Super Sibs
The Parenting Center will be hosting Super Sibs, a support group for elementary age students who have siblings with special needs.

It will be held on four Mondays starting March 28th, through April 25th.

Meeting time will be 4:00pm-5:00pm
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WORKSHOP: THE ABCs OF IEPs AND THE 123s 0f 504S
Thursday, February 3, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Board of Education District Meeting Room 525 Academy St. Maplewood

An Individual Education Plan (IEP) and a 504 are two types of written plans that must be developed and implemented by public schools in order to support students with disabilities or special needs.  This workshop will review the fundamentals of creating IEPs and 504s.  Parents will be given an overview of which students might be eligible for each plan, how each process works and how they differ from one another.  Presenters will be South Orange/Maplewood School District’s Director of Special Services, Dr. Patricia Barker, Jessica de Koninck, In-House Legal Counsel and James Memoli, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.
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TECHNOLOGY MAKES LEARNING EASIER
Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Parenting Center 525 Academy St., Maplewood

Most students learn unevenly. Sometimes lags in skills can keep students from engaging in the joys of more complex and richer work; sometimes students need the support of a well-targeted computer learning game to help solidify foundational skills. Recently, there has been an explosion in the many ways technology can assist in student learning. This workshop is designed to acquaint parents with current technology resources for students.

RSVP: Barry Berg if you’re able attend.
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WORDS BOOKSTORE ‘SECOND SUNDAYS PROGRAM’
This weekend on Sunday, Jan. 9th, Words Bookstore is hosting its first ‘Second Sundays Program’.

From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ages 3-10):
Music Together taught by director of Music and More w/Kelly, Kelly Heinze. For children ages birth through 5, 6, or age level appropriate. Singing her own way…Dancing in his chair…Jamming to their own inner rhythms… In the Music Together family, everyone is a music maker. Become part of a community of families sharing songs, instrument plays, rhythm chants, and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance oriented setting. Everyone is encouraged to participate at their own developmental level. Music is learned through developmentally appropriate activities that support and respect the learning styles of all participants.

From 3:30-4:30 pm (ages 10+):
World Music Drumming, part of programming at Music and More w/Kelly, is for children ages 10 to 18. Come be a part of the drum circle experience. Feel the vibrations as the community of drummers create their own sound. No experience necessary. Bring your own drum if you have one. Taught by drumming expert Leslie Frost.

Reserve Your Spot Today! The Event Is Free But Parents Attendance Required.
Email: WORDS@WORDSMAPLEWOOD.COM