Summer is finally here, and it looks like a run of hot days are heading for Iowa in the next week or so. These summer safety tips from Head Start’s Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center can help keep kids safe outside, at day care or the playground, or in the back yard: bit.ly/31WiPcw
Summer Safety Tips for Early Care and Education Programs | ECLKC
Use this resource for tips and resources on learning weather limits. Learn about applying sunscreen and insect repellent, staying hydrated, and playground and water safety.Courage League Sports (CLS) is a non-profit adaptive sports and recreation organization that offers year-round programming for children and adults with physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities. CLS will host a free Community Day of Play July 13 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Regina Hitting Facility in Iowa City. All ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the CLS website to find other locations and events.
Ahmed Ali graduated from the Transition Plus program in the Minneapolis Public Schools earlier this month. A nonverbal student, Ali gave his commencement speech using a device called Accent 1000. He types his messages on the keyboard, and it speaks for him. Learn more about Ali and the program, and listen to his speech: kare11.tv/2ZzlaIz
A first for MPS as 21-year-old gives unique graduation speech
The mission of Transition Plus is to provide services to students with educational disabilities and transition needs in post-secondary education.
