Judicial Branch of Arizona: Maricopa County  Self service center.  Please consult with a legal professional if you have any questions about filing for guardianship.

• Guardianship Training Manual
• Conservatorship Training Manual

List of (guardianship) Filing Fees:  From the Clerk of Superior Court's Office, Maricopa County, Arizona

Special Needs Planning Information Guide:  Handout from the Silvertree Special Needs Project presentation at Hamilton High School on 12-9-2015

Silvertree Special Needs Project webiste link

• Best Buddies @ Puma Pals:

  What is Best Buddies?

  • This year for the very first time Puma Pals will be a part of the internationsal organization Best Buddies.  Best buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the soical, physical, and economic isolation of the two million people with intellectual and developmental disabilites (IDD).
  • Being a part of Best Buddies now means that all pals and partners in Puma Pals will be partnered in one-to-one friendhsips.  Being in these friendships means having contact and being a part of each other's lives for more than just th eon hour we meet a week, but continuously.
  • Best buddies also hosts several events around the area such as walks, field days, dances, and more that we can now be a part of.
    • Club Fee:  $25 covers t-shirt and Best Buddies fees

   Contact 480-224-2847 for additional infomation.

• Virtual Puma Pals:

  • Since we cannot meet in person for the foreseeable future, we will be utilizing Google Classroom and Google Meet.  Through both of these platforms, students can post and view getting to know you activities, games and video call other Best buddies through a monitored Google Meet.
  • All Best Buddies will be matched in their one-to-one friendships virtually through surveys and getting to know you activities.  Once they know their pairing they are welcome to communicate through any platform that works best for the, along with attending Best Buddies Google Meets and/or Google Classroom activities.

• Peer Facilitators:

  • Sign up with your counselor to assist in a functional academic class.
  • Full year elective.
  • Work with students with varying disabilities on daily living skills, money skills, job skills and much more.
  • Work closely with the classroom teacher as a facilitator to the students.
  • Confidentiality is super important.
  • Students LOVE to work with their typical peers in their classes.
  • DIFFERENT from a TA because you will be working 1:1 or in small groups with students with varying disabilities.
  • Build relationships with students with varying disabilities.

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About Cynthia James...

Position:	Special Education Dept. Chair
Room:	F bldg Office
Phone:	480-224-2941
Email:	Cynthia James

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Welcome!

Welcome and thank you for visiting my webpage. I have worked within the Special Education community for the past 20+ years and teaching since 2006. I began my teaching career at Perry High in 2014, and it has been my great pleasure working with an extraordinary group of students, their families, and the staff at PHS. I welcome your questions and comments; please do no hesitate to contact me at any time.

My Education and Professional Background

Bachelors in Education--Arizona State University (2006); Masters in Special Education--Northern Arizona University (2010); National Board Certified Teacher-Exceptional Needs: Early Childhood to Young Adulthood

My Educational Philosophy

I believe in challenging my students and celebrating as they rise to their highest potential. I believe in allowing my students the freedom to demonstrate their creativity and to express their thoughts and ideals without the fear of judgement. My classroom is a safe learning environment for each of my students. I set high expectations while continuing to be mindful of each student's gifts and abilities.