ALL ARE WELCOME.  Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, Teachers, Administrators, Program Coordinators... Anyone who has a child with special education needs in their life and a need to learn more.

We will have a table at the 2011 Upper Merion Community Fair                  Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.                                           Rain date is Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 12 - 4 p.m.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

All meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Floor of the Upper Merion Township Building located at 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA  19406.

Tuesday, October, 25, 2011 - Henderson Room

Annual IEP/504 meeting  Presented by Heidi Konkler-Goldsmith of the Mcandrews Law Office.  Ms. Konkler-Goldsmith has sat at IEP meetings as both an attorney and as a mom.  Please join us to hear her unique perspective.  Bring your questions about IEP's and 504's.

Thursday, December 1, 2011 - Valley Forge Room

Understanding Wraparound and other Mental Health Services for Children                        An information session with Claudine D. Pecherek, Children's Mental Health Services Program Coordinator of the Montgomery County Office of Behavioral Health

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - Valley Forge Room

Annual Parent Panel "Navigating Special  Education Services"                                    Parents will describe their experiences in obtaining the appropriate education plan, therapies and other programs. Managing their child's behavior, working with their child's teacher and team and the art of  advocating will also be addressed.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Valley Forge Room

Transition to and through the Upper Merion Area School District presented by Janet Pelone, Supervisor of Student Services for the Upper Merion Area School District