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Wisconsin FACETS Telephone and Webinar Trainings
All webinars 12:00—1:00 PM
https://wifacets.org/events Sandra: 877-374-0511
1/19 Section 504 – What Parents Need to Know
1/20 Supports for Educating Students with IEPs
1/26 IEP 2: Special Education Referral Process
1/27 Revisions to Wisconsin's Law on the use of Seclusion & Physical Restraint in Schools
2/8 Compassion in Action
3/8 Self Compassion
4/12 Our Locus of Control
5/10 Compassionate Boundaries
6/14 Expectations and Affirmations
7/12 Wellness Strategies
8/9 Connecting to Our Purpose
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Transition Parents in Partnership (TPIP)- Virtual via Zoom beginning this fall.
For training dates visit: https://www.wspei.org
This training will prepare families for the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of:
- employment
- education
- living
- health
Why should I attend a Transition PIP?
• Begin your planning for life after high school
• Learn about valuable resources and adult services
• Become part of a network of parents who have youth with disabilities
• Explore ways to share the information you have learned
• Strengthen partnerships between the many professionals you interact with on behalf of your child
Choose 1 of 4 options:
1. Statewide Tuesday Evening Training (13 sessions)
2. Statewide Saturday Training (8 sessions)
3. Milwaukee Area Saturday Morning Training (8 sessions)
4. Green Bay Area Thursday Evening Training (13 sessions)
Attendance at all virtual PIP sessions per location you register for is required.
Register online at https://www.wspeidatasystem.com/pip/register/student/tpip
Si habla español llame a…Fatima Becerra 414-399-0236, fatimaabecerra@gmail.com
For more information, contact: Martha DeYoung, PIP & YiPPE Training
Coordinator 608-745-5435, deyoungm@cesa5.org or visit: https://wspei.org/families/pip.php
Parents in Partnership is funded by a DPI IDEA Discretionary Grant through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) which covers all cost associated with the trainings.
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Family Voices of Wisconsin, Training sessions are FREE via internet
Trainings are for family members, self-advocates, educators and professionals.
For registration information go to familyvoiceswi.org/learn.
What's After High School? This training is an overview of the transition to adult life for young adults with disabilities and/or special health care needs. It’s perfect for families with children ages 14-21 and the providers and school staff who work with them. Of course, youth are welcome! We’ll cover: Planning for the future; Your school’s role; Long-term supports; Vocational resources; Moving to adult health care; Supported decision making and guardianship; and, Self-Determination basics.
Medicaid Made Easy will give you a solid understanding of Medicaid programs for children and how they’re funded. Most importantly, it’s focused on how these programs work for Wisconsin families. We’ll cover: Doorways to Medicaid; Medicaid funded programs; Uses for the ForwardHealth card; and, Next steps with resources.
Did You Know? Now You Know! Learn about all the resources and services for children with disabilities and special health care needs from birth through young adulthood. Topics include private health insurance, Medicaid, long-term supports, how to coordinate services and so much more.
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Survivors of Suicide Support Group will begin meeting again in person on Mondays
Ascension Behavioral Health, 209 Prentice Street North in Stevens Point.
Contact Michelle Nelson at Michelle.Nelson@ ascension.org
to confirm
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1/18 Webinar With Dr. Cami Matthews
Join us from the comfort of your home for a discussion about what is sleep apnea in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21). Dr. Cami Matthews' presentation will include an overview of symptoms of sleep apnea, evaluation of sleep apnea, and treatment options across different ages. Parents, industry professionals, and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are welcome to attend. There will be time allotted at the end for Q&A.
Please register for the webinar in advance, even if you may not be able to attend. A recording of the session will be sent to registrants post webinar.
12-1 PM
MADSS Sleep Apnea & Ds Webinar — Madison Area Down Syndrome Society
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Living Well Wednesdays, EVERY Wednesday at 11am on Zoom and Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinBPDD/
1/20 Living Well Wednesdays
9am on Facebook and Zoom!
Updated information about the COVID-19 vaccine and who is eligible to get the vaccine.
Marcia Stickel, a retired nurse working as a member on the State Medical Disaster Committee, who will share additional information about receiving the vaccine, myths about the vaccine and how to continue to keep yourself safe until it is your turn to get the vaccine.
Mitch Hagopian, an attorney from Disability Rights Wisconsin, will also join us to talk about his work on the vaccine subcommittee and any new developments on when people with disabilities and their caregivers might be eligible to receive the vaccine.
Living Well staff will share the new plain language Vaccine Myth Buster document.
You can join us on Facebook Live at: https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinBPDD/
Or register to join our Zoom Living Well Wednesdays here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqde6hqTgpH9DzJDJD30itgZv3weWt0Fwk
Contact Sally Flaschberger sally.flaschberger@wisconsin.gov
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To View remaining 2020 Living Well Wednesdays here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqde6hqTgpH9DzJDJD30itgZv3weWt0Fwk
Contact Sally Flaschberger with any questions about participating at sally.flaschberger@wisconsin.gov
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Autism Opportunities (ASCW) On line opportunities!
NEW- Transition to Adulthood Discussion Series
Third Wednesday of every month 6:00 – 7:00 pm
https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/transition-to-adulthood-discussion-series/
1/20 Navigating Social Security – tentative topic
2/17 Long Term Care – tentative topic
3/18 Autism & Housing - tentative topic
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1/21 New to Autism Virtual Group
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The New to Autism Group is a monthly virtual group for parents of children newly diagnosed with autism. Join us to connect with other parents for a casual discussion about shared experiences, community resources, and to learn more about the Autism Society.
Learn More
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Build Your Bridge: Moving from Childhood to Adult Healthcare
1/21 7:30-8:30 PM
or
1/23, 8:30-9:30 AM
Free virtual presentation and conversation For families, who have children with complex care needs, to learn about the transition from child-centered (pediatric) to adult health care systems.
The idea of transition may feel over-whelming.
This interactive training will help you to decide when to start talking about health care transition and tips for talking with your child, starting at age 12.
You will leave with helpful tools and resources and will start a plan for health care transition for your child and family.
LOCATION: Zoom video/phone conferencing
By participating in this training, you will be able to:
• Define youth health care transition, what it is and why it is important.
• Identify activities in daily life for which transition occurs.
• Apply tools and resources to take an active role in the health care transition process.
• Start a health transition action plan.
For more information contact: You can register at: https://tinyurl.com/y48upo72.
Contact the Northern Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs at 715-261-1906
with any questions. We will email you instructions on joining Zoom along with a link to a video that provides an introduction to health transition
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1/21 BASIC DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
WHAT THE RESULTS DO (and don’t) TELL US
Virtual Meet Up!
Listen and learn from . . .Neurologist JANEL SCHNEIDER, M.D. of
FROEDTERT HOSPITAL
7:00 pm (CST)
Register for this VMU through the following Zoom Link:
http://bit.ly/3irQzXV
QUESTIONS? (608) 665-1848 or info@epilepsywisconsin.org
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2/25 Become a Support Parent!
Statewide VIRTUAL Parent's First Call Support Parent Training — Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (dsaw.org)
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW) partners with Parent to Parent of Wisconsin (P2P) to train support parents and match them with new and expectant parents who are looking for resources and support. Trainings prepare you to give support to another parent of a child with Down syndrome.
Time: 6 - 9pm
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM:
Parent's First Call Training
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM:
Prenatal Training
Location: Virtual training via Zoom
contact Lori Albers.
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2/3 RCAW Webinar Wednesday -
Helping Coordinate Your
Wishes for Their Future
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Brownell, ChSNC 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (CST)
Overview of RCAW's grants, programs, free training for respite care providers, family caregivers, and hear from our guest speaker.
Jennifer Brownell, ChSNC, will talk about helping families prepare for their children's financial future, or other dependents, living with special needs.
Topics to include:
Government Benefit Eligibility,
ABLE Act of 2014,
Special Needs Trust & Letter of Intent.
https://rcaw.gnosishosting.net/Events/Calendar?eqs=VqRMAR0vw2mkyq9wRGqhJJl4W0uw453l4Piqo3YV1%2bH2uE%2f3RzsfsocD30HWhG%2bDRPHZBh7coeaFxxltUp6VgScjzSZnd%2fzMqB8KxH0qeONrMUTUJY5pV%2fJEMYUEajdQKWpAHo6zt1GxTCDV0061XAsBq0Ow3VlC9PzdYd6PFNqDd1wkURXH%2fw%3d%3d&fordate=2021-02-03
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3/4&5, 3 Sessions related to Autism, Challenging Behaviors, and Difficult Conversations,by Jason Rahn.
This conference is being offered FREE of charge to:
- Tribal child care providers throughout Wisconsin
- Child care providers/early childhood educators in the NCFR service delivery area.
Others may attend with a registration fee of $25.00 (no refunds will be given)
To ensure you receive the zoom link and conference information please register by February 24, 2021.
email nwconnection@ncfrwi.net. for a registration form... (800) 733-KIDS or (715) 634-2299 for Paypal information.
Virtual Spring Conference by
Northwest Connection Family Resources (NCFR)
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The Arc Wisconsin Academy
https://arcwi.org/the-arc-wisconsin-academy/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=academy
Self-Advocacy Leadership in Action
This series will help you learn how to make good choices, stand up for yourself, and be more independent.
- Lesson 1: Understanding Disability History and Learning Self-Advocacy Skills
- Lesson 2: Knowing What You Want For Your Future
- Lesson 3: Learning to Take Safe Risks
- Lesson 4: Accepting Help From Other People
- Lesson 5: Speaking Up For Yourself
- Lesson 6: Being Proud of Who You Are and Teaching Others
- Lesson 7: Knowing Your Policymakers
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Putting the Units of Study to Work 3 Day Virtual Series
Navigating the Phonics, Reading, and Writing Units of Study Whether you are new to teaching and navigating the Units of Study or have been implementing for a few years, this series is for you.
Workshop participants will dive deeply into the Units of Study for Phonics, Reading, and Writing over the course of this series. Each workshop will take participants through the content and methods of the Units of Study with specific recommendations for successful implementation in schools and online.
Virtual Meeting Dates:Please register for each session separately.
Click on session date to register.
Session 2: January 7, 2021 Reading Units of Study
Session 3: March 11, 2021 Writing Units of Study
1:30pm-4:30pm
https://www.smore.com/unr30-putting-the-units-of-study-to-work?ref=email-content#w-2679889728
Registration Fee Per Session:
$50 for CESA 5 School Improvement Services Members
$75 for Non-Members
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The Arc Wisconsin Academy
https://arcwi.org/the-arc-wisconsin-academy/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=academy
Classes starting in April 2021HealthMatters™
Adults with disabilities are three times more likely than people without disabilities to experience heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer. HealthMatters™ is an evidence-based class for people with disabilities that will help you increase get control over your health and learn to make healthier choices.
- Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Be Healthy?
- Lesson 2: Step Into Exercise
- Lesson 3: The Fab Five
- Lesson 4: How Much Food Is Too Much?
- Lesson 5: Benefits Healthy Eating Has on Our Bodies
- Lesson 6: Healthy Lifestyle Review
Tuition payment is due by April 1, 2021
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4/21-24 Inform, Influence, Innovate Together - virtual conference - Temple Grandin as a keynote speaker.
Autism Societies of Wisconsin and Minnesota
Featuring dozens of livestream breakout sessions, virtual exhibit booths, an autism resources bookstore
https://autismgreaterwi.org/Inform- Influence- Innovate-Together
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6/22-25 2021 International Respite (Short Break) Conference in Madison, Wisconsin,
http://www.isba.me/registration/
This international conference is intended for everyone who provides, uses, or needs respite/short break services. It is also for policy makers and program administrators who want to understand or better support the respite/short break needs of family caregivers, and individuals who receive respite care across all ages.
The theme for the conference Moving Respite Forward is inspired by Wisconsin’s motto “Forward” which reflects the State’s continuous drive to be a national leader. This conference will provide a space to advance knowledge and understanding of respite by learning from and with international leaders in the field of respite. The conference will also challenge attendees to utilize evidence-based practices and discover innovative strategies to improve respite care to meet the growing needs of the 43 million U.S. family caregivers and millions more carers[1] around the world. Together, we are Moving Respite Forward!
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11/16 & 17 / 2021 Children Come First - Kalahari Wisconsin Dells
Children Come First Conference (ccfconference.org)
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7/16 Addressing Suicide Prevention in African American Youth: Risk and Protective Factors10am – 11am PT / 1pm – 2pm ET
There has been a significant jump in the rate of suicide among African American youth. These latest findings reinforce the need for more extensive research into the contributing factors along with greater investment in suicide prevention and intervention strategies that are tailored to the needs of Black children and teens.
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