Governor Bill Ritter has signed a proclamation that January 31-February 6, 2010 is Colorado’s Autism Education Week.
On HBO, Feb. 6, "Temple Grandin" starring Claire Danes, Julia Ormond, Catherine O'Hara and David Strathairn. Temple Grandin paints a picture of a young woman's perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of utism at a time when it was still quite unknown. The film chronicles Temple's early diagnosis; her turbulent growth and development during her school years; the enduring support she received from her mother, aunt, and her science teacher and her emergence as a woman with an innate sensitivity and understanding of animal behavior.
Undaunted by education, social and professional roadblocks, Grandin turned her unique talent into a behavioral tool that revolutionized the cattle industry and laid the groundwork for her successful career as an author, lecturer and pioneering advocate for autism and autism spectrum disorder education.
This visually inventive film offers insights into Grandin's world taking the audience inside her mind with a series of snapshot images that trace her self-perceptions and journey from childhood through young adulthood to the beginning of her career, and beyond.
HBO West Sat. 2/6 9 PM
Sun. 2/7 12:45 AM
Sun. 2/7 6:45 PM
We are committed to delivering and supporting educational and instructional programs to enable each member school district to meet its priorities as well as the individual needs of students and staff.
1. Implement and/or refine the Response to Intervention model within the BOCES programs to include frequent progress monitoring and the use of scientifically research-based interventions.
2. Implement the new web-based IEP/ALP program BOCES-wide.
3. Work with the school districts to ensure a more inclusive model for all schools.
4. Ensure that all building and district level administrators have a clear understanding of special education law and procedures.
5. Recruit highly qualified teachers and retain them by providing trained mentors and by providing quality professional development to ensure student progress.
6. Use data to inform decisions and report achievement to the parents, staff, administration, and board of directors.
7. Work with the board of directors to revise the BOCES Policy Manual.
Last Updated 11.23.2009
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