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What is New Albany Special Connections?
New Albany Special Connections is a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 dedicated to serving the population of children with special education needs from preschool through high school and their families within the New Albany – Plain Local School District. New Albany Special Connections continually strives to build positive, productive and collaborative partnerships among families, educators and the greater New Albany community.
2012 -2013 Activities and Events…
“Foundations for Functional Success”
Guest Speaker, Sondra Williams
When: Wednesday, October 3rd from 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: New Albany High School Mini Theatre
Directions: The New Albany High School Mini Theater is located off Fodor Rd in New Albany. Park in the HS lot to the far right of the football field. Take the path to the right, leading to Academic building “I”.
Join Sondra as she discusses how individuals can better understand children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Sondra shares ideas for how to support these children more effectively within an educational setting. She will examine the reasons for specific behaviors in a classroom while still maintaining the unique individuality of each child. Sondra's experiences in the classroom and with her own children and her own diagnosis make this presentation valuable for those working with children with autism, intellectual, and learning disabilities.
As a wife and mother of 4 children on the autism spectrum, Sondra is able to share insights about various stages in her life through much emotion and humor!
Questions: call Holly Robbertz 933-0551
Welcome… New Albany Special Olympics!!
New Albany Special Connections is proud to announce the development of Special Olympics in New Albany! If you or anyone you know are interested in participating or volunteering please contact Amy Thomas at naspecialolympics@gmail.com.
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Sports:
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Spring
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Track
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March to June
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Fall
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Golf
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August to October
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Swimming
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September to December
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Soccer
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August to October
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Winter
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Basketball Team
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November to March
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Basketball Skills
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January to March
(for beginners)
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New Albany Peer Buddy Program Update… The Peer Buddy Program is Starting its Seventh Year as a Thriving NASC Endeavor!
For the last six years under the supervision of New Albany Special Connections board member, Daphne Hess, the Peer Buddy Program had over 110 participants of both buddies (high school volunteers) and partners (middle and high school students with special needs). Students enjoyed high school tailgate parties, basketball/football games, crafts, games, bowling, putt-putt golf, bingo, and many more social activities.
New Albany High School students looking for community service hours can apply to become a Peer Buddy by joining the Peer Buddy Club and attending Orientation during the first two Club Meetings. High School Students can contact HS Leaders: Kylie Hess, Oliver Sybert, Abby Robbertz, Jackie Huddle or Alison Koenig. Please request to join the Facebook Group “New Albany Peer Buddy Program” for announcements.
If you are a parent of a middle school or high school child with special needs please contact Daphne Hess and complete the program forms by clicking on the link: Peer Buddy Program. Daphne can be reached at dhess5556_at_yahoo.com. You can also click on the link to learn more about the program.
Announcing a New Albany Schools Special Education Newsletter…
Attention parents! You can sign up for the New Albany special education newsletter at this website: http://www.napls.us/teaching/special-education/
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