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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Special Education: What Do I Need to Know?
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: St Paul - Map and AddressThis workshop helps parents understand special education, learn how to resolve disagreements, and discover the role of parents in the process. -
Hot Tips on the Individualized Education Program (IEP): Is Your Child’s IEP Individualized and Appropriate?
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 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. -
Supporting Children and Youth with Trauma in School
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents and others learn positive interventions for youth who struggle with trauma and challenging behaviors, including the role of Section 504 and special education. -
Preparing for your Loved One’s Future
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressGuest Speaker Julie Sherman from Thrivent Financial, along with Cathryn Reher, Attorney with Long, Reher, Hanson, & Price, P.A., will discuss financial and legal strategies in light of available government benefits and the interplay with special and supplemental needs trusts. A light dinner with the guest speakers will take place at 6pm before the workshop! -
Planning for Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series : ABCs of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Chanhassen - 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. -
ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Spring Lake ParkThis 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.
