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Parents Reaching Out October Flyer Upcoming Workshops and Support Group

We want to invite you to come to the workshops we are having this month. We offer a variety of workshops to meet the needs of families and professionals across the state at no cost. If you are in need of sign language interpretation or any other assistance accessing the workshops, please call us when you register or at least a week prior to the workshop at: (505) 247-0192 or 1-800-524-5176.

Thursday, October 7th, 2021

6:00pm-7:30pm


Understand the types of bullying. Learn about solutions, and how to support those who are getting bullied and those who are bullying.

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Navigating Special Education and the IEP Process


Wednesday, October 13th, 20th, 27th, 2021

10:00am-12:00pm


Join us for a 3 part series, that will address the special education process, the individualized education plan, and the importance of parent participation in decision making and advocacy.


Part 1: Identification and Evaluation

Wednesday, October 13th

10:00am -12:00pm

Learn what steps to take when your child is struggling. Discover when/how to request an evaluation.

Register

Part 2: Developing an Individualized Education Plan

Wednesday, October 20th

10:00am -12:00pm

We will explain each component of the IEP and its significance to your child’s education.

Register

Part 3: Communication Strategies and Dispute Resolution

Wednesday, October 27th

10:00am-12:00pm

Discover strategies to maintain good communication with the school. Learn about special education regulations, state guidelines, and options to resolve disputes.

Register


Friday, October 15th, 2021

10:00am -11:30am


In Part 1 of this series, you will learn

what the wavier is, how to register,

and the process from receiving the

diagnosis/disability to

determination.

Register
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Friday, October 22nd, 2021

10:00am-11:30am


In Part 2 of this series, you will learn

how to check your status, what each

of the statuses mean, how to update

your intake, as well as learn what

resources are available to those

when you meet the criteria.

Register

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

10:00am-12:00pm


Learn how to share your family experiences in the Early Intervention Program birth to 3 with your legislator. Discover how to find your legislator, and how and why to track a bill during legislation. 

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Thursdays: October 28th,

November 4th, 11th, & 18th

6:00pm - 8:30pm


Forward@14 is a series of workshops designed for youth to gain more knowledge and understanding transitioning into adulthood.

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Session 1:

Thursday, October 28th

6:00pm -8:30pm

Learn about Self Advocacy and Disability Awareness and the laws that protect individuals with disabilities.

Session 2:

Thursday, November 4th

6:00pm -8:30pm

Learn about what your options are after leaving high school and discover the skills need to run your own Individualized Education Plan or Individualized Support Plan Meeting.

Session 3:

Thursday, November 11th

6:00pm -8:30pm

Learn about the Healthcare transition and some of the necessary considerations when transitioning from pediatric care to adult providers.

Session 4:

Thursday, November 18th

6:00pm -8:30pm

Learn about social opportunities and the importance of fun! Come play Jeopardy and test your knowledge after attending the other sessions. We will have a resource fair and be giving away some prizes!

See a workshop you are interested in, but can't attend?

Don't worry! Still register and we will send you the link to the recording to watch on your own time!


Support Groups:

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Thursday, October 21st, 2021

10:00am-11:30am


Come to our monthly family-to-family

support group. Share your experiences

parenting your child or grandchild with

disabilities and connect with others who

relate to your journey.

Register

Jueves 21 de Octubre

1:00pm -2:30pm


Como invitada especial a nuestro Grupo de Apoyo tenemos a Casa Fortaleza con el tema "Si estoy casada@ puedo experimentar Violencia Sexual?"


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