May 14, 2024

Transition Summer Institute 2024



The Transition Summer Institute provides high school special educators and directors valuable information regarding the topic of transition to adulthood for students with disabilities.

Come for two full days of learning and networking with your colleagues.

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patrick Schwarz is a dynamic and engaging professor, author, motivational speaker, and leader who has presented, consulted, and coached in school districts around the world. His mission is to promote education and human services that advance the status of people of all ages with diverse support needs.
• General and breakout sessions designed for secondary special and general educators, special education paras, and special education directors.
• Other session topics included are inclusive education, time management, assistive technology, mental wellness, accommodations vs. modification
• and much more....

July 10-11, 2024 from 8:00 - 4:00 at the Arrowwood Resort at Cedar Shore. Continuing Education Contact Hours and graduate credit pending approval.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

To recognize this month, you might participate in a variety of events, reach out to a friend, or take care of yourself in new ways. Contact NAMI for more information.

Hand Picked

At South Dakota Parent Connection, parents and professionals contact us to help answer questions they have. Here are some resources picked out by our staff to help answer some of the more commonly asked questions.

• What to Look for in a Summer Camp
• Things to say when you are not "fine"

Upcoming Events

Here is a list of events offered by South Dakota Parent Connection and other organizations to help support South Dakota families. A complete list of events can be found on our website at www.sdparent.org or Facebook page.



• May 14 and 17, 2024 Townhall Meetings for Agency with Choice: The DHS, Division of Developmental Disabilities has announced two virtual meetings to hear from South Dakota Family Support 360 Waiver Participants, Caregivers, and Advocates.
• May 16, 2024 Common Sense Parenting Online-May Series: Build your parenting skills with an interactive four-week course. We teach easy-to -learn techniques to address issues of communication, disciple, decision
• May 23, 2024 Common Sense Parenting Online- May Series: Build your parenting skills with an interactive four-week course. We teach easy-to-learn techniques to address issues of communication, discipline, decision-making, relationships, and self-control for parents of school-aged children. Meet requirements for court-ordered parenting classes.
• July 10 - 11, 2024 Transition Summer Institute 2024: The Transition Summer Institute provides high school special educators and directors valuable information regarding the topic of transition to adulthood for students with disabilities.

This e-publication was developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666 and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H328M140021, Family to Family Health Information Center, $93,175; and approximately 5% financed with non-governmental resources. The contents should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by US Department of Education, HRSA, HHS or the Federal Government.