Workshops and Webinars
STOMP offers virtual workshops across multiple days, two-day in-person workshops, and 90-minute webinars on a variety of topics. STOMP’s hope is to enhance the connections and knowledge of our military families. Some of the topics include Parents Rights and Responsibilities in Achieving Education Services (IDEA, IFSP, IEP, IEP Teams, and 504), Advocacy, TRICARE/ECHO/ABA, PCS Tips (Home Files and FERPA), and Transition Planning (Post Secondary Education, Employment, Independent Living). You can bring in your child’s IEP to learn how they can best be supported!
All STOMP instructors are military affiliated with EFMP family members!
STOMP workshops and webinars are open to all military connected families! You do not need to be on active duty or located/stationed at the installation that is hosting.
Workshops:
Please note, You do not have to be located/ stationed at hosting installation to attend. Simply click on the installation and register
| Installation Hosting Workshop | Dates and Times All dates are subject to change. Click on the time convert to your local time zone. |
| USAG Benelux Workshops based on Central European Standard Time | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm CET March 9: Effective Communication April 13: The Great IDEA-Parents Rights in Four Parts May 11:Demystifying Key Components of an IEP June 8: Accommodations Across the Lifespan: Section 504 Plans |
| Fort Jackson Workshops are based Eastern Standard Time | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET March 14: The Great IDEA- Overview of IDEA, Parents Rights in Four Parts March 16: Pathways to Military Medical and Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families March 21:Demystifying Key Components of an IEP March 23: Dispute Resolution- Orders and Chain of Command for Resolving Conflict |
| Brought to you by Montana Empowerment Center, Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls Public Schools, and North Central Learning Resource Center Workshops are based on Mountain Standard Time | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm MT March 21: The Great IDEA- Overview of IDEA, Parents Rights in Four Parts March 28: Accommodations Across the Lifespan- Section 504 Plans April 4:Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families April 11: Effective Communication |
| USAG Ansbach Workshops are based on Central European Standard Time | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm CET April 5: The Great IDEA- Overview of IDEA, Parents Rights in Four Parts April 12: Demystifying Key Components for an IEP April 20: Accommodations Across the Lifespan- Section 504 Plans April 26: Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families |
| Fort Campbell Workshops are based on Eastern Standard Time | 9:00am – 11:00am ET April 10: The Great IDEA-Overview of IDEA, Parents Rights in Four Parts April 11:Accommodations Across the Lifespan- Section 504 Plans April 24: Demystifying Key Components for an IEP April 25: Dispute Resolution Order and Chain of Command for Resolving Conflicts |
| West Point Workshops are based on Eastern Standard Time | 10:00am – 12:00 ET April 17: Pathways to Military Medical and Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families April 18: Demystifying Key Components of an IEP April 19: Financial ” Dependent” Planning for a Child’s Financial Stability April 27:The Great IDEA- Overview of IDEA, Parents Rights in Four Parts |
| Fort Drum Workshops are based on Eastern Standard Time | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET May 1: The Great IDEA-Overview of IDEA, Parents Rights in Four Parts May 2: Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families May 3: Dispute Resolution Order and Chain of Command for Resolving Conflicts May 4: Sound the Cadence: Raising Voices in Advocacy |
STOMP Workshop Topic Descriptions:
| Sound the Cadence: Raising Voices in Advocacy Advocacy requires knowing your rights, the decision-makers, and those who will partner with you in your efforts. This discussion will identify the importance of advocacy, how to effectively advocate across settings, those who will add their voices to your efforts, and the key role of self-care for advocates. |
| Dispute Resolution: Orders and Chain of Command for Resolving Conflicts Much like military orders and chain of command, the dispute resolution process includes regulations and instructions. In this discussion we will identify the options for dispute resolution, from the least to the most adversarial. |
| Effective Communication: In depth session on effective communication to include the emotions to advocacy, military approach vs civilian approach and how they translate. Communicating military challenges to civilian program appropriately. |
| Financial “Dependent” Planning for a Childs Financial Stability We will explore options to plan for your dependents financial future and stability through nationwide programs and tools, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), the ABLE Act, and Special Needs Trusts. |
| The Great IDEA of Education Services: Parents Rights in Four Parts 101 Class– Overview of IDEA, IFSP, IEP, & Other Parts and Special Factors Master Class– Decoding the Data: Building Blocks to the IEP, BIP, and Assistive Technology Evaluation data drive IEP goals, which drive services and supports. Building foundational knowledge of data reporting methods used in educational evaluation results, this interactive discussion will prepare parents to participate in discussions regarding interventions and supports, including Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and Assistive Technology. |
| Student-Led IEPs: Developing and Supporting Self-Advocacy Exploring levels of student-participation in the IEP process as a means of developing self-advocacy skills. This detailed discussion will include participation options by developmental ability, resources, and best practices for developing student self-advocacy, and tools for parent engagement and participation in student-led IEPs. |
| Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families Charting the steps for accessing TRICARE, Extended Care Health Option (ECHO), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) benefits. This discussion will include how, why, and where to apply for Secondary Dependency and Medicaid. |
| Components of and IEP 101 Class- Demystifying Key Components of an IEP In this interactive discussion, we will identify and map out IDEA-required elements of an IEP. Using examples, participants will learn best practices for developing an IEP and monitoring progress, including best practices and an introduction to SMART goals. Master Class- Writing SMART Goals: Developing a User-Friendly IEP Anyone Could Follow Interactive discussion and application of SMART goal concepts, including collaborative writing and analyzing examples of SMART goals for primary school, middle school, and high school. |
| Accommodations Across the Lifespan: Section 504 Plans 101 Class- Section 504 Plans: We will discuss what is a 504 plan, the accommodations and supports and how does it apply to post-secondary education and employment. Master Class- Transition Plans are part of the IEP: Transition plans are required for all students with an IEP by age 16. We will explore what a transition plan can look like with goals for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. |
Brunch & Learn – “Need to Know” Free Webinar Series
11:00 a.m. PST, 1:00 p.m. CST, 2:00 p.m. EST
| Dates | Brunch & Learn “Need to Know” Topics |
| 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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