~Current Workshops~
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Building Your Child's Self Esteem

Exploring the diversity of children and giving tips on how to make kids feel special. Learn how to help children develop positive relationships and take responsibility for their actions.

Discover the laws affecting special education as stated in IDEA.
Discuss the parents rights and responsibilities as guaranteed by these laws.

Effective Communication / Building Partnerships

Tips and strategies to help parents and professionals develop effective communication styles, listening skills, and conflict resolution techniques.

F.I.L.E. (Folder of Information & Life Experiences)

Learn the importance of parent record-keeping and view how effective a FILE System can be in keeping your child’s records organized.

From Bullying to Belonging

Under the results of intolerance in schools and the wider community. To examine and reflect on our personal value systems about others.

Highway to Healing (A Parents Perspective)

Help parents of children with disabilities work through grief and emotions. Identify the stages, and learn strategies for working through the grieving process.

Including Dads: They Really DO Make A Difference

The diversity between men and women provides a richer experience of relational interactions for children. Both styles are needed to stretch a child’s abilities, yet ensure their safety while expanding their experiences.

Inclusion

Explore ideas on how to successfully include children in the home, school and community.

Introduction to Autism

A complex developmental disability which effects: behavior, communication and social interaction. This workshop will give basic information and strategies for understanding and dealing with the different types of Autism.

No Child Left Behind

Learn how IDEA and NCLB more closely align for the performance of a child with a disability. Parents, advocates and professionals understand how these laws interface.

Positive Behavioral Interventions

Tips and positive behavior strategies to help parents deal with children who have behavioral issues and develop support systems.

Section 504

Discover the laws affecting the Rehabilitation Act, and the differences between Section 504, and Special Education. Learn the evaluation and eligibility criteria. Discuss some common accommodations.

Special Education Law & The Individualized Education Plan (I.E. P.)

A basic workshop on special education laws, parental rights / responsibilities, and securing special education services for children with disabilities.

Special Siblings

Discover the unique emotions and problems shared by siblings of children with disabilities and develop communications skills for the entire family.

Transition to Adulthood

This workshop provides participants with information about the transition process and developing an IEP/Transition Plan. Discuss options for living, working, and provide information about community resources available for the transitioning adult child.

Understanding ADD/ADHD

Information and strategies to help parents and professionals understand this disorder. Discover and discuss methods on how to help your child learn successfully, deal with the behavioral issues, and reasoning for diagnosis.