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Dr. Suzy Fitch, TIEE’s Executive Director of Programs and Personnel, began a two-year term as President of the California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) at the association’s July meeting held at TIEE’s business offices. CAPSES is the statewide association of nonpublic schools, agencies, organizations, and individuals who specialize in the delivery of special education and related services to students with special needs. Its mission is to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities by advocating for them in public policy and by supporting
Tdap Requirement for 2011-2012 School Year A new requirement from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch, mandates that all students in grades 7th – 12th show proof of having had the whooping cough booster shot, called “Tdap,” before starting school in September 2011. Tdap protects against 3 dangerous diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis). If your child has had a dose of Tdap on or after their 7th birthday, it is recommended that they have another dose on or after their 10th
The Board of Directors and the Leadership Team of TIEE welcome Mrs. Donna Adhoot, OTD, OTR/L, who has joined the staff of the COOK Education Center and Urban Skills Center to provide Occupational Therapy as required by student Individualized Education Plans. Donna received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California’s Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in 2008. To complete her degree, she conceptualized and implemented a 6-week program, called “Super Sibs,” which was an occupation-based support group for siblings
The Board of Directors of TIEE and its Leadership Team are very excited to announce Sherry Lacson’s (formerly Castenada) promotion to Program Coordinator of Children’s Workshop. Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year and along with Alicia Ritter, Sherry will have responsibility for student programming, curriculum development, and staff supervision and training. Over the years, now numbering 39, Children’s Workshop has built a strong reputation for providing unparalleled, research-based educational services for the San Diego community. There is strong support from the parents of its students,
Pat Miller, TIEE’s longest-term employee and the organization’s head Occupational Therapist, has announced that she is retiring in June. One of the TIEE’s genuine treasures, Pat has provided truly dedicated service to TIEE’s students with special needs and to the organization itself since 1976. Pat was awarded TIEE’s Professional of the Year in 1989, the second year the award was given, for the consistent quality of her programming for and service to her students. As dedicated as she has been in her delivery of OT