Special Announcements

Below you will see a list of important updates and announcements pertaining to The Mentor Parent Program.

 


14th Annual CPARC "Journey Through Special Education" Conference

March 24, 2012

Park Inn
(formerly the Holiday Inn West)
5401 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Offering the most current topics and information to parents and professionals who have an interest in special education. 

To Register or for more information, go to www.cparc.org (events calender)

2012 PDE Annual Conference


Title: Pennsylvania Department of Education Annual Conference

Making a Difference: Educational Practices That Work!

http://www.pattan.net/category/Training/PDE%20Annual%20Conference

WHEN:  Wednesday, February 29, 2012 to Friday, March 2, 2012

Conference highlights: Standards Based Assessment and Grading, RtII, School Improvement, Behavior, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Secondary Transition, Inclusive Practices, Legal Issues, Universal Design for Learning and Gifted Education.

 

Keynote Presenters: Grant Wiggins, Debra Pickering, James Hiebert


Location: Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania

The hotel registration deadline is January 29, 2012. Attendees may register for rooms at the rate of $119.00 per night by calling the Hershey Lodge at 717-533-3131 or 800-437-7439.

Parent Scholarships are available.


Registration Questions: Debra Jordan, 800-441-3215, ext.7224 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Linda Cartwright at 610-878-7202 or Jacqui DiDomenico at 610-878-7269. Content Questions: Donna Salkin, 800-441-3215, ext. 7267 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulation to all the Programs that have been refunded; PEN, PEAL, HUNE, & Mentor Parent Program.  Thank you to all the Families, School Districts, & Programs that all worked together to make this all possible

Kim Rhodes, Executive Director, MPP

DONATIONS

Please consider a donation to support our work with families. 

Donations can be sent to:
     
The Mentor Parent Program
                                            
270 Mayfield Road
                                             
Clarion, PA 16214


Thank You for your support
(we are a non-profit program, all donations are tax deductible)

FAMILY DAY 2012


8TH Annual Family Day

Where:  St. Marys High School

When:  Monday, April 9, 2012

Time:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

FREE Tutoring

Heart 2 Heart Parent Support Network is offering FREE tutoring at there Family Center.

This program is offered for cyber students, home schoolers, traditional students, G.E.D., adult learners or anyone in between.

Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday-Saturday

Walk-in welcome!

Heart 2 Heart Parent Support Network Inc.
Family Center
304 13th Street
PO Box 335
Franklin, PA 16323
(814)437-7000
www.heart2heartpsn.org

Keystone Winter Carnival

Keystone Winter Carnival

Place:  Keystone Elementary School

Time:  11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Date:  February 11, 2012

COME JOIN THE FUN!

Parent Cafe

WHEN:  3rd Tuesday of Every Month from 6-8 pm

WHAT:  This is an informal, open discussion forum for parents, guardians, and caregivers of children/adolescents of all ages.  Parent Cafe offers a confidential, yet comfortable atmosphere for individuals to share concerns, ask questions, seek/provide advice, and connect with others that may share in similar struggles of parenting.  Led by a parent from the community and facilitated by Heart 2 Heart Therapist Shanin Kelly.  Please join us for light refreshments, and bring your ideas and helpful suggestions with you.

For Questions and to RSVP Please contact:

Lisa Kray - Program Coordinator
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Ladonna Strouse - Executive Director
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814-437-7000