Welcome to

Parent Education Night

“United for Independence”
January 18, 2018
Transition Panel Sessions
Session
Elementary Panel Discussion
Room # East 102
Middle School Panel Discussion
Room # East !08
High School Panel Discussion
Room # East 104
Center-based Panel Discussion
Room # East 112
Description 5:45 to 6:15 6:25 to 6:55 7:05 to 7:35
Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to get their
specific level questions answered about their child transitioning
X X
from early childhood preschool to an elementary school, and how
to support their child’s success at school.
Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to get their
specific level questions answered about their child transitioning to
X X
a middle school, and how to support their child’s success at school.
Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to get their
specific level questions answered about their child transitioning to
X X
the high school , and how to support their child’s success at school.
Parents and guardians of children in or who have been referred to
a center-based district program by their Individualized Education
Planning Team will have the opportunity to learn about these
programs and how specialized education services are structured
X
and designed to meet your child’s learning needs. This panel will
focus on assisting parents with understanding the continuum of
services across grade levels .
STAR Transition Panel Sessions
Session Description 5:45 to 6:15 6:25 to 6:55 7:05 to 7:35

STAR Panel Presentation This panel will present information for parents and
Room # East 112 guardians to gain a better understanding of the Star
Program which is the districts’ transition program
X X
for 18-21 old students with disabilities who qualify
for this program.

STAR Question and Answer This will be an opportunity for parents and
Session guardians to ask specific information about the
Room # East 112 STAR Program which is the districts’ transition
X
program for 18-21 old students with disabilities
who qualify for this program.
Session
#1-Strategies to Support Positive
Behaviors in the Home Setting:
Room # East 116
#2- What is Assistive Technology
Anyway?
Room # East 122
#3-Working Collaboratively to
Problem Solve with Your Children
Room # East 124
#4-Parent to Parent Session
Room # East 114
#5-Graduates and Their Parents Speak
Out
Room # East 126
#6- Are You Curious About What
Personalized Learning Is?
Room # East 126
Description 5:45 to 6:15 6:25 to 6:55 7:05 to 7:35
Learn positive behavior support strategies for helping your child
achieve their best behavior at home. X X X
Receive a general overview of assistive technology and explore
the benefits of Read and Write for Google Chrome. X X
Examine Ross Greene’s framework for understanding challenging
behaviors and how to support students at home and school. X X
Join our Special Education Advisory Committee to learn how to
navigate the school system and create connections for parents
X X X
with children of all ages.
Parents and student graduates share their stories about life after
graduation. X
Learn what personalized learning is and how one special
education teacher has embedded it into her specialized
X
instruction and service provision. Listen as a few of our students
share their views on personalized learning and its benefits.
Inclusive Social 5:40 pm to West Rooms
7:35 pm 102,104,106
Opportunities
Student Career and Work 5:40 pm to Located in “The Garage”
7:35 pm Upstairs of Media Center
Experience
Activities-Grades 6-12+
Daycare 5:40 pm to South Rooms 109
7:35 pm
 VENDORS/RESOURCES
Treehouse SEAC-Special Education Advisory Council Carver County – Intake

Workforce Center Vocational Rehabilitation Carver County-Home/Community Based Care

Special Olympics Adaptive Recreation Carver County – First Street

Reach for Resources Chaska Parks and Recreation Carver County – The Anicca Program

My Health Community Education- Magnifying Abilities Carver County-Summer Work Experience

Stigma 180 Community Education-Youth Enrichment Carver County – Co-Located Therapists

Chaska Community Center Carver County – School Based Social Workers Carver County – Crisis

Hope House
We would appreciate your feedback on tonight’s learning
opportunity. Please complete the feedback form at the
end of each session as this will help us plan for our next
year’s event!

Thank you