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Schedule of Trainings and Events
Listen to parents who attended Families First:
"I discovered the importance of developing a vision and goals for my child."
"The whole class was enlightening and motivated me tremendously."
"Families First is a group of parents that talk to you like they are in your family."
Families First is a free empowerment training on the basics of early intervention. Families First will teach you more about the early intervention system. The focus of the training is on families receiving early intervention services in Philadelphia.
Families First Offers You:
- Direction on how to be an effective member of the Early Intervention Team.
- A chance to meet other families with children who receive services.
- Information to help you be confident as an equal member in your child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Family Services Plan (IFSP).
Families First will teach you the basics of Early Intervention Services in Philadelphia at no cost!
PLUS
Reimbursement of child care costs (to qualified participants only). Refreshments and PRIZES!
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Training Dates for Winter/Spring 2008:
All locations are in Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday February 12 or Tuesday February 19, 9:30AM - 12PM
Special People in the Northeast (SPIN) Frankford
1642 Orthodox Street
Coffee and donuts served at 9:00AM.
Wednesday March 5 or Wednesday March 12, 6:30PM - 8PM
Parent Leadership Academy (PLA)
Palumbo Academy
12th and Catherine Streets
Dinner served at 5:30.
Saturday March 15, 10AM - 3PM
Atonement Lutheran Church
1524 Montgomery Avenue
Lunch served.
Monday April 14 AND Monday April 28, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Special People in the Northeast (SPIN)
Norcom
10980 Norcom Road
Dinner served at 6:00PM.
Tuesday May 6 AND Tuesday May 13, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Resources for Human Development
90 Rochelle Avenue.
April 1, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Families First Brunch - Using Positive Behavior Approaches for Young Children
Julie Kessler, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Temple University
Pilgrim Baptist Church
5930 Rising Sun Avenue.
Families First was developed and is taught by parents of children in Early Intervention, in partnership with nationally recognized professionals.
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To register or for more information, contact:
Sue Tuckerman, Institute on Disabilities
Email: susanne@temple.edu
Voice: 215-204-1772
Voice/TTY: 215-204-1356
Fax: 215-204-6336
Please indicate which training you want to attend when you register.
Sponsored by:
Philadelphia Mental Retardation Services and Elwyn, Inc.
Conducted by:
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education