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<div><font face="Times New Roman">Do not reply to etree contact Gloria
Dudley, BUSD Special Education: </font><a
href="mailto:Gloria_Dudley@berkeley.k12.ca.us"><font
face="Times New Roman">Gloria_Dudley@berkeley.k12.ca.us</font></a><font
face="Times New Roman"> / 644-6210</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman">Attention Families with children in
special education in Berkeley Unified School
District</font></div>
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THE CA DEPT. OF EDUCATION (CDE) SPECIAL EDUCATION DIVISION WILL BE
REVIEWING BUSD'S SPECIAL EDUCATION CONDUCT.<br>
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It is VERY IMPORTANT that families of children receiving special
education in Berkeley Unified attend tomorrow night and tell the CDE
what you have experienced. This is a very unique opportunity to give
your child a voice!<br>
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When: Tuesday, 10/21/08 (TOMORROW!)<br>
Time: 6-9pm<br>
Where: Berkeley Adult School<br>
Address: 1701 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA<br>
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All Special Education families welcome. The State wants your
input!<br>
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The official invitation was posted to BUSD e-trees late last week and
today by:<br>
Felton Owens, BUSD Director of Student Services: </font><a
href="mailto:Felton_Owens@berkeley.k12.ca.us"><font
face="Times New Roman">Felton_Owens@berkeley.k12.ca.us</font></a><font
face="Times New Roman"> / 644-6316<br>
Gloria Dudley, BUSD Special Education: </font><a
href="mailto:Gloria_Dudley@berkeley.k12.ca.us"><font
face="Times New Roman">Gloria_Dudley@berkeley.k12.ca.us</font></a><font
face="Times New Roman"> / 644-6210<br>
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Please attend this important input meeting and tell your story to the
state.</font><br>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman">Sincerely,<br>
Education Advocates<br>
Parent Training & Information (PTI) Center<br>
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)<br>
2212 Sixth St.<br>
Berkeley, CA 94710<br>
V 510-644-2555<br>
F 510-841-8645<br>
</font><a href="http://www.dredf.org/"><font
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</font><a href="mailto:info@dredf.org"><font
face="Times New Roman">info@dredf.org</font></a></div>
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