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        <title>Family - School Partnership at The Advocacy Center - News Headlines</title>
        <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org</link>
        <description>The Family-School Partnership is a NYSED Special Education Parent Center. Our goal is to facilitate parent-school collaboration by providing parents of children with disabilities with information and skill-building opportunities.</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preventing Bullying Through Leadership]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/90/preventing-bullying-through-leadership</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Preventing Bullying through Leadership is the topic of a half day conference presented by The Advocacy Center on June 7, 2012.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 12:56:31 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[OPWDD Launches  User-Friendly Website Providing Visitor Interactivity]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/89/opwdd-launches-user-friendly-website-providing-visitor-interactivity</link>
            <description><![CDATA[OPWDD Launches  User-Friendly Website Providing Visitor Interactivity]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 12:49:02 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/89/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Managing Autism Together Today (MATT) Parent Group]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/88/managing-autism-together-today-matt-parent-group</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This group is open to all local parents/caregivers that have a child/children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is another opportunity to connect and share information with other local parents with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.    This is a ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 12:43:49 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/88/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Presenters for A New Attitude]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/87/presenters-for-a-new-attitude</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Presenters for a New Attitude is a two-day workshop for adults with developmental disabilities and family members in which you will learn and practice the skills needed to share your stories with audiences.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:18:16 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/87/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bullying Event]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/86/bullying-event</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bullying Event at Loving Cup with multiple speakers and performers, teens welcome!]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:00:53 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/86/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reminder: Special Needs Christmas Season Church Service]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/85/reminder-special-needs-christmas-season-church-service</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Reminder: Special Needs Christmas Season Church Service]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:44:46 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/85/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Press Release on Transition Services ]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/84/nysed-press-release-on-transition-services</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A new memorandum from the P-12 Office of Special Education is now available.  The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance to school districts regarding transition planning and services for students with disabilities and information about resourc]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:32:01 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/84/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Eastview Mall (Victor, NY) Offers Special Santa Hour for Children with Special Needs]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/83/eastview-mall-victor-ny-offers-special-santa-hour-for-children-with-special-needs</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Eastview Mall (Victor, NY) Offers Special Santa Hour for Children with Special Needs Every Tuesday morning from 9am – 10am.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:24:33 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/83/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Seeking Public Comment on Proposed IEP Credential]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/82/nysed-seeking-public-comment-on-proposed-iep-credential</link>
            <description><![CDATA[public comment on proposed IEP credential ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:31:04 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/82/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Spanish Resource Available- Glossary of Special Education Terms in Spanish.]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/81/new-spanish-resource-available-glossary-of-special-education-terms-in-spanish</link>
            <description><![CDATA[New Spanish Resource Available- Glossary of Special Education Terms in Spanish]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:43:12 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/81/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Creating A Life After High School- Pre-Self Determination~Transition Series]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/80/creating-a-life-after-high-school-pre-self-determination-transition-series</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Creating A Life After High School- Pre-Self Determination~Transition Series]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:26:13 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/80/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Autism Funds Available for Families in Finger Lakes Region]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/78/autism-funds-available-for-families-in-finger-lakes-region</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Family reimbursement funds available for 2011, ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:38:05 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/78/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stipend for Conference: The 27th Annual International Conference for Young Children with Special Needs and their Families]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/77/stipend-for-conference-the-27th-annual-international-conference-for-young-children-with-special-needs-and-their-families</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Stipend for Conference: The 27th Annual International Conference for Young Children with Special Needs and their Families]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:04:17 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/77/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Computer Recycling for Education]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/76/computer-recycling-for-education</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rochester-Based organization that recycles donated computers to sell for reduced price for education ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:52:09 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/76/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[I-Pad-a-Day Grant]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/75/i-pad-a-day-grant</link>
            <description><![CDATA[From July 1, 2011 until December 31, 2011, The iTaalk Autism Foundation will select weeks at random to grant one iPad-a-day ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:55:35 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/75/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) seeks input.]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/70/the-national-center-for-learning-disabilities-ncld-seeks-input</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is very eager to hear from you about your experiences with the LD.org website.  NCLD is constantly striving to improve the site for all of its users.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:08:38 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/70/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[SAVE THE DATE- Success from the Start: Strategies for the Journey to Adulthood]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/72/save-the-date-success-from-the-start-strategies-for-the-journey-to-adulthood</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A Day of Inspiration and Learning for Individuals with Disabilities, Family Members, and Professionals]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:33:33 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/72/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Save the Date- The Quest for Ordinary Life: Preparing Individuals with Disabilities to Function Productively in the Real World of Work]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/71/save-the-date-the-quest-for-ordinary-life-preparing-individuals-with-disabilities-to-function-productively-in-the-real-world-of-work</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Lou Brown's inspiring and informative presentation features strategies and real life examples to support competitive employment for individuals with disabilities.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:24:58 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/71/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[US Department of Education issues guidance on technolog for students with disabilities]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/74/us-department-of-education-issues-guidance-on-technolog-for-students-with-disabilities</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance to elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education on the legal obligation to p]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:40:24 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/74/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Policy Briefs from NYSED]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/73/new-policy-briefs-from-nysed</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Office of Special Education has issued three policy briefs on the topics of: Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans and the Use of a Time Out Room. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:32:14 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/73/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Public Hearing on Mandate Relief- June 28th at Monroe BOCES 1]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/69/nysed-public-hearing-on-mandate-relief-june-28th-at-monroe-boces-1</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NYSED Public Hearing on Mandate Relief- June 28th at Monroe BOCES 1]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:29:18 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/69/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nominate Someone for the Presidential Citizens Medal]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/68/nominate-someone-for-the-presidential-citizens-medal</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Last year the President honored 13 outstanding Americans  with the nation&rsquo;s second-highest civilian honor, the Presidential  Citizens Medal. The individuals who received this]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 07:31:27 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/68/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Walk in Wednesdays - An Opportunity for Individual Advocacy Support ]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/67/walk-in-wednesdays-an-opportunity-for-individual-advocacy-support</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Parents and/or caregivers will have a chance to meet one on one with a  representative from The Advocacy Center. The purpose of these sessions  is to provide assistance and answer ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 07:24:10 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/67/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Parents of Young Children: You Can Be Leaders!]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/66/parents-of-young-children-you-can-be-leaders</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Parents of Young Children: You Can Be Leaders!
The Advocacy Center is presenting free leadership sessions for parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or special needs ar]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 10:35:45 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/66/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Helping Parents and Schools Become More Effective Partners:  Special Education Mediation/A Collaborative Option for Resolving Disputes]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/65/helping-parents-and-schools-become-more-effective-partners-special-education-mediation-a-collaborative-option-for-resolving-disputes</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Helping Parents and Schools Become More Effective Partners:&nbsp; 
Special Education Mediation/A Collaborative Option for Resolving Disputes
This informational session will offer]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:16:03 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/65/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Memorandum regarding Services for Students with Limited English Proficiency who are also Students with a Disability]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/62/new-memorandum-regarding-services-for-students-with-limited-english-proficiency-who-are-also-students-with-a-disability</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A joint memorandum from the Offices of Special Education and InstructionalSupport and Development clarifies the State policy regarding English as aSecond Language services for limi]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:29:11 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/62/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Individuals with Disabilities Education Act- Important Survey for Parents and Educators]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/63/individuals-with-disabilities-education-act-important-survey-for-parents-and-educators</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Please take the time to complete this survey http://www.ideasurvey.org/ and pass it on to others &ndash; there are separate surveys for parents, professionals, and those denied spe]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:57:53 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/63/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Education Regulations Part 200 and Part 201 Updated with New Amendment]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/61/nysed-education-regulations-part-200-and-part-201-updated-with-new-amendment</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NYSED Education Regulations Part 200 and Part 201 Updated with New Amendment]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:17:49 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/61/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) would your help with a survey.]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/64/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-opwdd-would-your-help-with-a-survey</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) would like to hear your ideas, comments, concerns, and questions about strengthening sytem oversight and accountabilit]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:35:40 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/64/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[  Nominate Someone for a Community Award]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/60/nominate-someone-for-a-community-award</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Advocacy Center is seeking nominations for our Annual Community Awards, which highlight the contributions of people who make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.   Please consider nominating someone for one of the following awar]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:55:01 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/60/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Down Syndrome Day 2011- March 21]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/58/world-down-syndrome-day-2011-march-21</link>
            <description><![CDATA[“World Down Syndrome Day takes place on 21 March every year. This date (21/3) represents the 3 copies of chromosome 21, which is unique to people with Down syndrome.”]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:17:23 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/58/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your Chance to Weigh in on Early Childhood Assessment Measures!]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/57/your-chance-to-weigh-in-on-early-childhood-assessment-measures</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Input is being sought from teachers, family members, paraprofessionals, administrators, related service providers, therapists, consultants, social workers, school psychologists, child care providers, nurses, or others who have familiarity with early child]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:27:15 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/57/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Save the Date: June 4, 2011]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/56/save-the-date-june-4-2011</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Advocacy Center's Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art at George Eastman House]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:36:31 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/56/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[March 2, 2011 will mark the third annual day of awareness for “Spread the Word to End the Word.”]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/54/march-2-2011-will-mark-the-third-annual-day-of-awareness-for-spread-the-word-to-end-the-word</link>
            <description><![CDATA[March 2, 2011 will mark the third annual day of awareness for “Spread the Word to End the Word.”]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:24:08 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/54/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Presenter for a New Attitude 2-day Workshop Offered at The Advocacy Center]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/53/presenter-for-a-new-attitude-2-day-workshop-offered-at-the-advocacy-center</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you have a story to share? You can promote greater understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities and their families by sharing your experiences.Studies show that when]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:15:09 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/53/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Study to look at Parent-School Collaboration]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/52/study-to-look-at-parent-school-collaboration</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Our study will examine parent-school collaboration as it relates to parental and child characteristics.  The study itself will involve the parent answering a survey about him/herself, the child with a disability, and the relationship with the school the c]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:55:19 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/52/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Training Available: model Prior Written Notice form]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/51/nysed-training-available-model-prior-written-notice-form</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Office of Special Education of the New York State Education Department developed a model Prior Written Notice form. This form will be required for use by all school districts b]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:24:22 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/51/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[IEP Checklist APP for I-Phone]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/50/iep-checklist-app-for-i-phone</link>
            <description><![CDATA[From the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center:
We are pleased to announce IEP Checklist Version 2 with expanded capacity to record and print notes, link to the language in ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:53:11 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/50/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, effective December 8, 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/49/amendment-to-the-regulations-of-the-commissioner-of-education-effective-december-8-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, effective December 8, 2010]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:06:24 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/49/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Guidance Document on Response to Intervention]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/48/nysed-guidance-document-on-response-to-intervention</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York State Education Department is pleased to announce the release of the document Response to Intervention: Guidance for New York State School Districts. Response to Inter]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:29:29 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/48/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Christmas Service for Families with Special Needs ]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/46/christmas-service-for-families-with-special-needs</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Plans are underway for a Christmas Service for special needs families at Christ Episcopal Church located at 36 South Main Street Pittsford. (www.christchurchpittsford.com) The serv]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:12:25 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/46/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[  Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of IDEA]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/45/celebrating-the-35th-anniversary-of-idea</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
November  29, 2010 marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the passage of the law  now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).&nbsp; The  legislation provi]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:00:10 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/45/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New IEP Forms Available]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/44/new-iep-forms-available</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Office of Special Education of the New York State Education Department developed a Model Individualized Education Program (IEP) form and an optional Student Information Summary]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:34:59 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/44/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Transition Event: College Panel]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/43/transition-event-college-panel</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Advocacy Consortium for Students with Disabilities invites&nbsp;high school students, parents and staff to attend a panel discussion of students with disabilities who attend ar]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:28:34 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/43/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[CSE Parent Member Training Available in Our Area]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/42/cse-parent-member-training-available-in-our-area</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Committee on Special Education Parent member trainings available in November, December and January]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:01:02 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/42/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Assistive Technology (AT) and Specialized Equipment: A Focus on Funding in Albany- Scholarships Available]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/40/assistive-technology-at-and-specialized-equipment-a-focus-on-funding-in-albany-scholarships-available</link>
            <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Assistive Technology (AT) and Specialized Equipment: A Focus on Funding&rdquo; in Albany- Scholarships Available
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 8:15-3:15
A one-day conferen]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:45:47 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Public Hearing on Family Support Programs to be held October 26, 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/39/public-hearing-on-family-support-programs-to-be-held-october-26-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this hearing is to review existing programs funded through the budgets of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) that support families. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:47:27 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[UNIFEAT Family Gatherings at the Sandbox and Jump Club]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/38/unifeat-family-gatherings-at-the-sandbox-and-jump-club</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Family Gatherings at The Sandbox!!&nbsp; in Fairport
First Wednesday of Every Month(except July-Sept)5:00 &ndash; 8:00 PM
Family Gatherings at The Jump Club!! at Winton Place in ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:02:58 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Accessible Halloween Party October 28, 2010 5-8pm]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/36/accessible-halloween-party-october-28-2010-5-8pm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[halloween party for children with or without disabilities 10 and under]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:44:05 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Conference for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities- 11/13/2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/34/a-conference-for-caregivers-of-children-with-disabilities-11-13-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Come spend the day learning about reducing stress and get information about special education.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:57:23 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[President Obama Sign's Rosa's Law]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/37/president-obama-sign-s-rosa-s-law</link>
            <description><![CDATA[this law changes references in many federal statutes from "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability"]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:53:15 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Perinton Rec Seeks to Promote Inclusion]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/35/perinton-rec-seeks-to-promote-inclusion</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Perinton Recreation and Parks has a goal to promote inclusion for people with disabilities and their families to have the benefits of recreation programming. Perinton Recreation an]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:57:40 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Applications Available for 2011 NYS Partners in Policymaking Program]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/32/applications-available-for-2011-nys-partners-in-policymaking-program</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It's not too late! Apply now! Deadline: October 15, 2010]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:08:56 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/32/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Memorandum: ]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/33/nysed-memorandum</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A memorandum providing guidance on obtaining Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) for students with disabilities is available. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) t]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:14:49 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deaf Awareness Week In Rochester]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/31/deaf-awareness-week-in-rochester</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Get ready to experience the rich cultural heritage of Rochester's Deaf community with the community at large and beyond! Filled with a long history of Deaf and hearing relations tr]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:07:09 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSDRA Mediation news]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/28/nysdra-mediation-news</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York State Dispute Resolution Association has posted new informationon the use of special education mediation for New York State. Please shareas appropriate - http://www.ny]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:59:14 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED- new model for Individualized Education Program forms]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/29/nysed-new-model-for-individualized-education-program-forms</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York State Education Department has developed model Student
Information Summary and Individualized Education Program (IEP) forms for
use with preschool and school-age stu]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:58:16 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised State Complaint Form]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/30/revised-state-complaint-form</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A revised Sample State Complaint Form includes all elements required byIDEA and provides a document to submit a complaint to NYSED.&nbsp; This form canbe used when parents, individ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:56:47 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Federal Laws and use of  MR]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/26/federal-laws-and-use-of-mr</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
Rosa&rsquo;s Law changes the phrase &ldquo;mentally retarded&rdquo; to &ldquo;an individual with an intellectual disability&rdquo; in health, education and labor law. It makes th]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:03:22 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Notice of Public Hearings (In Leroy)]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/25/nysed-notice-of-public-hearings-in-leroy</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York State Education Department, Office of Special Education has scheduled three public hearings to seek public comment on proposed
amendments to Part 200 of the Regulatio]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:04:20 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Public Hearing on Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities to Take Place August 23, 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/24/public-hearing-on-services-for-individuals-with-developmental-disabilities-to-take-place-august-23-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The State of New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD, formerly OMRDD) has announced a public hearing on the draft of its Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2010]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:57:53 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED reorganization July 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/27/nysed-reorganization-july-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NYSED merging special education and general education]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:42:53 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Seeking Input from Parents of 12 - 22 Year Olds]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/22/seeking-input-from-parents-of-12-22-year-olds</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You are invited to be in a national research study of supports for families of youth with disabilities. This Survey is for the parent or primary caregiver of a young person with di]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:57:13 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resources for Young Adults with Down Syndrome]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/21/resources-for-young-adults-with-down-syndrome</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Financial assistance is available to young adults with Down syndrome who want to enroll in post-secondary programs or take classes that will help them with employment, independent ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:55:41 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/21/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beach Center Survey on Supporting Young Children with Disabilities at Home]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/20/beach-center-survey-on-supporting-young-children-with-disabilities-at-home</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Beach Center on Disability is seeking parents of children with disabilities aged 3 to 5 years to participate in a survey about providing support for these young children at hom]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:37:05 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disability Awareness Presented for Youth Voice One Vision]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/17/disability-awareness-presented-for-youth-voice-one-vision</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Members of Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV) participated in disability awareness activities on May 25, 2010 at the Danforth&nbsp;Community Center in Rochester. The youths had the oppo]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:23:22 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/17/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Advocacy Drop-in Sessions Throughout May and June 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/10/advocacy-drop-in-sessions-throughout-may-and-june-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you have questions about your child's educational program? Would you like to speak with an advocate face to face? We are now offering "drop in" sessions that allow you to stop b]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:01:03 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[2010 event - Thanks for helping to make it a success!]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/16/2010-event-thanks-for-helping-to-make-it-a-success</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Music, salsa dancing, and lively bidding at the silent auction helped to make the 5th Annual&nbsp;Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art a big success.&nbsp; Hundreds of guests enjoyed the]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:53:21 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/16/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Children at Risk in Rochester: A Public Forum- June 7]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/15/children-at-risk-in-rochester-a-public-forum-june-7</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey Kaczorowski M.D. followed by Panel Response: How Can We Help??]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:37:06 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[America's Promise Alliance to Award "My Idea Grants"]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/14/america-s-promise-alliance-to-award-my-idea-grants</link>
            <description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s Promise Alliance and AT&amp;T are looking for the energy, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to help make this country a&nbsp;Grad Nation through the My Idea Ggr]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 10:26:39 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/14/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Report on Comprehensive Review of Laws and Regulations that Apply to Students with Disabilities.]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/13/nysed-report-on-comprehensive-review-of-laws-and-regulations-that-apply-to-students-with-disabilities</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NYSED has conducted a comprehensive review of its laws and regulations. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 10:20:46 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/13/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art set for June 4, 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/9/night-of-hot-jazz-and-cool-art-set-for-june-4-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars for The Advocacy Center's 5th Anniversary Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art to be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Art Gallery.&nbsp; Performers this year include J]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 12:29:16 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/9/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New York State Education Department Issues Policy about IEP Diplomas]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/11/new-york-state-education-department-issues-policy-about-iep-diplomas</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Office of Special Education has issued a new policy memorandum&nbsp;which provides guidance to parents and school personnel regarding&nbsp;Individualized Education Program (IEP]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:05:35 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/11/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised State Complaint Form Published by NYSED]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/12/revised-state-complaint-form-published-by-nysed</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
The New York State Education Department has published a revised Sample State Complaint Form which includes all elements required by IDEA and provides a document to submit a compl]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:06:47 EST</pubDate>
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