Upcoming Events at FRCD
- No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Training
- Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm
- To register for the NLCB Training, mail or fax your registration (form) by Monday, July 6, 2009. We regret that we cannot accommodate children.
- Special Education Rights Training Seminar
- Every Saturday (except holidays and days of special conferences), 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- The first Tuesday of each month (except holidays), 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- In Spanish only, the second Wednesday of the month (except holidays), 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Advanced registration (form)
and confirmation is required for the seminars. FRCD cannot
provide accommodations for children.
Training & Resource Fairs at Community Sites
May
- Saturday, May 30, 2009
- Transitioning from Early Intervention to Preschool/Kindergarten: What to expect, Parent Panel
- Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL
- 11:30am
- Becky Vacco 773.385.5560
Collaborative Parent Organization Project
May
- Saturday, May 9, 2009
- The Chicago Lighthouse, Illinois Parents of Children with Visual Impairments and Lekotek
- If you have not gotten involved in our partnership, NOW is the time. We will be here at the Lighthouse talking about toys. We will adapt old toys, explore new ones, and learn to make switches. We will even have an extra special prize for the mothers that come! Lunch and playgroups will be provided.
- Chicago Lighthouse, 1850 Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL
- 11:00am - 1:30pm
- Kelly Sipotz, Illinois Parents of Children with Visual Impairment 312.447.3232
- Tuesday, May 12, 2009
- RTI from a different perspective and what I need to know for my child with a learning disability
- Devon Banks, 6445 N. Western (one block north of Devon), Chicago, IL
- 7:15pm
- Learning Disabilities of America, contact Karen Tipp, 773-973-0152
- Wednesday, May 13, 2009
- Navigating SSI for Families with children and adults with Development Disabilities
- This training will help families learn the facts, and how to apply for SSI for their children.
- The Autism Society of Illinois, 2200 S. Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- RSVP to Mary Kay Betz at betzm@autismillinois.org, or call 1-630-691-1270. Space is limited.
- Tuesday, May 19, 2009
- Transition Planning, Who’s on Your Team?
- Join us as we learn about important steps we need to take in securing services and planning for the future of those with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.
- Johnson Auditorium (lower level), Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, IL
- 7:00pm
- National Association for Downs Syndrome
