MAY 12, 2017

Weekly Memo

Action Items

Notices of Rule Development Rule 6A-1.0452 Distribution of Florida Education Finance Program Funds Rule 6A-1.0453 Educational Program Audits To view the drafts and submit comments, go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.

2017-18 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program Competitive Projects – Statewide

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has issued the following memorandum regarding the 21st CCLC. Submit Notice of Intent to Apply no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 26, 2017. Proposal must be received by the Florida Department of Education no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 16, 2017. The memorandum may be viewed at https://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7920/dps-2017-53.pdf.

Statewide Professional Development Alternatives’ (PDA) Course Offerings for July The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System (FDLRS) Administration Project is offering several statewide courses beginning July 10, 2017. Local courses are offered by the regional FDLRS Associate Centers; however, the statewide project also conducts statewide offerings. For information on FDLRS, go to http://www.fdlrs.org/. Please use the attached document to distribute this information to all educators. For additional information, go to http://www.fl-pda.org/ or email PDAquestions@gmail.com. • Filename: PDA Flyer July 2017

Bal-A-Vis-X (Balance, Auditory and Vision Exercises) Bal-A-Vis-X is a program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration. This course is for therapists, teachers (including general education, physical education, special education and adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals. Registration is now open for a course in Ocala on July 26-27, 2017, with Greg Solomon, a sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X trainer. This event is limited to 30 participants. For more information on Bal-A-Vis-X, go to http://www.bal-a-vis-x.com/. For more course information and registration instructions, see the attached document. For questions, contact Greg Solomon at preston01@ juno.com or by phone at 352-812-4134. • Filename: BAVX Registration 2017.pdf

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2017 Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) Annual Conference: Call for Proposals The 2017 FOTA Annual Conference, “OT Centennial Celebration,” will be in Orlando on November 3-4, 2017. The deadline for proposal applications is July 30, 2017. This year offers exciting changes to the annual conference for the school therapist and plans are underway to have a track of educational sessions dedicated to school-based practice. Registration, which includes lunch, will be accepted for one or both days and licensure-mandated courses will be available. For more information on the conference, go to http://www.flota.org/. For specific information on proposals, contact Debora Oliveira at debora.oliveira@famu.edu.

Informational Items

Technical Assistance Paper (TAP) Update: Statewide A ssessment for Students with Disabilities

This TAP (DPS Memo 2014-208, May 5, 2017) regarding statewide standardized assessments for students with disabilities has been updated. To view the TAP, go to https://info.fldoe.org/ docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7301/dps-2014-208.pdf.

Tourette Syndrome (TS) Awareness Month: May 15 – June 15 TS is part of a spectrum of hereditary, childhood onset, neurodevelopmental conditions referred to as tic disorders that affect children and adults, causing them to make sudden, involuntary movements and/or sounds called tics, which wax and wane and can change unpredictably. TS commonly co-occurs with a number of other neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, disinhibition, processing problems, behavior challenges, anxiety, social skills deficits, handwriting difficulties, learning difficulties and sleep problems. To view the poster for TS Awareness Month, see the attached document. For additional information, go to https://www.tourette.org/ or https://www.tourette.org/resources/overview/tools-for-educators/. • Filename: TS Iceberg Poster

Monthly Florida Standards Updates The FDOE has issued the following memorandum regarding the monthly Florida standards update. The memorandum may be viewed at https://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/ Document-7921/dps-2017-57.pdf.

Monica Verra-Tirado, Ed.D.

For more information, contact 850-245-0475

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www.fl-pda.org

Online modules providing comprehensive, high-quality and accessible professional development for Florida educators.

Each local FDLRS Associate Center will continue to offer PDA courses throughout the districts. The following list of

statewide offerings is to supplement what is available locally. The schedule below reflects the starting and ending date of

the course. PDA online courses include virtual group meetings that are held from 5:00-7:00 PM EST.

Specific dates for virtual group meetings will be sent to registered participants.

Online registration for these modules is available at: www.fdlrs.org/x/events

Course Title Number of In-service

Credits Dates

Total number of required virtual

meetings

Assessment & Evaluation 60 7/12/2017 - 9/22/2017 4

Foundations of Exceptional Education 60 7/10/2017 - 9/28/2017 4

PBS: Understanding Student Behavior 60 7/11/2017 - 9/29/2017 4

Introduction to Differentiating Instruction 20 7/13/2017 - 9/20/2017 3

Technology for Student Success: An Introduction

20 7/12/2017 - 9/13/2017 3

For more information about each of the modules above: http://fl-pda.org/facilitated/

For additional questions about the PDA program: PDAquestions@gmail.com

Course descriptions and registration information: www.fdlrs.org click on PDA logo or go directly to www.fl-pda.org. Facilitated modules locally: Contact your local FDLRS PDA Coordinator for course availability: Ώ́νήΠΠ ͋ήϲΧ ϋή ΏCήΧΰ̳ϋρ͟Έ CΠΎ́Ν ήΧ ΏΈD! Cήήν͋ΎΧ̳ϋήνρΉ͟

Facilitated modules offered statewide: Click on Statewide PDA Course Schedule. Independent study modules: Click on Register/Sign-in on the right side of the page.

FDLRS Administration Project Office (386) 312-2265 Mary Ann Ahearn, Administrator

http://www.fdlrs.org/x/eventshttp://fl-pda.org/facilitated/mailto:PDAquestions@gmail.comhttp://www.fdlrs.org/http://www.fl-pda.org/http://www.fl-pda.org/mailto:PDAquestions@gmail.comhttp://fl-pda.org/facilitatedwww.fdlrs.org/x/events

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Name_________________________________________

Address_______________________________________

City______________________ State______ Zip_______

E-Mail________________________________________

Home Phone___________________________________

Work Phone___________________________________

Place of Employment____________________________

Discipline______________________________________

17 Credit Hours in Continuing Education for OT’s Physical Therapists refer to state CE guidelines 12 Credit Hours for Marion County district teachers Other county teachers-please check w/your district

On-site registration accepted

Please make checks payable to Greg Solomon

Return to: Bal-A-Vis-X Training P.O. Box 6517 Ocala, FL 34478

Bal–A-Vis-X Balance

Auditory

Vision

Exercises

A program designed to enhance both academic and physical function through brain-body integration.

For use with every age group from pre-school to the elderly.

A course for therapists, teachers (including general education, physical education, special education, adaptive physical education) and paraprofessionals.

Instructor – Greg Solomon Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X Trainer

24 Year Elementary Physical Education teacher

July 26 & 27, 2017 Levels 1 & 2 and Adapted Training

17 Credit Hours - Cost $100

Presented at: Hillcrest School Gymnasium 3143 S.E. 17th St. Ocala, FL 34471

Located across the street from the Ocala YMCA

For additional information contact: Greg Solomon ~ 352-812-4134

Email: preston01@juno.com

mailto:preston01@juno.com

ABOUT Bal-A-Vis-X

Bal-A-Vis-X was created by Bill Hubert. Bill taught for 30 years in multiple settings and at various age levels.

Over time, Bill concluded that all of his students who struggled academically tended to exhibit similar physical characteristics:

inability to control eye movement inability to focus attention inability to sit or stand without moving illegible handwriting stiff/locked posture or limp posture rhythmless gait rhythmless cadence while talking or reading

aloud difficulty distinguishing left from right clumsiness mental and/or physical apathy

After working with students for over two decades, Bill developed Bal-A-Vis-X: Rhythmic Balance/Auditory/Vision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration. The exercises demand cooperation, promote self-challenge, and encourage peer teaching.

This training was offered in 2013 and there have been some significant updates since then, including the use of the feet to provide a full body, R/L brain integration.

For more information, go to Bill’s website: www.bal-a-vis-x.com

Types of students who will benefit:

LD ADHD Dyspraxia Behavior Difficulties Mild Physical Impairment Gifted General Education Geriatric Deficit

These multi-level exercises enhance full body coordination and focused attention utilizing beanbags, balls and balance boards.

Course Schedule:

Day 1 8:00 – 5:30 Level 1 FOUNDATION EXERCISES

Day 2 8:00 – 5:30 Level 1, 2 INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES

All levels include active participation Dress comfortably

http://www.bal-a-vis-x.com/

TOURETTE SYNDROME

Tics are just the

tip of the iceberg

BEESS Weekly Memo_ 05-12-17Weekly MemoMonica Verra-Tirado, Ed.D.

Action ItemsInformational Items

PDA Flyer July 2017BAVX Registration 2017TS Iceberg