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AASA Proposes IDEA Due Process Changes
From our friends at Learning Disabilities Association of America: In anticipation of the next reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which was slated to occur in 2009, the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has begun to … Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Youth
Tagged behavior, children, children's mental health, legislation, schools, special needs
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Talking to Children about the bombing
Children hearing about the Boston bombing may develop fears, attached are tips for talking to children about the bombings from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: talking_to_children_about_the_bombing_1
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week Events…
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5-11, 2013 Are you planning an event in your community? If so let us know so that we can post it here: Lexington County Event Hosted by Jan Cushman and Margaret Wingard Community Forum … Continue reading
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Tagged Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, education, family, schools, south carolina, special needs, support
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White House: Schools must open sports to disabled
The Obama administration for the first time is telling school districts across the USA that they must give disabled students equal access to extracurricular sports, a move that advocates say has been years in the making. Here is the story … Continue reading
Now Is the Time: The President’s Plan to Protect our Children and our Communities by Reducing Gun Violence
A two fold plan presented by the President offers ways to reduce gun violence, but equally important is the plan to ensure that children are identified and get mental health services needed. 3. MAKING SCHOOLS SAFER We need to enhance … Continue reading
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Tagged gun control, Mental Health First Aid, Obama, schools, White House, youth
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Federation of Families in the News
WOLO ABC Columbia story by Monique Williams http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/SCs-Lesson-from-CT-Address-Mental-Illness-184341061.html WIS TV Story with Susan Elizabeth Littlefield http://www.wistv.com/category/195964/video-landing-page
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Tagged children, children's mental health, Newtown, schools, south carolina, Trauma
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Easing Back to School Anxiety
Rachel Busman, PsyD Clinical Psychologist, Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center Child Mind Institute It’s normal for a child to feel anxious about going back to school, particularly if she is transitioning into middle school. Anxiety often peaks during transition times, … Continue reading
Federation Fighters vs. Harlem Ambassadors
Federation Fighters vs. Harlem Ambassadors Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:00 pm 1066 Brookland Baptist Church Player sponsorships: If you would like to make a donation to a players sponsorship, please e-mail player name and donation amount to Jenah Cason … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, anxiety disorder, children, family, mental, mental health, schools, south carolina, youth
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Helping Students With Disabilities Transition To Postsecondary Education
Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators comes from the Office for Civil Rights. The guide highlights the significant differences between the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities in high school and … Continue reading
Are You The Parent Of A Child Struggling In School?
Are you a parent of a child struggling in school? Are you confused about how to help your child succeed? Are you having difficulty communicating with your child’s teachers? If so, CHADD’s Parent Empowerment Program is here to help. This … Continue reading
