Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption

Boris Gindis, Ph.D. presents near Buffalo, NY
West Region Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center (BETAC) in cooperation with three local school districts is organizing a two-day conference: Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Adopted English Language Learners (ELLs).
The conference will take place in Michael's Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd. Hamburg , New York 14075.

The dates are: February 29 and March 1, 2008. Boris Gindis, Ph.D. will present the following topics:

School Issues of Internationally Adopted Children

School Placement and the Role of Psycho-educational Evaluation of Internationally Adopted Children

Post-Institutional Behavior in Internationally Adopted Children

Language Lost - Language Found Experience in Children Adopted Internationally

This conference is designed for teachers and parents. It is free of charge (lunch is included), but pre-registration is required (no on-site registration). It's a rare opportunity to get teachers and adoptive parents together to discuss school-related issues of internationally adopted children.

For more information please go to: Boris Gindis Workshop
or Buffalo Conference

Russian Regional Listing
Thanks to the APR List, here is a link to get you started: karens adoption links












Hold the Date!
This year's fall picnic will be here before we know it. Hold September 20th, 2008 so we can all reconnect!

Connecticut Russian Events
View the Kids Culture Center for information on Russian Events.

Long Island Network
With the support of the FRUA Hudson Valley chapter president, the FRUA-NYS sub-group on Long Island was formed. We have held bi-monthly adult meetings since November 2005 in Malverne, NY (Nassau County). We meet for three hours and share invaluable information, experiences, support, emotions and a few good laughs. We recently conducted an adoption book/movie exchange. Events planned for 2008 include bowling, the Museum of Natural History, the Centerport Planetarium, Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, and our annual beach party. Ideas in the works are "Russian Day" for adults and kids, covering a little of everything and Russian cooking class. Contact Nella Yelenovic for the next event!

Newsletter
If anyone has any interesting news, letters or stories for our upcoming newsletter, please send an email to Jackie Lawson.

If you have additional questions regarding FRUA New York, please email Jackie Lawson

Links
National FRUA
FRUA NYC

FRUA membership information can be found on the national FRUA website http://www.frua.org
Please email us to get involved - thank you!
Board Members:
President: Jackie Lawson, Treasurer: Jackie Raguso, Web Site: Barbara Scribano Wolff

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