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Bremerton – ESD 114 Series of Workshops and IEP Clinics – Bullying /Harassment

These trainings are opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals to learn how students receive their special education services. The initial plan is to be meeting in person; however, information will be sent a couple of days prior to meeting.

From 2pm – 3pm will be the training topic.

The IEP clinic will go from 3pm – 4pm that will allow individuals to bring your students IEP, Evaluation, or 504 plan to the clinic and asked questions/answers.

Dates and topics:

  • Bullying / Harassment – Room 204

Bremerton – ESD 114 Series of Workshops and IEP Clinics – High School Transition

These trainings are opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals to learn how students receive their special education services. The initial plan is to be meeting in person; however, information will be sent a couple of days prior to meeting.

From 2pm – 3pm will be the training topic.

The IEP clinic will go from 3pm – 4pm that will allow individuals to bring your students IEP, Evaluation, or 504 plan to the clinic and asked questions/answers.

 

Bremerton – ESD 114 Series of Workshops and IEP Clinics

These trainings are opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals to learn how students receive their special education services. The initial plan is to be meeting in person; however, information will be sent a couple of days prior to meeting.

From 2pm – 3pm will be the training topic.

The IEP clinic will go from 3pm – 4pm that will allow individuals to bring your students IEP, Evaluation, or 504 plan to the clinic and asked questions/answers.

Dates and topics:

  • Evaluation/IEP Process October 19, 2022

Online – Brunch and Learn “Need to Know” Webinar Series

Registration is free and open to all service members!

Each webinar is 90-minutes and designed to provide information and resources to military EFMP families to help them access and navigate the educational and medical resources and services.

Dates and Topics:

December 16, 2022:
TRICARE’s Big Three: Overview of how, when, and whys of TRICARE.

January 20, 2023:
The S.M.A.R.T in IEP: Explore how meaningful and measurable goals are SMART goals.

February 17, 2023:
504 What? 504 Who?:Discuss what is a reasonable accommodation when a student is on a 504 plan.

March 17, 2023:
The AT Elevator: High and Low -Tech Solutions: Explore the fundamentals of the AT and how it can used to enhance and support learning.

April 21, 2023:
I’m the “I” in IEP: The IEP has always been about the student, we will discuss levels of student participation in the IEP process.

May 19, 2023:
Financially “Dependent”: Overview of the financial options of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the ABLE Act, and Special Needs Trusts may help secure your child’s financial future.

June 16, 2023:
Don’t’ Stress this PCS: Unpack the stress of a PCS move with tips, hacks, and resources for the EFMP family.

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Online – Monday Parent Support Group – Coffee or Tea with P2P

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.

We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.

Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.

HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community

Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org

Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.

 

Online – Native Family Support Group

Join us Native Families!

What to Expect:

  • Different Topics to help you navigate the school year
  • Adding ways to cultivate and share your culture
  • Local resources for you to do both.

Topics covered each month:

  • October 25 – Respect – Buffalo
  • November 29 – Bravery – Bear
  • December – No meeting – Generosity Butterfly
  • January 31 – Honesty – Raven
  • February 28 – Love – Eagle
  • March 28 – Humility – Wolf
  • April 25 – Truth – Turtle

Register today!

Online – Helping Parent Volunteer Training 2023

When:  Two sessions:

Wednesday 5/24/23 at; 10 AM – 12 PM

Wednesday 5/31/23 at; 10 AM – 12 PM

Where:     Zoom Meeting Link Provided Upon Registration

Presented by: Pierce County Parent to Parent

REGISTER HERE If you would like to attend!

Who we are and what we do:

Pierce County Parent to Parent partners with The ARC of Washington and Pierce County community connections to provide support, information, and education for parents of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

This is the required 4-hour training to become a 1:1 helping parent volunteer and support other parents who have just learned their child has a condition or need support for any reason.

Helping Parent Volunteers and staff assist families in coping with many challenging experiences and feelings.

What will I learn?

  • Emotional Support Strategies
  • Emotional Responses/Grief Cycle
  • Self-Care Strategies
  • The Match Process
  • Empowerment
  • Communication & Active Listening
  • PAVE Volunteer Expectations
  • Ways to Volunteer
  • PAVE Programs
  • Local Resources

Online – Helping Parent Volunteer Training

WHEN:  Two opportunities:

Saturday 10/15/23 at; 10 AM – 2 PM or

Saturday 5/20/24 at; 10 AM – 2 PM

WHERE:     Zoom Meeting Link Provided Upon Registration

PRESENTED BY: PIERCE COUNTY PARENT TO PARENT

REGISTER HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND!!

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO:

Pierce County Parent to Parent partners with The ARC of Washington and Pierce County community connections to provide support, information, and education for parents of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

This is the required 6-hour training (2 hours completed on your own time) to become a 1:1 helping parent volunteer and support other parents who have just learned their child has a condition or need support for any reason.

Helping Parent Volunteers and staff assist families in coping with many challenging experiences and feelings.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • Emotional Support Strategies
  • Emotional Responses/Grief Cycle
  • Self-Care Strategies
  • The Match Process
  • Empowerment
  • Communication & Active Listening
  • PAVE Volunteer Expectations
  • PAVE Programs
  • Local Resources

Online – Telling Your Story With A Purpose

What to Expect:

  • Be guided in what to say and when to say it.
  • Learn strategies
  • FREE and open to all, no experience necessary

Who is the training for: All parents and caregivers! Join one or all for an opportunity to connect with other parents and share strategies to cope with life’s challenges.

When: Monday September 26, 2022

Where:  Zoom (link will be emailed day of the event)

 

Online – Monday Night Group – Self Care

What to Expect:

  • Be guided in 1-2 mindfulness activities, followed by facilitated group sharing o Learn strategies to cope with difficult moments and emotions o FREE and open to all, no experience necessary
  • Learn strategies to cope with difficult moments and emotions
  • FREE and open to all, no experience necessary

Who is the training for: All parents and caregivers! Join one or all for an opportunity to connect with other parents and share strategies to cope with life’s challenges.

When: Monday September 19, 2022

Where:  Zoom (link will be emailed day of the event)

*Spanish class can be offered on demand – email mlehosky@wapave.org for more information

Online – Student Rights, Truancy, and Attendance for Students with Disabilities

What will the training cover?

  • Overview of education rights and civil rights for Students with disabilities
  • Truancy rules in WA State
  • New state rules about absences for mental health reasons
  • Time for your questions on any special education topic

Who is the training for:

Families, youth with behaviors that interfere with learning in school, and professionals who work with students in schools,

When: October 20, 6-7:30 pm.

Where:  Zoom (link will be emailed day of the event)

Please take some time to fill out the form below to get more information! 

Online – Family Advocacy, COVID – Related Services, and How to Access Resources and Help from PAVE

What will the training cover?

  • Two key questions for families advocating for students with special needs
  • Recovery/Compensatory services for students impacted by COVID
  • How to navigate PAVE’s resources and get help
  • Time for your questions on any special education topic

Who is the training for:

Families, youth with behaviors that interfere with learning in school, and professionals who work with students in schools,

When: September 22, 6-7 pm.

Where:  Zoom (link will be emailed day of the event)