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This will be our ninth annual Parent Leadership Institute, and the first eight were a great success. We heard from several directors, both Head Start and ECEAP, that the training their parents and staff received was instrumental in improving the running of their Policy Councils and parent involvement. It’s a great opportunity to get really high quality training for your Executive committee, new or experienced parents, and staff that work directly with parents.
Schedule:
April 24 9:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday April 24th
9am to 10am Introductions and Warm Up Exercise
10am to 12noon The Language of Leadership – for Parent Leadership with Paul Figueroa
About Paul: Paul Figueroa, the founder of Peace Enforcement LLC, is an award winning international speaker, trainer and facilitator. He is an expert at helping adults and companies move through the challenges they are facing and creating the positive changes they want.
He has over 29 years of experience in helping people better themselves. For twelve years, he worked as a police officer and detective with the King County Sheriff’s Department in Seattle, WA. Drawing on this experience, Paul re-channeled his efforts, created Peace Enforcement LLC and has been working to positively impact the lives of people and companies ever since.
12noon to 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm to 3pm The Language of Leadership-For Parent Leadership (Continued)
3pm to 3:15pm Break
3:15pm to 4:45pm Activating Your Voice for Children!
Erin Jones, Long Time Social and Racial Justice Advocate and Former Candidate for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will be joining us!
4:45pm to 5:30pm Building A Strong Team Within Your Parent Leadership
Wednesday April 25th
9am to 10:30am Legislative and Policy Update for Parent Leaders
Joel and Katy from WSA will provide a comprehensive federal and state policy update
10:30am to 12noon Grassroots Organizing Training for Parent Leaders
Ryan Murphy from Save the Children will be joining us to provide a grassroots training for parent leaders.
11am to 11:15am Break
12noon to 1pm Lunch
1pm to 2:30pm Advocating for Children with Special Needs
Jennifer Cole, Director of Parent Education and Training for PAVE (Partnerships for Action Voices for Empowerment) will be joining us!
2:30pm to 3pm Reflections/Next Steps/Close
A limited number of Scholarships are available – please email a scholarship form to Katy.
To fill out a registration form or find other information, go to the WSA Parent Leadership Institute 2018
BY APPOINTMENT
RSVP Required
dladwig@arc-spokane.org
509-789-8327
*Review your students FBA
*50 minute appointments
*Receive resources to assist in future IEP meetings
Parents can bring their IEP’s or assessments and together we offer support and information.No appointment necessary.
We also share current updates in special education.
Take advantage of this opportunity to have your own Parent Training and Information Specialist with you and be informed on your rights and your children’s rights.
If you have any questions or to confirm attendance, please call Sherry Mashburn at 509-439-9880 or email smashburn@wapave.org
Join us! No – Host
Presented by: Lee Ferguson MSW & LICSW for DDA/DSHS and Sherry Mashburn of PAVE
Topics: Anatomy of a Meltdown and What is a Positive Behavior Support Plan and is it part of the IEP?
Looking for help with that challenging behavior or the child that melts down and
struggles to recover? The presentations offered will give you hands on information
that you can easily apply and start using in your homes, communities and classrooms.
5 Clock/STARS hours available, please request.
Lunch NOT provided 12:00pm‐1:30pm
Space is limited so please register by April
23rd. Limited childcare available, register
by April 16th.
Email jnewhouse@mlchc.org. For more information or contact Jennifer Newhouse 509‐764‐7424 Lunch will not be provided, a sufficient break will be made available from 12:00pm to 1:30pm.
Join us at Barnes & Noble for a book fair that will help raise funds to make events free for young adults who participate in the PURPAS program!
Can’t join us in person? Buy a book online! Go to Barnes & Noble Bookfairs
Don’t forger to enter this ID before you buy – 1316048
IEP Clinic
BY APPOINTMENT ON THE HOUR
RSVP REQUIRED
dladwig@arc-spokane.org
509-789-8327
*Review your students IEP
*50 Minute Appointments
*Receive Resources to Assist in Future IEP Meetings
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come join us for 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.
Support for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to other parents
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come join us for 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.
Support for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to other parents
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
