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One of our most important tasks is directing you to high-quality resources on topics related to disability and special education.
I Need Training
You can view our upcoming and previous online trainings regarding special education topics.
Upcoming Trainings
November
10nov12:00 pm12:30 pmIEP 7: Writing the IEP (Part 3) (Pre-recorded)12:00 pm - 12:30 pm(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Description:
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.
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Descripción: Las familias tienen el poder de influir en la educación de sus hijos. Este taller presencial está diseñado para empoderar a los padres y ayudarles a conocer los grupos de
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Descripción:
Las familias tienen el poder de influir en la educación de sus hijos. Este taller presencial está diseñado para empoderar a los padres y ayudarles a conocer los grupos de toma de decisiones. Descubra como su voz puede generar cambios tanto en la escuela como en la comunidad y no se pierda la oportunidad de conectarse con otras familias que también son apasionadas por la educación de sus hijos. Además, recibirá sin costo el manual “Participar en grupos que toman decisiones: Una guía para las familias”. ¡Su participación es esencial para abogar más por sus hijos!
Presentadora:
Alejandra Loeza es la especialista en difusión bilingüe de WI FACETS. Como madre de una adolescente con discapacidad intelectual, tiene más de una década de experiencia navegando en la educación especial. Le apasiona brindar información a las familias; porque entiende los desafíos que pueden enfrentar los padres de niños con discapacidad. Alejandra actualmente participa en diferentes comités para organizar eventos de educación especial y así las familias participen, se informen y puedan abogar mejor por sus hijos.
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
- Conocer las actividades de los diferentes tipos de grupos para decidir en cuál participar
- Identificar los grupos de toma de decisiones en la comunidad y saber si ya forman parte de alguno
- Descubrir las opciones para comenzar a participar en los grupos de toma de decisiones
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Location
Tannery Conference Room
600 W Virginia St.
17nov12:00 pm12:30 pmIEP 8: Writing the IEP (Part 4) (Pre-recorded)12:00 pm - 12:30 pm(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Description:
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 Series continues from Writing the IEP – Parts 1, 2, 3 and covers the remaining parts of the IEP document: Section IV. Program Summary (Frequency/Amount/Duration/ Location), Section V. Student Participation (regular education environment and physical education), and Transition (for students turning 14). Also included: Response to Parent Requests (prior written notice), Parent Consent, and determination of Placement.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to name the 4 descriptions required for each Service listed in the IEP.
Participants will be able to when and what to include in the IEP for students turning 14.
Participants will be able to describe the placement process, including parent consent.
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.
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18nov12:00 pm1:00 pmHolding onto Hope in the Midst of Change12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
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Description: Life is hard. We’ve been living for awhile and sometimes it feels like its not getting any better. Maintaining a hopeful outlook isn’t about pretending, but it is about realizing
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Description:
Life is hard. We’ve been living for awhile and sometimes it feels like its not getting any better. Maintaining a hopeful outlook isn’t about pretending, but it is about realizing that life can be hard, but I can be resilient.
Presenter:
Tim Markle is the father of two young adults. He has worked in the disability field as a family leader for over 16 years. He is also founder of Forgiveness Factor. Through Forgiveness Factor, Tim speaks on keeping mentally healthy, addiction and recovery, and of course why forgiveness matters and how to forgive. He has received multiple awards, spoken nationally and internationally, has been a guest on multiple podcasts and sends out a regular newsletter encouraging people in forgiveness. He works at the Waisman Center with the Wisconsin Autism Transition Demonstration Project.
Learning Objectives:
Discover barriers to maintaining a hopeful outlook Choose and apply a strategy to engage hope.
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Cada niño que sea elegible para educación especial debe tener un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP) vigente al comienzo de cada año escolar. Este módulo de la Serie de Mini
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Cada niño que sea elegible para educación especial debe tener un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP) vigente al comienzo de cada año escolar. Este módulo de la Serie de Mini Módulos del IEP continúa de Escribiendo el IEP – Partes 1 y 2 y cubre dos secciones adicionales del documento del IEP: Sección III. Metas anuales
(incluye cómo debe verse una buena meta, cómo relacionar las metas con las necesidades del estudiante y los estándares de metas rigurosas establecidos en el caso Endrew F.) Sección IV. Resumen del programa (apoyos y servicios suplementarios; educación especial/instrucción especialmente diseñada; servicios relacionados; y modificaciones del programa o apoyos para el personal escolar).
Presentadora: Nathaly Silva
Nathaly Silva especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Soy mama de un niño con una discapacidad, él tiene Autismo y es no verbal y se lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial por eso pienso que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos.
Objetivos de Aprendizaje:
Los participantes podrán:
- Reconocer metas anuales del IEP que sean completas y rigurosas.
- Identificar los requisitos para incluir un servicio en el IEP.
- Diferenciar el contenido de las cuatro secciones del Resumen del Programa del IEP.
