The South River Advocate

Vol.4 Issue 2

The Newsletter of SEPTA of South River October 2002
http://www.specialeducationpta.org email: info@specialeducationpta.org Information Line (732) 651-7157

Coming Events:

October 2: SEPTA Exec Board Meeting Elementary School Library 7-9 pm

October 17: Board of Ed. Pre-Meeting Board Confrence Rm. 7 pm

October21: Board of Ed. Meeting High School Library 7 pm.

October 22: Family Support Center, Awareness Day. The Pines Manor Edison 8 am - 4 pm

October 22:SEPTA workshop: How to Improve Your Child's IEP, Using Practical Tips Learned by Other Parents South River Public Library 7 -9 pm.

October 29: New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education workshop Making a Difference: Preparing for Public Advocacy East Brunswick Public Library 10 am - 2 pm

November 13: SEPTA Exec Board Meeting Elementary School Library 7-9 pm

November 14: New Jersey Bar Foundation Seminar on 'Special Education Law' 7-9 pm


For Your Information:

Kidstuff Coupon Books

SEPTA would like to thank everyone who purchased a book. We still have some Kidstuff Coupon Books for sale. There are coupons for over 190 local and national merchants. To Order one call (732) 651 - 7157.

Parents Coffee

A support group for parents and guardians of special education students is sponsoring a morning coffee on November 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Future coffees are set to take place once a month during the school year. This informal group meets monthly For more information and meeting locations call Vivian Paulus (732) 297-4028

V-Tech Scholarships

VTech is sponsoring the VTech XLence Awards. It's easy to nominate a child, just write a 50 to 100 word essay telling them how a child you know excels. It is open to kids ages 5 to 11 years old. For more details contact SEPTA or go online at www.vtechkids.com

Special Education PTA of South River Workshop

How to Improve Your Child'sI.E.P.
Using Practical Tips Learned by
Other Parents
October 22,2002

7-9 pm at the So.River Public Library 55 Appleby St., So.River

Learn practical tips and tools other parents have used to help improve their child's individual education plans.
For more information visit our web site:
www.specialeducationpta.org or call the SEPTA Information Line at
(732)651-7157


New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education

Making a Difference: Preparing for Public Advocacy
Workshop presented by Diana Autin, SPAN, NJCIE

Parents and professionals can work together to change the policies and practices that encourage exclusion - rather than inclusion. This training will provide the information and tools you need to be an effective grassroots public advocate for inclusive schools. Helpful hints on how to work with others to prepare a public policy "action plan" will be addressed. This workshop will also strengthen your ability to participate in the current debate about reauthorization of IDEA, the federal special education law. Don't sit on the sidelines - be a part of the action!

Tuesday, October 29, 2002, 10 am to 2 pm, East Brunswick public Library No charge, but you MUST register. Call NJCIE at 732 - 613- 0400

SEPTA MEMBERSHIP

SEPTA needs you support to continue to provide you and your children with the programs, speakers, and activities you currently receive. Your support has allowed us to provide a Scholarship to a South River graduating Senior, a Music appreciation class to the Pre-School Handicapped class and speakers for parents and teacher.

Please Mail the below membership form to:
SEPTA of South River
81 Johnson Place
South River, NJ 08882

Membership Application
2002 - 2003

Name _________________________________________________ Membership Type
Address ________________________________________________ Parent ____
_________________________________________________ Faculty/Staff ____
City, State, ZIP _________________________________________________ Other ____
Phone No. _________________________________________________
E-Mail _________________________________________________
# of memberships . X $4.00 ____
One year MAILED subscription to the South River Advocate $4.00 (S&H) Faculty/Staff
NOTE: The South River Advocate is distributed FREE via backpack express, email and our website 		____
Tax Deductible Donation ____
GRAND TOTAL ____
Phone E-Mail In Order to serve you better please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire:

Dou you have a Special Needs Child/Children Yes ____ No____

If so what are their ages Do you have access to E-mail Yes ____ No____

Would you like information sent to you via E-mail Yes ____ No____

Do you have access to the World Wide Web? (Free access is available at most public libraries including South River Public Library Yes ____ No____

Would you be interested in information distributed over the Web? Yes ____ No____

What topic or subject would be of interest to you?

How can SEPTA help you and your child?

Would you be interested in being on one of these committees?

FundraisingOther__________ Refreshments____________
Membership______________ Special Events______________
Speakers______________ Legislative______________
Other________

SEPTA would like to thank The following organizations for their generous donations:

Laffin Chevrolet-Oldsmobile of South River

Magnifico's Ice Cream of East Brunswick

Thank you for your support.