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Guardian’s rights and responsibilities in the special education process
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Participants will learn about the basics of special education, the process, and the rights and responsibilities of guardians within that system. This workshop will also explain how PACER Center educational advocates help guardians navigate and advocate within the world of special education.
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Planning an IEP team meeting for your child with mental health challenges
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This workshop will help parents and others prepare for a positive Individualized Education Program (IEP) team approach to support a child’s mental health needs in school.
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Wellness Series : Apps to support wellness
Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This workshop will demonstrate apps that support wellness for teens and adults. Examples will include apps that help individuals understand their emotions, practice calm breathing and guided meditation, track their moods, and develop healthy habits.
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Visual support tools for early childhood
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Visual supports can provide young children with structure, increase predictability, and help them build independence. Join us to learn about a variety of available tools and apps to help create and use visual supports like timers, schedules, and more.
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Housing : Creating the vision
Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This workshop will present a broad overview of person-centered planning, housing, and service options. Parents will learn how they can help their young adults to create a vision for the future as they begin their journey of exploring housing options.
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Tech for Teens Club : Straw rocket launching
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Design, build, and launch your own straw rocket in this hands-on workshop! Work with Newton's three laws of motion to customize and test your rocket for maximum flight. Participants will design their own fins, nose cones, and rocket bodies. Tech for Teens is a workshop for youth with disabilities ages 12-20.
