Excerpt from EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSSchool Age Military amp Family Policy

Summer is Anything but Lazy Between Kid Activities Festivals Picnics and BBQs Who has Time to be Lazy And When Yoursquore in the Military PCS Moves HappenDuring

the Summer Here are some tips when moving with a special needs family

member

1 Review general information about your new location at Military-HOMEFRONTrsquos Military Installations page (httpwwwmilitaryinstallationsdodmil)

2 Notify your current service coordinator (EFMP System Navigators Sue and Michelle at ACS) that you will be leaving and where you will be going so they can begin preparing for your transition

3 Use a 3-ring binder or other type of notebook to organize your childrsquos records and other pertinent information (go to wwwMilitaryOneSourcecom and click on resources order your FREE SCOR (Special Care Organizational Record) for Children with Special Healthcare Needs binder)

4 Make sure that you have paper copies of your Family Memberrsquos

Most recent transcripts and grade reports

Most recent eligibility reports where your child was determined eligi-ble for

5 Special education

Current and past individual education programs (IEP) including quarterly Progress reports

Special education assessment reports including School psychology Occupational or Physical Therapy Speech-Language Pathology other reports contained in the special education file

Names of particular textbooks or other materials that were effective for your family member

Medical reports

If applicable reports from service providers not connected to school such as a private therapist

Inoculation records to ensure your child can be enrolled on arrival Prescriptions for medications and dosages (or a 90 day supply)

Julyaugust 2012

SOME ADDITIONAL THINGS TO DO TO

ensure A SMOOTH TRANSITION

Ask your childrsquos classroom andor special education teacher

to write a brief narrative about your childrsquos current educa-

tional program that you can share with the staff at your

childrsquos new school

Keep the name and contact information (phone e-mail) of

your childrsquos current teacher in case you have questions after

you or the staff at your new school have questions

Visit httpwwwmilitaryhomefrontdodmil12038EFMP

EFMP_DirectoryDOD_ED_School_Agepdf Use the in-

formation provided in Section 4 School District Profiles to

identify and learn more about districts that serve your new

location

Contact the special education director in the school district

to which you are considering moving to learn specific infor-

mation about the programs they provide The installationrsquos

EFMP System Navigator will have this information

Provide the staff at your childrsquos current school the contact

information (phone e-mail) of a contact person at your

childrsquos new school to facilitate the transfer of information

Contact the School Liaison Officer and Exceptional Family

Member Program (EFMP) System Navigator at your new

installation to learn more about the school district

Whenever you talk with someone regarding your childrsquos

transition to a new district it is helpful to write down the

time date and person to whom you spoke as well as some

brief notes

If you are moving during the summer try to contact your

new school district at least 2 weeks before you arrive to help

ensure that preparations have been made to implement your

childrsquos program before the first day of school

Review your educational rights under IDEA You should

have received a copy of your rights from your current

school but you can also request a copy at any time A gen-

eral description of these rights is provided by the Technical

Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (http

wwwtaallianceorgpublicationspdfsall17pdf)

Sample Questions to Ask

Whom should I contact at the school when we arrive in our new

location

What release of information forms should I sign before leaving

my current location

What consent and release of information forms will I need to

sign when I arrive

What information should I bring with me or provide you before

we arrive

Can I faxe-mail you a copy of my childrsquos IEP to help you pre-

pare for hisher arrival

Will my childrsquos IEP be implemented as currently written when

heshe arrives at school

What types of Evidence-Based Practices does your district use

Do my childrsquos teachers have experience and training for working

with children with my childrsquos disability

Will my childrsquos teacher (s) be willing to e-mail me weekly pro-

gress updates

If my child requires transportation how will that be provided

and coordinated

Where will my child be served- in the regular classroom a pull-

out or self-contained program or in a separate building

Will my child be able to participate in elective classes such as

Art Music and PE

Is there a local support group for families with children with

disabilities

Whom should I contact at the school district if I have issues re-

lated to my childrsquos program

Sometimes my child doesnrsquot seem to ―fit in ndash how will the

school help improve hisher social skills

What happens if my childrsquos unusual or quirky behavior is misin-

terpreted as rule-breaking

My child might if upset try to run or leave the building ndash how

will heshe be kept safe

Additional information can be found at httpwwwmilitaryhomefrontdodmil12038EFMPEFMP_DirectoryDOD_ED_School_Agepdf

SOME ADDITIONAL THINGS TO DO TO

ensure A SMOOTH TRANSITION

Ask your childrsquos classroom andor special education teacher

to write a brief narrative about your childrsquos current educa-

tional program that you can share with the staff at your

childrsquos new school

Keep the name and contact information (phone e-mail) of

your childrsquos current teacher in case you have questions after

you or the staff at your new school have questions

Visit httpwwwmilitaryhomefrontdodmil12038EFMP

EFMP_DirectoryDOD_ED_School_Agepdf Use the in-

formation provided in Section 4 School District Profiles to

identify and learn more about districts that serve your new

location

Contact the special education director in the school district

to which you are considering moving to learn specific infor-

mation about the programs they provide The installationrsquos

EFMP System Navigator will have this information

Provide the staff at your childrsquos current school the contact

information (phone e-mail) of a contact person at your

childrsquos new school to facilitate the transfer of information

Contact the School Liaison Officer and Exceptional Family

Member Program (EFMP) System Navigator at your new

installation to learn more about the school district

Whenever you talk with someone regarding your childrsquos

transition to a new district it is helpful to write down the

time date and person to whom you spoke as well as some

brief notes

If you are moving during the summer try to contact your

new school district at least 2 weeks before you arrive to help

ensure that preparations have been made to implement your

childrsquos program before the first day of school

Review your educational rights under IDEA You should

have received a copy of your rights from your current

school but you can also request a copy at any time A gen-

eral description of these rights is provided by the Technical

Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (http

wwwtaallianceorgpublicationspdfsall17pdf)

Sample Questions to Ask

Whom should I contact at the school when we arrive in our new

location

What release of information forms should I sign before leaving

my current location

What consent and release of information forms will I need to

sign when I arrive

What information should I bring with me or provide you before

we arrive

Can I faxe-mail you a copy of my childrsquos IEP to help you pre-

pare for hisher arrival

Will my childrsquos IEP be implemented as currently written when

heshe arrives at school

What types of Evidence-Based Practices does your district use

Do my childrsquos teachers have experience and training for working

with children with my childrsquos disability

Will my childrsquos teacher (s) be willing to e-mail me weekly pro-

gress updates

If my child requires transportation how will that be provided

and coordinated

Where will my child be served- in the regular classroom a pull-

out or self-contained program or in a separate building

Will my child be able to participate in elective classes such as

Art Music and PE

Is there a local support group for families with children with

disabilities

Whom should I contact at the school district if I have issues re-

lated to my childrsquos program

Sometimes my child doesnrsquot seem to ―fit in ndash how will the

school help improve hisher social skills

What happens if my childrsquos unusual or quirky behavior is misin-

terpreted as rule-breaking

My child might if upset try to run or leave the building ndash how

will heshe be kept safe

Additional information can be found at httpwwwmilitaryhomefrontdodmil12038EFMPEFMP_DirectoryDOD_ED_School_Agepdf

Military Lodging may be the Way To Go

With a little research you can find out about military lodging in the area you want to

visit including amenities and reservation policies

Finding the right military lodging facility for your next vacation may require some re-

search Military Living publishes Temporary Military Lodging Around the World a compre-

hensive listing of military lodging facilities with contact information directions and local

attractions (It may be available at your installation exchange or for more information

visit wwwmilitarylivingcom or call 1-703-237-0203)

Military lodging and service branch Web sites can also provide specific information on

installation and recreational lodging

Army MWR wwwarmymwrcom Navy Lodges wwwnavy-lodgecom Marine Corps Community

Services wwwusmc-mccsorglodging Air Force Services dodlodgingnet (This

site also include links to Army Navy and Marine Corps lodging)

Most of the popular recreational facilities and resorts book up months in advance If

you plan to visit during peak vacation periods find out when reservations can be made

and make them as soon as possible Some lodging facilities prioritize their reservations

by branch of service by duty station or by status

While youre there take advantage of the leisure services Many recreation centers and re-

sorts offer -- such as restaurants boat rentals ski equipment rental area tours and dis-

count tickets to area attractions Familiarize yourself with what types of services are avail-

able and if reservations need to be made in advance Taking advantage of these savings will

help cut costs and help make your vacation an enjoyable experience for the whole family

Bee Stings and Wasp Stings

Warm weather brings out bees and wasps

and bee stings and wasp stings are potential

sources of trouble for those who are allergic

An allergic reaction can range from itchy

hives to a very dangerous condition called

anaphylaxis which requires a self-

administered injection of epinephrine If you

are not allergic bee stings will most often

heal by themselves

To relieve pain and itching and prevent infec-

tion remove the stinger and apply an ice

pack to the area for 15 to 20 minutes once

per hour for the first 6 hours Elevating the

area of the sting will also help decrease

swelling

To avoid bee stings try choosing choose

fragrance-free products and never swat a

bee that lands on you

Tick Bites

Tiny ticks can transmit nasty

illnesses including Lyme dis-

ease and bacterial infections

as they feed on their hostrsquos

blood putting both you and

your pets at risk

Some tick bites hurt others may not be felt

at all mdash and you may never even see a tick

even though yoursquove been bitten A skin rash

in the pattern of rings much like a bullrsquos-eye

on a target is a symptom of Lyme disease

It can appear up to a month after the tick

bite

Protect yourself from tick bites by wearing

long-sleeved shirts and long pants any time

yoursquoll be walking through woods or thick

vegetation

Spraying DEET or another bug repellent on

your clothes will add another layer of pro-

tection And always check your body and

your clothes for ticks when you get home

Mosquito Bites

Depending on how sensitive you are a mosquito bite can leave you with an itchy bump or a large welt And unless yoursquore able to swat away your attacker it will bite in a cluster on your exposed skin leaving a number of bumps or welts Though its rare mosquitoes can spread the West Nile virus If this is the case 5 to 15 days after youre bitten you may experience head-aches body aches fever swollen glands and a skin rash Mosquitoes are most active from dusk until dawn so if yoursquoll be outside in early evening cover up or spray yourself and your clothes with insect repellent

Excerpt from wwwmilitaryonesourcemilmdashFamily and Recreation Page

A LOOK BACKhellip

DRAMA CLINIC WAS A SUCCESS HELD OVER

THE PERIOD OF 4 SATURDAYS THE CLINIC

WAS LEAD BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED

ACTOR HOLLY ADAMS AND SPONSORED BY

DR MICHAEL FRIGA OF 3-TEIR CONSULTING

AND EFMP PARTICIPANTS ENJOYED DEVEL-

OPING AND ACTING OUT SKITS LOOSELY

BASED ON FAIRY TALES AND OTHER CHIL-

DRENrsquoS STORIES

UPCOMING EVENTShellip

JULY 10-EPEC SUPPORT GROUPmdash

POTLUCK PICNICmdashMEET AT EFMP PLAY-

GROUND ON PINE CAMP LANE

JULY 20ndash AUTISMADHD SUPPORT GROUP

AUGUST 6-10 4TH ANNUAL EFMP MOUN-

TAIN CAMP

AUGUST 17mdashAUTISMADHD SUPPORT

GROUP

SEPT 11mdashEPEC SUPPORT GROUPmdashUSING

VISUAL CHARTS IN THE HOME

SEPT 21mdashAUTISMADHD SUPPORT

GROUPmdashAPPLE PICKING AT BEHLING S

MEXICO NY

OCT 9ndash EPEC SUPPORT GROUPmdashBIRDS

AND THE BEES AND SPECIAL NEEDS

OCT 19mdashAUSTISMADHD SUPPORT GROUP

OCT 26mdashEFMP HALLOWEEN PARTY ACS

DEC 8ndash HOLIDAY BOWLING BASH