Register by March 1 The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes the critical importance of equipping our educators and school personnel to address the sensitive and pressing issue... Read more »
Wednesday, February 28 | 2-3pm CST | Zoom The PUNS list, Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services, is the database that the Department of Human Services (DHS) uses to... Read more »
Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar is designed to empower you with knowledge about the vital aspects of special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act... Read more »
Educational Surrogate Parent Training Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of Illinois to act as Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP). An ESP is someone who helps to advocate for the appropriate educational services for youth who receive special education services and are in the care of the State of Illinois. Call Family... Read more »
Educational Surrogate Parent Training Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of Illinois to act as Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP). An ESP is someone who helps to advocate for the appropriate educational services for youth who receive special education services and are in the care of the State of Illinois. Call Family... Read more »
Infinitec will be presenting the webinar, Assistive Technology Considerations on March 4th. Register by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code!
In this interactive session, participants will learn practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum labels & other disabilities. Topics addressed include defining (and redefining) autism, listening to the voices of autistic children, and seeing inclusion as a process. Practical strategies will be provided including several relating to communication and social skill development (e.g., gaze... Read more »
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 »
Evaluation: Special Education Rights Webinar March 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Is your child facing challenges in school? Join our informative webinar to navigate the crucial first steps toward securing the support your child needs. Delve into the significance of evaluations, discovering when and how to initiate the process. Understand... Read more »
Presenter: Ms Cari Roestel Nurse Care Manager and ECHO Autism Coordinator at the Pediatric Developmental Center, Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Advocate Children’s Hospital The audience will learn about Where parents can find info - Learn the Signs, Act Early through developmental checklists that can help them notice differences in their child’s development and understand... Read more »
