Upcoming Trainings

This webinar has been pre-recorded. We will not have the ability to take questions during this webinar. If you have any questions about the webinar or your individual special education journey, please call our office at (414) 374-4645.

Each child found eligible for special education must have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP) in place at the beginning of every school year. This module of the IEP Mini Modules Series continues from Writing the IEP – Parts 1 and 2 and covers two more sections of the IEP document: Section III. Annual Goals (includes what a good goal should look like, tying goals to needs, Endrew F. rigorous goal standards) and Section IV. Program Summary (supplementary aids and services; special education/specially designed instruction; related services; and program modifications or supports for school personnel).

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to recognize complete and rigorous annual IEP goals.

Participants will be able to identify the requirements for including a Service in the IEP.

Participants will be able to differentiate content for the 4 sections of the IEP Program Summary.

Presenter:

Ann Zielke is the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer for WI FACETS. As a parent who understands firsthand the complexity of navigating the special education system in Wisconsin, she is passionate about the importance of accessible and informative parent education and training. She is a fierce advocate for her daughter and all children with disabilities and she looks forward to serving families across the state with WI FACETS.

In education, using data is a powerful tool to determine if schools’ efforts are working and if students are meeting their goals. Without data a group may not know if it is getting the results it wants. Section 6 of Serving on Groups provides eight steps to assist you and other group members in making well-informed data-based decisions to improve the experiences of children. Numerous resources are provided to explore relevant data for your family and community.

* Serving on Groups is a nationally recognized leadership tool that empowers family members to actively and fully participate in decision-making groups, such as their child’s IEP team, school advisory council or other government councils.

Presenter:

Jan Serak is the Director of Serak Consulting Services, LLC, where she contracts with nonprofit organizations to provide Board training, interim nonprofit management, curriculum development, and other services. Prior to her retirement, she was the founder and CEO of WI FACETS. She was also a founder and the Parent Partner of the WI Special Education Mediation System. Jan has served on many Boards, including National PLACE, Autism Society of America, Autism Society of SE WI, and Autism Society of WI; the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE). She also served on the WI State Superintendent’s Council on Exceptional Education, WI Governor’s Read to Lead Task Force, OSEP State Advisory Panel, Quality Education Coalition, and the National Center for Deaf-Blindness Advisory Board. Jan received her M.A. in Educational Psychology and Dispute Resolution from Marquette University. She is the parent of two adult sons, one of whom has autism.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about different types and sources of reliable data and how data is used in decision-making groups.

Learn about the 8 stages of Data Use and how to apply them.

Provide access to a helpful Tool for Using Data effectively with a group.

Description:  

Panel de padres donde compartiremos experiencias reales, desafíos y estrategias para criar a niños y jóvenes con discapacidades. Escuchará consejos de otras familias, aprenderá sobre recursos útiles y se sentirá acompañado en este camino.

Presenter: TBD

Learning Objectives:

1. Escuchar historias reales de padres que crían a hijos con discapacidades.
2. Conocer estrategias prácticas para el hogar, la escuela y la comunidad.
3. Descubrir recursos y apoyos disponibles para las familias.

We will look at some of the work NAMI Wisconsin is doing across the state, and how it can help parents in their journey. We will also highlight programs going on in the schools through NAMI Wisconsin, and if they are a fit for the parent’s community. And, finally, how to help bring programs to their community, or access state resources.

Presenter:

Megan McLachlan, M.Ed. is the education coordinator at NAMI Wisconsin, coordinating and supporting the affiliates in training the trainers for all education and presentation programs. She loves to help with questions and needs that arise with any programming, and ongoing support for those trained in NAMI programs. She is also the state trainer for Hearts and Minds and enjoys collaborating and creating new programming where needed. She has been working as an advocate and educator for her whole career. She is proud to meet the needs of the Wisconsin affiliates and provide help and hope in the world.

Learning Objectives:

Increase awareness for parents of NAMI resources on all levels-National, State and Local.

Help parents connect to their local affiliate and why they can be helpful. Describe possible programs that parents can access, and who they are geared towards.

Make parents aware of the NAMI WI program Being Together, to access help even if they do not have an affiliate that is active near them