September  2017 Newsletter    

Please e-mail Pam at ironkids@hotmail.com 
                    For a printable version of this newsletter
                   With your activities and events
                                                                                                   Check out 
WI FACETS – www.wifacets.org Family Engagement Newsletter – September: Assistive Technology, October: Learning Disabilities   
                                                                                                                                 November: Emotional Behavioral Disabilities
Family Voices focuses its work on health care and community supports      http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com                   
Behavioral Health/Mental Health Online Database:  www.mch-hotlines.org/wisconsin-first-step
NAMI  calendar for Mental Health, Networking,  AODA, NA and Clubhouse Opportunities and Resources:
                                                                                         http://namiportagewoodcounties.org/Events/Calendar.html 
2-1-1 Untied Way on Inner Wisconsin calendar -  or your local United Way Website!

                                                      Empower yourself with information, resources and personal connections!  
                                               Please go to the Calendar Tabs for more information on Trainings / Activities!                       

         Trainings and Workshops
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9/6 Manifestation Determination and Expulsion 
12:00 PM  WEBINAR
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5848727139360002819
Legal protections offered by IDEA for students with disabilities involved in the process of school expulsion.
Wisconsin law regarding expulsion in general Manifestation determination process is used to ensure students are provided appropriate behavioral supports and continue to receive FAPE after expulsion has been considered.
PRESENTER: Marge Resan an attorney in the areas of disability and elder law.
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9/7 Autism Society of Central Wisconsin
6:30 PM.St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau,
Mike 715-359-0886  autismsocietycw@gmail.com
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9/7 to 11/30 NAMI Family to Family Education Program:
A twelve week comprehensive education program for family members and caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness. Pittsville
 6:00 to 8:30     Cathy, 715-887-3481
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9/8  Resiliency Summit ~A Training for Parent and Young Adult Leaders .
12:30 to 3:30   Madison www.children.wi.gov
Understanding trauma is changing the way systems provide services for children and families. Building resiliency and increasing protective factors is the answer to mitigating childhood adversity and traumatic experiences.: http://bit.ly/2017resiliencysummit
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9/9 IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) Find out what you need to know about IEPs and why they are important for your child.  Food will be served, and children are welcome to join! We will have activities for the kids.
https://www.dsaw.org/events/2017/9/9/central-wi-iep-meeting
9:30am-12pm 
Marathon County Public Library
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9/11  Central Wisconsin Autism Support meeting       6 PM - 7:30 PM
Portage County Public Library- Prairie Room
WHAT DO YOU WANT OUR SUPPORT GROUP TO LOOK LIKE?
Autism friendly events?
Educational speakers?
Autism awareness campaign?
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9/12 Pam's Blu Play Tuesday!
       9:15 to 11:15  Free Coffee and Play   
9/17    Sam's Blu Play Sunday! 
       5:30 – 7:00 PM  Open only to our families w/ special needs individuals
        Free Pizza - Free play
Shopko Plaza Mall in Wisconsin Rapids
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11/14 Moms, Mexican, and El Mezcal!
Foster, pre-adoptive, and adoptive moms get together to connect, socialize, and meet old friends as well as make new friends while enjoying some delicious Mexican food and drinks!    6:30 pm  Stevens Point,
Dory dmarshall@cclse.org by 9/12.
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9/15 Disability Rights Wisconsin is holding an Informational Session and a Board Listening Session in Crandon.
4:00 - 6:30  Help shape our advocacy plans for the future. 
Come and speak or just listen to what others in your community have to say. 
Mole Lake Resort/Conference Center – in the Gathering Room
Sign language interpreters will be present.
To submit written comments, email laurah@drwi.org or mail to DRW, 131 W. Wilson St., Suite 700, Madison, 53703
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9/18&19   MENTAL HEALTH & BEHAVIOR SUMMIT Wis Dells      
http://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=16873
http://mhb.cesa5.org/schedule
It's Not You, It's My Prefrontal Cortex
Exercise and it’s Effects on Learning
Reaching Struggling Parents
Effective Strategies for Addressing Student Mental Health Needs
Stress Related to Immigration Status in Students
Family and Community Supports for Mental Health and Behavior
The Role of Forgiveness in Mental Health
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9/19 Sign Language Class 
Faith Lutheran Church
207 S. Cherry Avenue, Marshfield
10 Tuesdays - 5-6:30pm  Free    
Please share forward to others in the community who may be interested!
Contact Pam 715-423-7182   ironkids@hotmail.com
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9/19  "Mental Health Needs and Service Use Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness"
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4479555889826621697?source=eblast&utm_source=rtcUpdates%3A+Pathways+RTC+News&utm_campaign=eb52cfbc22-2017_08_30-rtcUpdates_eblast_webinar&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b18385e68b-eb52cfbc22-244765837 Webinar:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET)
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9/23  2017 Leadership Conference
9am – 4pm Wisconsin Dells
This training will enhance your knowledge and leadership skills. The topics for this year’s training include:
Legal Updates, (Re: special education topics) Everything about College & Career Ready IEPs including the new 1-4 IEP form,  Tools for parents and staff and How to Put it into Practice. 
Leading by Convening: Developing Family Partnerships (nationwide recognized leadership training to enhance parent-stakeholder partnerships). 
Contact Sandra McFarland at 414-374.4645 or smcfarland@wifacets.org.
Deadline for registrations 9/15
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10/4 to 11/ 8     NAMI Homefront: A six week course for family members or friends of Military Service Members and Veterans with a mental health condition. 
Wisconsin Rapids  Kay, 715-254-1864 or Lisa, 715-630-8227.
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BECOMING MONEY $MART Do you feel like you can never catch up with your bills?  No matter what your income is, having a plan can help you reduce debt and increase saving.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS:    9/18    11/20     1:00–2:00 pm
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9/18 &19 Mental Health & Behavior Summit  WI Dells: http://mhb.cesa5.org/
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9/20 Multicultural Parenting in Adoption and Foster Care: An Open Discussion   Wisconsin Rapids,
Dory dmarshall@cclse.org
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9/29 ~ 7 Essential Ingredients of a Trauma Sensitive Schools
Wisconsin Rapids  Dawn dschmutzer@co.wood.wi.us.

Wisconsin FACETS Phone Trainings
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Contact –  Sandra- (877) 374-0511 or 
              smcfarland@wifacets.org.       
              www.wifacets.org
              http://www.wifacets.org/events
              12-1:00 Phone/Webinars
9/6 Manifestation Determination &
          Expulsion
9/7 Reuniones de IEP Facilitado
          (WSEMS) 
9/11 IEP, Part 2
9/12 Section 504
9/14 Supporting Literacy at Home
          During the  School Year
9/20 Struggling Readers and Dyslexia 

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WI FACETS - Family Engagement Newsletter
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/transition-planning-for-students-with-ieps/
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Wrightslaw--The IEP is not a form document. It is constructed only after careful consideration of the child’s present levels of achievement, disability, and potential for growth.
· Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Supreme Court decision, Endrew F. v. Douglas County Schools, March 22, 2017.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/17/nl.0829.htm
 
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance require objective data from assessments.
You will be able to:
· see your child's needs clearly
· know what the school should provide
                    if the Present Levels are:
· accurate
· current
· comprehensive
· based on objective test data
In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you will learn how Present Levels are used to develop SMART Goals in the IEP to meet your child's unique needs and to
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From Jen : Dyslexia Pals--book series….
Reggie: a dyslexic hero of self-reference in the 4-book Sir Kaye the Boy Knight series of chapter books for ages 8-12 by Don M. Winn.
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Dyslexia & the IEP: How to Make Sure the IEP is in Tip-Top Shape
https://vimeo.com/87619675
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Back to School Resourcesfor parents of children with learning and attention issues:
Understood.org,
Back-to-School Introduction Letters 
Self-Awareness Worksheet for Kids 
Contact List for Who to Call at Your Child’s School
Card to Help Teachers Get to Know Your Child
Sample Homework Contract
How to Open a Combination
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NAMI Family to Family Education Program: A twelve week comprehensive education program for family members and caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness. Classes held at the Pittsville Community Center on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 7 through Nov. 30. For more information call Cathy, 715-887-3481 or Dixie, 715-897-1108. 
 
NAMI Homefront: A six week course for family members or friends of Military Service Members and Veterans with a mental health condition. This course will be held at Faith Reform Church, 1321 32nd St. North, Wisconsin Rapids from Oct. 4 to Nov. 8, 6:30–8:30 p.m. For more information call Kay, 715-254-1864 or Lisa, 715-630-8227.
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More Opportunities!
10/4 -  INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE Wood County Children's Advisory Committee Meeting
Your participation will help shape future children’s services within Wood County.  What works? What do you need? How can we improve?
Call Pam 715-423-7182  ironkids@hotmail.com     
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10/5 Transition to Adulthood
 Employment for Transition Aged Youth with ASD
http://www.asw4autism.org/conferences_workshops.html
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10/6  Transracial Parenting 101 The role that culture plays in serving diverse families and communities as well as the implications of transracial placements. 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire
Dory dmarshall@cclse.org
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10/6 Live 2 Lead
Speakers, John C. Maxwell, Dave Ramsey, Cheryl Bachelder
7am – 12:00  Cost    CEUs
Optional Networking lunch to follow
Christian Life Fellowship, Port Edwards
www.leadertoleader.network
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10/7 Social & Emotional Wellness for the Young Child 8am-3:15pm - University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
http://www.childcaring.org/documents/LEADINGTHEWAY2017_WEB.pdf
Childcaring 715-423-4114
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Wisconsin DPI 2-Day Autism Trainings
10/10-11, Autism Essentials Across the School Day
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10/11 Special Education Public Forum
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10/12  Healing within the Parent-Child Relationship Following Early Adversity
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10/ 17 & 18  State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership
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10/18 Workshop From Evaluation to Teaching Reading
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10/28 Connections Count: Reaching the Hearts of our Children: Training for Teachers and Parents
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11/1-3  2017 Self-Determination Conference!
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11/13 &14 "HOPE!" 28th Annual Children Come First Conference
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2/24, Creating a Successful Future Through Advocacy -Workshop 4
For parents and professional who serve children, youth and adults with special needs.   Marshfield Holiday Inn and Convention Center  9:30-4:30 PM. 
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5/3 & 4 Circles of Life - Appleton

        Featured  Opportunities~
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9/12   Pam's Blu Play Tuesday!
9:15 to 11:15   Free Coffee and Play- For our families with children who have special needs!
 
9/17    Sam's Blu Play Sunday! 
5:30 – 7:00 PM  Free Pizza - Free play~Open only to our families w/ special needs individuals
                               
Shopko Plaza Mall in Wis Rapids

Speak to us Re, Starting groups for: 
Families with very severe needs that cannot really “play” even within this Blu Play setting.

A Teen Aspie group (for just the Aspie individuals)

An adult group for parents supporting their Adults with special needs?

Is there another need you have?

What day/time works for you?

Check in on the PIER activity calendar for other activities and events! Enjoy!

                   Activities      
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Remember to check:
        Your local Library's!
        Stevens Point Children’s Museum  http://www.usc.edu/dept/polish_music/dance/polka.html
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See  PIER Activity Calendar for more
 activities & information on the below!  
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9/15-17, 2017 Fall Retreat for adults with epilepsy.  Meet others, share experiences, give each other support and encouragement and have lots of fun:  ropes course, crafts, pontoon, camp fire, dance, kickball and so much more. 
www.epilepsywisconsin.org  or info@epilepsywisconsin.org
Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin
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9/30 Autism/ Sensory Private Viewing -Lego Ninjago  10 AM
Rogers Cinema Church St Stevens Point
Children 2 yrs . Old and under are free .
$6.50 for admission without popcorn and soda $8.50 admission with small popcorn and small soda included.
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10/7 Autism Sensory Friendly Private Viewing- My Little Pony   10 AM
Rogers Cinema Church St Stevens Point
Children 2 yrs . Old and under are free .
$6.50 for admission without popcorn and soda $8.50 admission with small popcorn and small soda included.
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10/21 Scavenger Hunt 10-4pm
Midstate Independent Living Consultants SCAVENGER HUNT! The hunt will be in Stevens Point and Plover. Tasks are assigned points. Top 3 teams awarded prizes. All abilities encouraged to participate!  $15 per youth/student,
$25 per adult by 10/4 (Includes T-shirt, scavenger hunt & food) Andrea  715-344-4210 X227 acisewski@milc-inc.org
*Must have 4-6 participants per team (1 member must be at least 18 years old)
*Entire team must travel in one vehicle and stay together during the hunt
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10/7-9  Nekoosa 's Giant Pumpkin Fest
Riverside Park, Prospect Avenue, Nekoosa, WI,
http://nekoosagiantpumpkinfest.com/
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10/21 &28 Spirit Walk- Nekoosa
Historic Point Basse Inc, 300 Wakeley Road, Nekoosa,
A lantern-lit, tour around the grounds and buildings of Historic Point Basse will give the visitor a chance to meet many of the former residents of Point Basse and citizens of the era. As you walk around the site, the Spirits will emerge from their surroundings to tell you about themselves and the time in which they lived.
 $4 For Adults
$2 For all Students
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12/2, The Mane Event—Winter Gala 5pm to 10pm  Sit-down Dinner, Live Music, Raffle/Live Auction  Kick off the holiday season in Style! Jeremiah’s Crossing—www.jeremiahscrossing.org
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 Parent Training Opportunity!
What is Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment? (YiPPE)?*
http://wspei.org/families/yippe.php 
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.

1. GREEN BAY YIPPE is a training that will take place in Northeastern  WI beginning in October of this fall and runs through March of 2018.
http://tinyurl.com/YiPPEGreenBay2017-2018 [1]

 2. WISCONSIN DELLS YIPPE is a training that will take place in Southcentral WI beginning in October of this fall and runs through April of 2018.
http://tinyurl.com/YiPPEWIDells2017-2018 [2]
Call 608-745-5422 [3] to register for either of these trainings.
For more information contact Martha DeYoung
WSPEI PIP & YiPPE Training Coordinator 608-745-5435  deyoungm@cesa5.org.
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This newsletter is compiled through a variety of list serves including but not  limited to:

Waismen Center Healthy Ready to Work
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
Family Voices of Wisconsin
Tony Evers DPI Connection
Family Assistance Center for Education Training and Support 
             (FACETS)  http://www.wifacets.org
 Public Access to Court  Electronic Records (PACER)
 Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA)
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative  (WSTI) 
             http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/parent.html
Parents
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
DAWN - Disability Awareness Wisconsin Network
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
             http://www.ncset.org/enews/.
Wisconsin Children and Families - WisKids Journal -       
             http://capwiz.com/wccf/mim/signup/.
The Catalyst Centerhttp://hdwg.org/catalyst/.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition  
                http://www.ncset.org/enews/.

WSPEI and WI FACETS to share statewide information
regarding parent leadership and family involvement.

Parent Leadership Hub:http://wispdg.org/pl/e-news.html
 Just in Time Information (JITI):
                                          http://wispdg.org/pl/res_jit.html
Resources: http://www.wispdg.org/pl/resources.html*
Calendar of Events:  http://wispdg.org/int/pl-cal.html
Multi-Media Workshops, Video and Webcasts: 
                                    http://wispdg.org/pl-multi.html
Product Order Form:  http://wispdg.org/pl/Revised_Parent_Leadership_Hub_Order_Form-9-08.pdf
 The Parent Leadership Hub supports parents/family members, educators and other  community partners to build capacity regarding meaningful family involvement.   The Hub serves three primary purposes:
(1)  To support parents of children with disabilities between birth and 26 years of  age to participate as partners in the professional development activities of each of the other Statewide Initiatives as they design, deliver and support
professional development experiences
(2) To facilitate opportunities for parents/family members to build leadership skills
(3) To provide Content  Focused technical assistance concerning family  involvement
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