Students Wanted (via Facebook) RSVP FB or Art Council 661.324.9000

Jill Egland (one note - jb) -
The Kern Film Workshop is a vocational training and enterprise development program right here in Bakersfield. It provides film makers with developmental disabilities the opportunity to strengthen their craft and explore their professional options.

On Tuesday, February 16, 10am-12noon, we're shooting a music video at Fishlips, 1517 18th Street, for a brilliant LA-based musician with autism. We're looking for students (college, probably, since if you're in high school it would mean cutting class) or newly-graduated folks to come and be part of the crowd. It's fun -- and you'll get to see some exceptional film makers at work.

Let me know if you can do it... and remember, if you RSVP on FB (where this invitation came from, otherwise, RSVP Arts Council - jb) that you'll be there, PLEASE BE THERE! You'll be disappointing a BUNCH of folks if you say you're coming and then don't.

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NEW: Change in Tuesday, 2.16.10 Parent Support Group

Dear parents and professionals,

 

The bad news:  Due to a scheduling error on my part, Joey Travolta has been rescheduled to present at our March 16th meeting.

 

The good news:  We have had a series of presenters all year for our Parent Support Group.  Let's devote this Feb. 16th meeting to sharing our impressions of the ideas and options that were presented this year.  I certainly know that last month's presenter stirred a lot of thought on the area of transition to adulthood for those with social communication and sensory integration (sensitivity) concerns.  The T.I.L. Program, the Special Needs Trust and the KAN Conference may also be items we would like to discuss.  Finally, let's bring related books or other informational sites to the meeting to share. 

 

Again, please RSVP if you are attending.  We will meet in Room 605 at Stockdale High.  Please see attached.

 

Holley Arbeit

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kern High School District

Stockdale High School

Room 606

2800 Buena Vista Road

Bakersfield, CA 93311

 

O:    661.665.2800

Fax: 661.665.0914

Intradistrict: 62068

 

Feb.16th, Tuesday, Parent Support Group...and some

Just a quick friendly reminder of the Tuesday, Feb. 16th, parent support group meeting.  Please RSVP if you plan to come.

 

KERN AUTISM NETWORK CONFERENCE

The KAN Conference is February 12, Friday.  This is a "sweetheart" of a conference for both family members and professionals to attend.

http://kernautismconference2010.eventbrite.com/ <http://kernautismconference2010.eventbrite.com/>

http://www.kernautism.org/ <http://www.kernautism.org/>

 

PARENT SUPPORT BLOG

Finally, I would like to direct you to:  http://bakersfieldparentsupport.blogspot.com/ <http://bakersfieldparentsupport.blogspot.com/> (It cannot be opened in the KHSD network).

This is a blog initiated by a parent who attends the support group. 





 

MONTHLY MEETING 

  Parent Support Group of Teens with

Social Cognitive/Communication Needs



Who: Parents or other caretakers

Students may attend this meeting.



When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010

5:30 – 7:00 PM



Where: Room 605

Stockdale High School

2800 Buena Vista Road

Located at northeast corner of White Lane and Buena Vista Rd.

Please park in Buena Vista Road lot (just north of White Ln.)

Why:

Guest Speaker: Joey Travolta of Inclusion Films

Discussing his film company and the work done with students and adults with ASD

Parent Exchange of Successes and Frustrations



This is a free informational presentation.

KHSD is not endorsing the purchase of this service.



RSVP by phone or email to Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist



 

Thank you,

 

Holley Arbeit

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kern High School District

Stockdale High School

Room 606

2800 Buena Vista Road

Bakersfield, CA 93311



holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us 665.2800 X68

 

O:    661.665.2800

Fax: 661.665.0914

Intradistrict: 62068

 

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01.28.2010 Inclusion Films Summer Film Camp Premier

It was a great evening at the premier of the Really, Really, Really LATE Show. It was the culmination of two weeks of summer Film Camp -- of hard work and building community -- and many, many hours of rganization, staff, and volunteers of Inclusion Films, Joey Travolta, http://www.joeytee.com/.

First, Jill Egland, from the Arts Council of Kern, started off the evening by thanking the many organization and production people, staff, volunteers, and people who "stepped up to the plate" when needed.
- thanks to Goodwill on Chester, where the production/Film Camp started.  Sadly, the production grew bigger than the Goodwill facilities could hold!
- thanks to Stars Theatre on Chester where the Film Camp moved to and will currently continue from.
- thanks to Ken from Stars for making the transition possible.
- thanks to Holley Arbeit, Special Education, Kern High School District
- thanks to Kern High School District, Special Education.
- thanks to ABLE
- thanks to Dr Clark.
- thanks to Downtowner Inn.
- thanks to Pathpoint Job Coaching.
- thanks to Arts Council of Kern.
- thanks to Jeanette Richardson, Arts Council of Kern.
- and all joined in to thank Jill Egland!

Next was Dale from Inclusion Films to thank even more staff, technical people, and volunteers. Sadly, my thumbs were not fast enough to catch the names, but fortunately they are all known and loved by the participants of Film Camp. At this point, all of the participants in Film Camp stood at the foot of the stage for applause from parents, staff, and volunteers.  Finally, the originator of the program and the driving force behind Inclusion Films, Joey Travolta came to the stage to introduce the final project itself. Joey Travolta started as a Special Education teacher, became an actor and director, and has returned to and combined both in Inclusion Films. The Film Camps have been for the benefit of neurotypical, autistic spectrum, and migrant kids and adults. As a group, the participants take the project from concept to shooting, from behind the cameras to in front of them, from several individuals to one community with a purpose.

For more information, please contact the Arts Council of Kern or visit http://www.joeytee.com/