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AI and assistive technology: Opportunities, limitations, and practical uses

August 25, 2026

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2 – 3 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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Tech for Teens: Conductive paint circuit

August 29, 2026

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10 – 11 a.m. CT
Location: PACER Center
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Social Security Disability: Applying and Qualifying for Benefits

September 9, 2026

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1 – 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual

Back-to-school success: Assistive technology for reading

September 10, 2026

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1 – 2 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual

Navigating the road to work: Building supports

September 15, 2026

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1 – 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual

Positive educational outcomes for students with mental health needs: Communicating with the IEP team

September 16, 2026

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12 – 1 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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Special Education Advisory Councils (SEAC): Your superpower connection to district-level advocacy

September 17, 2026

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12 – 1:30 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual

Back-to-school success: Assistive technology for writing

September 17, 2026

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1 – 2 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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What parents need to know about special education (Lo que los padres necesitan saber acerca de Educación Especial)

September 22, 2026

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6 – 7 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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Positive educational outcomes for students with mental health needs: Navigating IEP team disagreements

September 23, 2026

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12 – 1 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual

Understanding special education: Process and rights

September 23, 2026

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12 – 1 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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The critical role of interpreters in special education meetings

September 23, 2026

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2 – 4 p.m. CT
Location: PACER Center

Back-to-school success: Assistive technology for math

September 24, 2026

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1 – 2 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

September 28, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Bemidji, MN
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Walking Together: Back-to-school and the special education journey

September 29, 2026

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4 – 5:30 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

September 29, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Moorhead, MN

Understanding special education: Evaluation and eligibility

September 30, 2026

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12 – 1 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

September 30, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Alexandria, MN

Understanding special education: The IEP

October 7, 2026

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12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Addressing challenging behaviors

October 7, 2026

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12 – 1 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

October 13, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Worthington, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

October 14, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Marshall, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

October 15, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Montevideo, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

October 20, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Mankato, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

October 22, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Fairmont, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

October 26, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Austin, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

October 27, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Rochester, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

November 10, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Pine City, MN
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Career Pathways: A bridge to work for students and young adults with disabilities

November 12, 2026

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6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Monticello, MN

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