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PACER Center offers free workshops throughout Minnesota to parents of children with disabilities and the professionals working with families.

Workshop topics include areas of interest in special education, including information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) program, early childhood, the area of transition for students 14-21 (housing, post secondary, employment, and community), assistive technology, and many more!

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Make your voice heard at Special Education Day at the Capitol - see flyer
Minnesota youth with disabilities, parents, and advocates are invited to join the Coalition for Children with Disabilities at “Special Education Day at the Capitol—Celebrating Differences, Protecting Rights” on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to get an update on the 2009 Minnesota legislative session, what to expect for the 2010 Minnesota legislative session, and learn valuable skills in sharing your personal story with your legislator. Parents will be visiting their legislators at the State Capitol in the afternoon. For more information, contact Kim Kang, Public Policy Director, PACER Center, at Kim.Kang@PACER.org or (952) 838-9000.
9:00am-1:00pm (St. Paul - see Map)
This workshop is full. To be added to the Wait List please call 952.838.9000
Thursday, February 18, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the IEP - see flyer
Learn about IEP development including: IEP requirements, overview of evaluation, team planning, writing measurable IEP goals, adaptations, implementation, and methods for resolving disagreements.
6:30pm-9:30pm (Princeton - see Map)
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Families are Important - see flyer
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) recognizes the important role that families play in their children’s lives. Families know their child’s strength, interests, and frustrations, and must be included in the evaluation process and with developing outcomes. This workshop will help parents understand the early intervention process in Minnesota.
6:30pm-8:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Understanding Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports - see flyer
Positive school environments help all students do better academically. Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) can help schools achieve that positive school environment. This workshop with help parents and professionals understand the concept of SW-PBIS and its application for students.
6:30pm-9:00pm (Plymouth - see Map)
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Families are Important
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) recognizes the important role that families play in their children’s lives. Families know their child’s strength, interests, and frustrations, and must be included in the evaluation process and with developing outcomes. This workshop will help parents understand the early intervention process in Minnesota.
6:30pm-8:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
Register for this workshop
Thursday, February 18, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the IEP
Learn about IEP development including: IEP requirements, overview of evaluation, team planning, writing measurable IEP goals, adaptations, implementation, and methods for resolving disagreements.
6:30pm-9:30pm (Princeton - see Map)
Register for this workshop
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Understanding Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Positive school environments help all students do better academically. Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) can help schools achieve that positive school environment. This workshop with help parents and professionals understand the concept of SW-PBIS and its application for students.
6:30pm-9:00pm (Plymouth - see Map)
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Practice the Positive: Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports - see flyer
Raising a child with a disability is challenging. Raising a child with a disability and also behavioral needs is even more challenging. This free workshop will give parents information on using positive behavior interventions to change behavior and support new behavior.
6:30pm-8:30pm (Anoka - see Map)
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
School Improvement: What it Means for your Child in Special Education
Parents will learn how school improvement efforts impact special education students. Parents will learn how to be involved in the process and what resources are available.
6:30pm-8:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Practice the Positive: Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Raising a child with a disability is challenging. Raising a child with a disability and also behavioral needs is even more challenging. This free workshop will give parents information on using positive behavior interventions to change behavior and support new behavior.
6:30pm-8:30pm (Anoka - see Map)
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
School Improvement: What it Means for your Child in Special Education - see flyer
Parents will learn how school improvement efforts impact special education students. Parents will learn how to be involved in the process and what resources are available.
6:30pm-8:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the IEP
Learn about IEP development including: IEP requirements, overview of evaluation, team planning, writing measurable IEP goals, adaptations, implementation, and methods for resolving disagreements.
6:30pm-9:30pm (St. Cloud)
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the IEP - see flyer
Learn about IEP development including: IEP requirements, overview of evaluation, team planning, writing measurable IEP goals, adaptations, implementation, and methods for resolving disagreements.
6:30pm-9:30pm (St. Cloud)
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Saturday, March 06, 2010
Creation Station: Puppet Theater - see flyer
Use felt, stuffing, and yarn to create your very own puppets. Add accessories, and all the world’s a stage for your creation!
10:00am-noon (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the Special Education Process - see flyer
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its regulations affect how children in special education are served. This workshop will cover topics including: understanding special education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), keeping special education records, and how to become an effective advocate for your child.
6:30pm-9:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Manifestation Determination: What Parents Need to Know - see flyer
Dan Stewart, an expert in special education law will speak on manifestation determination. Before a child in special education can be expelled, suspended for more than 10 days, or placed in a different school, a manifestation determination meeting must be held. The goal is to find out if the behavior is related to the child’s disability and if the behavior was caused by the school’s failure to implement the child’s IEP. This session will include a role play of a manifestation determination meeting.
7:00pm-9:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Special Education: What Do I Need to Know - see flyer
Special education is instruction designed specifically to meet the requirements of children with special needs. It is provided in the most appropriate setting for children and at no cost to parents or families. Parents of children with special needs and professionals will learn about: why it is important for parents to be involved, how to work effectively with the school, the evaluation process, how to make an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that fits that child, and how special education and regular education work together.
6:30pm-8:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Monday, March 22, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the Special Education Process - see flyer
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its regulations affect how children in special education are served. This workshop will cover topics including: understanding special education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), keeping special education records, and how to become an effective advocate for your child.
6:30pm-9:30pm (New Ulm - see Map)
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Understanding School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
A positive school environment helps all students do better academically. School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) can help schools achieve that positive school climate, especially when parents are involved. Come learn about how positive behavioral skills are taught and reinforced for all children, effective alternatives to punishment, and how schools are implementing SW-PBIS.
6:30pm-8:30pm (Andover - see Map)
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Early Childhood and Assistive Technology
Children from birth to age 5 with developmental delays or disabilities may be entitled to certain services and may be helped by assistive technology (AT). This workshop will help parents and professionals understand the evaluation process used to determine if early intervention or early childhood special education services are appropriate. It will also address how AT, from low-tech devices to high tech tools, may benefit young children.
6:30pm-9:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Focus on Transition
At this workshop, parents will learn the importance of planning for their young adult’s future employment and independent living. Participants will learn about transition legislation, the five transition areas, how to gather information about your young adult’s interests, preferences, strengths, and challenges, and more!
7:00pm-9:00pm (Northfield - see Map)
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Exploring Charter Schools
This interactive workshop will help parents of children with disabilities explore topics they should consider when choosing a charter school. Topics will include: why do parents choose a charter school, what questions should be asked of a charter school, how is special education implemented at a charter school, and what do other parents say about charter schools?
7:00pm-9:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Young Children
More information will be coming soon!
7:00pm-9:00pm (Winona - see Map)
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Thursday, April 08, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Children with Autism - see flyer
Children with autism have unique issues to cover in the child’s IEP. Parents of elementary-age children will learn about IEP development, including ways to address executive function, self-regulation, communication, and social cognition. This workshop will be co-presented with the Autism Society of Minnesota.
6:30pm-9:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Creation Station: All About Beading - see flyer
Come join the fun and use colorful plastic beads to create your own cool jewelry, special key chains, and more.
10:00am-noon (PACER Center - see Map)
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Housing and Services: Putting the Pieces Together
What housing options are available to your son or daughter? What supports will your young adult need to function as independently as possible? This workshop is designed to help parents think creatively about how to put the pieces together for their young adult.
7:00pm-9:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Monday, April 12, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the Special Education Process
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its regulations affect how children in special education are served. This workshop will cover topics including: understanding special education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), keeping special education records, and how to become an effective advocate for your child.
6:30pm-9:30pm (International Falls - see Map)
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tech For Girls: Be a CSI!
Put on your lab coat and come to PACER to be a crime scene investigator (CSI)! We will explore the science of forensics by fingerprinting, analyzing powders, making teeth impressions, and determining someone’s height based on her shoe size. We will test our CSI skills by analyzing data and solving a mock crime.
6:00pm-8:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
More information will be coming soon!
6:30pm-9:30pm (Duluth - see Map)
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Transition: Pathway to the Future
More information will be coming soon!
7:00pm-9:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Special Education: What Do I Need to Know
Special education is instruction designed specifically to meet the requirements of children with special needs. It is provided in the most appropriate setting for children and at no cost to parents or families. Parents of children with special needs and professionals will learn about: why it is important for parents to be involved, how to work effectively with the school, the evaluation process, how to make an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that fits that child, and how special education and regular education work together.
6:30pm-8:30pm (Hutchinson - see Map)
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Is Your Child the Target of Bullying?
More information will be coming soon!
7:00pm-9:00pm (Fergus Falls - see Map)
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
IDEA: Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
More information will be coming soon!
6:30pm-9:30pm (Fergus Falls - see Map)
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Everything You Need to Know Before Your Child Turns 3
More information will be coming soon!
6:30pm-8:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Diagnosis of AD/HD:Promoting Acceptance by Self and Others
More information will be coming soon!
7:00pm-9:30pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Transition Issues for Young Adults with AD/HD
More information will be coming soon!
9:00am-11:00am (PACER Center - see Map)
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Saturday, May 01, 2010
Family Leadership Summit
More information will be coming soon!
8:30am-3:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Practice the Positive: Tips for Supporting Your Child with Behavior Needs
More information will be coming soon!
7:00pm-9:00pm (Maple Grove)
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities
More information will be coming soon!
7:00pm-9:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
Creation Station: True Grit - see flyer
What do you get when you mix colorful sand and cool designs on sticky paper? Artisands-a creative craft for artists of all abilities. Come discover how to create a masterpiece…with sand!
10:00am-noon (PACER Center - see Map)
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities
More information will be coming soon!
7:00pm-9:00pm (PACER Center - see Map)
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