K-20 librarians interactive video conferencing

[James Werle <>]

All,

Tim Devlin from Allegany Intermediate Unit in PA is looking for a high
school class to participate in a new program designed to connect
autistic and general education students via videoconferencing.  An
informational session is scheduled for next Friday 11/16 at 1pm
Eastern.  Additional details are below.  Please feel free to share
this opportunity with interested colleagues in your communities.

many thanks!
James


On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 5:10 AM, Devlin, Timothy 
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 wrote:
> James,

> I “need” to ask a favor for next Friday at 1 PM Eastern…
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> We are having a ½ hour program for students with special needs and I would
> like to see if you have a single high school that you could recommend.
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> 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm -  Friendly Faces Program Video Conference - Session 1
> Introduction to Friendly Faces
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> What is the Friendly Faces program?   High school and middle school Autistic
> Support and Life Skills students in grades 6-12 and General Education
> students 9-12 who visit with each other weekly in our building to discuss
> current events, learn French and Japanese, study academics, talk sports, do
> tutoring, and just get to know each other.
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> There is no charge to participate.   Our goal is to connect schools that
> have an interest in this as well.
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> We would also like to perhaps have a virtual book club with another school's
> Autistic Support classroom or General Education classroom as well and meet
> once a month to discuss a book of choice.
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> Please join us via Video Conference at 216.27.100.165  for this first
> informational session.
>
> For additional details, please contact:
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> Marcia Mineo
>
> Autistic Support Teacher
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> Woodland Hills High School ~ Our Kids Are Worth It!
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