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!
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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
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
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.
This workshop will address how a child develops emotionally, what impacts that development, how trauma can have lasting effects on a child’s development and future health and wellness, as well as strategies to deal with a child’s diagnosis effectively.
This presentation is offered in collaboration with The Florida Center Training Institute, a division of The Florida Center for Early Childhood.
Workshop Summary
Is getting homework done more than a chore for 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 training 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.
Facebook Live Event Link: https://fb.me/e/Ql0ntxxM
Empowering Families and Promoting Development
Join us for our annual virtual conference, “Boot Camp 2023: Understanding and Supporting Learning Processes.” Through a series of detailed sessions, attendees will delve into topics aimed at helping educators, parents, and stakeholders. This event aims to address the different learning needs of all students, especially those needing extra educational support. Our goal is to share knowledge and strategies to improve learning experiences for every student.
Registration: https://buff.ly/48hhsXZ
FND Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyNetworkonDisabilities
Free in-person training for parents/caregivers who care for children and youth (up to age 18) with special needs! This course is designed to empower families with information and strategies to be successful advocates for their loved ones.
Space is limited!
Reservations are required by October 1st.
Please contact Debbie Lombard at 954-729-3555 or use the link below to register.: https://dpjcc.wufoo.com/forms/kjkwb1k1prgkiu/