Parent Leadership Hub Weekly Update for February 9, 2012
Parent/Personnel Development Opportunities
1. Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems
WHEN: Feb. 21 in La Crosse at the Radisson Hotel, 200 Harborview Plaza, Feb. 22 in Green Bay at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1015 Lombardi Ave, Feb. 23 in Milwaukee (Pewaukee), Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road. All locations are from 8:00am – 2:30pm.
WHAT: Many children have emotional or behavioral problems that present special challenges for teachers and others in school. This workshop will provide you with strategies to enhance learning, build self-esteem and control disruptive and otherwise troublesome behavior of students with emotional and behavioral problems. Discussion topics will include conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, depression and bipolar disorder, bullying, societal violence, parental mismanagement, among others, and on this foundation, build practical strategies to maintain behavioral control and teach effectively.
WHO: This is a conference for teachers, administrators, social workers, counselors, and psychologists focused on evidence-based classroom strategies that really make a difference.
REGISTER: Cost is $164.00/person, DISCOUNTS: Small group discounts are available for registrations received together. Two people registered together pay $154.00 each. For groups of three to five people, each pays $139.00 and groups of six or more the fee is $129.00 per person. To register call 602-674-0711 or email info@hscseminars.
2. A Better Way Clubhouse Open-House
WHEN: Feb. 22 starting at 11:00am
WHERE: A Better Way Clubhouse at 205 S. Cherry Ave, Marshfield, WI
WHAT: Snacks will be provided. A Better Way Clubhouse was established to provide a safe and friendly environment for adults with mental illness. Its purpose is to assist individuals with their recovery by offering support, activities, and independent living skills. It is hoped this will be a valuable community resource for individuals with mental illness as well as for family members and those who provide services for them. For more information call Robyn Siskoff at 715-344-4210 or toll free at 800-382-8484.
3. Call for Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) Training Proposals for 2012-2013.
WSPEI (Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative) is seeking proposals from school districts, communities, parent groups or agencies that would like to host a Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) training for 2012-2013. Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) is the only known program in the country to simultaneously train youth with disabilities, ages 15-20, in transition along with their parents. Up to 25 youth and their parents attend 5 weekend sessions throughout a school year to learn about effective self-advocacy, communication strategies, futures planning and available resources for students in transition.
Submit Proposal by Feb. 28, 2012 to:
WSPEI
Attn: Martha DeYoung
PO Box 564
Portage, WI 53901
4. Call for Parents in Partnership (PIP) Training Proposals 2012-2013
WSPEI (Wisconsin Statewide Parent Education Initiative) is seeking proposals from school districts, communities, parent groups or agencies that would like to host a Parents in Partnership (PIP) training for 2012-2013.
Parents in Partnership trainings are at no cost to parents or groups. The trainings are consistent with the Wisconsin Personnel Development Model and are designed to address Indicators 8, 13 and 14 of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) six year state performance plan for improving outcomes of children with disabilities in Wisconsin.
Submit Proposal by Feb. 28, 2012 to:
WSPEI
Attn: Martha DeYoung
PO Box 564
Portage, WI 53901
5. ALAS Support Groups – Date Reminder
WHAT: The Latino Alliance Applying Solutions A.L.A.S.’s mission is to promote the independence of persons with disabilities by providing information and support to them, their families, and their service providers in the areas related to but not limited to education and health.
Upcoming Event! Reminder
WHEN: Saturday, March 2
TOPIC: Transitions (Early Childhood & Adulthood)
TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
WHERE: ALAS Office 1615 S 22nd Street, Milwaukee, WI
REGISTER: Please call the ALAS Office at 414-643-0022 to register!
6. Free Resource Fair
WHEN: March 3, 10:30am – 3:30 pm
WHERE: Clow Social Science Center, UW Oshkosh campus, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI
WHAT: Discover resources and information for students ages birth-22 who require special education services in the Fox Cities region. Parents, educators and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Conference registration is NOT required for this free event.
INFO: Visit: www.uwosh.edu/
7. So You Want to Work
WHEN: Tuesday, March 6, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
WHERE: WI FACETS, 600 W. Virginia St., Suite 501, Milwaukee, WI
WHAT: An informative workshop as Representatives from IndependenceFIRST, the Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Volunteer Center of Milwaukee and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will lead a panel discussion on career options, employment rights and job resources for people with disabilities.
REGISTRATION: Registration is required, contact Matthew at 414-374-4645 x 203 V/Relay or mzellmer@wifacets.
8. Autism Solutions Support Group
WHEN: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
WHERE: Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare All Saints (St. Mary’s Hospital), 3801 Spring Street, Racine, (enter by All Saints Medical Center, take elevator to Lower Level and follow the signs)
WHAT: This group is open to all families of special needs children, network with others who are experiencing the same challenges and struggles.
INFO: Contact Cindy Schultz at 262-639-3041 or email cindy@angelautismne
9. Support Group for Parents of Children with Asperger & High Functioning Autism
WHEN: 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00pm
WHERE: Immanuel Baptist Church, 4520 N. 137th Street, Brookfield, WI
WHAT: This is a new support group starting in Waukesha County. Come meet other parents and share ideas as the group works toward coordinating future meetings. Parents who have children with Asperger Syndrome or other high functioning disorders on the Autism Spectrum are invited to attend.
INFO: Contact Cathy Muro at Cathym073@yahoo.
Webinars
1. When Cyberbullying Spills Into School
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 23, 1:00pm
WHAT: While cyberbullying is receiving more attention and media coverage these days, school leaders and educators still have few clear-cut guidelines on how to handle it. When does a cyberbullying situation require school intervention? How can school leaders create a school culture where bullying is unacceptable among students both in school and online? During this webinar, two nationally-recogniz
CONTACT: https://event.
2. GraduateFIRST: The Dropout Prevention Destination
WHEN: Feb. 28, 2012, 11:00am – 12:30pm
WHAT: Presented by Laura C. Brown, Ph.D., Coordinator of Georgia’s GraduateFIRST. Improving graduation rates is a top priority as dropout rates in many communities remains high especially for the disabled. GraduateFIRST’
REGISTRATION: Registration is FREE and to sign up call 800-775-7654 or email Sarah Melpignano at smelpignano@
Family Involvement Resources
1. Autism Internet Modules
Here you will find 34 modules related to autism issues with a list of 37 more soon to come. Visit: http://www.autismin
2. National Center for Learning Disabilities
This article was published in 2009 and still offers great information to help our children deal with the challenges they face every day. Visit: http://www.ncld.
3. Center on Instruction (COI)
This site is a gate way to cutting-edge collection of scientifically based resources on instruction. Along the left side of the home page you will see a variety of topics listed with articles, video clips and pod casts. This thorough review of practices is sure to provide parents with excellent information as to what is happening in our schools. Visit: www.centeroninstruc
4. Do You Have a Disability? Your Insight is Needed.
If you have a disability, please take a few minutes to participate in the Project Empowerment Consumer Research Use survey. Project Empowerment is funded by the federal government to find out where and how people with disabilities find and use disability research. They are also interested in understanding your experiences when you seek services from rehabilitation and disability professionals. Your name will not be connected to your survey responses. Find out more and connect with the survey at: https://www.
5. Help, I have NO time, but I need support.
The Friendship Circle’s Among Friends Blog gives some time-saving tips on where parents of special needs children can find support that will fit into an already hectic life. Find this blog at: http://tinyurl.
This week’s update is provided by WSPEI and WI FACETS to share statewide information regarding parent leadership and family involvement.
* WSPEI website: http://dpi.wi.
* WIFACETS website: http://www.wifacets
Please visit the following links to the Parent Leadership Hub web page of the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) website:
* Current and archived weekly E-Newsletters: http://wispdg.
* Just in Time Information (JITI): http://wispdg.
* Resources: http://www.wispdg.
* Calendar of Events: http://wispdg.
* Multi-Media Workshops, Video and Webcasts: http://wispdg.
* Product Order Form: http://wispdg.
The Parent Leadership Hub supports parents/family members, educators and other community partners to build capacity regarding meaningful family involvement. The Hub serves three primary purposes:
(1) To support parents of children with disabilities between birth and 26 years of age to participate as partners in the professional development activities of each of the other Statewide Initiatives as they design, deliver and support professional development experiences
(2) To facilitate opportunities for parents/family members to build leadership skills
(3) To provide Content Focused technical assistance concerning family involvement
