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October 2022
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Young Adults and Social Security Benefits: What you need to know
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 — 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingLearn about the Social Security Administration's decision-making process. Tips to submit an effective application. How benefits change when a child turns 18. Programs that can continue benefit payments. -
Hot Tips: Is Your Child's IEP Individualized and Appropriate
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingParents will learn to use their child’s special education evaluation report to determine how well the Individualized Education Program (IEP) addresses their child’s needs. Parents should have the child’s most current school evaluation and IEP. -
Back to School Stress: Tools and Apps to Minimize School Stressors
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 — 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingSchool is back in session! Your elementary or high school student may experience increased stress. Our workshop explores tools and apps you or your child can use to decrease stressors and distractions. -
Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Fergus Falls, MN - Map and AddressWhen children or teenagers experience escalating behaviors at school, a proactive crisis plan can help support recovery and wellness. This session will provide information on strengths-based planning in the school setting. -
Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingWhen children or teenagers experience escalating behaviors at school, a proactive crisis plan can help support recovery and wellness. This session will provide information on strengths-based planning in the school setting. -
Uncovering the Mysteries of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Work
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022 — 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingLearn about your rights to services from Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) and State Services for the Blind (SSB). We will cover a range of topics including: funding for college and other career training: Assistive technology: Transportation: Self-employment: Job placement for graduating students: How VRS/SSB service interact with waiver employment services.Uncovering the Mysteries of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Work - Register for this workshop
co-sponsored by the MN Disability Law Center -
Tips and Tools for Talking with School Staff
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop provides parents of special education students practical tips and interactive problem-solving experiences to build the skills necessary to communicate effectively with school staff and resolve differences. -
Tech for Teens Club : Intro to Video Game Coding
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CTIn this STEM workshop, learn about video games and the basics of video game development. -
Tech for Teens Club : Video Game Coding - the Next Level
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CTIn this workshop we code more complex video game encounters using Scratch.
November 2022
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Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Brainerd, MN - Map and AddressWhen children or teenagers experience escalating behaviors at school, a proactive crisis plan can help support recovery and wellness. This session will provide information on strengths-based planning in the school setting. -
Young Adults and Social Security Benefits: What you need to know
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022 — 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingLearn about Social Security Administration's decision-making process. Tips to submit an effective application. How benefits change when a child turns 18. Programs that can continue benfit payments.Young Adults and Social Security Benefits: What you need to know - Register for this workshop
co-sponsored by the MN Disability Determination Services and Social Security Administration -
Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingWhen children or teenagers experience escalating behaviors at school, a proactive crisis plan can help support recovery and wellness. This session will provide information on strengths-based planning in the school setting. -
Effective Communication with the IEP Team
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CTLocation: Battle Lake, MN - Map and AddressParents who are familiar with the special education process will learn communication strategies to help them advocate for their child at IEP team meetings to help shape their child's special education services and supports. This workshop is made possible using funding from the Minnesota Department of Education and is a collaboration with Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons. -
Starting the Journey: Travel Tips for Navigating the Special Education System with Your Child
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 — 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CTLocation: Battle Lake, MN - Map and AddressParents who are new to special education will gain a broad overview of how it works, their important role in the special education process, and tools and resources from PACER Center to help them on their journey. This workshop is made possible using funding from the Minnesota Department of Education and is a collaboration with Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons. -
Proactive Crisis Planning for children with mental health challenges REBROADCAST
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingWhen children or teenagers experience escalating behaviors at school, a proactive crisis plan can help support recovery and wellness. This session will provide information on strengths-based planning in the school setting. Registration will open in mid-October.This workshop is full. -
Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia: A Two-Part Series, Part 1
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will discuss the fundamentals of dyslexia for families with students from elementary through college age. Demonstrations will include low-tech to high-tech tools to support literacy and reading. -
Alternative Access for Apple Devices
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingJoin us to learn about switch access for Apple products! This workshop will explore alternative ways to control your Mac computer, MacBook laptop, iPad, and iPhones.
December 2022
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Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia: A Two-Part Series, Part 2
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingPart 2 will look at a range of tools to support students with dyslexia throughout their school years. Tools demonstrated will cover text-to-speech for various formats, audiobooks, and writing support. -
Tech for Teens Club : Coding Virtual Reality - the Next Level
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CTIn this workshop we take virtual reality coding to the next level and create our very own virtual reality experience. -
Tech for Teens Club : Intro to Coding Virtual Reality
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CTIn this STEM workshop, join us to learn about virtual reality. We will cover what virtual reality is, how we can create our own virtual reality experiences, and then explore virtual reality experiences. -
Assistive Technology Supports for Writing
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingDoes your student struggle with writing? In this workshop, learn about the most up-to-date devices and tools to help improve writing skills.