12th National Conference in Special Education 2011: Details of the Conference

A letter of Invitation from Dr. EDILBERTO I. DIZON, Ed. D. /Conference Director for the 12^th National Special Education Conference.


Dear PARTICIPANT:

Warm greetings! The 12^th National Special Education Conference coincides with the 45^th Founding Anniversary of the U.P. Special Education Area (SPED Department). Thus, this year is significant as UP SPED Department have reached 45 years of serving children and youth with special needs and their families and communities through committed and purposive teacher training, research, extension services and advocacy programs.

 

This 45th UP SPED Department Anniversary will be celebrated by way of conducting the 12^th National SPED Conference on this theme:

SPEDminar: A.C.H.I.E.V.E. (Awareness and Conquest in Helping, Educating, and Valuing the Exceptionals)

This is one of the reasons why I think the University of the Philippines Diliman is one of the best universities to major Special Education here in the Philippines. There are just numerous opportunities for a Special Education (SPED) teacher to grow her knowledge.

The latest among these opportunities is being offered by UP SEC in their upcoming project SPEDminar: A.C.H.I.E.V.E. (Awareness and Conquest in Helping, Educating, and Valuing the Exceptionals).

To give a brief background on UP SEC, below is the e-mail press release sent to the UP SPED majors.

"The University of the Philippines Special Education Council (UP SEC) is an active organization based in the UP College of Education promoting Special Education in the college, university, and the greater public. Because of this advocacy, UP SEC has been chosen as a finalist in the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) by the National Youth Commission (NYC) in 2005.

Through the years, UP SEC has been working towards establishing an organization that shall exemplify genuine concern for children in general and special learners in particular. UP SEC commits itself to forming a community that shall foster equality by providing opportunities to all individuals."

In commemoration of the 11^th year of the organization, UP SEC will be hosting its major event, SPEDminar: A.C.H.I.E.V.E. (Awareness and Conquest in Helping, Educating, and Valuing the Exceptionals).

This is a series of lectures on the basics of Special Education, (three Saturdays are free, lecture on the second day has film showing, “Alyana”, and admissions will not be free, tickets will be available for Php 100.00) particularly on the components of the SPED team and their respective responsibilities to the child with exceptionality.

Furthermore, the seminar aims to teach the participants on ways to carry on each responsibility within the walls of their homes. This seminar will cater to people in the community, particularly those from depressed areas in Quezon City and from neighboring cities and provinces, as well.

A.C.H.I.E.V.E. will be given by eight SPED professionals on four Saturdays of July specifically July 9, 16, 23, and 30.

All Saturdays will be held at the Benitez Theater, College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City at 11:00 am-4:00 pm on July 9, 23 &30 and 11:00 am-5:00 pm on July 16 (since there will be a film showing).

UP SEC is accepting participants in a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.

The first 150 online pre-registrants and 50 walk-ins will be accommodated.

To pre-register visit http://www.gourl.gr/ixo.

UP SEC aims that this event would be a good opportunity to show that teachers are one with its vision of upholding the ideals of Special Education and of children in general. UP SEC is asking for help to spread awareness, conquer differences, educate and value special learners and proclaim that it’s the ability, not the disability, that counts.

To contact the organizers of SPEDminar: A.C.H.I.E.V.E. (Awareness and Conquest in Helping, Educating, and Valuing the Exceptionals), their name and information is listed below.

Paula Catalan, Project Head, 09056081757, pau_mae25@yahoo.com

Kathryn May Deveza, Project Head, 09275623726, trina_kmd@yahoo.com

Looking for SPED (Special Education) Teachers/Jobs in the Philippines March 2011

1.Looking for a SPED teacher as a shadow teacher

Details:

• A 5 year old child is in need of a shadow teacher
• Schedule is Monday-Wednesday 7:15am - 11:00am
• For more details please contact Mrs. Linda Zane at +639209171805
• or email her at linda@zanesfield.org

2. Looking for English online teacher

Where: online/home-based work

Information: Looking for individuals who would like to earn money from home by teaching foreigners how to learn English. Schedule of teaching is very flexible and both graduate and university students can apply. Ideal for working students who would like to work at night after going to school and most especially for those who would want to augment their current salary.

Requirement: Kindly submit your resume via e-mail to ia_adam20@yahoo.com; once accepted you will need a stable broadbrand connection, a computer and a headset so you can begin your job

Contact details: all inquiries will be entertained via e-mail ia_adam20@yahoo.com

FREE TICKETS to PERCEIVE: Plan, Evaluate, Reinforce: A Conference on Early Intervention for Educators

As mentioned in my previous blog, there is another exciting seminar sponsored by UPSEC for Special Education teachers. Below are details about the seminar.

OVERVIEW OF THE SEMINAR

Content:
• Overview of Early Intervention
• The Role of Screening and Assessment in addressing the needs of
CSN
• The Processes that teachers can do for CSN in their classroom
• Getting the support of administration and parents
• Progress monitoring and evaluation
• Best practices in early intervention

Date: November 14, 2010, 1 - 5 pm
Venue: To be announced
Fee: P150 (Early Bird - 9/15/10 and Students with valid ID);
P200 (regular rate)

To support Special Education in the Philippines, UPSEC and the UP SPED Department, a new friend of mine and I would like to share our blessings by sponsoring ten teachers (incoming teachers, student teachers, public school teachers, private school teachers, parents, advocates to the seminar.

To get a free ticket, all you have to do is to:
a. Write in 200 t0 500 words what you can do to promote early intervention.
b. Post your answer in this blog
c. Subscribe and follow my blog (This is for win-win. Yipee!)

Now I fervently hope that the comments will not stop at ten as I think we teachers, parents, and advocates have so many bright ideas to promote early intervention not just in the classroom but also at home. So even if the tickets are taken just leave a comment to share with the exchange of ideas. Hopefully, we can get more people to get involved by pledging more teachers to come for free or maybe your idea can serve as an inspiration to start a program. The possibilities are endless as long as we have the common end goal and that is to help our children - who are all special in one way or another.

World's Teachers Day: Freebies, Promos and Seminar Tickets to be given Away

Dr. Dina Ocampo, Dean of UP College of Education, shares good news for all teachers this coming month of September and October in celebration of the World's Teachers Day in October.

As a treat to all the teachers, several promos and freebies will be given to celebrate World's Teachers Day.

FREEBIES:
•Free entrance at Ayala Museum from September 21-October 5

•Free upgrade of the small drink (355 ml) to medium softdrink (473 ml) and regular fries to medium fries in all McDonald’s branches from October 1-15

•Free entrance at Museo Pambata from Tuesdays-Saturdays (8am-5pm) and Sundays (1-5pm)

•Free Teachers’ Day Commemorative Postcards from Yo-Card dispensers all over Metro Manila
· Free Make-up and Styling (Demonstration and Tips) for Teachers at Museo Pambata all Thursdays of September

DISCOUNTS & PROMOS!

* Cultural Center of the Philippines: Discounted ticket prices for American Hwangap, an experimental comedy at Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP

* Jollibee: discounted combo treats for teachers at Jollibee stores nationwide from September 27-October 5

* Manila Doctors Hospital: 10% discount for teachers and 25% discount for senior citizens on all ancillary services* at the Manila Doctors Hospital from September 4-October 5

* MDH Ambulatory and Diagnostic Clinic: get the flu vaccine for only P550/shot and avail of a P500 package for physical examination, urinalysis, fecalysis, chest x-ray, and complete blood count and 10% discount on consultation and ancillary* services

*Ancillary services include: Laboratory Medicine Services; Rehabilitation Medicine Services; Nuclear Medicine Services; Radiology Services; CT Scan services; Ultrasound; Heart Care Services; Pulmonary Physiology Services; ENT services Neurophysiology Services; Vision Center Services; Endoscopy Services

* Microtel Inns & Suites: discounts on accommodation and treats for teachers in Microtel Hotels from October 1-31

* National Book Store: avail of P25 Back-To-School Appreciation Packs that students can give to their favorite teachers; “instant bunot” game for Laking National Card-holding teachers during the last week of September at major NBS branches

* Reyes Haircutters: 10% discount on all major services to all teachers in any company-owned branch of Reyes Haircutters

* Smart Communications: exclusive offer for Talk ‘N Text Special Handset available at all Smart Wireless centers nationwide from October 1-31

I will be announcing free seminar tickets for the upcoming seminar that is sponsored by UPSEC called PERCEIVE: Plan, Evaluate, Reinforce: A Conference on Early Intervention for Educators very soon.

Happy World's Teachers Day!!!

11th National Conference in Special Education

This is a letter of invitation from Dr. Edilberto Dizon of the UP SPED Department for the 11th National Conference in SPED.

For the, 11th National Conference in Special Education the theme is "LOVING and BEYOND LOVING a SPECIAL CHILD: Conceptualizing and Actualizing Therapeutic Education".

The invitation was sent by Dr. Edilberto Dizon, one of the pillars of Special Education in the UP SPED department.

The details of the conference is as follows:
Date : October 23, 2010 (Saturday)
Time : 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Registration)
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Conference)
Venue : UP Film Institute, Diliman, Quezon City

The conference will present the concepts of Therapeutic Education and its actualization – guided by these dimensions and their key contents:

 BEING: In celebration of life
 BELIEVING: The special child can!
 BONDING: Learning and growing with the special child
 BELONGING: Into the bigger world of humanity
 BECOMING: Toward a positive purposive direction
and
 BEYOND!: Redefining the meaning of parenting and educating the
special child

Together let us reaffirm the special child’s potential and chart directions as we go through life’s journey with him/her.

I am confident that our togetherness will again be another big, meaningful step toward serving our special children the best we can!


Very truly yours,
EDILBERTO I. DIZON, Ed.D.
Conference Director

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Conference Fee: Php 1,500.00
Fee covers kit, certificate, a Therapeutic Education Manual and a special CD prepared by Dr. Dizon

Cash Reservation Fee: Php 500. 00
(non-refundable)
Deductible from the conference fee

Early registrants
(Until October 18, 2010) will receive a free special edition t-shirt with the conference logo!

Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.

Please send or bring the reservation form with the payment or reservation fee to:
UP SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA
College of Education
UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel No. 981-85-00 loc. 2818

CHILDFIND THERAPY CENTER
Emerald Square in front of Quirino Hospital
P. Tuazon and J.P. Rizal Sts, Proj 4, Quezon City
Tel Nos. 439-2338 and 911-2015

Only CASH PAYMENT will be accepted.

PERCEIVE: Plan, Evaluate, Reinforce: A Conference on Early Intervention for Educators sponsored by UP-SEC

I received this invitation from my SPED yahoogroup, an exclusive yahoogroup for SPED students of the University of the Philippines Diliman. I have attended so many useful SPED seminars through their announcements. Some were offered for free while some require a minimal amount to participate. Still the important thing is that we, as a Special Education teacher or an advocate of Special Education, were there to be part of the Information Drive to bring more awareness on the causes, needs and issues regarding Special Education.

This time, the UP-SEC or the UP-Special Education Council, is sponsoring another one of those invaluable seminars that we, parents, teachers, advocates, should not miss. The details of the seminar is found below.

PERCEIVE: Plan, Evaluate, Reinforce:
A Conference on Early Intervention for Educators

Speaker: Ingrid Yap, Ph.D
Date: November 14, 2010, 1 - 5 pm
Venue: To be announced
Fee: P150 (Early Bird - 9/15/10 and Students with valid ID);
P200 (regular rate)

Please call/ text Ms. Meg Bascos or Ms. Karisse Legaspi for details
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 09177384470/ 09164826510

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OVERVIEW OF THE SEMINAR

Content:
• Overview of Early Intervention
• The Role of Screening and Assessment in addressing the needs of
CSN
• The Processes that teachers can do for CSN in their classroom
• Getting the support of administration and parents
• Progress monitoring and evaluation
• Best practices in early intervention

Program:
1:00-2:00 Registration
2:00-2:15 Invocation; Philippine National Anthem
2:15 - 2:45 Overview of Early Intervention and Introduction of the
Guest Speaker
2:45 – 4:10 Lecture
4:10 – 4:20 Break
4:20 – 4:50 Open Forum and Sharing of Experience
4:50 – 5:00 Closing Remarks
5:00 Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation and Tokens / Distributing
of Certificates

About the UP-SEC:

UPSEC is an active organization based in the UP College of Education promoting Special Education in the college, university, and the greater public.

The UPSEC High Council for AY 2010 – 2011 is comprised of the following members with their designated positions in the organization.

Myline Macabuhay - PRESIDENT
Kathryn Camille Alcantara - MEMBERS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEAD
Karisse Anne Legaspi - INTERNALS COMMITTEE HEAD
Sarah Jane Cas - EXTERNALS COMMITTEE HEAD
Vincent Paul Dimatera - FINANCE COMMITTEE HEAD
Miranda Avellana - AUDITOR
Andrea Jane Go - SECRETARY GENERAL
Mary Grace Bascos - BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPED (Special Education) Jobs in the Philippines September 2010

I found out that one of the interests of people searching for the keyword "Special education" is the availability of SPED (Special Education) Jobs. Ans since we are in the Philippines, then it is only but natural that I list SPED Jobs in the Philippines in my site.

The bulk of my source as of now will come from job listings posted in my UP SPED yahoo group from the UP (University of the Philippines) SPED Department. Hence, to those who want to pose job opportunities from other schools feel free to do so by sending me an e-mail first at specialeducationphilippines@gmail.com about the details of the SPED job you want to post. If the institution has a website that would be better so that applicants can do a background check of the company they are interested in.

1. Looking for SPED Teacher

Where: Cupertino Center for Special Children
Address: Mangyan Road, La Vista Loyola Heights, Quezon City Philippines
website:http://cupertinocenter.com/

Information: Looking for SPED teachers male or female as one of the teachers will be on leave next semester.

Requirement: Please submit your resume online at lynn_ftaz@yahoo.com.

Duties: Assist Ms. Thelma Lynn Trajano with the class until such time when the class will be turned over to the hired SPED teacher next semester. Salary will be discussed with the directress.

Contact details: 09274468530 and look for Thelma Lynn Trajano
Tel no. +63 2 928-4115 email. cupertinocenter@yahoo.com

2. Looking for English online teacher

Where: online/home-based work

Information: Looking for individuals who would like to earn money from home by teaching foreigners how to learn English. Schedule of teaching is very flexible and both graduate and university students can apply. Ideal for working students who would like to work at night after going to school and most especially for those who would want to augment their current salary.

Requirement: Kindly submit your resume via e-mail to ia_adam20@yahoo.com; once accepted you will need a stable broadbrand connection, a computer and a headset so you can begin your job

Contact details: all inquiries will be entertained via e-mail ia_adam20@yahoo.com