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
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Dates and Times
All dates are subject to change. Click on the time convert to your local time zone.
Joint Base Lewis McChord
Workshops based on Pacific Standard Time
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm PT
June 7: Financial ” Dependent” Planning for a Child’s Financial Stability
June 14: Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families
June 21:Demystifying Key Components of an IEP
June 28: Student-Led IEP: Developing and Supporting Self-Advocacy
Vandenberg Space Force
Workshops are based on Pacific Standard Time
*This workshop funded by the Department of the Air Force School Liaison
Program and is open to all Air Force and DoD personnel assigned to Air Force installations.
Others may register and attend on a space-available basis.
9:00am – 11:00pm PT
June 12: Financial ” Dependent” Planning for a Child’s Financial Stability
June 13: Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families
June 26: Demystifying Key Components of an IEP
June 27: Sound the Cadence: Raising Voices in Advocacy
Maxwell AFB
Workshops are based on Central Standard Time
*This workshop funded by the Department of the Air Force School Liaison
Program and is open to all Air Force and DoD personnel assigned to Air Force installations.
Others may register and attend on a space-available basis.
10:00am – 12:00pm CST
July 5: Demystifying Key Components of an IEP
July 12: Writing SMART Goals: Developing a User-Friendly IEP Anyone Could Follow
July 19: Dispute Resolution Order and Chain of Command for Resolving Conflicts
July 28: Financial ” Dependent” Planning for a Child’s Financial Stability
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz ACS EFMP
Workshops based on Central European Standard Time
6:00pm – 8:00pm CEST
July 10: Financial ” Dependent” Planning for a Child’s Financial Stability
July 11: Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families
July 17: Dispute Resolution Order and Chain of Command for Resolving Conflicts
July 24: Effective Communication

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 ClassDecoding 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

Brunch & Learn “Need to Know” Topics On Demand Until July 7
The AT Elevator: High and Low -Tech Solutions
Explore the fundamentals of the AT and how it can used to enhance and support learning.
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.
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.
Don’t’ Stress this PCS
Unpack the stress of a PCS move with tips, hacks, and resources for the EFMP family.

11:00 a.m. PST, 1:00 p.m. CST, 2:00 p.m. EST

Dates Webinar Topics
July 13, 2023TRICARE’s Big Three
Basic Plans, ECHO, ABA
July 20, 2023The S.M.A.R.T in IEP
Explore how meaningful and measurable goals are SMART goals.

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