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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. -
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 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! -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
How to Manage Social Security Benefits for Your Youth
Date: Monday, October 28, 2019 — 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will provide basic information on being designated a Social Security representative payee for your youth. Participants will learn about the responsibilities of handling Social Security benefits for another individual and how the Minnesota Disability Law Center can help. Information includes: What is the Social Security’s Representative Payment Program? What are the responsibilities of the representative payee? How do I change the representative payee? Presented by Anna Solowiej, Esq Supervising Attorney, Minnesota Disability LawHow to Manage Social Security Benefits for Your Youth - live stream event page How to Manage Social Security Benefits for Your Youth - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Disability Law Center -
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 -
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. -
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. -
Living on Your Own Series : Part3: Taking Care of Meal Planning - Technology for Grocery Shopping, Cooking, and More
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. -
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. A light dinner with the guest speakers will take place at 6pm before the workshop! -
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. -
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.Supplemental Security Income Benefits and Employment - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Runestone Area CTIC -
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 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. -
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. -
Working with Vocational Rehabilitation for Youth on Supplemental Security Income
Date: Monday, October 28, 2019 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will provide basic information on applying for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) while on Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Participants will learn how VRS can help youth meet postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living goals, including examples of receiving benefits while working or going to school.
