Families of Children With Special Needs Encouraged to Attend Diverse Learners Resource Fair

Heartland AEA’s Parent & Educator Connection will hold its annual Diverse Learners Resource Fair for families, educators and others who support children with special needs in February. The Resource Fair is a free event that focuses on linking families of children and youth with special needs to valuable community and agency resources.

Feb. 20, 2016
Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A wide variety of community and agency providers will be on hand to provide information about the programs and services they have to offer. There will also be five breakout sessions:
•    Managing Your Child's Challenging Behavior
•    Section 504: Separating Fact from Fiction
•    Seizure Recognition and First Aid
•    Helping Youth Develop Work Skills
•    Transition to Post Secondary Education

Beginning at 10:00 a.m., over 40 community and agency providers will be on hand to provide information about the programs and services they have to offer.

If you work with families who may benefit from this fair, please pass on the word!