4/23/2018 FRCD Special Education Training in April

Family Resource Center 

on Disabilities
Parent Training and Information Center

Six Principles of IDEA/ Special

Education Training

Saturday, April 7, 2018

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

REGISTER

This training provides parents with the tools to advocate for their children in the
special education process. Learn about the law that protects your child in the
education system.

The Six Principles of IDEA/Special Education Training will provide an overview

of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act), Evaluation, Individualized
Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and
Procedural Safeguards.

Date Training Location Register

FRCD Office
Saturday, Six Principles of IDEA
11 E. Adams St.
April 7, /Special Education
Suite 1002 Register
10AM-1PM Training
Chicago, IL 60603
Lunch and Learn Webinar:
Tuesday,
Procedural Safeguards:
April 10,
Protections Under IDEA
Webinar Register
12PM-1PM
Training
Tuesday, Lunch and Learn Webinar:
April 17, Navigating the Transition Webinar Register
12PM-1PM Plan
FRCD Office
Transition to Post-
Saturday, 11 E. Adams St.
Secondary Education,
April 28,
Employment and
Suite 1002 Register
10AM-1PM Chicago, IL 60603
Community

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The Arc of Illinois 68th Annual

Convention

APRIL 25, 2018 @ 8:30AM -

APRIL 26, 2018 @ 3:30PM
Register

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Choice of 6 Breakout Sessions.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Welcome: Terri Devine, The Arc of Illinois Board President
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - "Lessons from the Lion's Den" Presented by Matt
Cohen, J.D.

Matt will combine 30 plus years experience advocating for children and adults
with disabilities and as a parent will share insights into transition planning,
services and the real world challenges of parenting a young adult with a
disability.

1:30 - 2:40 p.m.

"Person Centered Planning and Systems Transformation"
Director Greg Fenton, DHS and Person Centered Planning Panel

Director Fenton will share the Division of Developmental Disabilities' continued

vision for person centered planning. A panel consisting of an advocate, family
member, service provider and an independent service coordination agency will
share their experiences and efforts to work together to fulfill the potential of the
person centered planning process. We will hear from the individual and family
perspective how person centered planning can help deliver the services people
want and need. Q and A to follow.

2:40 - 3:40 p.m.

"State Medicaid Changes Impacting People with Disabilities"
Kristin Hartsaw and Sherri Schneider

Recently there have been a lot of changes to Medicaid processes happening

at the state level, which are affecting how individuals with disabilities and
families are dealing with benefits. Listen to two experts, Sherri Schneider,
Family Benefits Solutions, and Kristin Hartsaw, DuPage Federation, discuss
some of the changes to Medicaid including redetermination processes, online
portals, AABD vs ACA Medicaid categories, Medicaid Managed Care and

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more. Learn how losing your child's Medicaid could lose waiver services!

Thursday, April 26, 2018

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - The Arc of Illinois Annual Meeting
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. - Choice of 6 Breakout Sessions. Please see link below for
details on full brochure.
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. - Break
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Welcome: Meg Cooch, The Arc of Illinois Executive Director
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - "Living a Big Life, and the Power of Community"
Presented by Emily Colson, Author of "Dancing with Max"

What happens when we choose to live a big life, even in the midst of
significant disability?
Join Emily Colson, popular speaker and author of the award winning book
Dancing with Max, as she shares her journey with her son Max, who is 25
years old and diagnosed with autism. After years of isolation, held hostage by
autism, Emily made a decision that would change the direction of Max's life,
her own life, and those in the community. Come and be inspired by the creative
ways Emily has engaged both Max, and the greater community. Emily is sure
to make you laugh, let you cry, and ultimately help us all live a big life!

Click Here for Full Brochure!

Event Location
Hilton Hotel
3003 Corporate West Dr.
Lisle, IL 60532

Mark Your Calendar for This Exciting Event

Parent Advocacy Training for Legislative
Change
Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) and the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are offering a
FREE training to parents and family members of
children with disabilities.

The purpose of this program is to educate and empower parents of children

with disabilities about legislative advocacy. The training will enable you to:

* Participate in the legislative process to change special education policy.

* Become more comfortable speaking to legislators and sharing concerns.
* Develop an understanding of special education policy and practice.

Your participation in this training will build your advocacy skills and provide
important feedback that can help guide, expand, and strengthen special
education policy. In addition to attending the training, participants will be

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required to:

* Participate in a focus group to share concerns about special education

legislation.
* Complete three surveys to document the effectiveness of the training.
* Be videotaped (less than three minutes) to share your concerns about special
education legislation. Your participation is voluntary and your responses will be
kept confidential.

To participate, please complete the registration and survey at this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DisabilityAdvocacy

After completing the survey, you will be notified of your training date.

Training Dates: May 10 and 17, 2018 or September 18 and 20, 2018

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Service Center/Resource Center for Autism
and Developmental Delays, 4314 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653

Time: 10 am to 1 pm on both dates

Please sign up by April 20, 2018

Food and parking will be provided and each participant will receive two $10 gift
cards.
If you have questions or want to complete the survey over the phone or
via hard copy, please contact: Meghan Burke, meghanbm@illinois.edu or
217-300-1226.

UPCOMIING PARENT
WORKSHOPS:
REGISTER ONLIINE:
http://www.starnetchicago.org
Or Call 773-553-6588

Preschool Math Investigators!!!

Discover math that's sometimes hidden in children's books!

Presenter Name: Marilyn Peterson

Date: Tuesday May 1, 2018
Description: Is math a mystery to you? Numbers and Number
Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Graphing, Algebra; math is
everywhere if you know how to find it! Let's look at children's
literature. Discover the math already there, hidden in books that
will help your 3-5 year old develop and master skills. Let's

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uncover math concepts embedded in the story experience. We'll

also explore in an interactive and hands-on approach how to
extend books into fun activities! Leave with fun ideas that will
increase math skills!

Session Registration: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Workshop: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: CPS Garfield Park Office, 2651 W Washington Blvd,
Chicago, IL 60612

Positive Parenting Positive Results

(collaboration with Tuesday's Child)

Presenter Name: Jo Anne Loper

Date: Thursday May 17, 2018
Description: Join us for our Parenting with Confidence
interactive workshop for parents of children 18 months through
6 years old. This workshop introduces several positive behavior
management techniques and coaches parents how to use them
successfully. Topics include: How do I get my child to cooperate
with simple routines like mealtime and bedtime; and what can I
do instead of yelling and threatening to get things done?

Session Registration: 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Workshop: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: CPS Garfield Park Office, 2651 W Washington Blvd,
Chicago, IL 60612

To register for these or any upcoming workshops please go

www.starnetchicago.org Questions???
Call the Family Resource Specialist at 773-553-6588

Gain Valuable Life, Job, and College Skills!

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Join the Chicago Zoological Society's King

Conversation Science Scholars Program

The Program Offers: What You Gain:

Workshops on various animal The opportunity to meet new
conservation topics and diverse people
Career and college readiness Public Speaking skills
workshops 120 hours per year that count
Independent project for school service requirement
opportunities Potential paid opportunities
Access to professionals in and scholarships
various animal fields
Behind-the-scenes tours
Transportation to Brookfield
Zoo

Please note: You must have a 2.0 GPA and be entering grade 9,
10, or 11.

Interested?

The Chicago Zoological Society is committed to developing an

inclusive environment in which people of all abilities can be
conversation leaders. Through our Zoo for All initiative, CVS is
proud to welcome participants with special needs, including
physical disabilities, autism, sensory processing disorders, and
attention deficit disorders. Now accepting applications.

For more information, visit CZS.org/scholars or call 708-688-

8304.

What is Opportunity Works?

Opportunity Works places young adults in subsidized internships; exposes

them to viable careers in manufacturing, transportation, distribution and
logistics, and information technology; expands theirs skill sets; and connects
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them to the training and resources they need to achieve long-term employment
in growing industries.

Who is eligible to apply?

Young adults ages 16-24 from suburban Cook County are eligible. This
program targets southern and western suburbs, but will be open to all of
suburban Cook County, offering sector-specific training in these:

Manufacturing
Information Technology
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

How do I apply?

Apply online now: Opportunity Works Youth Application

To learn more call: (312) 603-7092

The DMV is Bringing State IDs

to Chicago Public Schools!

The Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS) and the
Department of Motor Vehicle's Mobile Unit is hosting several "State ID Day"
events throughout the district during the 2017-2018 school year.

State ID Day - Dates and Locations:

Carl Schurz High School

April 25, 2018 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60641

Please note: All events take place from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. 60 student's per
site maximum.

You will need a State ID to ...

Verify your identity

Obtain employment
Vote in Illinois state and national
elections
Set up bank accounts
Travel (i.e. boarding airplanes)
Go to college (post-secondary
education and/or training)

Download:
English Flyer, Spanish Flyer, Form
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For more information please

contact Danielle Curtis at
ddcurtis@cps.edu.

Family Resource Center on Disabilities | (312)939-3513 |

info@frcd.org | w ww.frcd.org

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