Upcoming Events
LIFE Conference
Date: January 21, 2010
Time: January 21, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Location: Sheraton Dover Hotel, Dupont Highway, Dover
The LIFE (Liberty & Independence for Everyone) Conference is an annual information exchange developed by key Delaware consumer-focused organizations that serve persons with disabilities and their families. Continuing the successful tradition of the past decade, LIFE Conference XII is designed to equip participants.
Fees:
Early Registration - $45 (on or before 1/5/10)
Standard Registration - $75
Consumer Registration - $20 (Persons with disabilities and/or their parent, guardian or caregiver)
Full-time Student - $20 (12 credit hours or more in higher education)
More information: http://lifeconference-delaware.org/Welcome_Page.html
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Time Management Workshop Administrative Coaching & Mentoring Program
Date: January 20, 2010
Time: January 20, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Gauger Middle School, Staff Development Room
Category: Administrator Development
Audience: New Administrators
Description: One of six workshops offered by the Administrative Coaching & Mentoring Program for new administrators. Each new administrator must attend 4 out of the 6 workshops. In this workshop administrators will learn how to get it all done through organizational strategies, delegation and other tips and tools.
Contact: Tina Whittington (302) 735-4120 ext 4013 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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FFA Statewide Ice Skating
Date: January 18, 2010
Time: January 18, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: The Centre, Harrington, DE
Category: Student Activity
Audience: FFA members, advisors and guests
Description: Annual Ice Skating Event on the grounds of the Delaware State Fair, Harrington
Contact: Karen Hutchison (302) 857-3320 ext 3327 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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INTEGRATE Meeting
Date: January 14, 2010
Time: January 14, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Collette Education Resource Center, Conference Room B
Audience: Anyone interested in instructional technology
Description: New attendees are encouraged to contact Wendy Modzelewski (302) 857-3305 to be added to the INTEGRATE group.
Contact: Jennifer Roussell (302) 857-3305 ext 3386 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Aspiring Leaders Meeting
Date: January 13, 2010
Time: January 13, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Townsend Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Dover
Category: Professional Development
Audience: Aspiring Teacher Leaders
Description: Focused on School Leadership that Works (From Research to Results). Discussion includes Management and Operations, Administrative Services and Special Services, Budget and Finance, Legal Issues, Collaboration and Team Building. Participants develop a portfolio and participate in a resume review and mock interview process.
Contact: Tina Whittington (302) 735-4120 ext 4013 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Secondary Learning Focused Training
Date: January 13, 2010
Time: January 13, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: TBD
Category: Professional Development
Audience: Principals and Teachers
Description: Southern Delaware Professional Development Center will be providing Secondary Learning Focused training including Catching Kids Up, Vocabuary and Math
Contact: Geri Donahue (302) 857-3320 ext 3330 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Got an IEP? We can Help!
Date: January 12, 2010
Time: January 12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Children's Beach House, 1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE
Do you feel like you are part of your child’s IEP team? Are you involved in your child’s IEP planning process?
Explore these questions and more, and learn how to draft an effective IEP and become more effective as a parent-advocate in the IEP process.
LDAF and PIC will help you learn how to ensure your child’s IEP contains measurable goals, benchmarks and outcomes along the way!
Contact: Mila Wells (302) 856-9880 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
More information: http://www.picofdel.org/forms/registration.asp?EventsID=822
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Is My Child Eligible for Special Education Services?
Date: January 11, 2010
Time: January 11, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: East Side Community School, Bancroft Elementary, 700 North Lombard Street, Wilmington
Parents learn about evaluations and eligibility requirements for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and their role in the referral/evaluation/eligibility process.
Contact: Lisa Bryant (302) 999-7394; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
More information: http://www.picofdel.org/forms/registration.asp?EventsID=819
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Visual & Performing Arts - District Representatives
Date: January 11, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: DOE, Cabinet Room, 3rd Floor, Townsend Building
Audience: District and Charter School representatives of Visual & Performing Arts Programs
Description: Quarterly meeting to discuss current best practices, alignment of curriculum, units of instruction and other issues connected with Visual & Performing Arts
Contact: Debora Hansen (302) 735-4180 ext 4190 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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DPAS II - Specialist Evaluation Process
Date: January 08, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Appoquinimink Training Centers, Odessa, Room 124
Category: Administrator Development
Audience: Administrators
Description: For new administrators or any administrator who would like a refresher training in the process by which they should evaluate specialists.
Contact: Tina Whittington (302) 735-4120 ext 4-13 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Delaware Science Coaltion Steering Committee Meeting
Date: January 07, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: John Collette Education Resource Center, Conference Rooms A/B
Audience: DE Science Coalition Steering Committee Members
Description: Monthly meeting
Contact: Kelli Martin (302) 857-3352 ext 3352 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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TSA State Officer’s Team Business Meeting
Date: January 05, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: John Collette Education Resource Center, Conference Room A
Category: Student Activity
Audience: DE TSA State Officers
Description: Monthly planning, informational and policy setting meeting
Contact: Sharon Rookard (302) 857-3320 ext 3334 ; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)