Upcoming Trainings

Descripción:

Sabemos que a veces surgen problemas/conflictos/disputas relacionadas con la planificación o implementación de IEP para niños con necesidades especiales. El Sistema de Mediación de Educación Especial de WI (“WSEMS” para abreviar) ha estado ayudando a los padres de niños con discapacidades y las escuelas a resolver estas disputas desde 1996.

Objetivos del taller:

1. Aprenda sobre el Sistema de Mediación en Educación Especial (WSEMS) y las opciones gratuitas para le resolución temprana de desacuerdos que están disponibles
2. Aprenda como acceder cada opción y qué esperar
3. Aprenda acerca de los resultados logrados por el sistema desde su inicio

Presentadora:

Nelsinia Ramos es Directora Asociada de WI FACETS. Ha trabajado para FACETS desde 2003. A Ramos le apasiona el empoderamiento de los padres y es la orgullosa madre de un adulto joven que vive con una discapacidad. Además de servir a los padres de niños con discapacidades, a Nelsinia le gusta caminar, jugar pickleball y ser voluntaria como tutora de dos ancianos con discapacidades

Do you want to join or become more involved in a committee or council, but are not sure where to begin or which group would be a good fit for you? Do you wonder what the different functions are of decision-making groups and what the members’ roles are within these groups? Serving on Groups is a nationally recognized leadership tool that empowers parents to actively and fully participate in decision-making groups. Sections 1 & 2 will introduce you to decision-making groups, offer suggestions on how to get involved, and cover the different functions of various groups.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about shared decision-making, why it’s important, and how to participate fully in that process within a group.

Participants will gain access to tools for selecting groups that best fit their interests and time available.

Participant will learn about the functions of 6 different types of groups and the roles of their members.

Presenter: WI FACETS

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) process includes evaluation procedures outlined in federal and state laws that a school must follow to determine if a child is eligible for extra help through special education.  This module of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Mini Modules Series includes procedures related to: the evaluation notice, parent consent, evaluation and tests, eligibility checklists, extension of evaluation time, determination of if the child has disability and needs special education and related services, the evaluation report, and the special education timeline.

We invite you to participate in the third module of our Individualized Education Program (IEP) Series. This session will discuss the evaluation process, including procedures such as evaluation notice, obtaining parent consent, administering tests, completing eligibility checklists, extending evaluation time if necessary, determining if the child requires special education and related services, crafting evaluation reports, and following the special education timeline.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to describe the evaluation & eligibility determination timeline.

Participants will be able to identify key parts of the evaluation process.

Participants will be able to discuss the evaluation report and how eligibility is determined.

Presenter:

Ann Zielke is new to the team at WI FACETS having joined as the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer in November. 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.

Special Education, through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) are designed to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.  Meeting those needs through virtual services are becoming more common as the technology required to provide services become more widely available.  This presentation will help parents understand the potential benefits of virtual special education services, as well as practical considerations to ensure the services adequately address the child’s unique needs.

Learning objectives:

• Participants will understand the basics and benefits of virtual special education services
• Participants will learn technical, logistical, and privacy considerations for creating and implementing virtual special education services
• Participants will learn practical strategies for supporting their child’s daily living, mobility, fine motor and speech language development at home

Presenters: Tim Peerenboom, Dawn Merth-Johnson, and Michelle Silverman

Dawn Merth-Johnson (Speech-Language and Assistive Technology) Michelle Silverman (Occupational and Physical Therapy) and Tim Peerenboom (School Psychology) are Educational Consultants at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in the Division of Learning Support.

A reevaluation to see if a child continues to be a child with a disability with special education and related services needs is required by law at least every three years.  This module of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Mini Modules Series includes: when a reevaluation is required, other times someone could request a reevaluation, parent consent, and the independent educational evaluation (what it is, why ask for one, how it works).

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to discuss when reevaluations must or can be done.

Participants will be able to describe the reevaluation process.

Participants will be able to understand basics about the independent educational evaluation process.

Presenter: Ann Zielke is new to the team at WI FACETS having joined as the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer in November. 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.