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<title>Parent Information Center of Delaware</title>
<description>Parent Information Center of Delaware help parents of children with disabilities become effective partners in their children’s education.</description>
<link>http://www.picofdel.org</link>
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<copyright>Copyright 2010 Parent Information Center of Delaware.  All Rights Reserved.</copyright>
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			<title>Training In Question For Rookie Special Educators</title>
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					A national shortage of special education teachers means many students with disabilities will enter classrooms this fall with teachers whose . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/news.asp?NewsID=1296</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Enhancing a Child&apos;s World Conference</title>
			<description><br />
					A conference focused on providing early childhood professionals with additional skills, knowledge, strategies and other various resources to they . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=584</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The IEP: Transition Planning</title>
			<description>Saturdays Advanced Advocacy Academy<br />
					. . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1042</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Help a Child Learn to Read - Tue, Jun 15, tbd</title>
			<description>Fall 2010 Reading Assist Trainings<br />
					You can help a struggling child learn to read!Reading ASSIST&amp;reg; Institute&amp;rsquo;s mission is to improve the . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=974</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Promoting Mental Health Among Young Families - Thu, Jun 17, 6pm</title>
			<description>Presented by Family Partners<br />
					Family Partners PresentsOpportunities for Families to Work with Other Families, Professionals and Community Partners to . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=959</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Back to School Photo Contest - Tue, Aug 24</title>
			<description>Submit photos of your child&apos;s first day of school and be entered in a drawing to win $100 savings bond for your child!<br />
					What: Photos should be of your child&apos;s first day of school and can include your child with parents, siblings, family members, . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1027</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1027</guid>		
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			<title>Delaware&apos;s 99 th Annual PTA Convention - Wed, Sep 1, 9:00a.m.</title>
			<description>Save the Date!<br />
					The 99th Annual Delaware PTA Convention is coming Saturday November 13!&amp;nbsp;
Join the Delaware PTA and parent leaders from accross the . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1016</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1016</guid>		
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			<title>Sugar Free Family Weekend Retreat - Fri, Sep 10</title>
			<description>An Event Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association<br />
					Sugar Free Weekend Retreat
Since 1994, the American Diabetes Association has provided children with diabetes and their . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1011</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1011</guid>		
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			<title>GOVERNOR MARKELL WILL SIGN &amp;#8232;THE “DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING CHILD&apos;S BILL OF RIGHTS - Fri, Sep 10, 1:00pm</title>
			<description><br />
					MEDIA ADVISORY:&amp;#8232;GOVERNOR MARKELL WILL SIGN &amp;#8232;THE &amp;ldquo;DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING CHILD&amp;rsquo;S BILL OF RIGHTS&amp;rdquo; . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1046</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1046</guid>		
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			<title>Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy - Tue, Sep 14, 10:00am</title>
			<description>PIC Workshop based on the National FAST Curriculum<br />
					Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy
Every parent wants to see their child be&amp;nbsp; happy, healthy, and a part of the . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1031</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1031</guid>		
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			<title>Gross Motor Development in Children with Down Syndrome - Fri, Sep 17, 8:00am</title>
			<description>Presented by Easter Seals Delaware &amp; Maryland&apos;s Eastern Shore and Down Syndrome Association of Delaware<br />
					&quot;Gross Motor Development in Children with Down Syndrome&quot;with Patricia C. Winders, PT. This presentation will provide an . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1014</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1014</guid>		
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			<title>Boys &amp; Girls Club Day for Kids! - Sat, Sep 18, 12:00noon</title>
			<description>September 18, 2010<br />
					Day for Kids is part of a nationwide celebration encouraging adults to spend quality time with the children in their lives.&amp;nbsp; It is hosted . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1032</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1032</guid>		
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			<title>Patricia Winders, PT, meets with Families - Sat, Sep 18, 9:00am</title>
			<description>Sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware<br />
					&amp;lt;span . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1034</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1034</guid>		
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			<title>Community Volunteers and Foster Parents are needed to serve as Educational Surrogate Parents! - Wed, Sep 22, 12:00pm</title>
			<description>Summer/Fall Trainings - Sussex County<br />
					  Normal.dotm 0 0 . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1004</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1004</guid>		
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			<title>The ABC&apos;s of Conflict Resolution - Thu, Sep 23, 6:30pm</title>
			<description>Learn the skills you need for resolving conflict<br />
					&amp;nbsp;
Learn the skills you need for resolving conflict with schools and service providers and become a more effective . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1010</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1010</guid>		
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			<title>The IEP: Well Beyond Basics - Sat, Sep 25, 9:30:am</title>
			<description>Advanced Advocate Academy:<br />
					PIC&apos;s Advanced Advocate . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1030</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1030</guid>		
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			<title>Como Navegar el Sistema Educativo - Mon, Sep 27, 5:30</title>
			<description>Workshop in Spanish<br />
					     &amp;lt;!--[if gte mso . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1012</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1012</guid>		
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			<title>What is Response to Intervention (RTI)? - Mon, Sep 27, 5:30pm</title>
			<description>How can it help my child?<br />
					The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that educators use pro-active and multi-level interventions that are research- . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1017</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1017</guid>		
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			<title>Reading Assist Institute - Tue, Sep 28, 12:00noon</title>
			<description>Audio Conference<br />
					Come and hear how Reading Assist can help your child increase their confidence and raise their reading level.&amp;nbsp;
Reading Assistuses a . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1018</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1018</guid>		
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			<title>Introduction to Accessible Instructional Materials - Tue, Sep 28, 3:00pm</title>
			<description>Webinar<br />
					Tuesday September 28 - 3-4 pm EasternFamily Matters: A Family-focused Introduction to . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1044</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1044</guid>		
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			<title>All The Difference Clambake - Sat, Oct 2, 5:30p.m.</title>
			<description>New England style clambake<br />
					Enjoy a New England style clambake and help to raise money for All The Difference, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization providing therapy services to . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1036</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1036</guid>		
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			<title>Fall Health Fair - Sat, Oct 2, 10:00am</title>
			<description>La Red Health Center<br />
					Health Screenings, Information, nutrition counseling and more...
entertainment for children including moon bounce, clowns, . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1038</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1038</guid>		
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			<title>Que es la Educacion Especial? - Mon, Oct 4, 5:30pm</title>
			<description><br />
					Esta revisi&amp;oacute;n general de la educaci&amp;oacute;n especial est&amp;aacute; dise&amp;ntilde;ada &amp;nbsp;para ayudar a los padres de los ni&amp;ntilde;os . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1019</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1019</guid>		
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			<title>Is my Child Eligible for Special Education? - Mon, Oct 4, 5:30pm</title>
			<description><br />
					Parents learn about evaluations and eligibility requirements for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act ( IDEA) . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1020</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1020</guid>		
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			<title>Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association&apos;s  32nd Annual Fall Conference - Fri, Oct 8</title>
			<description>Teaching REading: It&apos;s More Complicated Than we Thought  - October 8, 2010<br />
					The Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is hosting its 32nd Annual Conference Teaching Reading: It&apos;s More Complicated . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1041</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1041</guid>		
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			<title>PIC&apos;s Fall Family Leadership Academy - Sussex County - Sat, Oct 9</title>
			<description>Register Today!<br />
					Would you like to find out how your experience and knowledge can be used to improve the supports and services for students in Delaware . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1045</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1045</guid>		
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			<title>Sección 504: Que es y cómo puede ayudar a mi hijo/a? - Mon, Oct 11, 5:30pm</title>
			<description><br />
					La Secci&amp;oacute;n 504 del Acta de Rehabilitaci&amp;oacute;n de 1973 es la otra opci&amp;oacute;n que existe para los ni&amp;ntilde;os que necesitan ayuda en . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1021</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1021</guid>		
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			<title>What Parents Must Know About Section 504 - Mon, Oct 11, 5:30pm</title>
			<description>An overview of Section 504 and how your child may be eligible for services.<br />
					What can a parent do if their child is not eligible for special education services but needs accommodations and supports?&amp;nbsp;
By using . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1022</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1022</guid>		
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			<title>Key to Success: Independence through Technology - Fri, Oct 15, 9:00am</title>
			<description>2010 Technology Fair<br />
					This event is sponsored by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services /Division for the Visually Impaired
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			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1047</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1047</guid>		
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			<title>Parenting to Prevent Bullying - Mon, Oct 18, 5:30pm</title>
			<description><br />
					Everyday in our communities and schools, children are threatened, teased, and bullied.&amp;nbsp;
Do you know the warning signs of . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1024</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1024</guid>		
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			<title>Entendiendo Sobre RTI- Respuesta a las Intervenciones - Mon, Oct 18, 5:30pm</title>
			<description><br />
					En esta sesi&amp;oacute;n se dar&amp;aacute;n respuestas a sus preguntas cuando sus hijos tienen dificultades con el aprendizaje.&amp;nbsp; De igual forma, . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1023</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1023</guid>		
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			<title>Wrightslaw Conference - Thu, Oct 21, 8am</title>
			<description>Special Education and Advocacy Training<br />
					Wrightslaw ConferenceSpecial Education Law and Advocacy Trainingsponsored by Delco Family PASS.October 21, . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=975</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=975</guid>		
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			<title>PIC&apos;s Fall Family Leadership Academy - Sat, Oct 23</title>
			<description>Register Today!<br />
					Building Communities Engaged in Education
Would you like to find out how your experience and knowledge can be used to improve the . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1028</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Preparing your Child for Kindergarten - Thu, Oct 28, 6:30pm</title>
			<description>Food &amp; childcare provided<br />
					In this seminar, parents of three and four-year olds are given ideas for promoting and encouraging their child&apos;s learning at home. Parents will . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1025</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1025</guid>		
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			<title>Understanding Procedural Safeguards in Special Education - Thu, Oct 28, 7:00pm</title>
			<description><br />
					Parents of children with special education needs&amp;nbsp; learn about their right to review records under the Familiy Rights to Privacy Act;&amp;nbsp; to . . .</description>
			<link>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1026</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.picofdel.org/events.asp?EventsID=1026</guid>		
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