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TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 9 2017
Weekly Memo
Action Items
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Educationrsquos (FCIHE) 2017 Summer Institute This institute is a no-cost workshop that is open to all school district personnel The workshop ldquoFloridarsquos College Horizons for Students with Intellectual Disabilityrdquo will be in Orlando on July 13 2017 For more information and a ldquoSave the Daterdquo flier see the attached documents For more information on FCIHE go to httpfcihecom
Filename Save the Date Summer Institute 2017
Filename FCIHE Secondary Intro Letter
Bal-A-Vis-X (Balance Auditory and Vision Exercises) Bal-A-Vis-X is a program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration This course is for therapists teachers (including general education physical education special education and adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals The instructor Greg Solomon is a sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X trainer This course will be in Ocala on July 26-27 2017 Registration is now open and the event is limited to 30 participants For more information and registration instructions see the attached document For questions contact Greg Solomon at preston01junocom or by phone at 352-812-4134
Filename BAVX Registration 2017
2017 Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) Annual Conference Call for Proposals The 2017 FOTA Annual Conference ldquoOT Centennial Celebrationrdquo will be in Orlando on November 3-4 2017 The deadline for proposal applications is July 30 2017 This year offers exciting changes to the annual conference for the school therapist and plans are underway to have a track of educational sessions dedicated to school-based practice Registrations will be accepted for one or both days and licensure-mandated courses will be available Friday sessions will include a student track and Saturday sessions will again target the practitioner with a focus on skills to use on Monday For more information on the conference go to httpwwwflotaorg Forspecific information on proposals contact Debora Oliveira at deboraoliveirafamuedu
Informational Items
BEESS Welcomes New Staff Members
The Dispute Resolution and Monitoring unit is pleased to welcome Betty Weller-White in the role of program specialist and BEESS district liaison Betty has served within FDOE for 14 years first in the Office of Student Financial Assistance and most recently in the scoring and reporting section of the Bureau of Assessment and School Performance Betty can be reached at BettyWeller-Whitefldoeorg
The Dispute Resolution and Monitoring unit is pleased to welcome Jennifer Barnhill in the role of program specialist Jennifer is a Florida-certified teacher in emotional and behavioral disabilities and is reading endorsed Jennifer arrives with 16 years of exceptional student education (ESE) classroom experience and four years with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource Systems as a human resource developer and Child Find specialist Jennifer can be reached at JenniferBarnhillfldoeorg
The Dispute Resolution and Monitoring unit is pleased to welcome Shane Brown in the role of program specialist Shane comes to BEESS with 10 years of experience as a state of Florida employee where he served with the Department of Children of Families For the last six years Shane was a certified child protective investigator where he partnered with local schools community stakeholders and families in the Big Bend Area Shane has a background in education where he served as a secondary education teacher for three years in Pinellas County prior to becoming a state employee Shane can be reached at ShaneBrownfldoeorg
The Instructional Support Services unit is pleased to welcome Jennifer Griswold in the role of program specialist for emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD) Jennifer is a Florida-certified teacher who comes to BEESS with a Master of Science degree in ESE and 10 years of experience teaching students with disabilities Jennifer will also serve as project liaison for the Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disabilities and can be reached at JenniferGriswoldfldoeorg
The Instructional Support Services unit is pleased to welcome Susan Riley in the role of program specialist for intellectual disabilities orthopedic impairments other health impairment and traumatic brain injury Susan is a Florida-certified teacher who comes to BEESS with a Master of Science degree in ESE and 18 years of experience teaching students with disabilities Susan will also serve as project liaison for The Access Project and can be reached at SusanRileyfldoeorg
Monica Verra-Tirado EdD
For more information contact
850-245-0475
YOUR STUDENTS with intellectual disability ARE GOING to COLLEGE This institute was created specifically for secondary educators teachers staffing specialists guidance counselors
administrators and transition specialists anyone advising students with intellectual disability
Visit wwwFCIHEcom for updates on this FREE one-day Summer Institute
This institute is made possible by the partnerships with
FDLRS Action Project 10 OCPS and the Florida Inclusion Network
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education Ferrell Commons 7C Room 155
Orlando FL 32816-3661 Tel 407-823-1098
KathleenBechtucfedu Director FCIHE IlisaPattersonucfedu Office Assistant
Website FCIHEcom
February 27 2017
Dear Florida School District Colleagues
I am excited to share with you about the Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education and our goal to engageour secondary colleagues through collaboration and opportunities of professional development and technical assistance The mission of the FCIHE (a Higher Education Opportunity Act discretionary grant) is the development andexpansion of inclusive postsecondary opportunities for students with intellectual disability
The FCIHE is comprised of 4 Florida institutions of higher education (University of Central Florida University of SouthFlorida St Petersburg Florida International University and Florida State College Jacksonville) who provide support and technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders involved in transitioning students with intellectual disability to inclusive postsecondary education Attached you will find a brochure with contact information for each of the Consortium institutions
I am writing to you today to share our FCIHE resources and inform you of an exciting opportunity available to school districts teachers and staff regarding transition to postsecondary education for this population See Save the Date document attached for dissemination
2017 Summer Institute Floridarsquos College Horizons for Students with Intellectual Disability
Wondering how your students can attend college This one-day institute for secondary educators staff andadministrators will provide information about and opportunities to discuss post-secondary opportunitiesaround the state for students with intellectual disability Come find out the college and career ready skills yourstudents need and the supports available for them to attend college Location University of Central Florida Orlando Campus Date July 13 2017 (one-day) Tentative Schedule 800 am ndash 300 pm Target Audience Secondary teachers of students with ID staffing specialists guidance counselorsadministrators and district transition specialists Cost None In-service Points Available Registration Registration will open in April at wwwFCIHEcom
Accessible Website wwwFCIHEcom Visit the new Florida Consortium on Inclusive Education Website for news resources professional developmentactivities and updates on Floridarsquos universities and state and technical colleges providing inclusive postsecondaryeducation for individuals with intellectual disability Check the wwwFCIHEcom website regularly for updates
Kathleen Becht PhD
Director Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher EducationUniversity of Central FloridaEmail KathleenBechtucfeduOffice Phone 407-823-1099 Website wwwFCIHEcom
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education University of Central Florida (UCF) Kathleen Becht KathleenBechtucfedu Ilisa Patterson IlisaPattersonucfedu
University of South Florida St Pete (USFSP) Danielle Roberts-Dahm lrobertsusfspedu Jordan Knab jknabusfspedu Florida International University (FIU) Diana Valle-Riestra riestradfiuedu Jill Brookner jillbrooknergmailcom
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Denise Giarrusso denisegiarrussofscjedu
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City______________________ State______ Zip_______
E-Mail________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________
Work Phone___________________________________
Place of Employment____________________________
Discipline______________________________________
17 Credit Hours in Continuing Education for OTrsquos Physical Therapists refer to state CE guidelines 12 Credit Hours for Marion County district teachers Other county teachers-please check wyour district
On-site registration accepted
Please make checks payable to Greg Solomon
Return to Bal-A-Vis-X Training PO Box 6517 Ocala FL 34478
BalndashA-Vis-X Balance
Auditory
Vision
Exercises
A program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration
For use with every age group from pre-school to the elderly
A course for therapists teachers (including general education physical education special education adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals
Instructor ndash Greg Solomon Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X Trainer
24 Year Elementary Physical Education teacher
July 26 amp 27 2017 Levels 1 amp 2 and Adapted Training
17 Credit Hours - Cost $100
Presented at Hillcrest School Gymnasium 3143 SE 17th St Ocala FL 34471
Located across the street from the Ocala YMCA
For additional information contact Greg Solomon ~ 352-812-4134
Email preston01junocom
ABOUT Bal-A-Vis-X
Bal-A-Vis-X was created by Bill Hubert Bill taught for 30 years in multiple settings and at various age levels
Over time Bill concluded that all of his students who struggled academically tended to exhibit similar physical characteristics
inability to control eye movement
inability to focus attention
inability to sit or stand without moving
illegible handwriting
stifflocked posture or limp posture
rhythmless gait
rhythmless cadence while talking or reading aloud
difficulty distinguishing left from right
clumsiness
mental andor physical apathy
After working with students for over two decades Bill developed Bal-A-Vis-X Rhythmic BalanceAuditoryVision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration The exercises demand cooperation promote self-challenge and encourage peer teaching
This training was offered in 2013 and there have been some significant updates since then including the use of the feet to provide a full body RL brain integration
For more information go to Billrsquos website wwwbal-a-vis-xcom
Types of students who will benefit
LD
ADHD
Dyspraxia
Behavior Difficulties
Mild Physical Impairment
Gifted
General Education
Geriatric Deficit
These multi-level exercises enhance full body coordination and focused attention utilizing beanbags balls and balance boards
Course Schedule
Day 1 800 ndash 530 Level 1 FOUNDATION EXERCISES
Day 2 800 ndash 530 Level 1 2 INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES
All levels include active participation Dress comfortably
- BEESS Weekly Memo_ 06-09-17
- Save the Date Summer Institute 2017
- FCIHE Secondary Intro Letter
- BAVX Registration 2017
-
Informational Items
BEESS Welcomes New Staff Members
The Dispute Resolution and Monitoring unit is pleased to welcome Betty Weller-White in the role of program specialist and BEESS district liaison Betty has served within FDOE for 14 years first in the Office of Student Financial Assistance and most recently in the scoring and reporting section of the Bureau of Assessment and School Performance Betty can be reached at BettyWeller-Whitefldoeorg
The Dispute Resolution and Monitoring unit is pleased to welcome Jennifer Barnhill in the role of program specialist Jennifer is a Florida-certified teacher in emotional and behavioral disabilities and is reading endorsed Jennifer arrives with 16 years of exceptional student education (ESE) classroom experience and four years with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource Systems as a human resource developer and Child Find specialist Jennifer can be reached at JenniferBarnhillfldoeorg
The Dispute Resolution and Monitoring unit is pleased to welcome Shane Brown in the role of program specialist Shane comes to BEESS with 10 years of experience as a state of Florida employee where he served with the Department of Children of Families For the last six years Shane was a certified child protective investigator where he partnered with local schools community stakeholders and families in the Big Bend Area Shane has a background in education where he served as a secondary education teacher for three years in Pinellas County prior to becoming a state employee Shane can be reached at ShaneBrownfldoeorg
The Instructional Support Services unit is pleased to welcome Jennifer Griswold in the role of program specialist for emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD) Jennifer is a Florida-certified teacher who comes to BEESS with a Master of Science degree in ESE and 10 years of experience teaching students with disabilities Jennifer will also serve as project liaison for the Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disabilities and can be reached at JenniferGriswoldfldoeorg
The Instructional Support Services unit is pleased to welcome Susan Riley in the role of program specialist for intellectual disabilities orthopedic impairments other health impairment and traumatic brain injury Susan is a Florida-certified teacher who comes to BEESS with a Master of Science degree in ESE and 18 years of experience teaching students with disabilities Susan will also serve as project liaison for The Access Project and can be reached at SusanRileyfldoeorg
Monica Verra-Tirado EdD
For more information contact
850-245-0475
YOUR STUDENTS with intellectual disability ARE GOING to COLLEGE This institute was created specifically for secondary educators teachers staffing specialists guidance counselors
administrators and transition specialists anyone advising students with intellectual disability
Visit wwwFCIHEcom for updates on this FREE one-day Summer Institute
This institute is made possible by the partnerships with
FDLRS Action Project 10 OCPS and the Florida Inclusion Network
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education Ferrell Commons 7C Room 155
Orlando FL 32816-3661 Tel 407-823-1098
KathleenBechtucfedu Director FCIHE IlisaPattersonucfedu Office Assistant
Website FCIHEcom
February 27 2017
Dear Florida School District Colleagues
I am excited to share with you about the Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education and our goal to engageour secondary colleagues through collaboration and opportunities of professional development and technical assistance The mission of the FCIHE (a Higher Education Opportunity Act discretionary grant) is the development andexpansion of inclusive postsecondary opportunities for students with intellectual disability
The FCIHE is comprised of 4 Florida institutions of higher education (University of Central Florida University of SouthFlorida St Petersburg Florida International University and Florida State College Jacksonville) who provide support and technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders involved in transitioning students with intellectual disability to inclusive postsecondary education Attached you will find a brochure with contact information for each of the Consortium institutions
I am writing to you today to share our FCIHE resources and inform you of an exciting opportunity available to school districts teachers and staff regarding transition to postsecondary education for this population See Save the Date document attached for dissemination
2017 Summer Institute Floridarsquos College Horizons for Students with Intellectual Disability
Wondering how your students can attend college This one-day institute for secondary educators staff andadministrators will provide information about and opportunities to discuss post-secondary opportunitiesaround the state for students with intellectual disability Come find out the college and career ready skills yourstudents need and the supports available for them to attend college Location University of Central Florida Orlando Campus Date July 13 2017 (one-day) Tentative Schedule 800 am ndash 300 pm Target Audience Secondary teachers of students with ID staffing specialists guidance counselorsadministrators and district transition specialists Cost None In-service Points Available Registration Registration will open in April at wwwFCIHEcom
Accessible Website wwwFCIHEcom Visit the new Florida Consortium on Inclusive Education Website for news resources professional developmentactivities and updates on Floridarsquos universities and state and technical colleges providing inclusive postsecondaryeducation for individuals with intellectual disability Check the wwwFCIHEcom website regularly for updates
Kathleen Becht PhD
Director Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher EducationUniversity of Central FloridaEmail KathleenBechtucfeduOffice Phone 407-823-1099 Website wwwFCIHEcom
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education University of Central Florida (UCF) Kathleen Becht KathleenBechtucfedu Ilisa Patterson IlisaPattersonucfedu
University of South Florida St Pete (USFSP) Danielle Roberts-Dahm lrobertsusfspedu Jordan Knab jknabusfspedu Florida International University (FIU) Diana Valle-Riestra riestradfiuedu Jill Brookner jillbrooknergmailcom
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Denise Giarrusso denisegiarrussofscjedu
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City______________________ State______ Zip_______
E-Mail________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________
Work Phone___________________________________
Place of Employment____________________________
Discipline______________________________________
17 Credit Hours in Continuing Education for OTrsquos Physical Therapists refer to state CE guidelines 12 Credit Hours for Marion County district teachers Other county teachers-please check wyour district
On-site registration accepted
Please make checks payable to Greg Solomon
Return to Bal-A-Vis-X Training PO Box 6517 Ocala FL 34478
BalndashA-Vis-X Balance
Auditory
Vision
Exercises
A program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration
For use with every age group from pre-school to the elderly
A course for therapists teachers (including general education physical education special education adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals
Instructor ndash Greg Solomon Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X Trainer
24 Year Elementary Physical Education teacher
July 26 amp 27 2017 Levels 1 amp 2 and Adapted Training
17 Credit Hours - Cost $100
Presented at Hillcrest School Gymnasium 3143 SE 17th St Ocala FL 34471
Located across the street from the Ocala YMCA
For additional information contact Greg Solomon ~ 352-812-4134
Email preston01junocom
ABOUT Bal-A-Vis-X
Bal-A-Vis-X was created by Bill Hubert Bill taught for 30 years in multiple settings and at various age levels
Over time Bill concluded that all of his students who struggled academically tended to exhibit similar physical characteristics
inability to control eye movement
inability to focus attention
inability to sit or stand without moving
illegible handwriting
stifflocked posture or limp posture
rhythmless gait
rhythmless cadence while talking or reading aloud
difficulty distinguishing left from right
clumsiness
mental andor physical apathy
After working with students for over two decades Bill developed Bal-A-Vis-X Rhythmic BalanceAuditoryVision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration The exercises demand cooperation promote self-challenge and encourage peer teaching
This training was offered in 2013 and there have been some significant updates since then including the use of the feet to provide a full body RL brain integration
For more information go to Billrsquos website wwwbal-a-vis-xcom
Types of students who will benefit
LD
ADHD
Dyspraxia
Behavior Difficulties
Mild Physical Impairment
Gifted
General Education
Geriatric Deficit
These multi-level exercises enhance full body coordination and focused attention utilizing beanbags balls and balance boards
Course Schedule
Day 1 800 ndash 530 Level 1 FOUNDATION EXERCISES
Day 2 800 ndash 530 Level 1 2 INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES
All levels include active participation Dress comfortably
- BEESS Weekly Memo_ 06-09-17
- Save the Date Summer Institute 2017
- FCIHE Secondary Intro Letter
- BAVX Registration 2017
-
YOUR STUDENTS with intellectual disability ARE GOING to COLLEGE This institute was created specifically for secondary educators teachers staffing specialists guidance counselors
administrators and transition specialists anyone advising students with intellectual disability
Visit wwwFCIHEcom for updates on this FREE one-day Summer Institute
This institute is made possible by the partnerships with
FDLRS Action Project 10 OCPS and the Florida Inclusion Network
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education Ferrell Commons 7C Room 155
Orlando FL 32816-3661 Tel 407-823-1098
KathleenBechtucfedu Director FCIHE IlisaPattersonucfedu Office Assistant
Website FCIHEcom
February 27 2017
Dear Florida School District Colleagues
I am excited to share with you about the Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education and our goal to engageour secondary colleagues through collaboration and opportunities of professional development and technical assistance The mission of the FCIHE (a Higher Education Opportunity Act discretionary grant) is the development andexpansion of inclusive postsecondary opportunities for students with intellectual disability
The FCIHE is comprised of 4 Florida institutions of higher education (University of Central Florida University of SouthFlorida St Petersburg Florida International University and Florida State College Jacksonville) who provide support and technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders involved in transitioning students with intellectual disability to inclusive postsecondary education Attached you will find a brochure with contact information for each of the Consortium institutions
I am writing to you today to share our FCIHE resources and inform you of an exciting opportunity available to school districts teachers and staff regarding transition to postsecondary education for this population See Save the Date document attached for dissemination
2017 Summer Institute Floridarsquos College Horizons for Students with Intellectual Disability
Wondering how your students can attend college This one-day institute for secondary educators staff andadministrators will provide information about and opportunities to discuss post-secondary opportunitiesaround the state for students with intellectual disability Come find out the college and career ready skills yourstudents need and the supports available for them to attend college Location University of Central Florida Orlando Campus Date July 13 2017 (one-day) Tentative Schedule 800 am ndash 300 pm Target Audience Secondary teachers of students with ID staffing specialists guidance counselorsadministrators and district transition specialists Cost None In-service Points Available Registration Registration will open in April at wwwFCIHEcom
Accessible Website wwwFCIHEcom Visit the new Florida Consortium on Inclusive Education Website for news resources professional developmentactivities and updates on Floridarsquos universities and state and technical colleges providing inclusive postsecondaryeducation for individuals with intellectual disability Check the wwwFCIHEcom website regularly for updates
Kathleen Becht PhD
Director Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher EducationUniversity of Central FloridaEmail KathleenBechtucfeduOffice Phone 407-823-1099 Website wwwFCIHEcom
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education University of Central Florida (UCF) Kathleen Becht KathleenBechtucfedu Ilisa Patterson IlisaPattersonucfedu
University of South Florida St Pete (USFSP) Danielle Roberts-Dahm lrobertsusfspedu Jordan Knab jknabusfspedu Florida International University (FIU) Diana Valle-Riestra riestradfiuedu Jill Brookner jillbrooknergmailcom
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Denise Giarrusso denisegiarrussofscjedu
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City______________________ State______ Zip_______
E-Mail________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________
Work Phone___________________________________
Place of Employment____________________________
Discipline______________________________________
17 Credit Hours in Continuing Education for OTrsquos Physical Therapists refer to state CE guidelines 12 Credit Hours for Marion County district teachers Other county teachers-please check wyour district
On-site registration accepted
Please make checks payable to Greg Solomon
Return to Bal-A-Vis-X Training PO Box 6517 Ocala FL 34478
BalndashA-Vis-X Balance
Auditory
Vision
Exercises
A program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration
For use with every age group from pre-school to the elderly
A course for therapists teachers (including general education physical education special education adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals
Instructor ndash Greg Solomon Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X Trainer
24 Year Elementary Physical Education teacher
July 26 amp 27 2017 Levels 1 amp 2 and Adapted Training
17 Credit Hours - Cost $100
Presented at Hillcrest School Gymnasium 3143 SE 17th St Ocala FL 34471
Located across the street from the Ocala YMCA
For additional information contact Greg Solomon ~ 352-812-4134
Email preston01junocom
ABOUT Bal-A-Vis-X
Bal-A-Vis-X was created by Bill Hubert Bill taught for 30 years in multiple settings and at various age levels
Over time Bill concluded that all of his students who struggled academically tended to exhibit similar physical characteristics
inability to control eye movement
inability to focus attention
inability to sit or stand without moving
illegible handwriting
stifflocked posture or limp posture
rhythmless gait
rhythmless cadence while talking or reading aloud
difficulty distinguishing left from right
clumsiness
mental andor physical apathy
After working with students for over two decades Bill developed Bal-A-Vis-X Rhythmic BalanceAuditoryVision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration The exercises demand cooperation promote self-challenge and encourage peer teaching
This training was offered in 2013 and there have been some significant updates since then including the use of the feet to provide a full body RL brain integration
For more information go to Billrsquos website wwwbal-a-vis-xcom
Types of students who will benefit
LD
ADHD
Dyspraxia
Behavior Difficulties
Mild Physical Impairment
Gifted
General Education
Geriatric Deficit
These multi-level exercises enhance full body coordination and focused attention utilizing beanbags balls and balance boards
Course Schedule
Day 1 800 ndash 530 Level 1 FOUNDATION EXERCISES
Day 2 800 ndash 530 Level 1 2 INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES
All levels include active participation Dress comfortably
- BEESS Weekly Memo_ 06-09-17
- Save the Date Summer Institute 2017
- FCIHE Secondary Intro Letter
- BAVX Registration 2017
-
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education Ferrell Commons 7C Room 155
Orlando FL 32816-3661 Tel 407-823-1098
KathleenBechtucfedu Director FCIHE IlisaPattersonucfedu Office Assistant
Website FCIHEcom
February 27 2017
Dear Florida School District Colleagues
I am excited to share with you about the Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education and our goal to engageour secondary colleagues through collaboration and opportunities of professional development and technical assistance The mission of the FCIHE (a Higher Education Opportunity Act discretionary grant) is the development andexpansion of inclusive postsecondary opportunities for students with intellectual disability
The FCIHE is comprised of 4 Florida institutions of higher education (University of Central Florida University of SouthFlorida St Petersburg Florida International University and Florida State College Jacksonville) who provide support and technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders involved in transitioning students with intellectual disability to inclusive postsecondary education Attached you will find a brochure with contact information for each of the Consortium institutions
I am writing to you today to share our FCIHE resources and inform you of an exciting opportunity available to school districts teachers and staff regarding transition to postsecondary education for this population See Save the Date document attached for dissemination
2017 Summer Institute Floridarsquos College Horizons for Students with Intellectual Disability
Wondering how your students can attend college This one-day institute for secondary educators staff andadministrators will provide information about and opportunities to discuss post-secondary opportunitiesaround the state for students with intellectual disability Come find out the college and career ready skills yourstudents need and the supports available for them to attend college Location University of Central Florida Orlando Campus Date July 13 2017 (one-day) Tentative Schedule 800 am ndash 300 pm Target Audience Secondary teachers of students with ID staffing specialists guidance counselorsadministrators and district transition specialists Cost None In-service Points Available Registration Registration will open in April at wwwFCIHEcom
Accessible Website wwwFCIHEcom Visit the new Florida Consortium on Inclusive Education Website for news resources professional developmentactivities and updates on Floridarsquos universities and state and technical colleges providing inclusive postsecondaryeducation for individuals with intellectual disability Check the wwwFCIHEcom website regularly for updates
Kathleen Becht PhD
Director Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher EducationUniversity of Central FloridaEmail KathleenBechtucfeduOffice Phone 407-823-1099 Website wwwFCIHEcom
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education University of Central Florida (UCF) Kathleen Becht KathleenBechtucfedu Ilisa Patterson IlisaPattersonucfedu
University of South Florida St Pete (USFSP) Danielle Roberts-Dahm lrobertsusfspedu Jordan Knab jknabusfspedu Florida International University (FIU) Diana Valle-Riestra riestradfiuedu Jill Brookner jillbrooknergmailcom
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Denise Giarrusso denisegiarrussofscjedu
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City______________________ State______ Zip_______
E-Mail________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________
Work Phone___________________________________
Place of Employment____________________________
Discipline______________________________________
17 Credit Hours in Continuing Education for OTrsquos Physical Therapists refer to state CE guidelines 12 Credit Hours for Marion County district teachers Other county teachers-please check wyour district
On-site registration accepted
Please make checks payable to Greg Solomon
Return to Bal-A-Vis-X Training PO Box 6517 Ocala FL 34478
BalndashA-Vis-X Balance
Auditory
Vision
Exercises
A program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration
For use with every age group from pre-school to the elderly
A course for therapists teachers (including general education physical education special education adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals
Instructor ndash Greg Solomon Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X Trainer
24 Year Elementary Physical Education teacher
July 26 amp 27 2017 Levels 1 amp 2 and Adapted Training
17 Credit Hours - Cost $100
Presented at Hillcrest School Gymnasium 3143 SE 17th St Ocala FL 34471
Located across the street from the Ocala YMCA
For additional information contact Greg Solomon ~ 352-812-4134
Email preston01junocom
ABOUT Bal-A-Vis-X
Bal-A-Vis-X was created by Bill Hubert Bill taught for 30 years in multiple settings and at various age levels
Over time Bill concluded that all of his students who struggled academically tended to exhibit similar physical characteristics
inability to control eye movement
inability to focus attention
inability to sit or stand without moving
illegible handwriting
stifflocked posture or limp posture
rhythmless gait
rhythmless cadence while talking or reading aloud
difficulty distinguishing left from right
clumsiness
mental andor physical apathy
After working with students for over two decades Bill developed Bal-A-Vis-X Rhythmic BalanceAuditoryVision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration The exercises demand cooperation promote self-challenge and encourage peer teaching
This training was offered in 2013 and there have been some significant updates since then including the use of the feet to provide a full body RL brain integration
For more information go to Billrsquos website wwwbal-a-vis-xcom
Types of students who will benefit
LD
ADHD
Dyspraxia
Behavior Difficulties
Mild Physical Impairment
Gifted
General Education
Geriatric Deficit
These multi-level exercises enhance full body coordination and focused attention utilizing beanbags balls and balance boards
Course Schedule
Day 1 800 ndash 530 Level 1 FOUNDATION EXERCISES
Day 2 800 ndash 530 Level 1 2 INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES
All levels include active participation Dress comfortably
- BEESS Weekly Memo_ 06-09-17
- Save the Date Summer Institute 2017
- FCIHE Secondary Intro Letter
- BAVX Registration 2017
-
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City______________________ State______ Zip_______
E-Mail________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________
Work Phone___________________________________
Place of Employment____________________________
Discipline______________________________________
17 Credit Hours in Continuing Education for OTrsquos Physical Therapists refer to state CE guidelines 12 Credit Hours for Marion County district teachers Other county teachers-please check wyour district
On-site registration accepted
Please make checks payable to Greg Solomon
Return to Bal-A-Vis-X Training PO Box 6517 Ocala FL 34478
BalndashA-Vis-X Balance
Auditory
Vision
Exercises
A program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration
For use with every age group from pre-school to the elderly
A course for therapists teachers (including general education physical education special education adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals
Instructor ndash Greg Solomon Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X Trainer
24 Year Elementary Physical Education teacher
July 26 amp 27 2017 Levels 1 amp 2 and Adapted Training
17 Credit Hours - Cost $100
Presented at Hillcrest School Gymnasium 3143 SE 17th St Ocala FL 34471
Located across the street from the Ocala YMCA
For additional information contact Greg Solomon ~ 352-812-4134
Email preston01junocom
ABOUT Bal-A-Vis-X
Bal-A-Vis-X was created by Bill Hubert Bill taught for 30 years in multiple settings and at various age levels
Over time Bill concluded that all of his students who struggled academically tended to exhibit similar physical characteristics
inability to control eye movement
inability to focus attention
inability to sit or stand without moving
illegible handwriting
stifflocked posture or limp posture
rhythmless gait
rhythmless cadence while talking or reading aloud
difficulty distinguishing left from right
clumsiness
mental andor physical apathy
After working with students for over two decades Bill developed Bal-A-Vis-X Rhythmic BalanceAuditoryVision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration The exercises demand cooperation promote self-challenge and encourage peer teaching
This training was offered in 2013 and there have been some significant updates since then including the use of the feet to provide a full body RL brain integration
For more information go to Billrsquos website wwwbal-a-vis-xcom
Types of students who will benefit
LD
ADHD
Dyspraxia
Behavior Difficulties
Mild Physical Impairment
Gifted
General Education
Geriatric Deficit
These multi-level exercises enhance full body coordination and focused attention utilizing beanbags balls and balance boards
Course Schedule
Day 1 800 ndash 530 Level 1 FOUNDATION EXERCISES
Day 2 800 ndash 530 Level 1 2 INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES
All levels include active participation Dress comfortably
- BEESS Weekly Memo_ 06-09-17
- Save the Date Summer Institute 2017
- FCIHE Secondary Intro Letter
- BAVX Registration 2017
-
ABOUT Bal-A-Vis-X
Bal-A-Vis-X was created by Bill Hubert Bill taught for 30 years in multiple settings and at various age levels
Over time Bill concluded that all of his students who struggled academically tended to exhibit similar physical characteristics
inability to control eye movement
inability to focus attention
inability to sit or stand without moving
illegible handwriting
stifflocked posture or limp posture
rhythmless gait
rhythmless cadence while talking or reading aloud
difficulty distinguishing left from right
clumsiness
mental andor physical apathy
After working with students for over two decades Bill developed Bal-A-Vis-X Rhythmic BalanceAuditoryVision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration The exercises demand cooperation promote self-challenge and encourage peer teaching
This training was offered in 2013 and there have been some significant updates since then including the use of the feet to provide a full body RL brain integration
For more information go to Billrsquos website wwwbal-a-vis-xcom
Types of students who will benefit
LD
ADHD
Dyspraxia
Behavior Difficulties
Mild Physical Impairment
Gifted
General Education
Geriatric Deficit
These multi-level exercises enhance full body coordination and focused attention utilizing beanbags balls and balance boards
Course Schedule
Day 1 800 ndash 530 Level 1 FOUNDATION EXERCISES
Day 2 800 ndash 530 Level 1 2 INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES
All levels include active participation Dress comfortably
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