Please call ahead and make sure any of the below opportunities are still be held!!!
Join PIER on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Parentsinformationandeducationresource/
* This is where we post workshops / activities / opportunities / resources that are not only local but regional & statewide.
Please go to our activity, agenda or interactive calendars if this page is too busy for you!
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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
8/9 Compassion Resilience – Self Care Snapshot Series: Connecting to Our Purpose 10am-2pm
8/10 IEP 1: Special Education Basics 12pm-12:30pm
8/12 Friendly and Productive IEP Meetings 12pm-12:30pm
Training in Spanish - To register, contact Nelsinia Ramos, nramos@wifacets.org
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Virtual Transition Parents in Partnership (TPIP) for Families of Youth with IEP’s. TPIP
trainings will take place virtually via Zoom beginning this fall. Now is a great time to take advantage of top-notch training without the stress of traveling or being away from home! TPIP will prepare families for the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of employment, education, living and health.
(View flyer with dates and registration information).
Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) in person locations(Green Bay and Milwaukee).
Information and resources for transitioning your youth from school to postsecondary options while having the opportunity to connect with other families! YiPPE is an opportunity for youth with disabilities and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way while building real life skills in the areas of employment, education, living and health!
Choose 1 of 2 options:
For more information visit: https://www.wspei.org or contact Martha DeYoung, PIP & YiPPE Training Coordinator 608-745-5435, deyoungm@cesa5.org
Parents in Partnership and YiPPE trainings are funded by a DPI IDEA Discretionary Grant through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI) in collaboration with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and area school districts which cover all costs associated with these 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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Living Well Wednesdays, EVERY Wednesday at 11am on Zoom and Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinBPDD/
Check out Self-Determination YouTube channel for more Living Well Wednesdays topics
Or register to join our Zoom Living Well Wednesdays here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqde6hqTgpH9DzJDJD30itgZv3weWt0Fwk
Contact Sally Flaschberger sally.flaschberger@wisconsin.gov
To View remaining 2020 Living Well Wednesdays here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqde6hqTgpH9DzJDJD30itgZv3weWt0Fwk
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Fourth Monday Mental Wellness Speakers The fourth Monday Mental Wellness Speakers are back for 2021.
free to the public.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Oak Room, 2501 Main Street, Stevens Point
7/26: – Anxiety
8/23: – Memories
9/27: – Power of Gratitude
10/25: – Children’s Mental Health
11/28: – Trauma and Mental Illness
Kathy at 715-254-5452
Linda at 715- 572-7135.
e51eb74b-9b10-40a2-88f1-c3510aecceda.pdf (constantcontact.com)
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7/8 Wisconsin Epilepsy’s Virtual Meet Up “VMU” at 7:00 pm.
Discussion: Medication questions
Speakers~ Pharmacist Barry Gidal and Epileptologist Janel Schneider.
info@epilepsywisconsin.org / www.epilepsywisconsin.org
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7/12 Compassion Resilience – Self Care Snapshot Series: Wellness Strategies
12:00pm to 12:30pmRegistration Link: Coming Soon https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5188334099509871887
When it comes to wellness, we can experience fatigue and resilience in the four sectors/eight areas of the Wellness Compass. In this session, learn how, as we support our overall wellness, our ability to maintain a compassionate approach grows too.
Learning Objective:
We learn a wholistic approach to wellness and strategies to build our compassion resilience that are aligned with each component of our wellness compass.
Presenter:
Emily Jonesberg is the Training Lead with Rogers InHealth, the education and advocacy department of Rogers Behavior Health, and a proud mom of an active toddler. In her role at Rogers, she facilitates trainings for leaders in the non-profit, education and healthcare sectors. Emily also facilitates programming for staff at Rogers Behavior Health and with parents in the community. Prior to her work at Rogers, Emily worked in a youth serving capacity for over thirteen years through various non-profits and school districts. During this time she also developed and delivered equity training with adults and youth. Emily has a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
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7/15 MAPP Training
Exciting changes have happened to the Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP). These changes make MAPP an even better option for people with disabilities who are working, or interested in work, to get Medicaid and earn and save more money.
Join this webinar on Thursday July 15th from 10-11am with Megan Koch from Employment Resources, Inc. and former BPDD board member David Pinno to learn:
7/22 Live Q&A with CO Rep. Leslie Herod 12 – 1 PM
Q&A with Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod! We will discuss crisis response models, mental health legislation, LGBTQ+, homelessness, prisons, and more. We will watch her TEDxMileHigh Talk, ‘What if Mental Health Workers Responded to Emergency Calls’ and then open the floor for questions.
Register Here!
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7/26 25th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute
25th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute (myquickreg.com)
The annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations and tribal communities in Wisconsin.
The goals of the summer institute relate to both American Indian Studies and the education of Native American students. The summer institute aims to improve teaching and learning and to enrich student services, resulting in becoming more culturally responsive. Participants will learn how to adapt or develop new techniques best suited to their unique circumstances.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone with a personal or professional interest in American Indian Studies and/or Native American education is welcome to attend. Past participants of previous summer institutes have included the following:
Judy, CESA #12 at judyr@cesa12.org or 715-685-1837
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7/26 to 28 Wisconsin Summer Inclusion Institute 2021 https://beloinandbrandl.com/
28th Annual Statewide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education 2021 Pre-Conference and Inclusion Institute will be held virtually.
This Institute will offer opportunities to learn from other professionals, consultants, and presenters and collaborate with your school teams, administration, co-teachers, paraprofessionals, and families. Institute Staff and DPI Consultants will be available to assist you and your colleagues in planning and problem-solving.
Registration will open sometime in March.
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7/27 -29 It's My Life: Taking the Lead, a free youth conference where high school students or recent graduates will learn about what life with a disability will be like after high school and the rights and options available to them.
10:00a.m. to 2p.m.
Concurrency, Inc. 13600 Bishops Ct., Brookfield, WI or via ZOOM
Featured sessions include:
Please register by July 15th (in-person or Zoom attendance available). A stipend will be given after completion of program requirements. For more information, contact Matthew at 877-374-0511 or mzellmer@wifacets.org.
Register Today!
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7/28-29 2021 Wisconsin Respite Summit
SentryWorld ~ Stevens Point, WI
WI Respite Summit (respitecarewi.org)
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin is pleased to present the 2021 Wisconsin Respite Summit. At the Summit, RCAW is excited to share the projects that have been developed over the last year through the Federal Lifespan Respite Enhancement Grant, along with the programs that RCAW provides through its state funding from WI DHS. RCAW will also use this opportunity to hear from you, the stakeholders in the respite community, about current respite issues throughout the state.
You should attend if you are involved with respite in the state of Wisconsin, or with any population that would benefit from respite. This would include: caregivers of older adults, children and adults with disabilities, caregivers and advocates of underserved populations, respite providers, disability organizations, ADRCs, and long-term care partners. We will all come together, connect, and support each other so that we can continue to build respite programs in Wisconsin.
July 28, 2021
1:00 pm -4:30 pm: RCAW plans to conduct a comprehensive survey to collect information as it relates to the state of respite in Wisconsin. Attendees will help identify key stakeholders, target audiences, questions to include on the survey, and what data sets to collect.
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Networking Opportunity. Free appetizers. Cash bar.
July 29, 2021
9:00 am – 3:00 pm: A detailed agenda is forthcoming, but will be very interactive and include establishing a crosswalk of activities, committees, workgroups, etc. that are focused on expanding respite care options.
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8/6 Endless Possibilities 2021: Successful Transitions https://www.uww.edu/ce/endlesspossibilitiesconference
Creating a Roadmap for Inclusive IEPs and Transition
This virtual conference, coordinated by WI FACETS and other family support/ disability organizations, allows parents and professionals affordable access to gain knowledge from experts to enhance their ability to better support students with disabilities.
Keynote: Creating a Roadmap for Inclusive IEPs and Transition Keynote speaker: Dan Habib, is an award-winning filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability.
Friday, August 6, 2021 8:00am - 3:00pm Fee: $20*
KEYNOTE SESSION
Creating a Roadmap for Inclusive IEPs and Transition
Presenter: Dan Habib, is an award-winning filmmaker and a project director at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. To learn more about Dan, please click here.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
• ACTION! Effective Practices in Transition
• DVR: Thinking and Rethinking Possibilities During Times of Change and Transition
• College and Career Ready IEPs and Transition Back to In-Person Learning
• Completing a Successful Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)
• We Don't Have to Return to "School as Usual": Culturally Responsive Practices to Improve Outcomes for Students with IEPs
• Helping Teens Get the Health Care They Need and Deserve
• Including Health Care Transition into the PTP and IEP
• Panel - Life Skills Program Options
• Panel - Post-Secondary Education Program Options
• Self-Care Sessions:
• How to Forgive in an Unforgiving World
• Fall Into Gratitude and Joy: It's That Easy!
Register Today!
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8/10 Harnessing 'Abilities' Transition Summit 2021
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Temple Grandin~ World Renowned Autism Expert and Author
"The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed"
Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center
800 E. Crawford St., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This day long Transition Summit will have both local and statewide presenters giving details on how to best support those with different abilities. Panels will also spotlight families sharing their journey as they transition into adulthood with the focus being on Education, Health, and Employment.
The event will have Connecting Stations for all to learn about local resources, three breakout sessions in the afternoon,
and a Transition Vendor showcase to network with local resources.
COST: $45.00/attendee (Includes Lunch)
NOTE: Payment prior to event is encouraged. Please make checks payable to CESA 3-Harnessing Abilities. Credit card payments not accepted. Cash payments need to be for exact amount. School district or agency personnel can be invoiced by CESA 3.
Conference Flier HERE!
CESA 3 Kate Hennessy 608-822-2149
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10/11 12 Virtual Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference
Sessions will include;
We are working on our conference website and registration process and they will be fully operational and ready by July first at wiaimh.org/conference.
If you need to register before July 1 for budget reasons, contact Tina Hogle.
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10/18 to 10/20 Turning Vision into Reality!
2021 Self-Determination Conference.
In person ~Wisconsin Dells and on Line!
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (wi-bpdd.org)
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8/18-20 2021 Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference.
The registration fee is $75. Scholarships are available.
This event features presentations on innovative applications of peer support and how to provide effective peer support within community services for people experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.
Visit the Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference website to view more information on this year's event and to access the registration system
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Become A Leader in Changing State Policies and Practices! Applications due October 1, 2021 by noon
Individuals and Families | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (wi-bpdd.org)
Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking is a six‐session advocacy and systems change training program that develops future leaders across the state who are able to work with legislators and communities on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life.
Become part of a nationwide network of nearly 27,000 graduates who are community leaders and decision‐ makers serving on policymaking committees, commissions, and boards at all levels.
Who can apply?
Individuals who are highly motivated to create more inclusive communities AND are:
• Parents or primary caregivers of children under the age of 21 who have developmental disabilities
• Adults with developmental disabilities
• Adult siblings or family members of individuals with developmental disabilities
We are seeking cultural and geographic diversity within the guidelines above. The selection of participants is made by a team of parents, self‐advocates, and professionals.
Dates for the Class of 2021/2022 are:
• October 29 & 30, 2021
• December 3 & 4, 2021
• January 14 & 15, 2022
• February 25 & 26, 2022
• April 8 & 9, 2022
• May 6 & 7, 2022
Partners will continue to offer the training virtually for participants who cannot attend any other
way. All participants are highly encouraged to attend in person to make the most of this experience. Many participants say the informal networking between activities and at night were as important as the formal training and developing long lasting relationships with your classmates will be easier in person. However, we understand people’s health, transportation, family and other issues may prevent in-person participation.
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10/19 2021 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Virtual Conference
HOLDING THE HOLDERS
This year's virtual format, will provide live moderated sessions that will be available for viewing the day after the session takes place.
Featuring keynote presentations:
We’re All in This Together: Kristen Tenney-Blackwell
How we are in our work is just as important as what we do. Together, we’ll consider social and emotional learning and emphasize the importance of a core set of adult skills to help support those who work in the field, and to create healthy environments for infants, young children, and the adults who help care for them. We will highlight the importance of relationships and emotional connections as fundamental to the field of infant and early childhood mental health, care, and learning.
Radical Self Care and Healing through the Creative Process: Roderick "Rudy" Bankston
Rudy Bankston, a survivor of the pre-school to prison pipeline, was sentenced to life in prison as a teenager for a crime he didn’t commit. It took him 20 years, three spent in solitary confinement, to win his appeal and release. Rudy will share his story and the ways that he used the creative process to tap into hope, healing, and resilience during that time. He’ll also talk about how he continues to mindfully do so now to sustain his personal ongoing healing and his work with schools, children, and families around relationships, equity, and community-building.
Early Care and Education: Past, Present, and Future: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson and Erin Arango-Escalante, Administrator, Division of Early Care and Education
Are you interested in the past, present, and future of early care and education in Wisconsin? Do you want to share your input and feedback on the future direction of early care and education in our state? Do you have big ideas that support families having access to high-quality, affordable early care and education opportunities? Join DCF for a discussion to learn about and share feedback on early care and education systems, policies, and future opportunities.
Click here to register for the Conference
Conference Home
All Sessions
Presenters
See you in October! www.wiaimh.org/conference
2021 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference (constantcontact.com)
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10/28-29 CHRONIC ILLNESS & DISABILITY
[VIRTUAL] CONFERENCE
Transition from Pediatric to Adult-based Care
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Two-day virtual conference focused on health care transition from pediatric to adult-based care. We will share more information about the conference as it becomes available.
texaschildrens.org/TransitionConference
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11/15 & 16 / 2021 Children Come First - Kalahari Wisconsin Dells
Children Come First Conference (ccfconference.org)
Live and in person!
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, WisconsinCheck with your Children's Waiver people for help paying for this and for room / travel cost!?
You may want to also reach out to the Children and Youth with Specials Health Care Regions for more information on scholarships!
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* This is where we post workshops / activities / opportunities / resources that are not only local but regional & statewide.
Please go to our activity, agenda or interactive calendars if this page is too busy for you!
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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
8/9 Compassion Resilience – Self Care Snapshot Series: Connecting to Our Purpose 10am-2pm
8/10 IEP 1: Special Education Basics 12pm-12:30pm
8/12 Friendly and Productive IEP Meetings 12pm-12:30pm
Training in Spanish - To register, contact Nelsinia Ramos, nramos@wifacets.org
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Virtual Transition Parents in Partnership (TPIP) for Families of Youth with IEP’s. TPIP
trainings will take place virtually via Zoom beginning this fall. Now is a great time to take advantage of top-notch training without the stress of traveling or being away from home! TPIP will prepare families for the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of employment, education, living and health.
(View flyer with dates and registration information).
Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) in person locations(Green Bay and Milwaukee).
Information and resources for transitioning your youth from school to postsecondary options while having the opportunity to connect with other families! YiPPE is an opportunity for youth with disabilities and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way while building real life skills in the areas of employment, education, living and health!
Choose 1 of 2 options:
- Green Bay YiPPE (View flyer with dates and registration information) (Spanish version)
- Milwaukee YiPPE (View flyer with dates and registration information) (Spanish version)
For more information visit: https://www.wspei.org or contact Martha DeYoung, PIP & YiPPE Training Coordinator 608-745-5435, deyoungm@cesa5.org
Parents in Partnership and YiPPE trainings are funded by a DPI IDEA Discretionary Grant through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI) in collaboration with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and area school districts which cover all costs associated with these 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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Living Well Wednesdays, EVERY Wednesday at 11am on Zoom and Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinBPDD/
Check out Self-Determination YouTube channel for more Living Well Wednesdays topics
Or register to join our Zoom Living Well Wednesdays here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqde6hqTgpH9DzJDJD30itgZv3weWt0Fwk
Contact Sally Flaschberger sally.flaschberger@wisconsin.gov
To View remaining 2020 Living Well Wednesdays here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqde6hqTgpH9DzJDJD30itgZv3weWt0Fwk
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Fourth Monday Mental Wellness Speakers The fourth Monday Mental Wellness Speakers are back for 2021.
free to the public.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Oak Room, 2501 Main Street, Stevens Point
7/26: – Anxiety
8/23: – Memories
9/27: – Power of Gratitude
10/25: – Children’s Mental Health
11/28: – Trauma and Mental Illness
Kathy at 715-254-5452
Linda at 715- 572-7135.
e51eb74b-9b10-40a2-88f1-c3510aecceda.pdf (constantcontact.com)
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7/8 Wisconsin Epilepsy’s Virtual Meet Up “VMU” at 7:00 pm.
Discussion: Medication questions
Speakers~ Pharmacist Barry Gidal and Epileptologist Janel Schneider.
info@epilepsywisconsin.org / www.epilepsywisconsin.org
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7/12 Compassion Resilience – Self Care Snapshot Series: Wellness Strategies
12:00pm to 12:30pmRegistration Link: Coming Soon https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5188334099509871887
When it comes to wellness, we can experience fatigue and resilience in the four sectors/eight areas of the Wellness Compass. In this session, learn how, as we support our overall wellness, our ability to maintain a compassionate approach grows too.
Learning Objective:
We learn a wholistic approach to wellness and strategies to build our compassion resilience that are aligned with each component of our wellness compass.
Presenter:
Emily Jonesberg is the Training Lead with Rogers InHealth, the education and advocacy department of Rogers Behavior Health, and a proud mom of an active toddler. In her role at Rogers, she facilitates trainings for leaders in the non-profit, education and healthcare sectors. Emily also facilitates programming for staff at Rogers Behavior Health and with parents in the community. Prior to her work at Rogers, Emily worked in a youth serving capacity for over thirteen years through various non-profits and school districts. During this time she also developed and delivered equity training with adults and youth. Emily has a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
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7/15 MAPP Training
Exciting changes have happened to the Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP). These changes make MAPP an even better option for people with disabilities who are working, or interested in work, to get Medicaid and earn and save more money.
Join this webinar on Thursday July 15th from 10-11am with Megan Koch from Employment Resources, Inc. and former BPDD board member David Pinno to learn:
- The basics of MAPP and who is eligible
- How MAPP helps people with disabilities earn and save more money
- Recent changes that were made to make MAPP premiums much more affordable
- Meeting Registration - Zoom
7/22 Live Q&A with CO Rep. Leslie Herod 12 – 1 PM
Q&A with Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod! We will discuss crisis response models, mental health legislation, LGBTQ+, homelessness, prisons, and more. We will watch her TEDxMileHigh Talk, ‘What if Mental Health Workers Responded to Emergency Calls’ and then open the floor for questions.
Register Here!
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7/26 25th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute
25th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute (myquickreg.com)
The annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations and tribal communities in Wisconsin.
The goals of the summer institute relate to both American Indian Studies and the education of Native American students. The summer institute aims to improve teaching and learning and to enrich student services, resulting in becoming more culturally responsive. Participants will learn how to adapt or develop new techniques best suited to their unique circumstances.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone with a personal or professional interest in American Indian Studies and/or Native American education is welcome to attend. Past participants of previous summer institutes have included the following:
Judy, CESA #12 at judyr@cesa12.org or 715-685-1837
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7/26 to 28 Wisconsin Summer Inclusion Institute 2021 https://beloinandbrandl.com/
28th Annual Statewide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education 2021 Pre-Conference and Inclusion Institute will be held virtually.
This Institute will offer opportunities to learn from other professionals, consultants, and presenters and collaborate with your school teams, administration, co-teachers, paraprofessionals, and families. Institute Staff and DPI Consultants will be available to assist you and your colleagues in planning and problem-solving.
Registration will open sometime in March.
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7/27 -29 It's My Life: Taking the Lead, a free youth conference where high school students or recent graduates will learn about what life with a disability will be like after high school and the rights and options available to them.
10:00a.m. to 2p.m.
Concurrency, Inc. 13600 Bishops Ct., Brookfield, WI or via ZOOM
Featured sessions include:
- Mock Job Interviews
- College Jeopardy
- The PTP & the WI Transition app
- Disability Disclosure
Please register by July 15th (in-person or Zoom attendance available). A stipend will be given after completion of program requirements. For more information, contact Matthew at 877-374-0511 or mzellmer@wifacets.org.
Register Today!
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7/28-29 2021 Wisconsin Respite Summit
SentryWorld ~ Stevens Point, WI
WI Respite Summit (respitecarewi.org)
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin is pleased to present the 2021 Wisconsin Respite Summit. At the Summit, RCAW is excited to share the projects that have been developed over the last year through the Federal Lifespan Respite Enhancement Grant, along with the programs that RCAW provides through its state funding from WI DHS. RCAW will also use this opportunity to hear from you, the stakeholders in the respite community, about current respite issues throughout the state.
You should attend if you are involved with respite in the state of Wisconsin, or with any population that would benefit from respite. This would include: caregivers of older adults, children and adults with disabilities, caregivers and advocates of underserved populations, respite providers, disability organizations, ADRCs, and long-term care partners. We will all come together, connect, and support each other so that we can continue to build respite programs in Wisconsin.
July 28, 2021
1:00 pm -4:30 pm: RCAW plans to conduct a comprehensive survey to collect information as it relates to the state of respite in Wisconsin. Attendees will help identify key stakeholders, target audiences, questions to include on the survey, and what data sets to collect.
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Networking Opportunity. Free appetizers. Cash bar.
July 29, 2021
9:00 am – 3:00 pm: A detailed agenda is forthcoming, but will be very interactive and include establishing a crosswalk of activities, committees, workgroups, etc. that are focused on expanding respite care options.
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8/6 Endless Possibilities 2021: Successful Transitions https://www.uww.edu/ce/endlesspossibilitiesconference
Creating a Roadmap for Inclusive IEPs and Transition
This virtual conference, coordinated by WI FACETS and other family support/ disability organizations, allows parents and professionals affordable access to gain knowledge from experts to enhance their ability to better support students with disabilities.
Keynote: Creating a Roadmap for Inclusive IEPs and Transition Keynote speaker: Dan Habib, is an award-winning filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability.
Friday, August 6, 2021 8:00am - 3:00pm Fee: $20*
KEYNOTE SESSION
Creating a Roadmap for Inclusive IEPs and Transition
Presenter: Dan Habib, is an award-winning filmmaker and a project director at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. To learn more about Dan, please click here.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
• ACTION! Effective Practices in Transition
• DVR: Thinking and Rethinking Possibilities During Times of Change and Transition
• College and Career Ready IEPs and Transition Back to In-Person Learning
• Completing a Successful Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)
• We Don't Have to Return to "School as Usual": Culturally Responsive Practices to Improve Outcomes for Students with IEPs
• Helping Teens Get the Health Care They Need and Deserve
• Including Health Care Transition into the PTP and IEP
• Panel - Life Skills Program Options
• Panel - Post-Secondary Education Program Options
• Self-Care Sessions:
• How to Forgive in an Unforgiving World
• Fall Into Gratitude and Joy: It's That Easy!
Register Today!
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8/10 Harnessing 'Abilities' Transition Summit 2021
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Temple Grandin~ World Renowned Autism Expert and Author
"The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed"
Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center
800 E. Crawford St., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This day long Transition Summit will have both local and statewide presenters giving details on how to best support those with different abilities. Panels will also spotlight families sharing their journey as they transition into adulthood with the focus being on Education, Health, and Employment.
The event will have Connecting Stations for all to learn about local resources, three breakout sessions in the afternoon,
and a Transition Vendor showcase to network with local resources.
COST: $45.00/attendee (Includes Lunch)
NOTE: Payment prior to event is encouraged. Please make checks payable to CESA 3-Harnessing Abilities. Credit card payments not accepted. Cash payments need to be for exact amount. School district or agency personnel can be invoiced by CESA 3.
Conference Flier HERE!
CESA 3 Kate Hennessy 608-822-2149
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10/11 12 Virtual Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference
Sessions will include;
- Social and emotional learning in infant and early childhood mental health: connecting the dots
- The importance of engaging fathers in family services
- Connecting with our own playfulness
- Coaching support in early care programs
- Building resilience by engaging the creative process
- Racial equity: it's not "one and done"
- Rupture and repair in the consultative relationship
- State update
We are working on our conference website and registration process and they will be fully operational and ready by July first at wiaimh.org/conference.
If you need to register before July 1 for budget reasons, contact Tina Hogle.
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10/18 to 10/20 Turning Vision into Reality!
2021 Self-Determination Conference.
In person ~Wisconsin Dells and on Line!
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (wi-bpdd.org)
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8/18-20 2021 Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference.
The registration fee is $75. Scholarships are available.
This event features presentations on innovative applications of peer support and how to provide effective peer support within community services for people experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.
Visit the Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference website to view more information on this year's event and to access the registration system
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Become A Leader in Changing State Policies and Practices! Applications due October 1, 2021 by noon
Individuals and Families | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (wi-bpdd.org)
Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking is a six‐session advocacy and systems change training program that develops future leaders across the state who are able to work with legislators and communities on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life.
Become part of a nationwide network of nearly 27,000 graduates who are community leaders and decision‐ makers serving on policymaking committees, commissions, and boards at all levels.
Who can apply?
Individuals who are highly motivated to create more inclusive communities AND are:
• Parents or primary caregivers of children under the age of 21 who have developmental disabilities
• Adults with developmental disabilities
• Adult siblings or family members of individuals with developmental disabilities
We are seeking cultural and geographic diversity within the guidelines above. The selection of participants is made by a team of parents, self‐advocates, and professionals.
Dates for the Class of 2021/2022 are:
• October 29 & 30, 2021
• December 3 & 4, 2021
• January 14 & 15, 2022
• February 25 & 26, 2022
• April 8 & 9, 2022
• May 6 & 7, 2022
Partners will continue to offer the training virtually for participants who cannot attend any other
way. All participants are highly encouraged to attend in person to make the most of this experience. Many participants say the informal networking between activities and at night were as important as the formal training and developing long lasting relationships with your classmates will be easier in person. However, we understand people’s health, transportation, family and other issues may prevent in-person participation.
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10/19 2021 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Virtual Conference
HOLDING THE HOLDERS
This year's virtual format, will provide live moderated sessions that will be available for viewing the day after the session takes place.
Featuring keynote presentations:
We’re All in This Together: Kristen Tenney-Blackwell
How we are in our work is just as important as what we do. Together, we’ll consider social and emotional learning and emphasize the importance of a core set of adult skills to help support those who work in the field, and to create healthy environments for infants, young children, and the adults who help care for them. We will highlight the importance of relationships and emotional connections as fundamental to the field of infant and early childhood mental health, care, and learning.
Radical Self Care and Healing through the Creative Process: Roderick "Rudy" Bankston
Rudy Bankston, a survivor of the pre-school to prison pipeline, was sentenced to life in prison as a teenager for a crime he didn’t commit. It took him 20 years, three spent in solitary confinement, to win his appeal and release. Rudy will share his story and the ways that he used the creative process to tap into hope, healing, and resilience during that time. He’ll also talk about how he continues to mindfully do so now to sustain his personal ongoing healing and his work with schools, children, and families around relationships, equity, and community-building.
Early Care and Education: Past, Present, and Future: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson and Erin Arango-Escalante, Administrator, Division of Early Care and Education
Are you interested in the past, present, and future of early care and education in Wisconsin? Do you want to share your input and feedback on the future direction of early care and education in our state? Do you have big ideas that support families having access to high-quality, affordable early care and education opportunities? Join DCF for a discussion to learn about and share feedback on early care and education systems, policies, and future opportunities.
Click here to register for the Conference
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See you in October! www.wiaimh.org/conference
2021 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference (constantcontact.com)
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10/28-29 CHRONIC ILLNESS & DISABILITY
[VIRTUAL] CONFERENCE
Transition from Pediatric to Adult-based Care
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Two-day virtual conference focused on health care transition from pediatric to adult-based care. We will share more information about the conference as it becomes available.
texaschildrens.org/TransitionConference
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11/15 & 16 / 2021 Children Come First - Kalahari Wisconsin Dells
Children Come First Conference (ccfconference.org)
Live and in person!
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, WisconsinCheck with your Children's Waiver people for help paying for this and for room / travel cost!?
You may want to also reach out to the Children and Youth with Specials Health Care Regions for more information on scholarships!
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