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Zoom workshop about Developing Social Skills at Home on December 2 at 10 am.
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The Family Empowerment Series is multi-session workshop part of Starbridge’s Signature Series offered each year. This series of workshops prepares families and caregivers to better advocate within the educational system for their children and to be a resource for other families of students who have disabilities in their communities.
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Dive into a dynamic discussion on mastering communication and collaboration during IEP meetings. We’ll explore strategies to stay calm under pressure and navigate tense moments with ease. Plus, learn about the pathways available for resolving disputes effectively. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and strengthen your advocacy skills!
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For families of children who had or are living with a serious illness, the holiday season can be a mixed bag—one filled with joy, comfort, and love, but often also anxiety, sadness, and isolation. Holidays can intensify emotions, highlight the passage of time, and remind us of what was or what might never be, making even cherished traditions feel bittersweet. At the same time, they can offer opportunities for connection, reflection, and new ways of finding peace or joy through adapted rituals and shared experiences. Anticipating the holidays often brings its own emotional weight, but through honest conversation and mutual support, families can prepare for and navigate the season with greater understanding. Join members of the Network in a moderated discussion about the complex emotions that accompany significant days, strategies for coping, and the power of ritual and connection during the holiday season.
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The presentation will provide an overview of the IEP process, describes the legal requirements for Least Restrictive Environment This workshop will review the IEP process with specific focus on the Legal requirement of Least Restrictive Environment. Will discuss the value of Inclusion for ALL children and provide Strategies to help include students with special needs in general education classes.
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Siblings of individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and/or intensive needs often carry unique joys and challenges throughout their lives. This talk explores the emotional dynamics that can shape sibling relationships, ranging from love and pride to stress and resentment. The presentation offers practical ways families can foster connection, understanding, and mutual support. Together, we’ll discuss both proactive and responsive strategies to help siblings feel seen, supported, and confident in their roles, both now and in the future.
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Learning executive function skills is a key part of early childhood development. These skills include managing emotions, building focus and attention, and developing an understanding of time. This webinar will explore a variety of assistive technology (AT) tools like emotional supports, timers, visual schedules, and sensory items to help young children build these important skills. If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
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Who should attend? This free masterclass series is for families, professionals, college students, or anyone else interested in learning about autism. This masterclass series is a companion to our About Autism in Toddlers online course that is free to the public. What will we cover? This masterclass series will help you learn about the core diagnostic features and early signs of autism in toddlers and see early intervention in action. Each masterclass will cover the following agenda: What is autism and what are the early signs in toddlers? We will feature new content and videos each masterclass to cover key topics in About Autism in Toddlers. When is this scheduled? This masterclass series is scheduled once a month and continues year-round. Join anytime, attend once or come back when you can. Day: 1st Friday of each month (barring holidays) Why is attending important? By attending, you are joining a community of learners watching videos together and sharing their experiences, questions, and encouragement. We cannot record our masterclasses because we show photos and videos of our families, so make sure to attend. |
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This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate Autistic identity, and explore Autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. This presentation will provide insights into your child’s neurotype, preparing you with an informed mindset for raising an Autistic child. Parents, family members, and caregivers of individuals who are potentially Autistic are also encouraged to attend.
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These meetings have been established to create a group discussion where LifeMAP coaches, Intensive Autism Coach Training (IACT) graduates, and Autism Professional Coaches Association (APCA) members can share ideas and strategies on how to assist clients in various situations in coaching sessions. We also have the added guidance and expertise of coaches who have been with the program since its inception and these meetings have been designed to help coaches better meet a variety of needs with our clients. They are very informative sessions that have been well received by our coaching staff. We catch up on any new training ideas and/or workshops that address issues that are common topics of discussion. How do we best serve our community?
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12/9/25: IEP Advocacy: The Nuts and Bolts - Join us for a practical, empowering session designed to strengthen your understanding of the IEP process and your role as an effective advocate. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), learn about key IEP components and team members, explore essential advocacy skills, and discover reliable resources to confidently prepare for and participate in IEP meetings. Presented by Aimee Combs, Executive Director
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Join us as CADRE Senior Consultant, Julie Weatherly, Esq., reviews the ten most relevant special education cases for 2025.
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Holidays: Merry, not Meltdown-y. Autism-Friendly Navigation of the Holiday Season. Holidays can be challenging for autistic individuals. Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, will share tips, tricks, and suggestions to help you plan for a merry holiday season.
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Join us for a thoughtful and supportive conversation about the stressors commonly faced by teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. 💬 Together, we'll explore ways to help our children manage stress and build resilience for a healthier future. 🌱 📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to register: https://bit.ly/3KTmMKf
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When it comes to managing money for someone with a disability, two roles often come into play — the Representative Payee and the Trust Representative. These roles can seem similar, but they have very different responsibilities, and it’s important to know who does what. This session is designed for caregivers, people with disabilities, attorneys, and financial professionals who are involved in planning or managing a Special Needs Trust. We’ll explain each role in clear terms, show how they can work together, and help you avoid common mistakes that could lead to compliance issues or lost benefits. Whether you’re a family member managing care, or a legal or financial professional supporting a client, this session will give you practical tools and a better understanding of how to protect the financial future of someone with a disability.
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Es importante que los padres y el personal de la escuela resuelvan los problemas relacionados con el IEP rápidamente cuando surjan. La mediación es una forma útil de abordar un punto muerto o una disputa. Este taller incluye información sobre los servicios de mediación gratuitos disponibles del Sistema de Mediación de Educación Especial de WI ("WSEMS" para abreviar); leyes federales y estatales relacionadas con la mediación; cuándo y cómo solicitar la mediación; quiénes son los mediadores; participación en la mediación; y más.
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It’s NOT Rocket Science!
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Join the Center for Leadership in Disability at GSU for a day of learning, conversation, self-advocacy activities, and special guests! This event is sponsored by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. Training Details: Audience: Teens and young adults with disabilities and their supporters Training dates: October 9th: Atlanta, Ga
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Join Erin Black and Michael Scanlon for a practical walk-through of the Adult Ally Toolkit—a resource created to strengthen youth–adult partnerships and elevate youth voice in everyday practice. Learn how to launch the toolkit in your program and adapt its tools, stories, and podcasts to support meaningful youth engagement across your organization. This session includes a rapid tour of the final product and practical next steps for using the Adult Ally Toolkit as the powerful conversation starter and implementation tool it’s designed to be.
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Community Strong, led by self-advocates for self-advocates, is a weekly ZOOM gathering about having fun and spending time with each other. Each week, there will be a different host and honored guest. Location: Zoom Date/Time: December 15, 2025 from 4-5pm Register for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-GsrDgoGdSxo-F7n2uqslZBLsixjamj#/registration
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Family Engagement in Literacy: Practice Building Key Literacy Skills When parents are looking for ways to support their child’s reading at home, it is useful for them to know the key early literacy skills in an easy-to-understand way. This session defines the foundational skills of literacy and provides hands-on examples to show parents how they can engage their child at home in learning the skills while also making reading fun. Please contact Alexix Pratt for any questions: apratt@spanadvocacy.org
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Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill. We will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality with people you work with. Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples of those who have crossed lines in our culture. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what's okay and not okay in various settings. This webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with. We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.
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There are many reasons why self-directed IEPs is a popular nation-wide topic of interest in both educational and disability communities. Ensuring students with disabilities have agency in their lives when leaving K-12 education is perhaps the most important outcome of their education. Self-Directed IEPs is one way to foster agency and self-determination for students with disabilities. This presentation will provide tips for both families and educators on how to appropriately engage students in the IEP process across all ages and developmental levels.
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Join us to explore AccessTECH, a comprehensive program designed to empower individuals with disabilities to pursue careers in high-demand technology fields through a structured five-phase process. Participants will learn about specialized training pathways in areas like Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and 3D Printing, as well as partnerships that provide internships and job placement with leading tech companies. The webinar will also guide attendees on how to refer Vocational Rehabilitation participants, navigate the application process, and leverage AccessTECH resources to support successful employment outcomes in the tech industry.
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From School to Home: Keeping Behavior Supports Consistent is a 30-minute training designed for caregivers and school professionals who want to strengthen home–school collaboration around Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Participants will receive a brief overview of what a BIP is, how replacement behaviors are taught at school, and practical examples of how families can reinforce these new skills at home. The session highlights simple strategies educators can share with caregivers, ways parents can adapt BIP supports for daily routines, and the importance of consistency across environments. Resources for families and professionals will be provided, along with guidance on using the “parent training needed” option in the IEP to support families in implementing behavior strategies at home.
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This workshop will help parents and students to prepare for the future. Beginning at age 14, students and schools must begin the journey in planning for life after high school. Learn how to write an Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) and how to include your child in this important process. This workshop will include information and strategies for students preparing to work after high school and students going on to college or other educational settings.
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Who should attend? This free masterclass series is for families, professionals, college students, or anyone else interested in learning about autism. This masterclass series is a companion to our About Autism in Toddlers online course that is free to the public. What will we cover? This masterclass series will help you learn about the core diagnostic features and early signs of autism in toddlers and see early intervention in action. Each masterclass will cover the following agenda: What is autism and what are the early signs in toddlers? We will feature new content and videos each masterclass to cover key topics in About Autism in Toddlers. When is this scheduled? This masterclass series is scheduled once a month and continues year-round. Join anytime, attend once or come back when you can. Day: 1st Friday of each month (barring holidays) Why is attending important? By attending, you are joining a community of learners watching videos together and sharing their experiences, questions, and encouragement. We cannot record our masterclasses because we show photos and videos of our families, so make sure to attend. |
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