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Housing: Starting the Journey : Step 1 - How Do We Start?
Date: Monday, April 1, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Parents who attend this workshop will gain information to help their young adults develop their vision for community living, housing, and services. An overview of housing and service options will be provided.
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Effective Communication With the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This webinar focuses on 10 communication strategies that will help you advocate effectively for your child at IEP team meetings. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A segment.
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Resolving Disputes Through the Special Education Process
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This webinar is a detailed review of options Minnesota parents have in the special education process to resolve disagreements with the school district. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A segment.
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Housing: Starting the Journey : Step 2 - How Is It Paid For?
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Participants will gain a big picture view of how housing is funded through federal, state, and county resources, including how their young adults can become eligible for and access funding. Topics include income supplements and budgets.
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Getting Help for Children and Youth With Mental Health Needs
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Navigating home, school, and community support and services for children and youth with mental health needs can be a challenge. Join us to learn more about the support and services available, where to begin and what to do while you wait to access care.
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Wrapping Up the Year
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
As the end of the year approaches, questions can arise. Learn about Extended School Year eligibility, IEP students in summer school, support in camp programs, and how to set your child up for success in the fall.
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Housing: Starting the Journey : Step 3 - What Are The Options?
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Participants will hear a more detailed explanation of individualized housing and service options from a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers as they share their journeys through the process.
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Reading and Dyslexia: Helpful Tools
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letters and words do not look the same to everyone. Learn about tools that can change the visual appearance of text, or how reading with the ears can be helpful.
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Making the Move: Your Child’s Transition from Early Childhood Special Education to Kindergarten
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Kindergarten is a big step in any child’s life. In this workshop, parents of young children with disabilities will receive information to plan for this transition and learn strategies to help their child be successful.
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Tech for Teens Club : Ocean Spill Scenario
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ocean oil spills can have lasting impacts. In this workshop, learn about oil spills and the variety of ways to clean a spill, then test cleaning methods in an oil spill scenario.
Tech for Teens Club : 3D Printed Lightsaber
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
May the 4th be with you! Learn how to use a 3D printer and design software to design and print a lightsaber. Then, create a circuit to make the lightsaber light up.