encourages parents of 6th, 7th, 8th grade and all high school students to participate in OPRFHS' Parent Visitation Day coming up on Thursday, March 6. It is not too early (there are only two of these per year) to start learning about the many types of classes offered at the OPRFHS. The Visitation Day is a great opportunity to get an idea of what the high school is like, visit classes and http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/03/oak-park-river-forest-high-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-1069837335884222358Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:59:00 +00002008-01-31T11:01:31.596-06:00This is 2008 we all must come together for ALL students! Now or neverOak Park River Forest High 2nd floor staff Cafe, Feb. 5th A.P.P.L.E.'s goal is to empower students, families, and OPRFHS staff and administrators with knowledge that we can all use in educating our students, and to educate our parents and the community. When we have knowledge and understanding the lines of communication become http://www.sea-oprf.org/2008/01/apple-presentation-february-5th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-6940563877629516878Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:42:00 +00002007-11-29T14:43:32.388-06:00Please join SEA on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 PM to give feedback to Dr. Weninger, D200 superintendent, on his proposed plan to increase under-achieving students' academic performance. Dr. Weninger is meeting with various parent groups to seek feedback regarding this plan. Since this plan will impact students for the future, we strongly encourage SEA parents of students of all ages to attend.http://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/11/let-your-voice-be-heard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-3129176836537987146Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:40:00 +00002007-09-05T10:40:53.001-05:00SEA encourages parents of 6th, 7th , 8th graders to participate in OPRFHS’ Parent Visitation Day coming up on Wednesday, September 26. It is not too early to start learning about the many types of classes offered at the OPRFHS. The Visitation Day is a great opportunity to get an idea of what the high school is like, visit classes and see the building on a regular school day. To register (they http://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/09/sea-encourages-parents-to-participate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-4832168694283721077Sat, 12 May 2007 22:37:00 +00002007-05-12T17:38:40.547-05:00The D200 SEAstar Awards will be presented in conjunction with theTuesday, May 15, 2007 District 200 Board of Education meeting. Please join SEA and the award recipients at 7:00 P.M. in the upper balcony ofthe main entrance of the high school for the presentation of theawards and a brief reception. The awardees will then be recognized atthe beginning of the board meeting which starts at 7:30 P.Mhttp://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/05/d200-seastar-award-ceremony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-5206100429005053153Sat, 12 May 2007 22:34:00 +00002007-05-12T17:37:03.943-05:00The Illinois State Board of Education is sponsoring these conferences in partnership with the Illinois Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). Participants will learn about new IDEA provisions regarding IEPs, discipline, assessment, how IDEA and No Child Left Behind work together, and how parents and schools can work together to ensure appropriate services for students with http://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/05/training-for-parents-educators-on-idea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-2526794945676980898Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:47:00 +00002007-05-10T16:04:11.835-05:00This year there are two forms for submitting SEAstar Nominations due to a scheduling change for the D200 Board meeting. Please submit nominations for SEAstars using one of the two forms below:Nominations for D200--Deadline May 6, 2007 Deadline has passedNominations for D97--Deadline May 13, 2007For more information about SEAstars and to see a list of previous winners, please click here.http://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/04/call-for-seastar-nominations-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-3316843498171554237Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:38:00 +00002007-04-12T09:41:05.183-05:00April MeetingApril 19, 20077:00-8:30pmOPRF High School Faculty Café (2nd Floor of OPRF High School)Measuring OutcomesBelieve it or not, all that effort that goes into planning for andsurviving your child's IEP meeting is not so that your child can getservices. It is so that your child can achieve. In order todetermine if your child's plan is working, you need to be able tounderstand how his or http://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/04/april-sea-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-7635091578993220290Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:01:00 +00002007-04-23T10:56:38.076-05:00On Sunday, April 29, 2007 we celebrate children with special needs!Join us for cake, candles and fun atWonderworks Children's Museum.6445 North Avenue, Oak Park 708-383-4815The party will start at 6:00pmand last until 8:00pm.Bring your family and friends to enjoy this special occasion.For a downloadable version of this invite please click herehttp://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/04/sea-birthday-celebration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-6331919161674420592Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:35:00 +00002007-04-03T21:36:16.471-05:00 The Supported Education Association (SEA) wishes to thank all the D200 Board of Education candidates for their participation in the SEA candidate forum held in conjunction with the Buzz on March 15th. Having deliberated on the perspectives offered by the various candidates, SEA is pleased to announce its endorsement of Sharon Patchak-Layman, Ralph Lee and John Allen. Patchak-Layman’s http://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/04/executive-committee-endorses-d200.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29497036.post-7747140889418455754Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:42:00 +00002007-02-12T16:41:11.278-06:00February MeetingFebruary 15, 20077:00-8:30pmD97 Board Room - 970 Madison Street *** SPECIAL EVENT ***Neal Takiff, attorney, will speak to us about:- common mistakes parents and schools make that lead to conflict- the importance of language- who to bring to the IEP meeting- staying focused on solutions- role of an attorneyPlease join us for this special event.NEAL E. TAKIFF, is a partner with thehttp://www.sea-oprf.org/2007/02/february-meeting-special-event.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SEA Oak Park River Forest)0