Thursday, October 22, 2009

What Works Virtual Conference

What Works! is designed to shine a spotlight on strengths-based approaches to preschool teacher-driven change in early childhood learning environments. What Works! is a three-week Virtual Conference sponsered by the Institue for Teaching

Because the conference will be conducted entirely online, participants may attend whenever their schedules permit, without the burden of travel costs, loss of classroom time, or the inconvenience of being away from home. In this conference, some of the country's foremost thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and educators in strengths-based strategies will join participants in an online learning community... go to http//www.whatworksconference.org

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Autism Famliy Resource Center

Grandparents' Support Group
( For grandparents of children with autism )
Monthly support and educational meetings
November 11, 2009 focus is "Medicaid Waivers"
December 9, 2009 focus is Complimentary dinner and social
From 5:30-7:30pm RSVP to Diane at (317) 882-1914 or Linda (317) 816-1381
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm (The speaker begins at 6:00pm)
LOCATION: Autism Family Resource Center at Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Drive,Indianpolis, IN 46205

Autism Resources

Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Supporting individuals with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
For more information or resources contact the: Indiana Resource Center for Autism
2853 east Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-2696
Phone: (812) 855-6508
TT: (812) 855-9396
Fax: (812) 855-9630

"Helping Service Providers Cope With Stress"

The Latino Coalition is pleased to offer a FREE half day training on stress management and domestic violence in the workplace. This training is designed to help ensure that service providers learn how to cope with stress, especially when dealing with victims of domestic violence & sexual abuse. Learn how to understand the safety issues to protect a co-worker who has been a victom of abuse.

WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 9:00am - 12:30pm
WHERE: Julia Carson Building 300 E. Fall Creek N. Parkway Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205 On the 2nd floor

The Speakers:
  • Steven P. Rossetti, Director of training & Development at the Synergy Companies Inc. in Chicago, IL
  • Mark King, Adjunct Faculty, Purdue School of Engineering & Technology. Manager of D.C. Human Resources at Home goods.

Please call, or email to RSVP at (317) 926-4673 or (317) 926-5551 , afigueroa@indianalatinocoalition.org

Tuesday, October 20, 2009