Transition to Kindergarten and AI Presentation on Facebook Live

Meet with our AI presenter for a webinar on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 1 PM EST.

“Transition to Kindergarten” is a dynamic and interactive workshop that helps children with disabilities and their families transition to kindergarten. By addressing the common questions and concerns that accompany this important step in their lives, “Transition to Kindergarten” will help families understand their rights and responsibilities as active participants in the process.

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It’s a Great IDEA: Modules #1-4. Overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on Facebook Live

Tune in to Parent Training Specialist Glenesha Milner every Monday at 1 PM EST from April 29, 2024, to May 27, 2024, except for Monday, May 13, 2024, for an informative four-module presentation on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

IDEA is a federal law requiring schools to serve the educational needs of eligible students with disabilities. This presentation will provide an overview of IDEA, in which participants will learn about the thirteen disability categories covered under IDEA and how each part of IDEA (A, B, C, and D) deals with a specific area of the law. This presentation will also provide a glimpse at IDEA’s six major principles, focusing on student and parental rights as well as the responsibilities of public schools for students with disabilities.

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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.

Piezas necesarias para la Autodeterminacion

Los estudiantes que tienen habilidades de autodeterminación tienen más posibilidades de tener éxito al abordar la necesidad de habilidades de autodeterminación entre los adolescentes, incluidos algunos de los componentes principales de la autodeterminación, que son: conocimiento de sí mismos y de los demás, gestión personal, comunicación eficaz. , autodefensa y defensa dentro de los sistemas, toma de decisiones, establecimiento de metas y resolución de problemas. Estas experiencias ayudan a un joven a poner a prueba sus fortalezas como defensor de sí mismo. Los resultados en adultos de los estudiantes se evaluaron mediante una escala completada por los padres.

IEP Dirigido por Estudiantes

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.

Polk County Public Schools Learning Support Symposium

Polk County Public Schools Learning Support Symposium Learning Support Division encourages families to join us for our annual symposium. The Learning Support Division department leaders will be sharing information on supports and services available to students from the Behavior & Mental Health, ESE and Student Services departments. Attendees may choose two sessions to attend.

Topics include:

  • Transition services for students with disabilities after high school
  • Supporting students and families with autism
  • Understanding secondary trauma
  • Dealing with challenging behaviors
  • Importance of caregiver respite

Diploma Pathways

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.Loading indicator

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.

Transition to Kindergarten

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.Loading indicator

Palm Beach Post Secondary Transition Open House

Representatives from local agencies, organizations, transition programs, and planning resources will be present. They will be able to answer questions and provide information and support.

Konferans Tranzisyon pou Jen – Youth Transition Conference

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…

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