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Think It, Dream It, Do It: Post-high School Options for Students with IDD*
April 2024
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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 AM 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. -
Think It, Dream It, Do It: Post-high School Options for Students with IDD* : Community-based Employment Stories
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingLearn from a panel of young adults and their families about their journeys to community-based employment. Presented with Larissa Beck, Director of Community Living Supports with Reach for Resources, and Brian Begin from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration.Community-based Employment Stories - Register for this workshop
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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. -
Planning for Your Student's Healthcare Needs
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingLearn about the various health plans used in schools as well as the role of school nurses in meeting the healthcare needs of students. This workshop will also cover how school nurses, healthcare providers, and families can work together in healthcare planning. -
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. -
Think It, Dream It, Do It: Post-high School Options for Students with IDD* : Continuing Educational Opportunities
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingLearn about national higher education resources and opportunities that are continuing to expand in Minnesota. Presented with Dan Habib from Think College, Mary Hauff with the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium, Dawn Allen, Director of Bethel Build, and a panel of young adults and their families.Continuing Educational Opportunities - Register for this workshop
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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.