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National Parent Involvement Day is November 21, 2013. For ideas on how to celebrate family engagement in your school, visit http://www.projectappleseed.org/abc.html
This newsletter contains many free, local opportunities for families and educators to continue to work toward collaborative relationships and improve the outcomes for our students with disabilities. Please consider attending if you are able. Past newsletters can be found at: http://www.cesa1.k12.wi.us/programs/newsletter.cfm. If you learn of events or information that you would like to share with others, please contact Amy Elfner, WSPEI Family Engagement Coordinator, at aelfner@cesa1.k12.wi.us or 262-787-9500 ext. 9564.
WHERE: Participation may be in-person at CESA #1; N25 W23131Paul Rd, Pewaukee, WI OR remotely via Adobe Connect. Registration for this event is required. Please contact Holly Lauer at CESA1 @ workshops@cesa1.k12.wi.us or 262-7879500 x9532 for additional information. To register: Click Here
Wisconsin DPI
http://dpi.wi.gov
What You Need to Know About the Common Core State Standards
http://commoncore.dpi.wi.gov/what-you-need-know-about-common-core
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December 5, 2013, AUTISM, INSIDE OUT Sam Does VideoOne Mans Story Sam Rogers and Kate McGinnity will co-present how Sam uses video to explain his supports and train his staff. The benefit of the presentation is relevant for parents, educators, individuals with autism and all who interact with and care about people with autism. By attending this presentation, you will learn the following:*Innovative personalized strategies applicable in home, school & work setting;*Personalized perspective of autism;*Variety of strategies for the student or individual with autism; * A chance to ask questions and problem solve WHEN: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Richard T Anderson Auditorium, WCTC Campus, Pewaukee ***THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES ADVANCED REGISTRATION BY NOVEMEBER 28, 2013! Please email: ediesott1950@zoho.com if interested in attending. CO-SPONSORED BY WCTC. $10 CASH DONATION WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR FROM ATTENDEES WHO DO NOT RESIDE/WORK IN A PARENTS UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
WI FACETS www.wifacets.org
Registration is required for all workshops. Contact Sandra McFarland: 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org. Requests for any special accommodations must be made at least two weeks before the event. WI FACETS-sponsored workshops are free. Some stipends may be available to parents to help support their attendance at WI FACETSsponsored workshops (to help with child-care, transportation).
Community Care, Inc. www.communitycareinc.org Important Information for You About Self Directed Supports
Make plans now to join us for a free seminar especially created for young people with disabilities who are transitioning out of high school, their families and those that work with them. Youll learn how you can use Self Directed Supports and 11/08/13
work with Managed Care Organizations to meet your long term care needs and reach your daily living goals. This seminar is presented by Community Care, Inc. in partnership with the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities. Topics well cover include: What are Self Directed Supports? What kinds of Self Directed Supports are available? How do you plan and budget using Self Directed Supports? How do you hire employees? How can Self Directed Supports work for you? WHEN: November 19, 2013, 6:00 PM 7:30 PM WHERE: Southwest Public Library , Large Activity Room; 7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha WI 53142 RSVP today by replying via e-mail to: karen.buono@communitycareinc.org or By phone at: (262) 484-5083
IndependenceFirst www.independencefirst.org New Directions: Ozaukee County Support Group for People with Disabilities.
Coordinator-in-charge: Leah Simmons, Lead ILS Coordinator, (414) 937-5913 or lsimmons@independencefirst.org When: Meets the 1st Friday of the Month; October 4, November 1, December 6, 10:00-11:00 AM Where: Family Enrichment Center, Conference Room E, 885 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024
CONFERENCES
2013 Across the Lifespan Conference
We are excited to announce the new collaboration that has formed to bring Wisconsin the exciting concept of Co Conferencing. Wistech, WI-AHEAD, and the Department of Health Services have joined together to bring you one conference, one location, one exhibit hall, 40+ educational sessions and workshops with hundreds of networking opportunities. Attendees, presenters and exhibitors will all benefit from our collaboration. As the title implies, Across the Lifespan targets all age groups. This includes PK-12, post secondary education, adulthood and seniors. Our attendees represent the fields of assistive technology, education, case management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology and rehabilitation counselors. Students of these professions, consumers and family members also make up a fair share of our attendees. When: November 14 & 15 Where: Glacier Canyon Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Cost: Registration fee to attend the conference is $75.00. Visit: http://www.atacrosslifespan.org/ to register
11th Annual Wisconsin Transition Conference, February 19-21, 2014; Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Now Accepting Parent and Youth Scholarship Applications! The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has again provided scholarship monies for parents of an individual with a disability and transition age youth with a disability to attend the conference this year! Scholarships will cover: PreConference Registration Fees and Lunch. Recipients will choose one session (see options below). Conference Registration Fees and Lunch (breakfasts and afternoon snack are included). Hotel, travel and other meal expenses are the responsibility of the recipient. Only one person per application. Each person must have an email address. Applications will remain open until November 27, 2013. The scholarship applications can be accessed HERE
Wisconsin Educational Services Program Deaf and Hard of Hearing Save the Date: WESP-DHH Annual Statewide Family Conference
In addition to the great workshops and networking at the conference, everyone can "renew, re-energize, and relax" with a variety of fun and relaxing adults-only and family friendly activities. Our keynote speaker, Tina Childress, was an inspiration to the professionals last year - we know you'll love her message for families this year. For more information, go to: http://www.wesp-dhh.wi.gov/wesp/fc_flyer_save_the_date_2014.cfm. 11/08/13
For a downloadable "Save the Date" flyer (you can help us to spread the word!), go to: http://www.wespdhh.wi.gov/events/outreach/PCFC2014/pc2014_save_the_date.pdf WHEN: March 7-9, 2014 WHERE: Olympia Resort and Conference Center in Oconomowoc