2014 Adapted Bike Camp (April 21-25) As Society for Disabilities’ Annual Adapted Bike Camp approaches, we at specialneedsinmycity.org can’t help but get excited about this amazing event for our kids who want to learn how to bike. Every year Bruce Davey, an adapted physical education teacher (SUSD) conducts a week-long camp, fitting children with the proper sized bikes and coaching and training high school volunteers to assist children with biking. At the sessions, Bruce along with a bike specialist will help parents with any questions about what size bike to buy, where to buy and adjustments necessary for a bike..
Education
It all starts with a great teacher and an involved parent…so SNIMC asked an amazing and dedicated 4th-5th grade LH teacher (SUSD) to suggest what parents must do to have a stronger pulse on their child’s educational progress. (1 of 2 articles in series) 5 things every parent must be practicing regularly: If you don’t know…ask Teach your child regularly Understand Your Child’s Strengths and Capitalize on Them Keep the End in Mind Come and See Us Once in a While If You Don’t Know…Ask The world of special education seems to have a language all its own. We have.
The Vintage Faire Mall Kids Club is a great local opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. The Club has teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create fun activities and games that focus on discovery through play. It takes place the 3rd Thursday of each month. On Thursday, March 20, 2014, learn about Castles! Kids will discover the past when kings and queens ruled the lands and lived in Castles! With special guests from Sutter Health. Hosted by DJ Walker of KAT Country. Date: March 20, 2014 Time: 3.30-5.30 pm Location: Vintage Fair Mall in.
Parents of special needs kids, here is your opportunity to give feedback to School Districts on what to spend on, to increase your child’s educational progress. As Districts prepare to finalize their budgets with Proposition 30 funds (Temporary Taxes to Fund Education), you must speak up on your child’s behalf. Remember, your input today will make a difference in how well your child is prepared to succeed beyond 12th grade. California’s new way of funding schools referred to as Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) requires parental and community input in increasing student outcomes, especially in the areas of educating low-income.