ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations

We give ACT parents and community members a voice on public education

We are the peak body of ACT public school Parents and Citizens Associations.  We promote the interests of parents and other school community members to government.
We also help Parents and Citizens Associations to operate effectively.

http://www.actparents.org.au/

Positive Partnerships to continue!!!!

fabulous news!!!!  positive partnerships to continue!!! I highly recommend this FREE course to all parents of children on the autism spectrum.

A new consortium will train more than 450 teachers and 1,450 parents every year in how best to help students with autism, Minister Assisting for School Education Brendan O’Connor announced today.
The Gillard Government is continuing its commitment to give all children the best opportunity to learn and lead productive lives by commencing the second phase of its successful $40.5 million Positive Partnerships initiative.
“I’m pleased that the Gillard Government is continuing this program as part of our $220 million Helping Children with Autism package,” Mr O’Connor said.

http://ministers.deewr.gov.au/oconnor/more-teachers-parents-be-trained-autism-support

Attention Year 12 students and families

Attention Year 12 students and families
Students and their families know that leaving school is a major life transition for them as they consider options for their future lives as adults.

For young people with disability and their families access to information to plan ahead so that this transition is as smooth as possible can be difficult and complex.

Disability ACT recognises this and is working with House With No Steps to assist school leavers who need support beyond graduation. We have already started to met with Year 12 students who have submitted a school leaver referral, to start the planning process.

If you have a family member in Year 12 who has a disability and is likely to need additional support upon graduating in 2012 and would like to explore options beyond school, we encourage you to complete a referral form – as soon as possible.

School Leavers Information Pack and Referral form are available at www.dhcs.act.gov.au/disability_act

For further information please contact Disability ACT’s Information Service at The DISH on Phone: (02) 6207 1086