Families of Children With Special Needs Encouraged to Attend Diverse Learners Resource Fair

Heartland AEA’s Parent & Educator Connection will hold its annual Diverse Learners Resource Fair in February for educators, families and others who support children with special needs. The Resource Fair is a free event that focuses on linking families of children and youth with special needs to valuable community and agency resources.

Feb. 20, 2016
Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A wide variety of community and agency providers will be on hand to provide information about the programs and services they have to offer. There will also be five breakout sessions:

• Managing Your Child's Challenging Behavior
• Section 504: Separating Fact from Fiction
• Seizure Recognition and First Aid
• Helping Youth Develop Work Skills
• Transition to Postsecondary Education

Beginning at 10:00 a.m., over 40 community and agency providers will be on hand to provide information about the programs and services they have to offer.