Tag: Parent Involvement

Parents As Leaders

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 20, 2023

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On Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. KCBS Advance Academy and FND Parent Education Network (PEN) are hosting a workshop for parents.

Please join PEN for an enlightening workshop titled Parents as Leaders. We recognize that a child’s disability affects the child and the entire family. This workshop is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of your child’s unique strengths and challenges. We will provide tools and resources to help you confidently navigate educational, medical, and social pathways to ensure your child receives the best support possible. Let’s come together to empower our children and ourselves in this journey. Reserve your spot today and maximize this opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive.

Tags Parent Involvement, Parents

A Guide to an Individualized Education Plan that Works

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 20, 2023

Alphabet blocks arranged to spell IEP - Individualized Education Plan. Used for special education services in elementary, middle and high schools. ** Note: Visible grain at 100%, best at smaller sizes

Starting this October, FND PEN will host an in-person monthly workshop with Lake County Public School.

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

On October 18, 2023, we will present a workshop on A Guide to an IEP that works.

This is an in-person event, and you can register in advance at this link: https://forms.gle/W4dMTQypncy4VDYM6 or scan the QR code in this flyer link to register. https://www.smore.com/gk3mb

Location for this event: Grassy Lake Elementary1100 Fosgate Road Minneola, Fl 34715

Workshop Details: 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.

Tags idea, IEP, Parent Involvement, Parents, Special Education

Collaborative Communication and Effective Parent-Teacher Conference

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 20, 2023

Father And Son Meeting With Female Teacher

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

We will cover various topics related to special education, effective communication, and resources.

This month, October 04, 2023, we will present a workshop on Collaborative Communication and Effective Parent-Teacher Conference. Join us on Zoom at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register.

This flyer will have all the resources discussed in the workshop.

Collaborative Communication

In this presentation, you will learn about different forms of communication to help you effectively advocate for your loved one. This includes: What are the different forms of communication? What’s the difference between active and passive listening? How does collaborative communication help me? How do I incorporate this information when meeting with teams to understand and effectively advocate for necessary services for my loved one?

Effective Parent-Teacher Conference

Having a parent-teacher conference is an opportunity to collaborate with the goal of a better academic and social outcome for the student. This presentation will explain setting expectations for the meeting and developing a meeting agenda and goals to help facilitate a productive meeting.

Tags communication, event, idea, Parent Involvement, Parents, Special Education

Konferans Tranzisyon pou Jen – Youth Transition Conference

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 14, 2023

Multiracial people sitting in circle during group therapy supporting each other. Diversity, mental health and support concept. People communicating while sitting in circle and gesturing.

Konferans Tranzisyon pou jen – Youth Transition Conference

Yon fanmiy ki gin yon pitit ou byen yon elev ki gin yon andikap ou yon konsidsyon ap benefisye de konferans sa! Jwen ak nou pou nou ka pale ak 3 jen ki, malgre andikap yo, fe gran efo pou yo ka trase yon chemin pou reyisit pa yo.

Nou gen 3 jen ki pral pale avek nou sou cheminman pa yo etan ke yo afekte pa andikap visib e envisib. Nap gen opotinite pou nou tande istwa yo, e pose keksyon.

Planifikasyon tranzisyon se yon pwosesis kontinyèl ki kòmanse nan laj 12 ans pou prepare elèv ki gen andikap pou lavi apre lekòl segondè. Li mande pou planifikasyon, devlopman konpetans, ak yon rezo sipò. Konferans sa ap touche suje sa yo ak anpil lot bagay…

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/271695375683368?ref=newsfeed

Tags After Graduation, Disability Awareness, High School, IEP, Inclusion, Parent Involvement, Providers, transition, Youth

Effective Parent Teacher Collaboration

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 13, 2023

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Workshop Summary
Having a parent-teacher meeting is an opportunity to collaborate;
the parent and teacher need to set expectations for the meeting and come with ideas and open communication. Laying out the meeting agenda and meeting goals then sticking to them will help facilitate a productive meeting. We must remember like an IEP meeting our overall goal is the student.

Facebook Live: https://fb.me/e/1mpey7w4J

Tags IEP, Inclusion, Parent Involvement, Resource Document, Youth

FDLRS Parent University: Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 13, 2023

Join WPB FDLRS and FND as we dig into what it’s like to parent a child with special needs. This four-part series will address understanding a child’s emotional development and how childhood experiences have life long impacts, understanding the various systems of care and the laws that protect individuals, how to collaborate, how to document your child’s information, and how to support yourself as a caregiver.

Registration required:

https://www.fdlrsalpha.org/parent-services/parent-university

Tags Disability Awareness, Parent Involvement

FDLRS Parent University: Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 13, 2023

Registration required:

https://www.fdlrsalpha.org/parent-services/parent-university

Tags Disability Awareness, Parent Involvement

FDLRS Parent University: Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 13, 2023

Registration required:

https://www.fdlrsalpha.org/parent-services/parent-university

Tags Disability Awareness, Parent Involvement

FDLRS Parent University: Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 13, 2023

Registration required:

https://www.fdlrsalpha.org/parent-services/parent-university

Tags Disability Awareness, Parent Involvement

Back to School, An IEP That Works

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 13, 2023

African teenage girl with disability sitting on wheelchair with laptop on her knees and talking to her friends

Learn about the pillars of IDEA and the components of the IEP that drive Special Education for students with disabilities in collaboration with Mental Health America of Southeast Florida and Co-Director of PEN, Ally Walford, via Zoom.

Meeting: 812 5986 6978 Passcode: 373185

Tags idea, IEP, Parent Involvement, Special Education