Archived Webinars

Presenters:
Dixie Jordan, Lucy Favorite, Hassan Samantar, Bonnie Jean Smith, Jesus Villasenor, Dao Xiong and Judy Swett. Moderator: Barb Ziemke.

Running Time: 2 hours, 22 minutes

Description:

This webinar is designed for early childhood intervention and early childhood special education professionals who want to increase their effectiveness in working with young children with disabilities from diverse cultures. It is for everyone who has ever wondered:

• "How can I avoid offending a parent who is from a culture different from my own?"
• "How can I help families be comfortable in expressing their opinions and proposing solutions?"
• "How can I support their decisions, even when I do not agree?"
• "How can I help the family determine family-directed outcomes based on their concerns, needs, and priorities?"

Agenda:

Part I: Serving Diverse Families: Strategies for Early Childhood Service Providers

• Diversity and Communication
• Focus on the Family
• Preparing for the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Meeting
• Strategies for Working with Families
• Checking Your Skills

Part II: Practical Tips for Successful Interactions. A panel presentation by PACER's multicultural parent advocates.

Part III: From Family Concerns to Family-directed Outcomes, a case study exercise.

Part IV: Q & A's.

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These materials were developed in part with funding from a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. The source of the funds is a federal award, State Personnel Development Grant CFDA 84.323A.

For project evaluation purposes, PACER may email webinar viewers a brief follow-up survey in 3 to 6 months.

Presenters:
Bridget Ames, PACER Center and Heidi Kraemer, IBM

Running Time: 60 minutes

Description:

This one hour webinar covered three different topic areas: a review of early childhood resources, a review of the KidSmart media plan including an outline of media expectations for KidSmart partners, and a time for partners to ask program related questions.

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Presenters:
Bridget Ames, PACER Center

Running Time: 60 minutes

Description:

This one hour webinar provided an introduction and overview of the KidSmart program for PTI/CPRC and Puckett Institute partners. The agenda included a welcome and introduction, overview and history of the program, overview of assistive technology and a review of early childhood resources.

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Presenters:
Bridget Ames, PACER Center and Heidi Kraemer, IBM

Running Time: 60 minutes

Description:

A large component of the Young Explorer computers is the preloaded Edmark Software. This webinar gave participants an overview of important software features. The agenda included an introduction of the KidDesk and Edmark software programs including Bailey's Book House, Millie's Math House, etc. Presentation consisted of power point, screen shots, and live demonstration. Handouts and support materials will be available.

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Presenters:
Bridget Ames, PACER Center and Heidi Kraemer, IBM

Running Time: 40 minutes

Description:

Prior to the webinar date, KidSmart partners were invited to share the "quick win". KidSmart partners were asked: "After receiving the computers and implementing in the classroom what is working well? Have you been able to engage the hard to reach child, or witnessed one kid sharing his excitement of the computer with another? Share your story!!" The KidSmart Early Learning website was highlighted as a place where partners can share their promising practice.

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Presenters:
Bridget Ames, PACER Center and Heidi Kraemer, IBM

Running Time: 60 minutes

Description:

Whether you are new to assistive technology (AT) or already have some experience with it, this basic overview will help you learn about tools that can help struggling students reach their full potential. The Webinar includes a special focus on tools for early childhood. Please invite your classroom partners to participate in this informational event!

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Presenters:
Bridget Ames, PACER Center and Meghan Kunz, PACER Center

Running Time: 120 minutes

Description:

Many learners understand what they see better than what they hear. For these learners, visual strategies can be a powerful tool in helping learners understand directions, expectations, schedules, sequences and more. This workshop, part of a series funded in part by Autism Speaks, will lay a foundation for understanding what visual strategies are and how to use them.

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These events are made possible by a grant from Autism Speaks. The authors of this publication hereby acknowledge Autism Speaks Family Community Grants as the funding agency for the project leading to this publication. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily express or reflect the views of Autism Speaks or any other funding agency.

Presenters:
Pat Anderson and Vava Guthrie, Parent Trainer and Advocates

Running Time: 90 minutes

Description:

This on-line workshop is designed to provide participants the options and outcomes of dispute resolution. Communication strategies and problem-solving tips will be included to increase participants’ knowledge about dispute resolution.

The workshop will help participants:

• Understand dispute resolution options
• Reduce disagreements through effective communication
• Know which option to choose in various situations
• Learn how to develop and organize important special education records
• Participants will need a computer and phone line. The webinar can be accessed at home, school or business.

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Presenters:
Carolyn Anderson and Vava Guthrie, PACER Parent Trainer and Advocates

Running Time: 120 minutes

Description:

The special education process can be compared to building a house. There is a logical order to both. This workshop will cover how to use the building blocks of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to develop appropriate services for your student.

Participants will learn about:

• understanding parental rights and responsibilities
• building a foundation for the Individualized Education
• Program (IEP)
• involving the IEP team
• developing the IEP
• meeting educational standards
• resolving differences

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Presenters:
Bridget Ames, PACER Center, Annette Cerreta, PACER Center, and Jonathan Campbell, PACER Center

Running Time: 60 minutes

Description:

This Webinar is the first in a series on basic assistive technology funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. Participants learned how to participate in a Webinar, troubleshoot potential problems, find free assistive technology Webinar resources and gained an overview of the rest of this Webinar series.

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