• Each year the District hosts Parent Learning Opportunities that cover a wide selection of topics to increase knowledge and understanding of special education.  These sessions are open to all families, as well as friends from outside the District. 

     

    Noon Know-How: Parent Training That Fits Your Day

     

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    Meeting ID: 233 933 255 265 94 

    Passcode: SPED2025

     

    Join the virtual sessions at 12:00 noon on the following dates:

     

    Tuesday, January 13

    Transition Planning ~ presented by Partners Resource Network ~ English

    REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/xSRiKbdWre9Diu2c7

    This workshop will provide parents with IDEA transition requirements for a student with a disability preparing for life after high school. We will cover important aspects of transition planning, information typically included in a transition plan, how transition plans are developed and by whom, and resources for more information on transition.

     

     

    Wednesday, January 14: Spanish

    Miércoles, 14 de enero: Español ~ Planificación de Transición ~ presentado por Partners Resource Network

    REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/xSRiKbdWre9Diu2c7

    Este taller presentará a los padres los requerimientos del proceso de transición de IDEA para un estudiante con discapacidad que se prepara para la vida después de la secundaria. Cubriremos aspectos importantes de la planificación de la transición, la información incluida en el plan, cómo se desarrolla, quién está a cargo, y presentaremos otros recursos para más información sobre esta etapa.

     

     

    Tuesday, January 20: Supporting Anxious Kids: What Every Parent Should Know  

    Anxiety is one of the most common challenges children face today, but with the right tools, parents can make a powerful difference. This training helps caregivers understand what anxiety looks like in children, why it happens, and how to respond in ways that build resilience rather than fear. Parents will leave with practical strategies they can use at home, at school, and in everyday moments to support their child’s emotional well‑being. 

     

    Tuesday, February 3: Middle School and High School planning for current 5th and 8th grade parents

     

    Tuesday, February 24:  Deescalation Strategies for Parents to Help with Behaviors at Home

     

    Tuesday, March 3: Understanding the Role of the Parent in the ARD Process ~ English

     

    Tuesday, March 10:  Spanish ~ Understanding the Role of the Parent in the ARD Process

    Martes, 10 de marzo: Español ~ Comprendiendo el papel de los padres en el proceso ARD

    El proceso de la reunión de ARD: Este taller provee una perspectiva general del proceso de la reunión de ARD para que los padres se preparen para participar en cada etapa del mismo. Los participantes comprenderán la agenda del ARD, y los derechos y responsabilidades establecidas en los Procedimientos de Protección (o salvaguardas procesales).  

     

    Tuesday, April 7: Helping your child understand their disability and learn to self-advocate

     

     

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Recordings of Parent Learning Opportunities