Workshops and Live Stream Events

October 2020

• see the flyer for Educating Your Child with Mental Health Needs: Special Education and Distance Learning

  Educating Your Child with Mental Health Needs: Special Education and Distance Learning

  Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This workshop focuses on the challenges students with mental health needs may experience with distance learning, including hybrid models, and offers strategies for using the IEP to provide support and instruction.
  Educating Your Child with Mental Health Needs: Special Education and Distance Learning - Register for this workshop
• see the flyer for Navigating the Ins and Outs of Community Resources

  Navigating the Ins and Outs of Community Resources

  Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This workshop for families of transition-age youth and young adults will provide information on the Disability Hub, a free statewide resource network that helps you solve problems, navigate the system, and plan for your future. Registration will close at 3 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 21. Streaming details will be emailed to you prior to the event.
  Navigating the Ins and Outs of Community Resources - Register for this workshop

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  Co-sponsored by Disability Hub MN

• Parent Leadership Training on Educational Advocacy

  Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020 — 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  The Parent Leadership Training on Educational Advocacy is being sponsored by the MN Statewide Family Engagement Center. This training is for Minnesota parents, guardians and community members interested in taking a leadership role in their children’s education. Participants will also gain skills needed to advocate for systemic change in regular education. A second shorter session will take place the following week; a specific date will be determined based on availability of applicants. Space is limited. If you are interested in applying for this training, email [email protected] The application deadline is Thursday, October 15.
  This workshop is full.
• see the flyer for How Family, School, and Community Partnerships Can Help Black and American Indian Students with Disabilities Succeed

  How Family, School, and Community Partnerships Can Help Black and American Indian Students with Disabilities Succeed

  Date: Monday, October 26, 2020 — 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  The achievement gap in Minnesota disproportionately affects Black and American Indian Students, especially those with disabilities. The panelists at this virtual presentation will discuss how to improve the partnerships that exist between schools, families, and communities to help students graduate and meet their post-secondary goals. This webinar is intended for professionals.
  How Family, School, and Community Partnerships Can Help Black and American Indian Students with Disabilities Succeed - Register for this workshop

November 2020

• see the flyer for Educating Your Child with Mental Health Needs: Special Education and Distance Learning

  Educating Your Child with Mental Health Needs: Special Education and Distance Learning

  Date: Monday, November 2, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This workshop focuses on the challenges students with mental health needs may experience with distance learning, including hybrid models, and offers strategies for using the IEP to provide support and instruction.
  Educating Your Child with Mental Health Needs: Special Education and Distance Learning - Register for this workshop
• see the flyer for Supplemental Security Income (SSI): First Steps

  Supplemental Security Income (SSI): First Steps

  Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This workshop will provide basic information on applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for young adults at age 18. Participants will learn how SSI can help youth meet postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living goals.
  Supplemental Security Income (SSI): First Steps - Register for this workshop
• see the flyer for Off to College: What to Know Before They Go

  Off to College: What to Know Before They Go

  Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This interactive workshop for families of youth who will attend post-secondary education programs provides essential information about changing rights, roles, and responsibilities, along with practical tips for student success.
  Off to College: What to Know Before They Go - Register for this workshop
• see the flyer for What Inclusion Means for My Child

  What Inclusion Means for My Child

  Date: Monday, November 16, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  Parents of children with disabilities ages 3 to 5 will receive an introduction to Least Restrictive Environment and the principles of inclusion. They will then listen to a panel of parents discuss their experiences with preschool inclusion. Registration will close at 9 a.m. on November 16. Webinar access information will be emailed prior to the event.
  What Inclusion Means for My Child - Register for this workshop
• see the flyer for Tips for IEP Teams to Help Students and Families Prepare for Inclusive Postsecondary Education

  Tips for IEP Teams to Help Students and Families Prepare for Inclusive Postsecondary Education

  Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  Families of high school students and the professionals who work with them will learn strategies to guide in the selection of transition goals and activities that build the skills needed for college success.
  Tips for IEP Teams to Help Students and Families Prepare for Inclusive Postsecondary Education - Register for this workshop

December 2020

• see the flyer for Coding a Story

  Tech for Girls Club : Coding a Story

  Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  In this virtual workshop, middle school girls of all abilities will create their own story and use Scratch, an online coding program, to code scenes and animate characters. Zoom access links for this workshop will be emailed to participants the week of the virtual meeting.
  Coding a Story - Register for this workshop
• see the flyer for Working Toward Positive Educational Outcomes: Mental Health and Special Education

  Working Toward Positive Educational Outcomes: Mental Health and Special Education

  Date: Thursday, December 10, 2020 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This workshop will provide parents and others with information to help prepare for a positive IEP team approach to supporting a child’s mental health needs in school and during distance learning.
  Working Toward Positive Educational Outcomes: Mental Health and Special Education - Register for this workshop

January 2021

• see the flyer for Mad Scientist: Chemistry Experiments

  Tech for Girls Club : Mad Scientist: Chemistry Experiments

  Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  Join us to conduct experiments using common household items! In this workshop, girls will learn about the scientific method and make hypotheses about what happens when you mix certain items together. Girls will also make a rainbow using milk and create their own slime! Zoom access links for this workshop will be emailed to participants the week of the virtual meeting.
  Mad Scientist: Chemistry Experiments - Register for this workshop

February 2021

• see the flyer for Code a Ping Pong Game

  Tech for Girls Club : Code a Ping Pong Game

  Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  In this virtual Tech for Girls workshop, participants will use Scratch to code their own ping pong game. Girls will learn how to code sounds, movement and point scoring to their game. No coding experience required. Zoom access links for this workshop will be emailed to participants the week of the virtual meeting.
  Code a Ping Pong Game - Register for this workshop

March 2021

• see the flyer for Koding with Kodu

  Tech for Girls Club : Koding with Kodu

  Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  Come learn how to code with Kodu, a visual programming language created by Microsoft. Middle school girls with disabilities will use their coding skills to create their own game! Kodu is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. Zoom access links for this workshop will be emailed to participants the week of the virtual meeting.
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