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September 2019
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Special Events : Simon Technology Center Family Fun Day and Tech Expo
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressFrom high-tech gadgets to technology that supports everything from play to learning to employment, there will be plenty to explore and try at the Simon Technology Center Family Fun Day and Tech Expo. Come explore the possibilities of assistive technology and enjoy interacting with a variety of devices for children, teens, and adults. Explore our Innovation Lab, learn to code robots, attend story time, and get creative with accessible art and do-it-yourself activities. This event is free but advance registration is encouraged.
Notice: An incorrect date was posted in our latest printed PACESETTER. The correct date for this event is Saturday, Sept. 21. -
10 Topics to help Your Child Succeed in School
Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressParents who participate in this workshop will learn about 10 important areas in special education and acquire skills, knowledge, and several useful tools they can use to help their child with disabilities be more successful.10 Topics to help Your Child Succeed in School - Register for this workshop
This event is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. -
The ABCs of the IEP: Making the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Work for Your Child
Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Baxter - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to benefit their child. We will use a PACER booklet to understand how each required part of the IEP can be developed to meet the child’s needs. Parents will gain knowledge about how to participate effectively in the annual IEP meeting. Parents need to bring a copy of their child’s most current IEP, and their child’s most recent school special education evaluation report -
Being an Active Partner in Your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents of children birth to age 3 understand Early Intervention services, the IFSP, and how families can be involved in writing child and family outcomes and become an active participants in the IFSP process.Being an Active Partner in Your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) - live stream event page Being an Active Partner in Your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) - Register for this workshop
This workshop is offered by PACER’s Family Information and Resources Project. It is funded in part by a contract from the Minnesota Department of Education. The source of the funds is federal awards, Special Education Part C. -
The ABCs of the IEP: Making the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Work for Your Child
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: International Falls - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to benefit their child. Presenters will use the PACER booklet, “Guide for Minnesota Parent to the IEP”, to help participants understand how each required part of the IEP can be developed to meet the child's needs. Parents need to bring a copy of their child's most current IEP.
October 2019
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Special Education: What Do I Need to Know
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Coon Rapids - Map and AddressParents will gain an understanding of special education, how to resolve disagreements, and discover the role of parents in the process. -
Getting it Right: Mental Health and Special Education
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will provide information on the challenges students with mental health needs have in the school setting and offer tips and strategies for using the IEP to provide support and instruction. -
Planning for Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series : Transition: Pathway to the Future
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Bemidji - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents of students in the 8th grade or above who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) gain a broad understanding of how appropriate transition services support planning for life after high school.Transition: Pathway to the Future - Register for this workshop
This event is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. -
Planning for Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series : ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Grand Rapids - 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. -
Bullying Prevention: What Parents Need to Know
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressBullying can be an isolating experience, not just for the kids involved, but for their parents, too. Fortunately, there is help. This workshop will offer a comprehensive overview for parents to learn what they can do to address and prevent bullying. -
Tech for Girls Club : Mad Scientist: Chemistry Experiments
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressJoin us to conduct experiments using common house hold 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! -
Getting it Right: Mental Health, Special Education, and 504 Plans
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Winona - Map and AddressThis workshop will provide information on the challenges students with mental health needs have in the school setting and offer tips and strategies on providing instruction and support at school.Getting it Right: Mental Health, Special Education, and 504 Plans - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center -
Supplemental Security Income Benefits and Employment
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Montevideo - Map and AddressLearn how your youth can apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help meet his or her postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living goals. This workshop will include information on CareerForce center services, Vocational Rehabilitation Pre Employment Transition Services, and Pre-Ets for high school students will also be provided. -
What’s So Special about Turning Three
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressBefore their child’s third birthday, families on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) will learn how to actively participate in the transition from Early Intervention services to Preschool Special Education services or other community-based services.What’s So Special about Turning Three - live stream event page What’s So Special about Turning Three - Register for this workshop
Sponsored by PACER’s Family Information and Resources Project. Funding is made possible in part from the Minnesota Department of Education. The source of the funds is from federal awards, Special Education part B. -
Tech for Teens Club : Intro to Coding and Video Games
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis two-hour hands-on workshop will introduce teens (boys and girls) with disabilities to the fundamentals of coding. Teens will create interactive games and stories while developing basic programming skills. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills, but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend. -
Getting it Right: Mental Health and Special Education
Date: Monday, October 21, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Bemidji - Map and AddressThis workshop will provide information on the challenges students with mental health needs have in the school setting and offer tips and strategies for using the IEP to provide support and instruction. -
Supplemental Security Income Benefits and Employment
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Alexandria - Map and AddressLearn how your youth can apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help meet his or her postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living goals. This workshop will include information on CareerForce center services, Vocational Rehabilitation Pre Employment Transition Services, and Pre-Ets for high school students will also be provided. -
The ABCs of the IEP: Making the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Work for Your Child
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to benefit their child. We will use a PACER booklet to understand how each required part of the IEP can be developed to meet the child’s needs. Parents will gain knowledge about how to participate effectively in the annual IEP meeting. To participate in the workshop, parents will need to bring a copy of their child’s most recent school special education evaluation report, and their child’s current IEP.The ABCs of the IEP: Making the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Work for Your Child - Register for this workshop
This event is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. -
Planning for Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series : Transition: Pathway to the Future
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Shakopee - Map and AddressThis workshop will help parents of students in the eighth grade and above who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) gain a broad understanding how to develop transition services to support planning for life after high school.Transition: Pathway to the Future - Register for this workshop
This event is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. -
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. -
Planning for Educational Inclusion: A Viewing of 'Including Samuel'
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: EdinaPACER Center is excited to offer a showing of 'Including Samuel,' produced by photojournalist Dan Habib. This one-hour, award-winning documentary is designed to help schools, families, community groups, and others work toward educational inclusion in an informed and innovative way. It examines the educational and social inclusion of youth and young adults with disabilities. Q&A with a PACER advocate will occur before and after the film. -
Apple’s New Accessibility Features
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressJoin us to learn about the new accessibility features in Apple’s latest operating system. We will also review existing accessibility features and how they can help individuals access an iPhone or iPad.
November 2019
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Special Events : Inspiring Possibilities: Living, Learning, and Working After High School
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019 — 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressHow will your teen or young adult with a disability lead an active and meaningful life in the community after high school? This free mini-conference for parents provides essential information on how to help young adults with disabilities lead meaningful lives after high school. The event includes Informative break-out sessions from community specialists on a variety of topics, time to ask questions and connect with other parents, and an Inspiring Possibilities Panel Presentation.Inspiring Possibilities: Living, Learning, and Working After High School - Register for this workshop
Made possible with funding from the Richard M. Schulze Foundation -
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. -
Tech for Girls Club : Dinosaur Mayhem with Sphero Robots
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressIn this Tech for Girls workshop, robots and dinosaurs collide and girls need to put their coding skills to work. Sphero robots are trapped inside of a maze with dinosaurs on the loose! Help the Sphero robots escape by coding them through the maze to safety. -
Making the Move: Your Child’s Transition from Early Childhood Special Education to Kindergarten
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019 — 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressKindergarten is a big step in any child’s life. Parents of young children with disabilities will receive information to plan for this transition and learn strategies to help their child be successful.Making the Move: Your Child’s Transition from Early Childhood Special Education to Kindergarten - live stream event page Making the Move: Your Child’s Transition from Early Childhood Special Education to Kindergarten - Register for this workshop
Sponsored by PACER’s Family Information and Resources Project. Funding for this workshop is made possible with a contract from the Minnesota Department of Education. The source of the funds is federal awards, Special Education Part C. -
Living on Your Own Series : Part 1: Taking Care of Yourself — Technology to Support Health and Wellness
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis first workshop in the ‘Living on Your Own’ 3-part series will demonstrate devices and apps to support different areas of daily living. This first workshop will feature information on developing independent living skills with technology that supports health and wellness. Tools and apps will cover managing medications, establishing healthy habits, and maintaining personal wellness. The other workshops in this series will take place on 12/11 and 1/15. -
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. -
Tech for Teens Club : Building Websites
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the basics of coding for the internet. Students will create their own unique website and publish it online. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills, but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend. -
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. -
Family Participation on Committees and Councils
Date: Monday, November 25, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressParents of children ages birth to five who are on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be prepared to actively participate on committees at the local, regional, and state level.
December 2019
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Tech for Girls Club : Amusement Parks & Physics
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressHave you ever wondered how a roller coaster works? It’s not magic, it’s physics! Join us in this Tech for Girls workshop to learn the physics behind amusement park rides. Girls will also make their own marble roller coaster to put their knowledge into action! -
Living on Your Own Series : Part 2: Taking Care of Your Home — Technology to Support Household Tasks
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis second workshop in the ‘Living on Your Own’ 3-part series will discuss technology to help individuals with disabilities to complete household tasks and live more independently. We will demonstrate apps and devices that include reminders, timers, and task directions. The other workshops in this series will take place on 11/13 and 1/15. -
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. -
Tech for Teens Club : Take Apart a Computer
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the different components that make up a computer. Start with a completely assembled machine and take it apart piece by piece. We’ll discuss the different parts and what they do. And if you’re up to the task, try to put it back together! Use of a screwdriver and some small screws involved. No previous experience is required.
January 2020
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Living on Your Own Series : Part 3: Technology for Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping, and Cooking
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis third workshop in the ‘Living on Your Own’ 3-part series will demonstrate apps and devices for meal planning, making a grocery list, and following cooking instructions to help adults with disabilities live more independently. The other workshops in this series will take place on 11/13 and 1/15. -
Tech for Teens Club : Building a Robot
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressIn this workshop, teens with disabilities will assemble a robot and program it to respond to the environment. Students will learn about the entire process of building a robot, from assembly to executing code. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.