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The 9th National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention - The 9th National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention
August 26-28, 2008
New Orleans, Louisiana
The National Children’s Advocacy Center will host the 9th National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention at the Marriott Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The National Children’s Advocacy Center is committed to providing outstanding service through its direct services, training, and national leadership in the fight against child abuse and exploitation. We invite you to join us in these efforts to improve the lives of children throughout our country and the world.
For more information please go to www.nationalcac.org.
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Conference - Mental Health |
08:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Educational Surrogate Parent Program - Educational Surrogate Parent Program
August 27-28, 2008
Locke Lake Colony Association, Center Barnstead, NH
4:00PM-8:00PM
The Educational Surrogate Parent Program is looking for caring individuals who are committed to children and understand the importance of education. The program, coordinated by the New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, is a volunteer program designed to provide a child with a disability with an educational surrogate parent to act as the child's educational decision-maker. As the educational decision-maker you would participate in a child's special education team meetings. The training is free and dinner will be provided both nights. For more information, contact McKenzie Harrington at (603)271-3739 or mharrington@ed.state.nh.us. |
Workshop - Parenting |
4:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Barnstead, NH
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New Hampshire Citizens Making an Extraordinary Difference - New Hampshire Citizens Making an Extraordinary Difference
Would you like to make a difference in the education of a child with special needs?
The Educational Surrogate Parent Program is looking for caring individuals who are committed to children and understand the importance of education.
The Educational Surrogate Parent Program, coordinated by the New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, is a volunteer program designed to provide a child with a disability with an educational surrogate parent to act as the child’s educational decision-maker. As the educational decision-maker you would participate in a child’s special education team meetings.
Volunteers:
Represent children whose parents are unavailable or unable to participate in the special education process.
Must be at least 21 years of age and complete an application that includes a background check.
The NH DOE requires applicants to participate in a one-day training, which is offered at no cost to applicants. The training includes information on the special education process and related topics. (Professional Development credits are available for this training.)
The NH DOE offers ongoing support and assistance to educational surrogate parents. Educational surrogate parents are also eligible to participate in other learning opportunities through the NH DOE.
Training Schedule - August 27 & 28, 2008 at Locke Lake Colony Association, Center Barnstead, NH (4:00 – 8:00pm) BOTH DAYS ARE REQUIRED
For more information or to register for a training, contact:
McKenzie Harrington, Program Coordinator (603) 271-3739 or mharrington@ed.state.nh.us |
Workshop - Mental Health |
4:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Barnstead, NH
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