It's happenin'!
This summer, Area 13 high school students with disabilities will have an opportunity to attend a program that will focus on self-determination and leadership skills. P.H.A.T. (Pretty Hot and Terrific) Happenings for Sophomores and Juniors will be held at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs on June 26-29, 2005. The program, sponsored by the Loess Hills AEA and the Area 13 Transition Advisory Committee, will be open to 20 students and 5 teachers/counselors.

The program is open to any Area 13 student with a disability who will be a a sophomore or junior next school year. Students would be interested in learning more about themselves and their goals for the future; be involved or want to be more involved in activities at school or community; like to work with other people.

Students and families are responsible for transportation to IWCC and a $25 registration fee. Scholarships may be available based on financial need and availability of funds. AEA 13 will provide lodging at IWCC, food, accommodations for students, teachers, counselors, and transportation to evening off-campus activities. Activities on-site will include speaker David Williamson, workshops, team building and leisure. For more information, contact Theresa Jozwiak, 366-0503 or 800-432-5804.

During the three days, students will: - learn about themselves as a person and learner - hear from others with similar barriers and share successes - learn to set goals for their future - learn how to talk to others about their disability - have FUN! Goals for the student include: - learn decision-making, problem solving and goal setting skills - understand their disability and their needs to better self advocate - have supportive environment in which to practice self-determination Goals for the teachers/counselors: - learn activities to help students and plan to mentor up to three students next year

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