On November 17, 2009, CCDH offers Discovering Inclusion: Guiding Others. After successfully completing this Trainer of Trainers, CCDH certifies you to deliver this curriculum to staff at your own organization.

Participation is by invitation only, and individuals must successfully complete the following prerequisites:

1. Discovering Inclusion Training – the next one is scheduled for Monday, September 28th from 2-3:30 PM at Divine Sports – 3250 NW 207 Street, Miami Gardens; and
   
2. A minimum of 2 sessions of the KIT (Kids Included Together) training series, next scheduled at downtown Miami’s Arsht Center on October 14th and 15th.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is traveling throughout the country to engage a broad group of stakeholders—including parents—in an open and honest conversation about federal education policy in anticipation of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. He has already met with hundreds of parents, students, teachers, principals, education support staff, superintendents, college professors, higher education administrators, and community leaders during his national tour. Through forums such as this National Town Hall Meeting, the people of America are helping to shape future education policy.

On this special edition of Education News Parents Can Use, Secretary Duncan will engage in a live, interactive discussion with parents across the nation by telephone, email, and with a studio audience to gather input on: early childhood learning, quality schools, parent responsibility, higher standards, teacher quality, health and safety, workforce development, and higher education. Click here for more information.

FILC, Inc. is a statewide Council established by Florida Statute. It is a federally mandated, governor appointed, consumer controlled and cross disability entity. The Board consists of 15 voting members and in compliance with State law, a majority of the voting members are persons with disabilities.

FILC, Inc.'s purpose is to promote independent living opportunities for persons with disabilities throughout the State of Florida. This includes the promotion of a direct service philosophy that is consumer controlled and consumer driven. The primary responsibility of the Council is to meet its various legal obligations that are covered in both the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and Florida Statutes 413, Part II.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in making application to serve on the Council, please contact:

Molly Gosline, E.D., Florida Independent Living Council, Inc. 1416 North Adams St. Tallahassee, Florida 32303. Phone (850) 488-5624/ Toll Free 877-822-1993/ Fax (850) 488-5881.

The Community Inclusion Committee is part of the Superintendent’s District Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities. It’s purpose is to increase the community’s involvement and awareness of MDCPS’ inclusion efforts.

We are currently looking for members that have an interest in the successful education and community integration of ALL our students. We come together to discuss the challenges that ALL our students are facing today, concerns that affect our families and how as a community we can assist and guide our students to have a successful and meaningful future.

When:
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Where:
CCDH, Inc.
9555 North Kendall Drive, Suite 206,
Miami, Florida 33176