On August 29, 2024, the East Central GLRS organized the Teachers of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Consortium at the OWL (Old West Laurens). The event gathered thirty educators who gained insights into effective strategies for working with students facing significant cognitive challenges. Leading the consortium were Riley Troili from Bleckley County Schools and Brittney Faircloth from the Laurens County School District. They facilitated professional development sessions and shared valuable resources covering topics such as daily schedules, interactive calendars, prioritization of IEP goals, progress monitoring, and data collection. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to engage in a hands-on make-and-take session to create materials for immediate classroom use. The upcoming sessions for this group will be the Skills 4 Life Days scheduled for October 24 and October 25, 2024, at the Heart of Georgia RESA. During these sessions, educators and students will participate in interactive workshops focusing on life skills, career exploration, and practical hands-on activities. For more information on Skills 4 Life, please visit the provided link.
The GA Department of Public Health launches the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs assessment to gather feedback and recommendations from families across the state - we want to hear from you.
Your participation will help to identify What Matters Most to Georgia Families Caring for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs! This is an opportunity for families to influence the priorities and focus of maternal and child health programs in the state, and is part of a comprehensive, statewide assessment the program conducts every five years as part of federal Title V funding. The survey covers a range of topics, including access to health care services, child and family well-being and quality of life, health care financing and community resources. The survey will be open until September 6th.
CYSHCN Survey Link:
- Amanda Amerson
- Aug 9, 2024
- 1 min read
The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia will host free autism training for first responders, teachers, and the community on September 28, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The training will focus on overcoming communication challenges, de-escalation strategies, identifying individuals on the autism spectrum, understanding sensory challenges, missing person search tactics, and gaining cooperation and compliance. For more information, see the flyer below or contact Madison Chesak at mchesak@csbmg.com.
