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March 2024
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Effective Communication: How is the Year Going?
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingSpring is always a good time to be sure that your child's IEP team, with you as an equal member, is working well together. We will discuss how to approach the team with concerns, as well as nine more top tips to ensure a collaborative process. -
Tools to Support Task Completion
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will discuss technology to help individuals with disabilities to independently complete tasks at home or at work. We will demonstrate apps and devices that include reminders, timers, and task directions. -
Using Your Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) to Advocate for Your Child and Family
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingFamilies will learn about Early Intervention services, the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), how they can be involved in writing child and family outcomes, and how to become active participants in the IFSP process. -
What’s So Special About Turning Three?
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingYour child's third birthday is an important day, it marks the transition from Early Intervention services to preschool. This workshop will explain the difference between Early Intervention services and preschool special education services. -
Preparing for Your Child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingIEPs for children ages 3 to 5 focus on the educational and functional needs of the child. This workshop will help prepare parents to actively participate in the development of their child's IEP.
April 2024
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Housing: Starting the Journey : Step 1 - How Do We Start?
Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingParents 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. -
Effective Communication With the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 — 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis 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. -
Resolving Disputes Through the Special Education Process
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 — 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis 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. -
Tech for Teens Club : Ocean Spill Scenario
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressOcean 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. -
Housing: Starting the Journey : Step 2 - How Is It Paid For?
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingParticipants 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. -
Effective Research Techniques and Navigating Digital Libraries
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 — 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingJoin this workshop to learn effective research techniques and how to navigate digital libraries. This workshop will cover how to search academic sources, evaluate information, and cite properly using citation management software.This workshop has been canceled. -
Getting Help for Children and Youth With Mental Health Needs
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingNavigating 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. -
Wrapping Up the Year
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingAs 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. -
Housing: Starting the Journey : Step 3 - What Are The Options?
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingParticipants 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.
May 2024
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Reading and Dyslexia: Helpful Tools
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 — 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingLetters 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. -
Tech for Teens Club : 3D Printed Lightsaber
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM CTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressMay 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. -
Making the Move: Your Child’s Transition from Early Childhood Special Education to Kindergarten
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingKindergarten 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. -
Tools to Support Meal Planning and Cooking
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 — 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingIn this workshop we will demonstrate apps and devices for meal planning, cooking instructions, and cooking tools to help adults with disabilities to live more independently. -
Writing and Dyslexia: Helpful Tools
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 — 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingA person with dyslexia may find writing and spelling to be challenging. This workshop will demonstrate a variety of writing tools such as word prediction, dictation, spell checkers, and more. -
Living, Learning, and Working After High School
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 — 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingJoin PACER for this mini-conference on transition to adulthood. Minnesota parents of young adults with disabilities are invited to hear from community experts and PACER transition specialists on a variety of topics. Sessions will include changes when youth turn 18, supported decision-making and other alternatives to guardianship, preparing for postsecondary, and how schools and vocational rehabilitation services support a youth’s employment goals.Living, Learning, and Working After High School - Register for this workshop
This workshop is funded by a grant from the Schulze Family Foundation. -
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) App Series : Symbol-based AAC Apps for iPad
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 — 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will provide a brief introduction to a sampling of available robust symbol-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) iPad apps. Join us to learn about some of their helpful communication features. -
Creating a Crisis Plan for Youth With Mental Health Needs
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will provide an opportunity to work through an example crisis plan and provide suggestions on how a crisis plan can be used for positive support at home or in school, and with 504Plans and IEPs. -
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) App Series : Text-based AAC Apps
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 — 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will explore a sampling of text-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps for Apple and Android devices to help individuals with communication needs and strong literacy skills communicate more efficiently.