Please join us at 1 p.m. EST an our AI presenter will explain assistive technology. Students eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may be eligible for assistive technology (e.g., text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and spell-checking devices). This presentation will detail how to request an evaluation for assistive technology services and where they can be added to the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
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Family Network on Disabilities (FND) was founded in 1985 by a group of parents of children with disabilities who came together for mutual support and information-sharing. FND is a grassroots organization for persons with disabilities and their families that is family-centered and family-driven. This presentation will inform participants of all of the FND programs offering free help and information to families of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them.
Please join POPIN’s Glenesha Milner at 1 p.m. EST as she presents information about IEPs and their role in special education. Developing and implementing an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is the equal responsibility of educators, parents, and other members of the IEP team. This workshop explains the IEP process and the importance of parental participation. Learn helpful tips for writing effective IEP goals and strategies.
Description of the Event: VPK families! Do you want to make sure your child is ready for Kindergarten? The ELC of Osceola County is partnering with many community partners for an event that will help you learn more about your child’s development as well as support children and families getting more resources. Come join us for this fun, engaging, and informative time.
Los estudiantes son a menudo sus mejores defensores. No en vano, con frecuencia son ellos los que mejor saben lo que necesitan y quieren. Esta presentación compartirá estrategias para ayudar a los estudiantes a presentar y asumir más responsabilidad durante la mayor parte del proceso. Un IEP dirigido por un estudiante es un IEP en el que el estudiante con una discapacidad participó en la redacción y creación de cualquier parte del IEP y/o desempeñó un papel de liderazgo durante la reunión del IEP real.
Please join us on January 12th at 6 PM (EST), for “Beginning the Journey II”, as we discuss the transition from the Early Steps Program (0-3) into the Pre-Kindergarten Program for Students with Disabilities (3-5).
Intervention is a key step in helping children who have been identified as having developmental delays succeed. This is a critical period to keep services and interventions.
In this presentation, we will go over step by step what to expect when your child is transitioning out of early steps with an IFSP and into the school system with their first IEP if they qualify.
Early Intervention is a key step in helping children who have been identified as having developmental delays succeed. But what happens after the 3rd birthday and your child transitions from early steps to the school system?
In this presentation, we will go over step by step what to expect when your child is transitioning out of early steps with an IFSP and into the school system with their first IEP if they qualify.
Starting this October, FND PEN will host an in-person monthly workshop in collaboration with Lake County Public School.
We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, resources, and much more.
On February 21, 2024, we will present a workshop on ‘Nuts & Bolts of Diploma Pathways’.
This is an in-person event and you can register in advance at this link: https://forms.gle/W4dMTQypncy4VDYM6 or scan the QR code to register.
Workshop Details:
This presentation provides information to help students and their families understand the various pathways to graduation, including information on accelerated options and deferred graduation.
Starting this October, FND PEN will be hosting an in-person monthly workshop in collaboration with Lake County Public School.
We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, resources, and much more.
On December 13, 2023, we will present a workshop on ‘Transition to Kindergarten’. This is a dynamic and interactive workshop that helps children with disabilities transition to kindergarten along with their families. By addressing the common questions and concerns that come along with this important step in the lives of families, “Transition to Kindergarten” will help families understand their rights and responsibilities as active participants in the process.
This is an in-person event and you can register in advance at this link: https://forms.gle/W4dMTQypncy4VDYM6 or scan the QR code to register.
Starting this September FND PEN will be hosting virtual monthly webinars in collaboration with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.
We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, resources and much more.
It will be held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Please use this link to register in advance: Registration Link
Need Help Navigating the IEP Process?
Ally Walford, Co-Director of Parent Education Network, will be at The Clemance Einhorn Center for Arts and Education in Okeechobee to provide an in-person “Ins & Outs” of the IEP, from eligibility to graduation and beyond.
Parents/Guardians from surrounding counties are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP to 863-447-0473
Give us a call at (727) 523-1130 or (800) 825-5736 or request a callback by clicking below.
