Workshops / Trainings
Featured Training: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Research shows that when a school environment is positive and predictable, students feel safer, have better academic performance, higher test results and make better behavior choices. Schools also show a gain in instructional time, reduction in out of school suspensions and discipline referrals and show a decrease in referrals to Special Education.
Is it a curriculum?
No. PBIS is not a curriculum, but a process of planning and problem solving that includes direct teaching of social behaviors like academics. The basic PBIS approach is to use proactive, research-based strategies to teach clearly defined behavioral expectations. Most importantly, it establishes ongoing behavior supports that can be used by ALL students, staff, volunteers, parents and community members.
Can parents be involved?
Yes! Research shows that parent involvement in a child’s school experience greatly increases their chances for academic success, positive behavior, higher self-esteem, better attendance and greater motivation. Parents are key sources of information about their child, are their child’s first teachers, and have strengths and interests that can contribute to the educational process. When schools and families work together to support learning, children tend to succeed not just in school, but also throughout life. (National PTA, n.a.; Newman L. 2005; Henderson and Berla, 1997).
Upcoming Workshops & Events
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Hot Tips on the Individualized Education Program (IEP): Is Your Child’s IEP Individualized and Appropriate?
Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 — 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressParticipants in this hands-on workshop will learn how to use the information on their child’s special education evaluation report to determine how well the individualized Education Program (IEP) addresses the child’s unique needs. Parents need to bring a copy of their child’s most recent school special education evaluation report and current IEP. -
ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Eyota - Map and AddressThis workshop helps parents and students in 8th grade and above understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to support the transition to adulthood. Students can register separately for their own workshop where they will have the opportunity to talk about what transition means to them, learn about the laws that support transition, get to know their IEP better, and create a self-advocacy tool. -
Planning for Educational Inclusion: A Viewing of 'Including Samuel'
Date: Monday, March 30, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Mankato - Map and AddressPACER Center is excited to offer a showing of 'Including Samuel,' produced by photojournalist Dan Habib. This one-hour, award-winning documentary is designed to help schools, families, community groups, and others work toward educational inclusion in an informed and innovative way. It examines the educational and social inclusion of youth and young adults with disabilities. Q&A with a PACER advocate will occur before and after the film. -
The ABCs of the IEP: Making the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Work for Your Child
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Marshall - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to benefit their child. We will use a PACER booklet to understand how each required part of the IEP can be developed to meet the child’s needs. Parents will gain knowledge about how to participate effectively in the annual IEP meeting. Parents need to bring a copy of their child’s most current IEP, and their child’s most recent school special education evaluation report -
ABC's of the IEP: Transition age Students & Parents
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Detroit Lakes - Map and AddressThis workshop helps parents and students in 8th grade and above understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to support the transition to adulthood. Students can register separately for their own workshop where they will have the opportunity to talk about what transition means to them, learn about the laws that support transition, get to know their IEP better, and create a self-advocacy tool.
