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    • Spelling Bee | March 30, 2023| see full text below image

      Birdville Special Education Invitational Spelling Bee

      Preliminary Round: March 30, 2023 from 12-4 pm

      Preliminary rounds will determine district finalists. Concessions will be available.

      Final Round: 6-7:30 p.m.

      Location: W.G. Thomas Coliseum

      RSVP to teresa.peters@birdvilleschools.net

      Sponsored Legend Bank

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    • Summer Camps
      They're back!

      For the past 2 years there hasn't been a "summer camp" edition of our newsletter... because there haven't been enough summer camps to do one!  As you can see if you scroll down, there is plenty going on this summer to warrant a separate newsletter. 

      I've included day camps (sports & arts specific camps have their own section) and overnight camps, plus a few family traveling resources.  If you know of something I didn't include, please email me!

      So without further ado, in no particular order, here's what I've got for you!
       
      Shannon Pugh
      Director of Arise Special Needs Ministry  
      Irving Bible Church
       
      DAY CAMPS
      (sports & art camps listed further down)
      Chatterbox Therapy
      Communication Connection
      Ages: 3-12
      Dates: Mon/Wed from 8:30-11
      Read to Succeed
      Ages:       4-13
      Dates: Tues/Thurs from 8:30-11:30
      Camp Aachieve
      Ages:       3-14
      Dates: Aug. 1-5 from 8:30-3:30

      Camp Fire
      Ages: 4-13
      Dates: throughout June/July
      Times: 6:30a-6:30p
      Location: Aledo, N. Ft. Worth, W. Ft. Worth

      Bachman Rec Center (Activity 363403)
      Ages: all ages
      Dates: 8 weeks starting June 6
      Times: Mon-Fri from 7:30-5:30
      Location: Northeast Dallas

      It's a Sensory World
      Ages: children 2 & up
      Dates: June 6 - July 29
      Times: Mon-Fri from 9:00-4:00
      Location: Farmers Branch

      The Behavior Exchange
      ABA Therapy and Social Skills
      Location: Frisco
      Special Skills Academy
      Dates: starting June 21
      Times: Mon-Thurs from 9-12 or 10-2

      Camp Wonder (page 24)
      Ages: 5-12
      Dates: all summer
      Times: Mon-Fri from 7:30-6:00
      Organization: Carrollton Adaptive Rec

      The Clubhouse for Special Needs
      Ages: 13 and up
      Dates: Mon-Fri year-round
      Times: 7:30am-6:30pm
      Location:  Bedford

      Brain Connection Camp
      Dates: June 27 - Aug 5
      Times: Mon-Thurs from 8-12:30
      Location: Burleson

      Through the Clouds
      ABA Therapy for ages 16+
      Dates: all summer
      Times: Tues/Thurs from 9-3
      Location: Irving

      Center for ASD
      Ages: all ages
      Dates: throughout June/July/Aug
      Times: Mon-Wed from 9-1
      Location: Burleson

       
      Sports & Fitness

      iCan Bike Camp 
      Arlington - June 13-17
      Fort Worth - June 6-10

      iCan Swim Camp
      Dallas - June 13-17

      iCan Dance Camp
      Fort Worth - June 27-July 1
       
      Family Resources
      Elijah's Retreat - "A sanctuary for families facing autism"

      FREE lifetime pass to National Parks!

      TSA Help with flying

      Morgan's Wonderland
      Amusement park and waterpark for individuals with special needs
      Located in San Antonio

      Camp Jon Marc
      Family Getaway Weekends
      Creative Arts
       
      through Dallas Children's Theater
      Ages: 8-18
      Dates: June 6-10 from 2-4, July 25-29 from 10-12

      Starcatchers Classes & Camps
      Ages: 8+
      Dates: June 6-9, June 13-16, July 11-14, July 18-21
      Times: 9-12, 2:30-5:30
      Sessions: Under the Sea, Superheroes, Princesses & Knights, Space, Witches & Wizards, Wild Jungle Adventure
      Locations: Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Fairview

      Sound Starts Music Therapy
      Ages: 5+
      Dates: June 6-10 & 13-17, July 11-15 & 18-22, July 25-29 & Aug 1-5
      Locations: Grapevine and Frisco

      Lakewood Conservatory
      Ages: 3-15
      Dates: throughout summer, 9:00-2:00
      Sessions: Art, Legos, Instruments, Drumming, Princess/Superhero, Be a Popstar, Cooking
      Location: Dallas
       
      Looking for something specific?  Try this camp locator!
      OVERNIGHT CAMPS
      (many of these may be full,
      but you could get on a wait list for next year!)
      Camp Sweeney
      Ages 5-18
      Located in Gainsville, TX

      Camp Fire
      Grades 1-12
      Located in Granbury, TX

      Charis Hills
      Ages 7+
      Throughout June/July
      Located about an hour northwest of DFW

      Camp Summit
      Ages 6 and up
      Different weeks split by age and needs
      Located in Paradise, TX (about an hour from Irving)

      Joni & Friends Family Retreats
      June 22-26
      June 29-July 3
      July 6-10
      Located just north of Houston

      Camp Aranzazu
      Located in Rockport

      Beloved and Beyond Camp
      Age 7+
      Throughout June/July
      Located in San Antonio, Huntsville, Newton TX

      Kingdom Ranch
      Ages 7-17
      Throughout June
      Located in Somerville, TX (about 3.5 hours from Irving)
      Marbridge
      Ages 16-30
      Located in Manchaca, TX (about 3.5 hrs from Irving)

      Camp Blessing
      All ages, plus special "Sibling" weeks
      Located in Brenham, TX (about 3.5 hrs from Irving)

      Camp CAMP
      Ages 5 and up
      Throughout June/July/Aug
      Located in San Antonio

      Easter Seals
      Camp Buckaroo -ages 6-14 including siblings
      Camp Smiles - ages 6-14 with cerebral palsy
      Camp MOST - Camp Smiles graduates
      Located near Houston

      Texas Lions Camp
      Various ages & weeks depending on needs
      Located in Kerrville (outside San Antonio)

      Texas Elks Camp
      Ages: 13+
      throughout June/July
      Located in Elgin, TX (about 3.5 hours from Irving)

      DownHome Ranch Camp
      Ages: 7-21
      throughout June/July
      Located in Gonzales, TX (about 4.5 hours from Irving)
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    • 2022 Camp Schedule

       

      The format for the schedule will consist of a Tues-Wed, one-night stay for those who prefer a shorter event during the week, followed by a Friday-Sunday, two night stay, for those who prefer a weekend. As you will note, the schedule has been shortened and spread out so that the staff can clean and santize between sessions.

      June - Families with Special Medical Conditions
      Session Type Date Focus
      1 Mid-week June 07-08, 2022 Family-Special Med
      2 Weekend June 10-12, 2022 Family-Special Med
      3 Weekend June 14-15, 2022 Family-Special Med
      4 Mid-week June 17-19, 2022 Family-Special Med
      5 Weekend June 21-22, 2022 Family-Special Med
      6 Mid-week June 24-26, 2022 Family-Special Med
      7 Weekend June 28-29, 2022 Family-Special Med
      7 Weekend June 28-29, 2022 Family-Special Med
      8 Weekend July 1-3, 2022 Family-Special Med
      July - Families with Diabetes
      Session Type Date Focus
      9 Mid-week July 5-6, 2022 Family-Diabetes
      10 Weekend July 8-10, 2022 Family-Diabetes
      11 Mid-week July 12-13, 2022 Family-Diabetes
      12 Weekend July 15-17, 2022 Family-Diabetes
      13 Mid-week July 19-20, 2022 Family-Diabetes
      14 Weekend July 22-24, 2022 Family-Diabetes
      15 Mid-week July 26-27, 2022 Family-Diabetes
      16 Weekend July 29-31, 2022 Family-Diabetes
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    • Information for Families: Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services

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      Resources on Special Education in Texas

       
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    • Families can receive up to $1,500 per student to purchase goods and services.

       (View Flyer in English and Spanish)

      Beginning November 1, 2021, updated eligibility guidelines will go into full effect, making all currently enrolled Texas public school students served by Special Education eligible for this funding.

      Supplemental Special Education Services

      Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are online accounts for eligible parents/caregivers of students with disabilities that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of students with eligible disabilities can use the online accounts to obtain special educational resources and supplies and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services. SSES credits are up to $1,500 per student to be used to supplement what otherwise happens in school to help students continue to make educational progress.

      > What IS SSES?

      > SSES Student Application Process and Criteria
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    •  Board of Trustees Approve Strategic Plan
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