Conference for the Parents of Homeschoolers with Special Needs
Presenters:
Patsy and Doug Arnold, founders of Texas' Special Kids, a ministry to parents of Special Needs Children
Where:
The Church on Rush Creek - Main Worship Center
2300 S. Green Oaks Blvd. - (intersection of W. Green Oaks Blvd. and
Bowen Rd. - .7 miles west of S. Cooper, 1 mile South of I-20),
Arlington, Texas 76017
When:
Friday, July 10, 2009 - 2 p.m. Registration Opens- Sessions 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sessions 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dinner Friday evening and Lunch on Saturday provided on campus.
Program:
Friday
General Session - Welcome
Session 1: "Sherlock Homeschooler"
Put on your plaid cap and get out your magnifying glass to explore the answers to questions that plague some parents: "What is wrong? Is it my teaching? Is it my child? Is it the curriculum? Or is this a behavior issue?" Learn some tools tohelp discern whether a learning difference is at the heart of the matter, instead of behavior being a matter of the heart.
Session 2: "It's Elementary, My Dear Watson"
This kid is driving me crazy! Why is learning so difficult? Am I a bad teacher?" Get out that plaid cap and magnifying glass, and come discover some barriers to learning and how to hurdle them.
Dinner (included in registration, on campus)
Keynote Speaker, Will Kantz, MA, LPC
"The Spiritual Side of Raising a Special Needs Child"
Session 3: "Students in Their Right Minds"
Discover the differences between left and right-brain learners. Whether a child has ADD/HD, developmental delays, or autism spectrum disorders (or maybe you just can't put your finger on it...), parents will pick up usuable tips in this practical workshop. Celebrate the unique gifts of your child who learns differently by embracing meaningful strategies that will bring out the best in him!
Session 4: Parent Panel Q & A Discussion, Pat Harrell, Moderator
Panel: Will and Arlen Kantz, Jerry and LaNette Lathem, Leslie Stevens and Martha Sides.
Experienced parents of kids with various special needs answer your questions in an open forum format moderated by well known THSC Review magazine contributor and homeschool dad, Pat Harrell.
Saturday
Session 5: "Making Sense at Home"
Movers, shakers, and wigglers have sensory needs that sometimes interfere with learning. This 2 hour hands-on experience includes activities for kids who need some extra movement as they learn.
Lunch (included in registration, on campus)
Seating during lunch will be by region to foster dialogue with someone who may live close to you for support.
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"Heart to Heart for Dads"- Doug Arnold in Overflow Room
"Heart to Heart for Moms" - Patsy Arnold in Worship Center |
With the divorce rate among parents of special needs children hovering in the range of 85%, Doug and Patsy want to take some time to talk separately with dads and moms about how to maintain a strong marriage in the midst of stress in the home.
Session 7: "Surviving and Thriving"
Families with special needs children have a choice to become bitter or better. Rise above the challenges and learn how to live, love and laugh in spite of the stress that a special needs child can bring into the home.
Price:
includes all seminars, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, and handouts (one per registrant).
$40 Early registration by mail or online, Deadline May 20, 2009
$50 General Registration, May 21 - July 1, 2009 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 9 AT 9:00 PM
$60 On-Site Registration
$20 Spouse or Other (relative, caretaker, etc.) Only 1 extra registration per full registration.
Additional seminar materials will be available for $5 per set.
Hotels in Area:
Microtel Inn - 1740 Oak Villages Blvd., Arlington, Tx., 817-557-8400 (0.85 miles away)
Studio 6 - 1980 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, Tx., 817-465-8500 (1.3 miles away)
Super 8 - 1905 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, Tx., 817-466-3800 (1.35 miles away)
Days Inn - 1901 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, Tx., 817-557-5828 (1.35 miles away)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - 1721 Pleasant Place, Arlington, Tx., 877-410-6681 (1.36 miles away)
Quality Inn at Arlington Highlands - 121 E. I-20, Arlington, Tx., 817-467-3535, (1.7 miles away)
La Quinta: Arlington South - 4001 Scots Legacy Dr., Arlington, Tx., 817-467-7756, (1.7 miles away)
Hampton Inn & Suites - 1100 E. I-20, Arlington, Tx., 817-419-3700, (4.3 miles away)
General Info:
For more information please email us at TxSpecialKids@gmail.com.
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