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December 2021
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Working Towards Positive Educational Outcomes: Mental Health and Special Education
Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis 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 Towards Positive Educational Outcomes: Mental Health and Special Education - Register for this workshop
This webinar is made possible using funding from the Minnesota Department of Education. -
Navigating the Ins and Outs of Community Resources
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis 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.Navigating the Ins and Outs of Community Resources - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by Disability Hub MN -
Tech for Girls Club : DNA: The Blueprint of Life
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingDo you know what role DNA plays in living organisms? This virtual workshop will explore the functions of DNA and then we’ll construct, using candy, a DNA model. -
The ABCs of the IEP: Making the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Work for Your Child
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will help parents understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to benefit their child. Participants will learn how each required part of the IEP can be developed to meet their child’s needs and how to participate effectively in the annual IEP meeting. -
Tech for Teens Club : Coding Websites
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the basics of coding for the internet with HTML and CSS. Students will create their own unique website and publish it on the Internet using a free online tool at Glitch.com. Students will be able to experiment with code and see the results online in real-time.
January 2022
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Effective Communication with the IEP Team
Date: Monday, January 10, 2022 — 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingParents will gain tips to become comfortable speaking up to share ideas, ask questions, and voice concerns or objections to what the school is proposing, and overall, building more effective communication skills with your child’s IEP team. -
Special Education: What Do I Need to Know
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingParents will gain an understanding of special education, how to resolve disagreements, and discover the role of parents in the process. -
Uncovering the Mysteries of VRS and Work
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingLearn about your rights to services from Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) and State Services for the Blind (SSB). You will also learn about the Minnesota Disability Law Center’s Client Assistance Project.Uncovering the Mysteries of VRS and Work - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Disability Law Center -
Tech for Teens Club : Building Websites
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to a method of designing websites using the free online tool at Weebly.com. Students will learn how to use template designs and insert small amounts of code to customize and publish their own websites online. This is an extension of the Coding Websites workshop but past attendance isn't required. -
Tech for Girls Club : Technology of the Future: Augmented Reality
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2022 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingAugmented Reality can create interactive experiences out of our every day surroundings, like the mobile game Pokémon Go. Join us and learn about Augmented Reality and create your very own AR experience!
February 2022
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Tech for Girls Club : Creative Coding: Using Code to Make Art
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingWe can use coding to do many things, even make art! Join this virtual workshop where we’ll use TurtleArt coding to create works of art and share them with each other!
March 2022
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Tech for Girls Club : Deep Sea: Bioluminescent Creatures
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingHow do creatures see in the depths of the ocean? Join this virtual workshop about bioluminescence (a creature's ability to create its own light) and how it helps deep sea creatures navigate. -
Housing: Starting the Journey : How do we start? (Step 1)
Date: Monday, March 14, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingHelp your son or daughter get started with their vision for community living, housing, and services. An overview of housing and service options will be provided. Registration recommended for all three workshops in this Housing: Starting the Journey series (Monday 3/14, Monday 3/28, Monday 4/11). Please register for each session separately. -
Housing: Starting the Journey : How is it paid for? (Step 2)
Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingGain a “big picture” view of how housing is funded through federal, state, and county resources. Learn how your son or daughter can become eligible for and access funding. Topics include income supplements and budgets. Registration recommended for all three workshops in this Housing: Starting the Journey series (Monday 3/14, Monday 3/28, Monday 4/11). Please register for each session separately.
April 2022
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Housing: Starting the Journey : What are the options? (Step 3)
Date: Monday, April 11, 2022 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CSTLocation: Online Web StreamingA more detailed explanation of individualized housing and service options will be provided by a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers as they share their journeys through the process. Registration recommended for all three workshops in this Housing: Starting the Journey series (Monday 3/14, Monday 3/28, Monday 4/11). Please register for each session separately.