FREE BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR, SIOUX FALLS

SAT., AUGUST 20 FROM 9AM TO 1PM

Arts and crafts, games, prizes, free bike helmets while supplies last, kids sock and underwear giveaway, free lunch starting at 11am, outdoor safety info, vision screening, parenting information, fire truck, ambulance, and more. St. Joseph School, 601 W. 4th Street. Organized by Prairie View Prevention, Dakota Drug & Alcohol, and the Coalition for a Drug-Free South Dakota.

FREE FAMFEST, RAPID CITY

SAT., AUGUST 20TH FROM 10AM TO 1PM

South Dakota Parent Connection's Back to School Resource Fair has a new location at The Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St.

• Downtown businesses will have activities and Make & Takes
• Fun, food, freebies, crafts, school supplies and much more!

Hosted by South Dakota Parent Connection, Vucurevich Emerging Leaders, and South Dakota Family Engagement Center. The event is free and open to all.

If you are interested in being a vendor for the Resource Fair, please contact Lisa Merchen at South Dakota Parent Connection.

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT/INPUT OPPORTUNITY

Disability Rights South Dakota (DRSD) is seeking input to help us choose the issues we will address and the types of cases we will accept in the next fiscal year. Please complete this survey on behalf of yourself, your child, or family member with a disability.

To request this survey in an alternative format, please contact DRSD at drsd@drsdlaw.org or call 1-800-658-4782. A PDF Version is available as well.

PARENT & COMMUNITY INPUT OPPORTUNITY - CHILD CARE LISTENING SESSIONS

The SD Dept of Social Services is providing opportunities for child care providers, community members, and families to give their input on how one-time funding for South Dakota’s child care system is spent.

 In-person and virtual sessions for families and community members will be held:

Thursday, August 11th, 6:00pm-8:00pm (CDT) - Register for listening session

     Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 1400 8th Avenue NW, Aberdeen

Tuesday, August 16th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (MDT) - Register for listening session

     Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center, 505 N 5th St, Rapid City

Monday, August 22nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm (CDT) - Virtual registration

Tuesday, August 23rd, 6:00pm-8:00pm (CDT) - Virtual registration

PARENT / FAMILY TRAININGS

Virtual - Positive Parenting Program, Aug. 16-18 from 12-1pm CT/11am-12pm MT. For parents/caregivers who have children with a disability up to 12 years old interested in general information about promoting their child's development. In each webinar, a Parent Network Specialist and Triple P practitioner will lead the presentation. A behavior specialist from the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Program will also participate to conduct a Questions & Answer session for tips and strategies. Parenting Tip

Packets will be made available to all participants. Free, registration required

Social Emotional Training for Teachers and Parents of Kids with ADHD. Webinar, Aug 23. Register to receive replay link.

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Why Rewards Trump Punishments for Students with ADHD. Webinar, Sept 8. Register to receive replay link.

A note from SD Parent Connection:  Good strategies benefit most children, regardless of a particular diagnosis. Trainings and resources we share have useful information and helpful strategies to support children and the adults in their lives.