Heartland AEA to Host Resource Fair for Students with Special Needs and Their Families

The Heartland AEA Family & Educator Partnership Resource Fair, Oct. 8, 2016, is an event for families to enjoy together. The Fair offers students with special needs and their families an opportunity to meet service providers from central Iowa. Adults can also attend presentations on challenging behavior or transitioning students to life after high school.

Heartland AEA Family & Educator Partnership Resource Fair

Date: Oct. 8, 2016
Location: Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Families attending the fair receive free admission to the Science Center and free parking in the ramp. To enable parents' full participation in breakout sessions, stipends are available to bring along a childcare provider or assistant for your child.

Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions

*Managing Your Child's Challenging Behavior
*Life After High School: Transitions to Adult Services

10:00 a.m. - Noon Service Provider Tables Open

The Science Center opens to the general public at 10:00 a.m. and families are welcome to explore at their leisure.