March 29, 2016
Parsons
April 9, 2016
Wichita
April 21, 2016
Wichita
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Families and Appointed
Education Advocates:
The staff members at Families Together invite all of you to our annual Conference: Together We Can Learn. We have an incredible line up of speakers to encourage, educate and empower you and your child's team. Included in the newsletter is a flyer with all the information you will need to register.
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Education
Advocate
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The school year is quickly passing by and soon it will be spring again. With the change of the season, comes the Education Advocate Annual Survey. Once again, we will be using an electronic format; so, you will receive your survey in your e-mail in box.
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More information about the Education Advocate program.
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Connect with Another Parent
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Would you like to be matched with another parent to gain information and share your stories with one another? If so, be sure to ask about our
Parent-to-Parent Program!
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Kansas College
and Career
Academic Readiness Assessment
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Key Points:
1. This is a new day in Kansas education.
- the Kansas College and Career Ready standards have raised the bar on what students should know and be able to demonstrate in order to be successful after high school.
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Mary Somoza's 6 Tips from an Advocacy Pro
Mary Somoza fought hard to get the best education possible for her twin girls, who both have severe disabilities. Now she helps other parents do the same for their children.
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6 consejos de María Somoza una
D
efensora Professional
María Somoza luchó duro para conseguir la mejor educación posible para sus hijas gemelas, quien tienen discapacidades severas. Ahora ella ayuda a otros padres hacer lo mismo para sus hijos.
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Featuring
Stephen Hinkle, M.A., is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Master's degree in Disability Policy. Stephen is an individual with autism. When he was very young, his mother was told that she should institutionalize him. She did not. Stephen grew up in the special education system, noting what worked and did not work throughout his journey. Join Stephen as he explores
The Hidden Curriculum of School.
Sean J. Smith holds the rank of Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas. Dr. Smith has a background in the area of special education and technology, specifically towards the integration of technology across teacher preparation programs. He is the proud parent of four young children, one having an intellectual disability. Dr. Smith will explore
TECH Tools & Strategies during his keynote address.
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La Evaluación
de Kansas para la Preparación
Académica de Universidad y Carrera
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Hoy es un nuevo día en la educación de Kansas.
-Los estándares para La Preparación Académica de Universidad y Carrera de Kansas han elevado el nivel de lo que los estudiantes deben saber y ser capaces de demostrar con el fin de tener éxito después de la secundaria.
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| Families Make the Difference |
Families Together, Inc. founded in 1982, serves as the  Parent Training and Information Center and Family- to-Family Health Information Center for Kansas and provides opportunities for families to come together and meet other families who are navigating the special education and disability services maze. Each year, Families Together, Inc. provides, without fees, direct support to thousands of Kansas families. In addition, through workshops, conferences and partnerships with state, local and national organizations, Families Together provides training to more than 1,000 families and professionals working with children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs.
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