February 1, 2010 - The next parent training session for special education families is planned for February. The Family Support Cooperative will be Tuesday, February 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rosedale School, located at 2117 W. 49th Street. Free childcare and pizza will be provided beginning at 6:30 p.m. Spanish translators and interpreters for the hearing impaired will also be available.

That night’s session will include:

• A Resource Fair on community services, summer camps and other programs.
• A sibling group for brothers and sisters of a family member with a disability
• A problem-solving group for families of children with ADD/ADHD and for adults with ADD/ADHD
• SAMA (Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression).

 
 
These sessions are a cooperative effort between AISD, Austin Travis County Integral Care, and The Arc of the Capital Area, and are designed for parents, siblings, caregivers, educators and others.  
 
For more information, call Rosemary Alexander at 414-2049.