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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.
2011 -2012 Activities and Events…
New Albany Special Connections Honored at New Albany Founder’s Day!
 The New Albany Special Connections Board Members were recently honored at a New Albany, OH Village Council meeting. NA Mayor Nancy Ferguson presented the members with the 2011 Community Connection Award and proclaimed May 21st to be New Albany Special Connections Day! The Founder’s Day Planning Committee will place a brick in honor of NASC at the Ealy House this fall. Their work in advancing the resources for families & students with special needs in the New Albany Schools is tremendous.
Educational Event – October 4th 6:30pm
“Why They Don't Show What They Know;
Helping the Child with Executive/Regulatory Difficulties”
with Guest Speaker, Dr. Steven Guy.
When: Wednesday, October 4th from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: NAHS Mini Theatre
Dr. Steven C. Guy is a pediatric neuropsychologist in private practice in Columbus, Ohio and works with children and adolescents with a wide variety of developmental and acquired conditions. He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings as well as in private practice in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. He has held positions of clinical instructor at both The Ohio State University and in the Division of Pediatric Neurology/Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Guy has completed research in the area of lead poisoning, the effects of chronic illness on family functioning, memory abilities, learning disabilities and in the area of executive/regulatory functioning. He is also one of the coauthors of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF Parent, Teacher and Self-report). His current research interests include learning disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders and he is continuing his research developing methods designed to assist in the assessment and treatment of executive function.
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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Educational Event – March 7, 2012 6:30pm
Featuring Guest Speaker, Dr. Emilio Amigo
On March 7, 2012 will we host psychologist Dr. Emilio Amigo who specializes in social skills groups for children and adults on the autism spectrum. More details will be posted at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.
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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