Advocates For Special Kids

ASK - Advocates for Special Kids

Home
About ASK
FAQ
Calendar
News & Notices
Meeting Notes
Links
Books
Teenworks Grant

Latest ASK Gram:
2/09

A support, educational and advocacy group.
Now serving all children in the Lawrence Township District.

ASK grew out of a shared vision of parents of special needs children. We saw the need for a resource for families seeking answers and support in what can be a challenging journey. ASK, a district-wide Parent Teacher Organization (P.T.O.), serves children placed in all schools in Lawrence Township District, as well as in out of district placements. Please join us. We are here to help and support each other and to share information that helps you advocate for your special child. Let's all work together!

Lawrence Township ASK-PTO

For questions or more information email Amanda Tulumalo:

Receive announcements and information from ASK via email!!  Send email to to be on our mailing list.  

 

“SAVE THE DATE” FOR ASK-PTO

 Meetings at Lawrence Middle School Library on Princeton Pike

7 PM-8:30 PM and FREE -- Unless otherwise specified

(Optional: Bring a snack to share.)
 

Date

Topic

Description

Thurs. March 5

7pm-9pm

Consultation Night

Various special education experts

Sign up for free mini-consultations with experienced special ed experts covering law, advocacy, special services, recreation, transitions, health issues, and more.

April – TBA

7 pm-8:30 pm

Meet the Candidates

Lawrence School Board Candidates

Here’s a chance to learn about the school board candidates and share your concerns.

Thurs. 
May 7

7 pm-8:30 pm

Running Around: ADHD

Speaker: Jane Milrod Jemas (CHADD)

Find out more about ADD/ADHD from a specialist and personal ADHD consultant.

June-TBA

End of Year Party!

Party time!!!! (Possibly a swim party). More info to follow. Check website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Babysitting upon request (min. fee): Contact at least 1-2 weeks before meeting.

     Speakers subject to change. Check website for current information. 

     To get ASK-GRAMS announcements of our events, contact:

ASK is a special education parent group providing advocacy, support and information. We represent a diverse group of parents and teachers who serve all special needs children and situations within Lawrence Township, including:

    Mainstream Classes

    Out of District

    Self-Contained Special Ed Classes

    Resource Room

    Learning Disabilities

    Physically Challenged

    Mentally Disabled

    Autistic Spectrum Disorders

    Developmental Disabilities

    ADD/ADHD

    And More

You are NOT alone. There are over 800 children in Lawrence Township with special needs. Together, as a united group, we can make our voices heard. ASK offers:

    Parent-to-Parent Networking

    Support Groups

    Educational Materials, Information

    Expert Speakers at Meetings

ASK works with parents, teachers, the district's administration, government agencies, support groups, learning specialists and others to help our children get the best possible, most appropriate education.

[ASK Mailbox] For more information. To get our email postings, meeting reminders and other information, just send us an email at and ask to be put on our e-mail list.

Special Thanks to the Lawrence Township Educational Foundation for their support and to Weblications (www.weblications.com) for hosting this website.

                  FREE Hit Counters!

* Raise money for the Joubert Syndrome Foundation & Related Cerebellar Disorders by using www.goodsearch.com for your internet searches. Type in “Joubert Syndrome Foundation & Related Cerebellar Disorders" where you are asked "Who do you Goodsearch for?'' Learn more about Joubert Syndrome at  www.jsfrcd.org.

Site Updated 5/7/09