ESE Advisory Council Meetings every 4th Wednesday of every Month
Join us - Town Hall meeting with Mr Runcie
WHEN : February 22nd, 2012
TIME : 6:00PM Talk with Staff ~ Networking
6:30PM General Meeting & Topic
WHERE : Piper High School
8000 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL
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In case you missed our Janurary 25th meeting:
Topic & Discussion was about an inclusion program called "Play Pal" by the person that started this program 10 years ago in one of our school. The Broward ESE Advisory Executive board support the idea behind the Play Pal program and believe that the expansion of this program would have a positive impact on the education of all special needs students. We believe that this program would benefit the children in so many ways. Not only children will learn social skills, communication skills and self esteem....it would also help with the bullying that has been happening frequently. Last...but most important....it would mean an increase of acceptation of our children in the community. We will be working very hard to make this project become reality through out our schools. Our goal.....is that schools will embrace this amazing program and that children would benefit from this program beginning this fall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIeAAb5eVaM
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NEW
2012 Calendar Dates
Broward ESE Advisory General meetings
4th Wednesday of every month.
Where : Piper High School
TIME: 6:00PM-6:30PM
Meet Privately with District Staff
6:30PM-9:00PM General Meeting
Our New 2012 Meeting Dates
January 25, 2012
February 22, 2012
March 28, 2012
April 25, 2012
May 23, 2012
June 6, 2012
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The primary objective of the ESE Advisory Council shall be to inquire, inform, recommend and provide input on the effectiveness of educational programs and services for students with exceptionalities.
The Council/Committee functions shall include:
1. To inform and advise the Broward County School District as to compliance/noncompliance with State laws, Federal laws and School Board Policy regarding students with exceptionalities.
2. To evaluate the effectiveness of and provide input on Exceptional Student Education services, supports and programs.
3. To provide assistance by advocating for funding, services, and the rights of students with exceptionalities within our school district, State, County and community that results in a positive impact on student achievement.
4. To recommend or promote changes to Federal and State legislation and School Board Policy, Procedures and Guidelines to ensure that the needs of students with exceptionalities are accommodated.
5. To advise on the allocation and/or expenditures of Local, State, and Federal funds and grants pertaining to ESE student education.
6. To represent the interests and concerns of ESE students with disabilities and their parents on County, State, Local and School Board of Broward County committees and task forces.
7. To advocate for the purpose of ensuring that students with exceptionalities receive:
A. Support and Services by qualified professionals and paraprofessionals;
B. Environments/facilities that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
C. Appropriate modifications/accommodations for inclusion in school, community and extracurricular activities and clubs; and
D. Access to school extracurricular activities and clubs.
8. To promote school-based training activities and community partnerships.
9. To collaborate with School Advisory Forums (SAF), School Advisory Councils (SAC), Area Advisory Councils, District Advisory Council, ESOL, PTA, School District Advisories, committees and other school/community organizations.
10. To provide information about Federal, State, local and School Board issues to parents and/or guardians of students with Exceptionalities which may have educational relevance.
11. To provide a forum for parents with students with disabilities to discuss critical issues and concerns.
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