Building Blocks of Self-Advocacy

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/3vc3vhrs Families have a unique opportunity to support self-advocacy. Supporting youth and young adults with disabilities to develop and use self-advocacy skills can have a positive impact throughout their life. This workshop will provide participants a framework for encouraging self-advocacy. • The importance of knowing their disability •

Moving On from Early On® with Stephanie Nicholls

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Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:30am-10:30am Register at tinyurl.com/5n8b75ej Your baby or toddler with a disability or developmental delay qualified for Early On services. What do you need to consider when preparing to exit Early On? This workshop explores the five things you need to consider as your child approaches the end of their Early On

Event Series Behavior is Communication

Behavior is Communication

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Friday, December 1, 2023 1:00PM – 2:30PM AND Friday, December 8, 2023 1:00PM – 2:30PM Register at tinyurl.com/mpm44wud Join us for a two-part webinar to help us learn that ALL behavior is communication. A child’s problematic or inappropriate behavior is a sign that something is not right. The child needs support, not punishment. This online

Assistive Technology: More Than Checking a Box

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/45c5r2ak Assistive Technology enables people with disabilities to participate more fully in all aspects of their lives – at home, at school, and in their community. Assistive Technology (AT) can also help students access their right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Understanding School Options: Virtual and Cyber and Web, Oh My!

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/5fhn2hkf OR 6:30pm-7:30pm Register at tinyurl.com/ynu2yste Choosing where your child goes to school is one of the biggest decisions you face as a parent. Each child is unique and there are many different types of schools in Michigan. Choosing the right type of school and learning environment to

Understanding School Options: Virtual and Cyber and Web, Oh My!

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/5fhn2hkf OR 6:30pm-7:30pm Register at tinyurl.com/ynu2yste Choosing where your child goes to school is one of the biggest decisions you face as a parent. Each child is unique and there are many different types of schools in Michigan. Choosing the right type of school and learning environment to

Promoting Literacy Success

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Thursday, December 14, 2023 6:30pm-7:30pm Register at tinyurl.com/3kxwh68h The benefits of family and school partnerships in fostering literacy success are overwhelming. Did you know that family engagement in their child's literacy learning positively and significantly impacts school performance? This presentation will provide families with knowledge and skills in promoting literacy skills. Families will be able

How to Have Collaborative Assistive Technology Conversations

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/s3fkne6t Assistive Technology enables people with disabilities to participate more fully in all aspects of their lives – at home, at school, and in their community. Assistive Technology (AT) can also help students access their right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Transition: Beyond IDEA

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Thursday, December 21, 2023 6:30pm-8:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/ye6kw96c Transition planning sets the goals and activities that will help a teenager achieve their post-high school plans. This online workshop will provide an overview of supports that can assist young adults with the transition from school to adult life. · Understand the transfer of parental rights at