PIER of Wisconsin
(Parents Information and Education Resource)
(Parents Information and Education Resource)
Parent Opportunities
Parent Involvement Opportunities!
Do you want to feel more informed and Confident as you work to understand systems and process that impact your child and families?
Check out
"Parents in Partnership" and "Improve your Leadership Skills"
2 opportunities for you this fall!
Fantastic opportunity for state leadership role for the parent of a child/youth who is blind or who has a visual impairment…. WI Department of Public Instruction State Superintendent’s Blind and Visual Impairment Education Council. The role of the Council is to advise the State Superintendent on how to improve educational services for students with visual impairments. The Council meets about 4 times per year in either Madison or Janesville. Interested parents should contact Amanda Jordan, Director’s Assistant, Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1700 W State St, Janesville, WI 53546 amanda.jordan@wcbvi.k12.wi.us at 608.758.6141.
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2013-2014 training schedule for Parents in Partnership (PIP) and Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE).
What is Parents in Partnership? (PIP) is a leadership development opportunity for parents of children
with disabilities. Parents and other caregivers meet together five times during the year to: share their family stories, challenges, joys, and triumphs of raising their children. They will learn about community and statewide resources for children with disabilities; explore issues around health, education, policy making, legislation, inclusion, self-determination, family well-being, and IDEA Special Education Law. The program assists parents in developing: communication skills, leadership skills, positive advocacy skills, collaboration skills, their own Community Action Plan.
*What is Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment? (YiPPE)?* is a leadership
development opportunity for youth with disabilities and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way. Youth and their parents will hear from speakers and take part in hands-on activities in parallel programs over
five weekends. The program assists youth ages 15-20to: make decisions for themselves and become as independent as possible, get involved in their school and community, make friends and have fun, become self-advocating and self-determined, learn what the future could hold for them as they think about living on their own, college, work and health. YiPPE assists parents to plan for their youth's future by: enhancing their leadership, communication, and social skills, providing information in the areas of health, employment, education, inclusion, legislation and adult services, connecting them to national, state, and local resources that will help their youth make a smoother transition.
*Families can register using either of the following options:
Go directly to www.wspei.org
Martha DeYoung, WSPEI Training Coordinator, 608-745-5435 deyoungm@cesa5.org
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_par_partn._
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/par_partn.html
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Improve Your Leadership Skills: Apply for Partners in Policymaking Advocacy and Systems Change Training Program
If you are a family member of a child with a developmental disability or a self-advocate with a developmental disability and you have been searching for a leadership opportunity check this out!
http://www.wi-bpdd.org/projects/partnersinpolicymaking/partnersadvocacytraining.cfm
A six-session advocacy and systems change training program
Work on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation and inclusion
Designed for (A) family members of children and youth with developmental disabilities ( birth to 21)
Designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Madison 1 p.m. on Friday and concludes at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
BPDD covers all costs associated with the program, including the training, lodging, meals, and materials.
Facilitated by Lynn Breedlove, former Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Lisa Pugh, Public Policy Coordinator with the Wisconsin Disability Policy Partnership, which includes Disability Rights Wisconsin, the Waisman Center, and BPDD.
Submit an application by September 1, 2012. Questions John Shaw at john1.shaw@wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-7707.
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Ideas on Best Practices for Parent Involvement
From volunteering to decision making, this site provides suggestions on best practices for family involvement. http://www.mpf.org/Best%20Practices%20Edit10-20.pdf
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Would you like to have your voice heard?
Are you interested in helping plan future Parent Resource Center events?
Would you like to share your parenting knowledge with others?
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Building "Community Connectors" - A Parent within each community - or school is supported to learn resources, bring educational opportunities and work with families to help them make and meet links for communication needs. Contact Pam 715-423-7182.
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Special Education Parent Advisory – Parents are needed to contact their local Special Education Administrators to be a part of advisory opportunities that impact special education.
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Inclusa is seeking volunteers to serve on its Quality Committee. CCCW is a Family Care Managed Care Organization that provides long-term care services to residents of Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties. The CCCW Quality committee functions as an advisory body to the Quality Management Division of Community Care of Central Wisconsin in matters pertaining to the quality of services provided directly by CCCW staff and indirectly by service providers under contract with CCCW. The committee currently meets the 4th Wednesday, every other month, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The committee is comprised of CCCW management and direct care staff, members and member representatives, and contracted service providers. For a complete volunteer position description, contact Dana Cyra, Director of Quality Management, by phone at 877-622-6700 or by e-mail at: Dana.Cyra@communitycarecw.org.
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Wood County Birth to 3, Family Support, Children’s Waivers Committee – Contact Developmental Disabilities Division Manager Wood County Human Services (formally Unified Services) Telephone #: 715-421-8848 if you are interested in being a part of this group.
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WI FACETS Board - Parents and individuals with disabilities, and others interested in consideration for Board service, should contact WI FACETS 877-374-0511 for referral to the Board President.
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The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) solicits nominations of parents of children with disabilities who are interested in serving on the State Superintendent's Council on Special Education. The Council, required under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), advises the DPI on matters affecting the education of children and youth with disabilities. Meets quarterly in Madison.Please visit website for more information:
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html
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The Parent Resource Center of Taylor County wants you!
The Parent Resource Center of Taylor County is looking for 5-7 parents to be a part of their NEW
Parent Advisory Group. Call or E-mail Rachael at the Parent Resource Center for more information
or to sign up today! (715) 748-5363 parentrc@tds.net
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Family Members Helping others about the Family Perspective
Families serve as Family Mentors to Waisman Trainees or UW Hospital Pediatric residents. In this role, families enhance trainees’ sensitivity to the strengths, concerns, joys, and challenges of raising a child or youth with a developmental disability or special health care need by sharing time and family experiences with a Trainee or resident. Families are compensated for offering this mentoring relationship with an honorarium. Contact the Family Mentor Coordinator, Barbara Wagner, bwagner@waisman.wisc.edu to learn more about this opportunity.
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The Parent Consultant Directory
This is a statewide directory of families who are interested in acting as “consultants” – experts who give advice to pre-professionals (university/college students) and professionals (e.g. therapists, medical personnel, teachers, service coordinators, child care professionals) on topics related to children with special needs. Contact Lynn Havemann, havemann@waisman.wisc.edu for more information.
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A Nice Family information web site:
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
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2013-2014 training schedule for Parents in Partnership (PIP) and Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE).
What is Parents in Partnership? (PIP) is a leadership development opportunity for parents of children
with disabilities. Parents and other caregivers meet together five times during the year to: share their family stories, challenges, joys, and triumphs of raising their children. They will learn about community and statewide resources for children with disabilities; explore issues around health, education, policy making, legislation, inclusion, self-determination, family well-being, and IDEA Special Education Law. The program assists parents in developing: communication skills, leadership skills, positive advocacy skills, collaboration skills, their own Community Action Plan.
*What is Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment? (YiPPE)?* is a leadership
development opportunity for youth with disabilities and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way. Youth and their parents will hear from speakers and take part in hands-on activities in parallel programs over
five weekends. The program assists youth ages 15-20to: make decisions for themselves and become as independent as possible, get involved in their school and community, make friends and have fun, become self-advocating and self-determined, learn what the future could hold for them as they think about living on their own, college, work and health. YiPPE assists parents to plan for their youth's future by: enhancing their leadership, communication, and social skills, providing information in the areas of health, employment, education, inclusion, legislation and adult services, connecting them to national, state, and local resources that will help their youth make a smoother transition.
*Families can register using either of the following options:
Go directly to www.wspei.org
Martha DeYoung, WSPEI Training Coordinator, 608-745-5435 deyoungm@cesa5.org
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_par_partn._
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/par_partn.html
-------------------------------------------------
Improve Your Leadership Skills: Apply for Partners in Policymaking Advocacy and Systems Change Training Program
If you are a family member of a child with a developmental disability or a self-advocate with a developmental disability and you have been searching for a leadership opportunity check this out!
http://www.wi-bpdd.org/projects/partnersinpolicymaking/partnersadvocacytraining.cfm
A six-session advocacy and systems change training program
Work on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation and inclusion
Designed for (A) family members of children and youth with developmental disabilities ( birth to 21)
Designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Madison 1 p.m. on Friday and concludes at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
BPDD covers all costs associated with the program, including the training, lodging, meals, and materials.
Facilitated by Lynn Breedlove, former Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Lisa Pugh, Public Policy Coordinator with the Wisconsin Disability Policy Partnership, which includes Disability Rights Wisconsin, the Waisman Center, and BPDD.
Submit an application by September 1, 2012. Questions John Shaw at john1.shaw@wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-7707.
----------------------------
Ideas on Best Practices for Parent Involvement
From volunteering to decision making, this site provides suggestions on best practices for family involvement. http://www.mpf.org/Best%20Practices%20Edit10-20.pdf
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Would you like to have your voice heard?
Are you interested in helping plan future Parent Resource Center events?
Would you like to share your parenting knowledge with others?
-----------------------------
Building "Community Connectors" - A Parent within each community - or school is supported to learn resources, bring educational opportunities and work with families to help them make and meet links for communication needs. Contact Pam 715-423-7182.
----------------------------
Special Education Parent Advisory – Parents are needed to contact their local Special Education Administrators to be a part of advisory opportunities that impact special education.
-----------------------------
Inclusa is seeking volunteers to serve on its Quality Committee. CCCW is a Family Care Managed Care Organization that provides long-term care services to residents of Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties. The CCCW Quality committee functions as an advisory body to the Quality Management Division of Community Care of Central Wisconsin in matters pertaining to the quality of services provided directly by CCCW staff and indirectly by service providers under contract with CCCW. The committee currently meets the 4th Wednesday, every other month, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The committee is comprised of CCCW management and direct care staff, members and member representatives, and contracted service providers. For a complete volunteer position description, contact Dana Cyra, Director of Quality Management, by phone at 877-622-6700 or by e-mail at: Dana.Cyra@communitycarecw.org.
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Wood County Birth to 3, Family Support, Children’s Waivers Committee – Contact Developmental Disabilities Division Manager Wood County Human Services (formally Unified Services) Telephone #: 715-421-8848 if you are interested in being a part of this group.
-----------------------------
WI FACETS Board - Parents and individuals with disabilities, and others interested in consideration for Board service, should contact WI FACETS 877-374-0511 for referral to the Board President.
-----------------------------
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) solicits nominations of parents of children with disabilities who are interested in serving on the State Superintendent's Council on Special Education. The Council, required under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), advises the DPI on matters affecting the education of children and youth with disabilities. Meets quarterly in Madison.Please visit website for more information:
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html
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The Parent Resource Center of Taylor County wants you!
The Parent Resource Center of Taylor County is looking for 5-7 parents to be a part of their NEW
Parent Advisory Group. Call or E-mail Rachael at the Parent Resource Center for more information
or to sign up today! (715) 748-5363 parentrc@tds.net
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Family Members Helping others about the Family Perspective
Families serve as Family Mentors to Waisman Trainees or UW Hospital Pediatric residents. In this role, families enhance trainees’ sensitivity to the strengths, concerns, joys, and challenges of raising a child or youth with a developmental disability or special health care need by sharing time and family experiences with a Trainee or resident. Families are compensated for offering this mentoring relationship with an honorarium. Contact the Family Mentor Coordinator, Barbara Wagner, bwagner@waisman.wisc.edu to learn more about this opportunity.
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The Parent Consultant Directory
This is a statewide directory of families who are interested in acting as “consultants” – experts who give advice to pre-professionals (university/college students) and professionals (e.g. therapists, medical personnel, teachers, service coordinators, child care professionals) on topics related to children with special needs. Contact Lynn Havemann, havemann@waisman.wisc.edu for more information.
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A Nice Family information web site:
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
PIER is an informational site. It is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation. Any information contained on this site is not intended as legal or medical advice but only as an informational resource. This web site was created to inform and educate. The content should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, recommendations, diagnosis or treatment.
You are encouraged to confirm all information with other sources and a physician. If you have health concerns, please call or see a qualified health care provider without delay. .
We do not endorse any treatments, providers, or product information in this site.
As with any program - we strongly encourage you to thoroughly check out references.
You are encouraged to confirm all information with other sources and a physician. If you have health concerns, please call or see a qualified health care provider without delay. .
We do not endorse any treatments, providers, or product information in this site.
As with any program - we strongly encourage you to thoroughly check out references.