Upcoming Events from the Autism Family Network
Please see the attached document describing events being offered over the summer, shared with us by the Autism Family Network.
A Message from the Special Education Department
Extensive planning is occurring at Lincoln Public Schools, including in the Special Education Department, as we look forward to the 2020-21 school year. Families and community members may have questions regarding the expectation that students wear face coverings when we return to school. Please know that we, as a Special Education department, are continuing to work on this process as well as other aspects of what returning to school will look like for students receiving Special Education services. We will continue to update you as our plans develop. Thank you for your continued support and patience.
Message from the ASD Network and Autism Action Partnership
Our ASD Network colleagues shared the following information:
If you know a family who is in need of funds to help
with expenses due to COVID-19 impact, and there is an individual with autism is in
the household, they may be eligible for assistance from this program.
For more information click on this link
National Wear Red Day
February is heart month and on the first Friday of February it is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Disease.
Many staff members at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office participated in National Wear Red Day!!
LPS Students participate in the first Cane Quest
On December 5th, students and staff from Lincoln Public Schools traveled to Nebraska City to participate in the first annual Cane Quest for students with visual impairments. During this challenge, students had to navigate through different check points while showing proper cane technique and daily living skills. Each task showcased the student’s learning of cane and protective skills to safely travel in various environments. Students were awarded coins for successfully completing challenges. They had a fantastic time, and through feedback from the staff were able to determine skills they wanted to work on so they can earn more coins at Cane Quest next year!
ENTC Vendor Fair and Parent Workshop 2019
A reminder of the upcoming ENTC Vendor Fair and Parent Workshop! This information was also sent out via School Messenger.
1. ENTC Vendor Fair 2019:
October 21, 2019
TCA Building, Enter Door CA34
at Southeast Community College
84th & O Streets
Lincoln, NE
4:15 p.m.– 7:15 p.m.
The Eastern Nebraska Transition Vendor Fair is for parents/guardians of students who are interested in learning about community services that are available for individuals with disabilities needing supports. These supports will help prepare students to enter the world of independent living; postsecondary education; residential services; supported employment; vocational service; and other community agencies and service systems. A wide array of community-based service providers are scheduled to share information with parents at the ENTC Vendor Fair.
2. ENTC Parent Workshops 2019:
October 21, 2019
TCA Building, Enter Door CA34
at Southeast Community College
84th & O Streets
Lincoln, NE
6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
The The Eastern Nebraska Transition Parent Workshop is for parents/guardians of students with disabilities. Parent/guardian participants will be provided with opportunities to learn about education, financial, legal, and social support services and systems available for students with disabilities after they graduate. Information provided will assist parents in developing future plans for their children.
We look forward to seeing you at the ENTC Vendor Fair and the ENTC Parent Workshops.
UNL Information – Office for Students with Disabilities
Have a student who will soon be starting college? Please see below information regarding services for students with disabilities at the University of Nebraska Lincoln!
UNL How to register for Services for Students with Disabilities
UNL Services for Students with Disabilities Overview
UNL Services for Students with Disabilities
UNL Verification for Chronic Health Disabilities
LPS Teacher of the Visually Impaired recognized
Ko Inamura, Teacher of the Visually Impaired for Lincoln Public Schools, was nominated as an Outstanding Computer Science Teacher by the National Science Foundation. Ko has worked hard to incorporate the Expanded Core Curriculum in his teaching, including Career Exploration. This has led him to the world of teaching coding and computer science. Ko uses Quorum Programming Language to teach coding to many of his blind and visually impaired students. Congrats Ko!
https://www.nsf.gov/cise/csbytes/newsletter/vol5/V5TeachersIssue.pdf
Summer Camp
There are still have a few spots available at the Carol Joy Holling summer camp session for special needs students ages 13-21.
It’s June 12-15—three days and two nights of building new friendships through fishing, cookouts, creative arts, Bible study, and more.
Carol Joy Holling Camp, located on 320-acres just outside of Ashland—near Mahoney State Park. This summer they are celebrating their 40th year of camping, and 20th year of programs for people with special needs.
Here’s a link to the web page, which includes the registration form:
https://www.caroljoyholling.org/programs-for-people-with-special-ne
Spring and Summer Opportunities!
Please see the attached documents from Lincoln City Libraries and The Lincoln Children’s Museum, featuring some amazing events coming up!
Lincoln City Libraries presents: Special Needs Storytime, every third Thursday of the month.
Lincoln Children’s Museum’s Summer Adventure Camp
Flyer: Camp information_Autism Speaks Camp (1)
