Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of the state to act as Educational Surrogate Parents at IEP meetings for students with disabilities who are children in care of the state or who do not have a parent who can legally represent them at special education meetings. Interested volunteers must complete a six-hour training.... Read more »
In Collaboration with RCADD, FRCD presents: This training is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the rights of children receiving special education services. Aspects covered: Evaluation process Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Procedural Safeguards. Register HERE
Para los individuos seleccionados de PUNS en el 2021, sus familiares y defensores, venga con nosotros! Y aquellos que ya recibieron la carta de notificación temprana en Diciembre 2021 para la selección de 2022. En estos talleres les presentaremos como preparar para su cita con la agencia coordinadora de servicios, vamos a explorar los beneficios... Read more »
Are you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. Family Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce... Read more »
The audience will learn: -History of ES of Central IL -Why this organization is needed and who they serve -Core Services -Early Intervention programming -Timberpointe Outfoor Centre:outdoor recreational camp -Easterseals Learning Academy: School for individuals with an ASD diagnosis -Ability Awareness Programing Presenter: by Molly Hogeboom, Community Engagement Manager Register in advance for this webinar:... Read more »
Plan to join us for our monthly webinars focused on families and individuals who have received Early Notification about a likely upcoming PUNS selection from the IL Division of Developmental Disabilities. The webinars are also open to families who were selected from the PUNS list in the summer of 2021. The webinars focus on several... Read more »
This webinar is intended for family members who have children with disabilities. No credit will be issued. The presentation will focus on various aspects of behavior assessment, management and intervention, and discipline, with a focus on strategies to promote positive behavior and avoid punitive and often unproductive discipline. Spanish translation will be provided. Presenter(s): Matt... Read more »
Este seminario web está dirigido a miembros de la familia que tienen hijos con discapacidades. No se emitirá ningún crédito. La presentación se centrará en varios aspectos de la evaluación, el manejo y la intervención del comportamiento y la disciplina, con un enfoque en las estrategias para promover el comportamiento positivo y evitar la disciplina... Read more »
In Collaboration with RCADD: Navigating the IEP Process: Special Education Rights Webinar 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... Read more »
Presentation Goals: Learn about the benefits and challenges associated with running a social enterprise as a small program within a larger nonprofit agency. See how jobs at Harry's Buttons are customized to the skills of its employees, maximizing the potential of its workforce. Meet some of the people employed at Harrys Buttons and see how... Read more »
