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Join ConnectSPED in person or via Zoom on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 for the Fall meeting! https://www.facebook.com/share/Dc6NZmo1mSVqLT8X/

I hope that everyone's summer is off to a great start! Here is a resource with ideas for summer fun for children with special needs.

Summer Fun Ideas for Children with Special Needs | Support for Families Here are fun ideas for summer activities for children with significant multiple disabilities and visual impairment, including sensory trays, art activities, books, music, and toys. Ideas to Engage Students with […]

We had a great ConnectSPED meeting tonight to wrap up the 2023-2024 school year. We plan to have an option to get together at Webster Park sometime this summer, and we will keep you posted. Our quarterly meetings will resume in the 2024-2025 school year.

Parents/caregivers of a child with diverse needs in the School District of Superior are welcome to join us in person at the Superior Public Library or over Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23 from 5:30-6:30pm.

I enjoyed connecting with some new families at SMS conference night. I’ll be set up again on March 5, so stop by to say hi if you’re at the next SMS conference night.

Parents/ Guardians or other involved family members are welcome to join ConnectSPED for our Q2 Meeting in person or online on April 23. Please share to help ConnectSPED reach more families.

Please share this flyer to help ConnectSPED connect with more families in the School District of Superior who have a child or children with diverse needs.

Here’s an opportunity that was shared with me. See the flyer for more details and contact Emily Winker with any questions that you have: [email protected]

The differences between an IEP and a 504 Plan

The difference between IEPs and 504 plans Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans are similar but different. See how they compare in what they provide and the processes and laws involved.

This article explains what an SST - Student Support Team Plan is. As a parent, you can still request a referral for a Special Education evaluation or 504 eligibility.

Understanding the Student Study Team (SST) Before seeking a special education evaluation, the Student Study Team is the often the first step you should take when you have a concern about your child's school performance.

WI Facets webinar: The Transition IEP Checklist –Nov. 28, 2023 @ noon.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Transition IEP Checklist – 2023.11.28. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us as we present a new resource from WI FACETS, the Transition IEP Checklist. Written to provide more detail on the transition section of our IEP Checklist, this stand-alone publication serves as an excellent resource for the transition process for students with disabilities who have IEPs. This...

One more resource on effective communication from WI Facets, "Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy."
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This article explains neuropsychological testing and when it's used. Did you know that parents can ask for a referral for neuropsychological testing. The wait list is often longer than 6 months, and there are a few options locally including Essentia, HP Psychological, and Arrowhead Psychological. The information from the testing can with diagnosing a variety of conditions such as ADHD, OCD, autism, anxiety, and learning disabilities. This information can be extremely helpful when advocating for your child's needs in school setting.

Neuropsychological Testing: What is it and when is it needed? Neuropsychological testing is a pragmatic way to assess a child's learning profile and identify executive function challenges.

Another resource for those who have a child(ren) with ADHD is A.D.A.M. Attention Deficit Awareness Minnesota. I personally know Lee Gerhls, the founder, who I've met with on a couple of occasions related to my full-time job with the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. The website has a wealth of great resources, and Lee can be reached at [email protected] with any specific questions.

Attention Deficit Awareness of Minnesota, Inc. (A-D-A-M℠) Attention Deficit Awareness of Minnesota, Inc. (A-D-A-M℠) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides resources & creates links between individuals, organizations & professionals regarding ADHD.

It was great to see those of you who were able to make it tonight! As a follow up to our discussion and a resource that anyone might be interested in, here is a link to PACER MN on communication:

Communication Parents are a child’s best and longest-lasting advocates. Parents with good communication skills can be even more effective advocates for their children. Communication is like a mobile—when one part moves, the whole mobile must move. Likewise, when your approach, attitude, or responses change, t...

UW Extension is offering a virtual class for families. It's a 3-session series that runs on Mondays from Nov. 6-Nov. 20th, and you can attend at either 9-10:30 am or 6-7:30 pm.
To register for the class, visit https://go.wisc.edu/3zo6s2.

WI FACETS Webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Noon. Behavior, Discipline and Students with Disabilities – 2023.10.4

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Behavior, Discipline and Students with Disabilities – 2023.10.4 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In this session, we will review requirements under federal law related to discipline and students with disabilities. The presentation will discuss what counts as a disciplinary removal, how a disciplinary change in placement is defined, and what is meant by a manifestation determination. Will also s...

Family members with a child with diverse needs in the Superior School District are welcome to join us in person or on Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 17 for the next ConnectSPED meeting!

For those joining in person:
Join us in the meeting room at the Superior Public Library from 5:15-6:45 pm on Tuesday, October 17.
The meeting room will be ready by 5:00pm.
Pizza and water will be provided.
You're welcome to bring a store-bought item to share.

For those joining via Zoom:
ConnectSPED Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84189499414
Meeting ID: 841 8949 9414
Password: Connect

RSVP on the Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/4xRebGbKT

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Families As Partners Zoom Sessions

Fall Class....Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) for Parents or Caregivers of Child 0-12 with Disabilities.

Parenting and Family Relationships Family relationships matter! Your source of well-researched, quality information about parenting and family relationships. Discover Our Cl

Here are some upcoming webinars hosted by WI Facets. Follow the link to the training calendar to register...
05 SEP IEP 3: EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY IN THE IEP PROCESS 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

06 SEP ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND MENTAL HEALTH, WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

19 SEP IEP 4: REEVALUATION & INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION (IEE)
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

26SEP SECTION 504: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Training Calendar Download 2023 Training Calendar Download 2023 Spanish Training Calendar WI FACETS has over 85 free workshops scheduled annually for families of children with disabilities and those who support them. Registration is required. Requests for reasonable accommodations are appreciated two weeks prior to t...

With the start of a new school year, we will be announcing meeting dates soon. We look forward to connecting with you during the 2023-2024 school year. You're welcome to reach out to ConnectSPED with questions about SPED, IEPs, 504 Plans, advocating for your child's needs, or help navigating resources. Email us at [email protected].