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DENTAL WELLNESS PLAN NOW OFFERS TWO DENTAL CARRIERS
From the
Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
 The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) is pleased to announce that MCNA Dental will be joining the Dental Wellness Plan, which provides dental coverage for members enrolled in the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan. Delta Dental of Iowa had been the sole dental carrier since the program was established in 2014. Both dental carriers are required to offer the same benefits and have their own network of dentists and dental providers.
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GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS ON ENSURING EQUITY AND PROVIDING BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
From the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued a
Dear Colleague Letter
(DCL) that emphasizes the requirement that schools provide positive behavioral supports to students with disabilities who need them. It also clarifies that the repeated use of disciplinary actions may suggest that many children with disabilities may not be receiving appropriate behavioral interventions and supports. When schools fail to consider and provide for needed behavioral supports through the Individualized Education Program, it is likely to result in a child not receiving the free appropriate public education to which they are entitled under federal law.
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ADHD GUIDANCE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
An update announced by the Office of Special Education Programs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights issued guidance clarifying the obligation of schools to provide students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with equal educational opportunity under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
"On this 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, I am pleased to honor Congress' promise with guidance clarifying the rights of students with ADHD in our nation's schools," said Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. "The Department will continue to work with the education community to ensure that students with ADHD, and all students, are provided with equal access to education."
In addition to the guidance, the Department also released a Know Your Rights document that provides a brief overview of schools' obligations to students with ADHD.
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UNITEDHEALTHCARE TO OFFER ABA COVERAGE ACROSS THE U.S.
From Disability Scoop
The nation's largest health insurer says it will soon include coverage of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in every group plan it offers.
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PEER & FAMILY PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST TRAININGS IN AMES
Application deadlines apply
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Peer Support Specialist Training
September 12-16, 2016
Holiday Inn Ames Conference Center
2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010
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Family Peer Support Specialist Training
October 25-27 & November 15-17, 2016
You must attend both sessions to complete the training.
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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Both trainings are being conducted by the Iowa Peer Support and Family Peer Support Training program and are offered for free
, however, trainees must pay for their own lodging, food and travel costs.
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or more information on these training opportunities, go to
iowapeersupporttraining.org.
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MAKE YOUR MARK! SELF-ADVOCACY CONFERENCE
October 5-7, 2016 | Honey Creek Resort on Rathbun Lake
Join ID Action for the Make Your Mark! conference! This event will prepare you with information to build your self-awareness, confidence and skills. You'll learn how to participate, stand up, speak up and connect with others. Ultimately, you'll grow the power to influence others to make decisions that support positive change.
October 5-7, 2016
Honey Creek Resort on Rathbun Lake
12633 Resort Drive, Moravia, IA 52571
Register early and save up to $20! Early bird registration ends September 12. Registration, complete agenda, and other information is available at
www.idaction.org.
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AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA 2016 FALL CONFERENCE
Friday, November 4 | Sheraton Hotel, West Des Moines | Registration fees vary
Save the date to attend the Autism Society of Iowa's 2016 Fall Conference featuring keynote speakers Temple Grandin, and authors of
In a Different Key--The Story of Autism, John Donvan and Caren Zucker. All three keynote speakers will hold book signings throughout the day, and a fundraising event will be held following the conference with proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of Iowa.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Sheraton Hotel
1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Registration fees vary from $85-100. For registration, agenda, and other details go to
www.autismia.org and click the Upcoming Events tab at the top of the page.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 5K RUN WALK ROLL IN PLEASANT HILL!
Saturday, October 1, 2016 | SEP Football Stadium | Cost: $20
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Saturday, October 1, 2016
Southeast Polk Football Stadium
8325 NE University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA
Only $20 to register; price includes 5K entry fee and official 2016 race t-shirt. Children ages 3 and under can participate for free but won't receive a t-shirt. D
etails will be posted to
walkthetalkiowa.org
and social media
as information is made available.
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TWO NEW, FREE SHORT FILMS ON INCLUSION IN THE CLASSROOM
From SWIFT and filmmaker Dan Habib
Filmmaker Dan Habib has just released two new films that capture inclusion in action at schools in Maryland, Mississippi, and Oregon.
These two short films,
Together
and
Whatever It Takes
, can be streamed for free on the
SWIFT YouTube channel, or on
Vimeo at the following links:
SWIFT (Schoolwide Integrated Framework for Transformation) is a national K-8 technical assistance center that builds school capacity to provide academic and behavioral support to improve outcomes for ALL students through equity-based inclusion. Learn more about SWIFT at www.swiftschools.org.
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NEW PARENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON HEALTHYCHILDREN.ORG
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics has added two new articles to their online parent resource website, HealthyChildren.org. Both of the new articles feature milestone checklists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's program, "Learn the Signs. Act Early.".
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CHILD CARE IN AMERICA: 2016 FACT SHEETS
From Child Care Aware of America
A new annual report, Child Care in America: 2016 State Fact Sheets, uses federal and national data and information from a number of different state agencies to report on issues related to the state of quality child care and early learning programs across the country, the child care workforce, the costs of child care, and the circumstances working families face when trying to find affordable, quality child care. Read
Iowa-specific data by clicking the following links:
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