We have just changed our website to align with The Arc's national rebranding effort. We're hoping that you like the changes as much as we do.
The Right to Learn Program now has it's evaluation form available online (Programa: El Derecho a Aprender tiene ahora disponible la forma para evaluar nuestros servicios en linea)
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Education/Training
Trainings
The Education Department at The Arc serves families of children with special needs and professionals interested in better serving these families. Two basic areas of training services are offered.
1) Special Education Trainings: To help families and professionals understand and navigate the public school, special education system for children ages 3-21.
Special Education 101: This course is typically offered once monthly from September through May. It is held at The Arc office and provides a thorough overview of the special education process including referral, rights, services, procedural safeguards, least restrictive environment and the meaning of educational progress. Spanish 101 Trainings
Dates for Special Education 101 for Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
September 14, 2011
October 12, 2011
November 9, 2011
December 14, 2011
January 11, 2012
February 8, 2012
March 7, 2012
April 11, 2012
May 9, 2012
Free, regularly occuring trainings on a variety of Special Education topics such as "How to Write Meaningful Educational Goals"; "How to Create Successful Behavior Intervention Plans in School Settings" and "How to Prepare for Next Year's Special Education Needs". Spanish Free TrainingsLocation for the above trainings:
Free Special Education Trainings
January 2012 - May 2012
(11:00 - 1:00)
(parent focused but all are welcome to attend)
RSVP required by Jan 18 @ 5:00 pm
e-mailks
(11:00 - 1:00)
(parent and professional focused)
RSVP required by Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm
e-mailks
(11:00 - 2:00)
(parent focused but all are welcome to attend)
RSVP required by March 21 @ 5:00 pm
e-mailks
(11:00 - 1:00)
(parent focused but all are welcome to attend)
RSVP required by April 17 @ 5:00 pm
e-mailks
(11:00 - 1:30)
(parent focused but all are welcome to attend)
RSVP required by May 15 @ 5:00 pm
e-mailks
MHMRA Conference Center
(behind MHMRA's main building)
Room B
7033 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77040
To reserve: e-mailks
2) Disability Trainings - General and Specific: For more general educational information about special needs, particularly those related to developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders we offer basic trainings and informational packets on topics of interest that can be downloaded from this site.
Example Trainings on Disabilities:
1. An Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders for Families and Professionals
2. Interacting and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3. An Overview of Waiver Programs and Other Financial Assistance Programs Available for Persons with Intellectual and Related Developmental Disabilities
The Right to Learn Program is a service that provides assistance to families of students, ages 3-21, who have disabilities and need specialized special education services from the schools
This program directly helps ensure that students obtain a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Our services are offered in English and Spanish.
Services: 1) direct assistance to parents preparing for A.R.D. (Admission, Review, Dismissal) meetings. 2) Information and referral services
Downloadable Resources
1. Guardianship Guide
Guardianship and Preferred Alternatives
2. The Resource Guide for Families of Children with Special Needs
Resource Guide Nov 2007 Edition
