Family Events - Shreveport Bossier, LA

Putting the "I" Back into IEP
Families Helping Families
Learn about different IEP related services!
Date: 03/27/2010 from 10:00am to 11:30am
Admission Fees: FREE

Related services in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) might be speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, transportation, psychological services and more. They can also be art therapy, dance therapy, and music therapy. Learn what the Individuals with Disabilities education Act (IDEA) says about related services. We'll share how to request related services for your child in your next IEP. IDEA says your child should get the support needed to become an adult who lives, works, and plays as independently as possible in the community. Related services can help them achieve this. Leave this training more knowledgeable and confident abut how to ensure this happens for your child. This training is great for parents & professionals!

Extended School Year Services for Special Needs Workshop
Families Helping Families
Learn how your special needs child can receive inclusive services even in the summer time!
Date: 03/27/2010 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Where can Extended School Year services be provided? Anywhere!

IEP goals are to be worked on in the least restrictive environment, whether during the school year or after the school year ends. Hear from a parent whose child received ESY services in a community summer camp that included children with and without disabilities; the university professor who coordinates the summer camp; and an advocate who supported other parents in getting Inclusive ESY services. We'll also share changes to Louisiana Department of Education ESY guidelines and eligibility categories. Bring your brown bag lunch, soft drinks are on us.

Ladies Retreat - Glen Rose, TX
Ladies Empowered to Act Now (LEAN)
Need a weekend of Peace, Renewal, Relaxation? This is the retreat for you.
Date: Every day (Mar 26-Mar 28) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: All adult women Admission Fees: $265 (all inclusive)
Special Instructions: Sign up at www.leanretreat.com

Join us for a wonderful weekend of relaxation and renewal. Enjoy delicious, healthy food designed to strengthen the mind and body - and bring home recipes to make for your family! We'll also explore yoga, meditation, skin care, detox and acupuncture together. Finally, an energized life coach will lead us through emotional intelligence.
It is important that we take time for ourselves to expand and grow - let us help you do that!
Gift certificates are available to share this event with someone special.

Poison Jungle Safari at the Caldwell Zoo
Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, TX
Learn about possible poisons in your home at the 6th annual Poison Safari.
Date: 03/27/2010 from 12:00pm to 4:30pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: Children 3-12: $5, Adults 13-54: $8.50, Senior: $7.25, Children 2 and under: Free

Our sixth annual poison safari will alert adults and children to possible poison dangers in the home. This event is held in cooperation with the North Texas Poison Control Center of Dallas.

Event free with zoo admission. Registration not required.

 

 

Hours: March 1 -Labor Day: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Exhibits close at 6:00 p.m.)
After Labor Day - February: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Exhibits close at 4:30 p.m.)
Caldwell Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

The 2010 Louisiana Film Festival - Student Division
The Robinson Film Center and Centenary College of Louisiana
A K-12 student film festival - free admission! Screenings of films created by students from all over the U.S.
Date: 03/27/2010 from 9:30am to 3:15pm
Ages: 8-17 Admission Fees: FREE
Special Instructions: All student film festival programs and events are all-ages friendly and free to attend.

A full day of screenings of original short films created by K-12 students from across the United States. Film are all ages friendly and range from animation to documentary and everything in between. In addition to the film screenings, the festival will feature a hands-on animation workshop featuring Sean Donnelly, a professional animator from New York City at 12:30 PM. All screenings and the workshop are free to attend. For more information, contact Alex Kent at (318) 459-4123 or visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

American Rose Center's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Date: 03/27/2010 from 11:00am to 1:30pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: $10 per car load

Easter-themed games and photos with Peter Cottontail! Children should bring baskets for the prize-filled egg hunt which is divided by age group.

Easter "Eggs"trazaganza
First United Methodist Church, Shreveport
Family Friendly Easter Egg Hunt!
Date: 03/27/2010 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: children & families Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: Follow the signs

Easter Egg Hunts for all ages; Hot Dog Lunch, with all the triminings; Games and Activities; Face Painting; Inflatables

City of Shreveport's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR)
FREE EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: 03/27/2010 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Ages: all ages Admission Fees: free
Special Instructions: event starts at 9am, egg hunt begins at 10am SHARP!

Join us for a fun-filled day! Visit with Peter Rabbit and hunt over 10,000 easter eggs. Games, crafts and lots of family fun will be in store. Don't forget a bag to collect your eggs and your camera!