PROMOTING INCLUSION IN AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE WORLD Presented By: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ANTI-RACISI SIU CARBONDALE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Whatever your role-general or special education teacher, paraprofessional, administrator, teacher in training, therapist, or family member there is something for everyone. Plenty of sessions to choose from with professional development hours. ASHA-approved provider.... Read more »

Procedural Safeguards: Protections Under IDEA Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM If your child is receiving special education, then Notice of Procedural Safeguards For Parents/Guardians of Students of With Disabilities is one of the most important documents you will receive this year because it spells out your rights and responsibilities in the... Read more »

The Davenport and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Departments present... Spring Formal Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Starlite Ballroom 2815 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa Cost: $15 per person (includes dinner and pictures) (Reduced Staff fee $10) The social event of the year! This is the night to dress in your finest attire and join your friends for... Read more »

The Illinois Autism Task Force (IATF) Transition sub-committee is seeking parents/guardians’ feedback on their understanding of the high school (Secondary) transition process. The survey is designed for parents/guardians of children with autism (all ages-young adults) who have an IEP.   The Autism Transition Subcommittee is conducting this survey to assess parent/family knowledge when it comes to understanding services available for the autism population leading up to and... Read more »

Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights Webinar Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Escape the confusion of educational acronyms and transform frustration into empowerment with “Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy.” Tired of the run-around? Discover the vital tools to navigate your child’s educational journey. Uncover the true role of... Read more »

Emergency Respite: What You Need to Know May 8, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM     Join FRCD as we host a webinar presented by the Illinois Coalition of Respite and learn how you can access emergency Respite   What is the Emergency Respite Care Program?   The Emergency Respite Care (ERC) Program with... Read more »

Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber 9 de mayo de 2024 6:00 - 7:00 PM     Únase a FRCD mientras organizamos un seminario web presentado por la Coalición de Respiro de Illinois y aprenda cómo puede acceder al Respiro de emergencia     El Programa de Cuidados de Relevo de Emergencia (ERC) con... Read more »