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Student-Parent Dinner Seminars: Something to Chew On

Student-Parent Dinner Seminars: Something to Chew On. VITAL House’s Calendar of Events. September 14, 2009 Meet the Teacher September 14, 2009 After-School Program begins September 28, 2009 Student-Parent

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Student-Parent Dinner Seminars: Something to Chew On

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  1. Student-Parent Dinner Seminars: Something to Chew On

  2. VITAL House’s Calendar of Events September 14, 2009 Meet the Teacher September 14, 2009 After-School Program begins September 28, 2009 Student-Parent Seminar October 25, 2009 VITAL House Open House November 16, 2009 Student-Parent Seminar January 29, 2009 Student-Parent Seminar February 20, 2009 Student-Parent Seminar

  3. The Process… • Mail Flyers • 2 weeks prior • Hand-outs • 1 week • Phone Calls home • 3 days prior Student- Parent Seminar September 28, 2009 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm VITAL House September 25, 2009

  4. Good eats since 1996 Proprietors: Hazleton Area ARCIL OVR Delicious Home-style meals prepared by VITAL House students VITAL House’s Student- Parent Seminar Menu Selections Monthly Menu selections determined by transitional needs of the students and families. • Philosophy of VITAL House * Promoting Independence • Social Security Income * Work Incentives • Office of Vocational Rehabilitation * Understanding MA Waivers • Victim’s Resource Center * Adult Agency Resources • Special Needs Trust * “I’m 31; I’m leaving home.” • Special Requests * Leisure Time Options • Transportation Options * Independence/Responsibility

  5. Networking opportunities Work related skills Agency Outreach Social skills Meet the staff Meet the parents Showcase student’s work Tour VITAL House

  6. Guest Speaker’s Presentation The Process: • 45 minutes to 1 hour in length • Interactive • Allot time for questions at end • Consider interpretative services • Diverse ethnic community • Arrange personal follow-up • Entitlement verses Eligibility • Young Adult Directed Services

  7. Dessert is served… • Last chance to grab a bite • Wrap up the topic • Check that sign-in sheet is complete • Agency handouts are distributed • Preview of next topic • Ask for new topics for seminars • Dismiss on time • Encourage the parents to communicate with each other outside of school

  8. Your hostesses for today were Susan Kennedy: ARCIL 8 West Broad Street Suite 228 Hazleton, PA 18201 (570) 455-9800 ext. 23 skennedy@anthracitecil.org Bernadette Jespersen: Hazleton Area VITAL House 118 W. Oak Street Hazleton, PA 18201 (570) 459-3207 jespersenb@hasd.k12.pa.us

  9. Thank you for letting us give you food for thought. Now, chew on it.

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