Kidfest

Come say “Hello!” to FND POPIN Parent Training Specialist Glenesha Milner for an exciting day of celebrating children at Panama City’s Kidfest! She will be at the Family Network on Disabilities resource table with free information about our services.

Kidfest is a 27-year-old family event that features children’s activities, entertainment, food, and, most of all, fun for the whole family.

More than 100 area organizations and businesses set up various types of free activities for children of all ages, while numerous entertainers showcase their talents throughout the day. Last year, approximately 5,000 people from Northwest Florida and South Alabama attended the event.

Early Education and Care hosts this event each year, with all proceeds benefiting the organization. Kidfest is EEC’s major fundraiser, which not only supports EEC’s programs but also celebrates children and enhances family involvement.

Parents as Leaders (PALs) 4-part series

Join us for this informative series!

PALs (Parents as Leaders) is a series of workshops and presentations designed to empower parents of children with disabilities. It provides insights, tools, and a supportive community to help parents advocate effectively and navigate challenges. The program also fosters a network of peer support, enabling parents to share experiences and learn from one another.

Helping With Homework an AI Presentation

Please join our AI presenter for an informative webinar about helping your child with homework. Is getting homework done more of a chore for you rather than your child? You’re not alone! Most children avoid doing their homework. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child do homework without a struggle, this presentation will show you how! Join us for a great discussion on new and fun tips for helping children with their homework and how to be supportive of their educational efforts.

https://www.facebook.com/popinfl

Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences on Facebook Live

Please join Parent Training Specialist Miss Glenesha Milner on Monday, April 22nd at 1 p.m. EST as she discusses the benefits of effective parent-teacher conferences. Having a parent-teacher conference is an opportunity to collaborate together with the goal of a better academic and social outcome for the student. This presentation will explain how to set expectations for the meeting and develop a meeting agenda and goals to help facilitate a productive meeting.

https://www.facebook.com/popinfl

“Colors of Autism 5K Fun Run” Family Fun Day

Join POPIN’s Glenesha Milner at “The Colors of Autism 5K Fun Run/Family FUN Day”, a family-friendly fundraiser for Chipola Area Autism Resource Center, Inc., a local 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves Jackson County and the surrounding areas. This day is more importantly a day for family and friends to come together to celebrate and enjoy time with their loved ones and those we serve, raise awareness and acceptance.

https://myevent.com/colorsofautism2024?fbclid=IwAR19EiFaa6EBGV8uqWrgm4CY5QEfzwatKSihZ8qM6Bb9xVQp5igSOGcLtQc_aem_AcDMQCl-Y8399f6LnFKr2PzuGzfTMyN6tmaKi60Ciy2vIq1P1fKwlhHdVwXTDjcR-uCKYuulma0uREHqEhKqjRXx#

DeSoto Schools Parent ESE Resource Fair

Attention Parents of Students with Disabilities! The ESE Department is hosting a Parent Resource Fair that will include free or low-cost resources located in the district or a neighboring county. These resources include but are not limited to, parent training, post-secondary resources, and medical services. Please stop by the Family Service Center Annex between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 25th! We hope to see you there!

https://www.desotoschools.com/apps/news/article/1903303

Family Care Council Area 1 Presents Info and Resources with Family Network on Disabilities

Lisa Math, Director of the Family STAR program at Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about how FND can support your family’s needs if you have a child or young adult with special healthcare needs. She will also be sharing about the resources available on the FND website.

*Please note the time of presentation: 11 am Central, 12pm Eastern

Registration required:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuiorTwrG9IyXJZ-4jPf3gtVqJrGfnoy

‘PEN it IN’ with DSACF: A Webinar Series

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

Individualized Education Plan – IEP Workshop in Okeechobee County

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

‘Lunch and Learn’ Osceola County School Disctrict

Starting this September, FND PEN will host a virtual monthly ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinar in collaboration with the Osceola County School District.

We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, and resources.

Join us on Zoom at 11.30 a.m. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register.

Recordings are available on our PEN YouTube Channel.

Or on the Osceola County School District Website.