Parents who are informed are able to make the best choices for their children.

This blog was created to be a source of information about events in the Western Washington State area for parents and educators of children with special needs and learning challenges.
If you have an event that is not listed here please e-mail us complete information.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Treating Children with Homeopathy

Topic: Treating Children with Homeopathy

Where: Pierce County Library Processing & Administration Center
3005 112th St E., Tacoma (at 112th and Waller Rd, just off Hwy 512 Portland Ave exit)

When: Monday, January 10th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Speaker: Elizabeth Brandegee, Classical Homeopathy

Please join us for the next SPECIAL Families of Pierce County meeting! There will be selected lending library resources available for check out, and new attendees receive a valuable binder of information for free (until they are gone). Professionals and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Childcare is not available. Email me at specialfamiliespc@gmail.com with any questions.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Gig Harbor Gluten Free Meeting and Auction Fundraiser

January 19th, 2011

Mallard's Landing Gig Harbor

lst annual silent auction fundraiser

Speaker: The Gluten Free Girl from Seattle


We will have several fabulous items
up for auction:

Friesenburgers, French Meadow Bakery, Enjoy Life, Kitchen Table Bakers, Namaste, Pamela's, Choice Organic Tea, Mary's Gone Crackers, Kettle Cuisine,
Gluten Free Kneads, Udi Breads, Ener G Foods, Nancy Boyden &
Dr. Wangnen, Dr. Deanna Minich and Sue O'Brien are all donating copies of their books.

It will be a fun night with some fabulous items up for auction.

If you would like to help out or donate something please
contact Gay ASAP.


Gay McCray
Gig Harbor Gluten Free
(253) 851-4610

Friday, December 17, 2010

Nurturing Excellent Writers and other IEW Workshops in Seattle

Friday, Feb. 4 - Mini Conference

Saturday, Feb. 5 - High School Essay Intensive

To register for these events, go to:
Mini Conference - http://goo.gl/smDVf
High School Essay Intensive - http://goo.gl/uZQHl

Location:Three Rivers Homelink School
517 Jadwin Ave.

February 4: Mini Conference
No Charge!

Session 1: 9:00-10:15 AM
Rebuilding Your Educational Paradigm

In this inspiring and empowering session, you will not only come to understand the nature and purpose of today's educational system as it was originally conceived and designed, but you will see a shining alternative path, one that develops true thinkers, leaders, and communicators.

Session 2: 10:15-11:45 AM
Mastery Learning

Come and hear how, as Dr. Suzuki puts it, "Every child can learn," and you can create success in areas where you or your children have struggled in the past.

Session 3: 1:00-2:30 PM
Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing

We've all suffered it at one time or another: Frustration about writing assignments. Either on the receiving end, or perhaps now on the giving end, there can be a few distinctly discouraging aspects to teaching and being taught writing. The tough questions include: What should I correct and how do I give a grade? How much help is too much? Isn't the assignment clear enough? Why don't students find their own errors? Learn and avoid four teaching mistakes that contribute to this frustration: Overcorrecting, Holding Back Help, Unclear Assignments, & Over-Expectation.

Session 4: 6:30-8:00 PM
Nurturing Excellent Writers and Speakers

Many parents think that good readers will naturally become good writers. Others think that writing talent is just that--a natural ability--some have it; others don't. Both are myths. History and modern research show very clearly how good writers have developed. What are the two most critical things you can do as a parent to develop a high level of aptitude, from a young age and into high school? With humor and insight, Andrew will share the two easy but unbelievably powerful things you can do to build language patterns and nurture competent communicators in your family.

February 5: High School Essay Intensive
8:30AM-3:30PM

Get immediate experience and inside tips on how to do your best on the SAT or ACT essay. Also includes strategies for composing the college application personal essay.

Cost:$30.00/participant (Homelink Students)$50.00/participant (Non-Homelink Students)$20.00/participant (Teacher/Parent)Andrew Pudewa
Institute for Excellence in Writing8799 N 387 Rd., Locust Grove, OK 74352800.856.5815
www.excellenceinwriting.com

Monday, December 13, 2010

Sharing Holiday Themed Special Diet Recipes

Saturday, December 18, 2010

10:30am - 12:30pm

Topic: "Sharing holiday themed special diet recipes."

Come join us fordiscussion and the sharing of some fun special diet holiday recipes. If you have a great recipe to share, please bring some copies of it for sharing.

Place: Canyon Park Tully's, just off I-405 at the Canyon Park exit, rightacross the street from the QFC/Starbucks at 228th and Bothell-EverettHighway.

For those with special diets Tully's offers different milkoptions: cow, soy and rice.Tully's at Canyon Park - 22615 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell WA 98021,425-487-3517. For directions see:http://www.tullysco ffeeshops. com/storelocator /index.aspx

Monday, December 6, 2010

Sensory Friendly Movie - The Chronicles of Narnia

Join AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society on December 11 for a special showing of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

We will be showing the movie at 10 a.m. local time in participating theatres nationwide.

For more information or to find a theatre near you, visit www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms