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March 2019
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI): First Steps
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Cloquet - 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. -
ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Faribault - 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. -
Switch It Up! Understanding Switch Access for Computers and Tablets
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2019 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressSwitches can help individuals with disabilities control a variety of devices, including computers, tablets, and communication devices. This workshop will provide information about how to set up switch access on an iPad, Android tablet, and computers.
April 2019
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Planning for Educational Inclusion: A Viewing of 'Including Samuel'
Date: Monday, April 1, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Waseca - Map and AddressPACER 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.Planning for Educational Inclusion: A Viewing of 'Including Samuel' - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) -
Paths to Employment: Exploring the Options
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Worthington - Map and AddressParents will learn about career planning options for in-school and out-of-school youth with disabilities, and where they can find help to launch their youth on the path to employment.Paths to Employment: Exploring the Options - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (SW PIC) -
Special Events : Reduce Your Stress and Optimize Your Health and Wellbeing: A Guided Lesson for Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressCaring deeply for your child or youth with disabilities can be stressful, and that stress can impact your health and wellbeing. Sometimes the best thing you can do for the children you care about is to take better care of yourself. Learn how to use scientifically-proven techniques to reduce your stress and start a journey to optimize your health and wellbeing. Presented by Dr. Read Sulik. Sulik is a child and adolescent and adult psychiatrist. He is leading the development of innovative programs to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Praestan Health. -
School Avoidance and Challenging Behaviors: Special Education and Section 504
Date: Monday, April 8, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Forest Lake - Map and AddressWhen children or teens experience difficulties attending school or participating in school tasks, parents may struggle to know how to help. This workshop will provide parents and others with information and resources on the role of Special Education and Section 504 when addressing a child’s challenging behaviors. -
ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Fairmont - 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. -
Life Planning for People with Disabilities : Guardianship
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressIn this first session, participants will learn about guardianship-conservatorship laws and other life planning issues. Plan to attend both the 4/16 and 4/30 sessions as they cover different information. Visit Life Planning for People with Disabilities for more information. -
Becoming an Active Partner in Your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 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.Becoming an Active Partner in Your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) - live stream event page Becoming an Active Partner in Your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) - 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 from federal awards, Special Education Part C. -
Challenging Behaviors & School Success: The Role of Section 504 and Special Education
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Owatonna - Map and AddressEvery child has the right to an education, but children and youth with challenging behaviors often struggle to be successful in school. This workshop will cover the role of Section 504 and Special Education as well as the importance of using a strengths-based approach when working with the school to address behavior concerns. -
School Avoidance and Challenging Behaviors: Special Education and Section 504
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Duluth - Map and AddressWhen children or teens experience difficulties attending school or participating in school tasks, parents may struggle to know how to help. This workshop will provide parents and others with information and resources on the role of Special Education and Section 504 when addressing a child’s challenging behaviors. -
Special Events : Early Childhood Family Leadership Summit
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 — 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis interactive training for parents of young children up to age seven with developmental delays or disabilities will help parents learn how to make their voices heard and enhance their knowledge of the early childhood special education process. Deadline to apply is April 18. Email [email protected] for additional information. -
Special Events : Reduce Your Stress and Optimize Your Health and Wellbeing: A Guided Lesson for Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals
Date: Monday, April 29, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressCaring deeply for your child or youth with disabilities can be stressful, and that stress can impact your health and wellbeing. Sometimes the best thing you can do for the children you care about is to take better care of yourself. Learn how to use scientifically-proven techniques to reduce your stress and start a journey to optimize your health and wellbeing. Presented by Dr. Read Sulik. Sulik is a child and adolescent and adult psychiatrist. He is leading the development of innovative programs to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Praestan Health. -
Life Planning for People with Disabilities : Special & Supplemental Needs Trusts
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will focus on power of attorney, health care directive, special & supplemental needs trusts, and the ABLE Act. Each session (4/16 and 4/30) covers different information. Visit Life Planning for People with Disabilities for more information. -
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): First Steps
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: St. CloudLearn how your youth can apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help meet his or her postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living goals.
May 2019
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Getting and Keeping the First Job
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressCompetitive employment is the cornerstone of a successful transition to adult living for youth with disabilities. In this workshop, co-presented by Transition Specialists from PACER and Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), youth and parents will learn about preparing for and keeping a job. -
Being an Active Participant In Your Child's Transition Before Age Three
Date: Monday, May 13, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressFamilies will learn to understand and take an active role in the transition process from Part C Early Intervention services to Part B preschool services or other services in the community.This workshop has been canceled.
Sponsored by PACER’s Family Information and Resources Project. Funding is made possible in part from the Minnesota Department of Education. -
A Recipe for Summer: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressA recipe for success with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) starts with consistency and opportunity. Join us to learn how to create communication opportunities over the summer using AAC. During this session we will practice modeling on an AAC system and review other tips and tricks to include it in summer routines and activities. This session will be presented by Elizabeth Barry, Assistive Technology Specialist at PACER Center, and Meghan Kunz, Augmentative Communication Consultant with Prentke Romich Company.
June 2019
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Being an Active Participant In Your Child's Transition Before Age Three
Date: Monday, June 17, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressFamilies will learn to understand and take an active role in the transition process from Part C Early Intervention services to Part B preschool services or other services in the community.Being an Active Participant In Your Child's Transition Before Age Three - live stream event page Being an Active Participant In Your Child's Transition Before Age 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.
August 2019
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Incorporating Home Living Skills Into Daily Life for Your Middle School Youth
Date: Monday, August 19, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressCome have fun exploring the tools and technology to help your son or daughter learn and practice home living skills. Topics will include: Meal planning and cooking, healthy living and smart choices, safety and emergency services, shopping and managing money, communication and self-advocacy, recreation and leisure, transportation.