May 16, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM America/Chicago Virtual Workshop: Zoom Zoom Meeting: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcOCgqzkrGN39-bmA9hl8cJ7dM48Ic6oz Learn about social narratives, which are short stories that use words/pictures to understand a specific situation, event, place, or person. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to write and use a social narrative. All workshops are... Read more »
Going to the Dentist - Beyond the Nest Join us for a virtual Beyond the Nest educational and caregiver workshop on Going to the Dentist on Thursday, May 16th at 6:00pm. Dr. Amanda Pappas Shaffer and Dr. Deric Truskoski, Board Certified Pediatric Dentists at Floss Academy, and Alexis Long, Blue Bird Day's Senior Occupational Therapist, will cover: Cavities... Read more »
IDEA requires the involvement of a parent in every step of the special education process for every child who already receives or may need special education services and supports, including children who are placed in foster care. Foster parents play crucial roles in supporting the educational needs of children with known or suspected disabilities who... Read more »
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Do you have questions about your child’s IEP, but don’t know how or when to ask them? Are you concerned about how your child’s IEP is being followed? Do you want to learn how to effectively prepare for your child’s IEP Meeting? This webinar provides an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and discusses... Read more »
Navegando En El Proceso De IEP Martes, 4 de Junio 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ¿Tiene preguntas sobre el IEP de su hijo, pero no sabe cómo ni cuándo hacerlas? ¿Le preocupa cómo se sigue el IEP de su hijo? ¿Quiere aprender cómo prepararse eficazmente para la reunión del IEP de su... Read more »
Puberty can be a confusing time, especially for children with disabilities. Join Family Matters Educational Support Coach Abbi Mars for information and strategies to help you navigate puberty with your loved one.
Join us to learn about options available following a PUNS selection or Early Notification of an upcoming PUNS selection. We will discuss the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, support services, residential options, and key preparatory steps. We will review both Home-Based and CILA options and discuss how families have utilized funding to support their... Read more »
Understanding My IEP Basics. A training for students. An IEP can be the key to success for students with disabilities, but only if that student understands their plan and how to use it. Join Family Matters as we go over a specialized training for students that will help them understand the importance of their... Read more »
