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The upcoming months hold many opportunities to participate in learning events to enhance your knowledge of Special Education in Wisconsin in order to help your child or the children you serve in their education journey. There is a nice variety of online learning events, in-person workshops and conferences. Please take a moment to see what is available for families and educators in Wisconsin. Past newsletters can be found at: http://www.cesa1.k12.wi.us/programs/newsletter.cfm. If you learn of events or information that you would like to share with others, please contact Amy Elfner, WSPEI Family Engagement Coordinator, at aelfner@cesa1.k12.wi.us or 262-787-9500 ext. 9564.
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Wisconsin DPI
http://dpi.wi.gov Frequently Asked Questions about Making SLD Eligibility Decisions, updated The updated document, Frequently Asked Questions about Making SLD Eligibility Decisions, has been posted at http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_ld. In anticipation of the upcoming sunset on the significant discrepancy criterion, we are updating the SLD Technical Guide for Eligibility Determination and the SLD criteria checklists and forms. We will let you know when these are available
What You Need to Know About the Common Core State Standards
http://commoncore.dpi.wi.gov/what-you-need-know-about-common-core
7:00 to 7:30: A representative from the ADRC and Waukesha County family care agencies will discussion long-term care options and access When: Wednesday, October 23rd, 5:30-8:00pm-, Where: Brookfield East High School Fieldhouse Meetings for the rest of the year will take place at 6:00pm at the Elmbrook Central Administrative Offices Board Room at 13780 Hope St., Brookfield Wednesday, November 20th- Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) web overview by Megan Rindal Wednesday, December 18th- Tentative topic: Housing supports and options in Waukesha County Wednesday, January 15th- Panel of local students who access support services at colleges, along with some local college providers who work with students with disabilities Wednesday, February 19th- Employment panel with DVR and local employment support service providers Wednesday, March 19th- Guardianships/Trusts- (Meeting in room 173 at CAO, not Board Room)
WI FACETS www.wifacets.org
Registration is required for all workshops. Contact Sandra McFarland: 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org. Requests for any special accommodations must be made at least two weeks before the event. WI FACETS-sponsored workshops are free. Some stipends may be available to parents to help support their attendance at WI FACETSsponsored workshops (to help with child-care, transportation).
10/14 Challenging Behaviors: Next Steps Part II (Early Childhood Workshop), 12-1:30pm 10/15 Early Childhood and Assistive Technology, 12-1pm 10/16 What is Disability Rights Wisconsin & How Can DRW Assist?, 12-1pm 10/17 Programa de Educacin Individualizado (IEP) Parte I, 12-1pm. 10/19 Sexuality and Puberty, 11am-12pm, Milwaukee Support Group, Autism Support Group, 12-1:30pm, WI FACETS Office, Milwaukee 10/22 Assistive Technology Information for Families, 7-8pm 10/23 Guide to the New On-line Postsecondary Transition Plan, 12-1pm 10/26 Grupo de Autismo: Cmo Preparar a su Hijo para la Vida Adulta, 10am-12pm. Oficina de WI FACETS Milwaukee 10/30 Family Involvement and Transition, 12-1pm
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin www.chw.org Guardianship 2013 Workshop -Plan for the Future of Your Youth with Special Needs
This hands-on Transition Workshop is for parents and caregivers of youth who need a legal guardian when they turn 18. Presented by Attorneys Kristin Occhetti, Quarles & Brady, and Rock Pledl, Pledl & Cohn. The court process and legal forms will be explained, but participants will not be able to seek answers for the individual situation. RSVP by October 4 to: SERC@chw.org or 414-266-3188. When: Saturday, October 12 8:00 am-11:45 am Where: Childrens Hospital Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wi
Love & Logic on Tuesdays, October 1-22, 2013 from 5:30-7:30pm Parenting: The Early Years/Born Learning on Wednesdays, October 16-30, 2013 from 5:30-7:00pm Social Skills/Self Esteem on Tuesdays, October 15-29, 2013 from 5:30-7:00pm
Adult Anger on Mondays, November 11-25, 2013 from 5:30-7:30pm Kids Managing Anger on Tuesdays, November 5-26, 2013 from 5:30-7:00pm The Nurturing Program on Mondays, November 4-25, 2013 from 5:30-7:00pm The Perfect Storm on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 6:00-7:30pm
Foro Latino
Celebrating Families of Children with Special Needs Your Family is invited to the 11thAnnual Foro Latino. Completely in Spanish(Interpreters for English speakers available upon request) Introduction to Special Education Services; Community/Medical Resources for children with special needs Strategies for Managing Behavior; IEP Process; Childrens activities Dinner, Door Prizes, Music& Lots of Fun. To register or for more information, please call (414 643-0022) When: Friday, November 8, 2013, 4:30 PM-8:30 PM Where: South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd. 10/07/13
IndependenceFirst www.independencefirst.org
New Directions: Ozaukee County Support Group for People with Disabilities. Coordinator-in-charge: Leah Simmons, Lead ILS Coordinator, (414) 937-5913 or lsimmons@independencefirst.org When: Meets the 1st Friday of the Month; October 4, November 1, December 6, 10:00-11:00 AM Where: Family Enrichment Center, Conference Room E, 885 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024
CONFERENCES
We are More Alike than Different: Strategies for Leadership and Success Institute for Learning Partnership 15th Annual Fall Conference Free no cost to attend! Register online: www.uwgb.edu/learnpart For more information contact Juliet Cole of the Institute for Learning Partnership at (920) 465-5094 or colej@uwgb.edu When: October 17-18, 2013 Where: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
Autism Society of Wisconsin Fall Conference All Kids Can Succeed: Effective Interventions for Behavioral and Social Challenges Presented by Jed Baker
Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, ANASWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. In addition, he writes, lectures and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills and managing challenging behaviors. Registration Autism Society Member Rate: $120; Regular Rate: $150 Register Online When: October 16, 2013 Where: Kimberly, WI
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ADDitude Magazine www.additudemag.com 11 Tips for getting your childs teacher on your side http://www.additudemag.com/slideshow/27/slide-1.html Wrightslaw www.wrightslaw.com Frequently Asked Questions about IEPs
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.disputes.popup.htm