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Family Resource Center
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Parent Training and Information Center
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Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) - Fall 2020 Learning Recommendations
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) as sharing their
Fall 2020 Learning Recommendations
, developed with the help of 58 educators from across the state. These educators shared their time, energy, and wisdom to create a compass to guide all 852 Illinois districts through the uncharted terrain that lies ahead. The recommendations provide a collective hope and aim to limit instructional loss, provide students with predictable structure and reliable routine, target learning gaps with additional supports, and offer all students opportunities for deep learning.
You can download the recommendations at this link
Note: Special Education guidance starts on page 45.
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Lunch and Learn Webinar:
Managing Mental Wellness In Times of Uncertainty
Presented by NAMI Chicago
Monday, July 27, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Register
NAMI Chicago
will present a 1-hour Mental Wellness training designed to provide a foundation of knowledge on mental health & wellness. They will provide an introduction to
NAMI
Chicago's free mental health Helpline and other resources, cover key components of wellness utilizing the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), discuss the impact of stigma and how to support a someone who is struggling. This training will also provide different self-care strategies to utilize during this unprecedented time of uncertainty.
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IDHS would like to hear from EI providers, service coordinators, and families about their perceptions of live video visits (LVV). Please use the appropriate links below to access the survey that is correct for your role.
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Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Webinar Presentation
Join us for a webinar on Aug 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT.
Learn about Social Security Disability Benefit's Work Incentives (Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI; and Disabled Adult Child (DAC), and options available to maintain healthcare while being employed.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Updated Information: Your Child's Special Education Rights During COVID-19 Remote Learning and When They Return to School
Webinar Presentation
Join us for a webinar on Aug 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM CDT.
Join Equip for Equality and Family Matters PTIC for this free webinar. Learn what your child's special education rights during COVID-19 remote learning and when they return to school.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Did You Miss FRCD's
Lunch and Learn Webinar:
Autism Resource Series?
Presented by RCADD and Autism Speaks
You can now watch both presentations on-demand below.
The Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays provides support for those who care for, teach and serve children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental delays. RCADD serves families currently enrolled in an Early Head Start or Head Start program as well as others throughout the Chicagoland area.
RCADD offers support at no cost to our patrons in the form of resources, referrals, training and ongoing consultations for families and professionals.
Colleen Shin, Director of Community Outreach at
Autism Speaks will present on support and resources
offered for families of children with autism who are navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
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