Our mission is to better serve children with special needs through education, resources, and support.
PAST PROGRAMS
New Albany Special Connections was delighted to receive a generous donation from the proceeds of the sale of the New Albany Cooking With Friends cookbook. The funds will go towards implementation of future NASC programs.
EDUCATIONAL EVENINGS:
10/24/02:Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Planning for New Albany/Plain Local Schools: Dr. Gary Sweitzer spoke to parents & teachers about the district’s approach to Special Services and Its Vision for Students with Special Needs
2/26/03:Parent/Educator Partnerships: Parents and staff of the New Albany School District participated in facilitated small group discussions.
5/08/03:Dr. Emilio Amigo Presents Information About Social Skills: As They Translate to the Home, School and Community.
11/05/03:Raising A Child With Special Needs: Exploring Stress To Strategy Presented by Sherry Linhart, Dr. Andrew Colvin, Diane Green M.S.W., Dr. Susan Weltner-Brunton. Discussed neuropsychological evaluation & strategies for building resilience.
3/03/04:Where Do I Belong In This Picture: Psychologist Sherry Linhart. Responded to questions: “How do other children view your child with special needs? How does it feel to watch other children do more? How do children with special needs and their parents make friends?“
2/26/05:One Day Seminar on Special Education: Understanding the Issues and Processes: Nationally recognized presenters Pam and Pete Wright held an advocacy training.
11/09/05:Life After High School: Preparing your student with ADHD, Learning or Physical Disabilities for College: Psychologist Lydia Block and OSU faculty Patty Carlton
4/19/05:An Educational Evening On Computer Technology For Students with Special Needs Presented by staff of the New Albany Technology Team and teachers.
3/16/06:Define Me: An Educational Evening About Autism Spectrum Disorders Presented by Sondra Williams, an adult with autism and parent to four children with autism spectrum disorders.
3/06/07:Parenthood And Partnership: Maintaining Balance While Raising a Child With Special Needs Psychologist Susan Weltner-Brunton discussed the stressors on parents of children with special needs and tips for maintaining a resilient marriage.
11/07/07:Modification Strategies for School and Home Julie Abrams, an intervention specialist at the New Albany 2-5 elementary school, addressed the importance of modifications in helping students achieve curricular success, in both school and home settings.
3/04/08:How to Bait the Hook Presenter Sondra Williams. Discussed techniques for observing and interpreting the unique ways children with autism experience in their world.
10/21/08:IEP and You: Updates on IDEA and changes to the IEP New Albany schools special education coordinators Cindy Eldridge and Annette Andres presented information on the updates to IDEA and how it effects changes to your child’s IEP. The evening will covered the process of participating in an IEP meeting and the product in the actual writing of the IEP document.
03/10/2009:“Transition for Students age 3 to 22” Whether your child is transitioning from Early Supports and Services to Preschool, preparing to move from the Elementary School to the Middle School, or is at the High School exploring post secondary and vocational opportunities so that they may someday live and work independently; transition can bring about exciting new changes and can generate certain stressors. New Albany Special Education coordinators, teachers, counselors, and parents gathered at this educational evening to discuss the universal themes of transition.
SOCIAL EVENTS:
5/19/2004: Parent/Professional Social: Creative Ideas and Pizza Social Educators and parents share activity ideas and dinner.
9/19/04:Family Day on the Farm: Community Family Social Event
9/24/06:Family Day on the Farm Community Family Social Event.
10/14/07: Family Picnic at Blendon Woods: Families brought their own picnic and a ranger shared items from the “Amphibians and Reptiles” program.
02/20/09NASC Hosting Winter Social Coffee Families and professionals are welcome to come and enjoy coffee to meet, chat, relax and share in their common experiences
03/09/10 NASC Hosting a Parents’ Night Social at Rusty Bucket Families & educators took a break from the complexities of parenting a child with special needs & rejuvenated with food and conversation! ~ NASC provided soft drinks and appetizers.
PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS:
6/2004:Arts Impact Program facilitated by the Open Arts Studio An Impact program for Students with Special Needs and Their Siblings
8/2005:Columbus Museum of Art Workshop An Impact program for Students with Special Needs and Their Siblings - Featured the work of Stella and Klee
11/04/06-12/16/06: Drama Kids Impact Series: Saturday morning school drama program held for children with and without special needs.
New Albany Special Connections was delighted to receive a generous donation from the proceeds of the sale of the New Albany Cooking With Friends cookbook. The funds will go towards implementation of future NASC programs.
