Effective Communication
Are you having a hard time being heard? This workshop provides techniques and suggestions on how to be a better communicator - with school personnel, other providers, and in your family.
Red Flags and Warning Signs
This workshop looks at normal development and concerns that parents and those working with children will need to note and address.
Transition - Growing Up and Moving Forward
Yes, it is time to start planning for your child's future. This is an ongoing process but especially important for parents of children ages 14 and beyond. This workshop offers suggestions about when to start the transition process, components of the process, and supports and programs that are available for your child.
IEPs & 504s - In Your Child's Best Interest
This workshop will walk you through the basic steps of IEPs and 504s and explain the importance of the parent's role in the process.
Bullying - Keeping Your Child Safe
Learn about the different types of bullying, what motivates the average bully and more importantly, the signs that may indicate your child is being bullied. The presentation includes strategies for working with your child and the school to end bullying.
Child Abuse & Neglect and Mandatory Reporting
This workshop will help you understand the types of child maltreatment and how to recognize warning signs so that you can prevent child abuse, support families and help children grow up safe. This workshop is free to all mandatory reporters.
SDPC Workshops
These workshops are available free of charge to parents and for a small fee to professionals. Contact SDPC at 800-640-4553 or sdpc@sdparent.org to set up a workshop now.
Extended School Year - The Ins and Outs
ESY doesn't just mean summer school. This workshop provides the guidelines for children with disabilities who may need and receive educational support throughout the year.
ADHD - "Mom, I Forgot"
How many times have we heard that line? This workshop offers tips for both parents and the teachers who nurture our children with ADD/ADHD.
Stress - the Silent Family Member
All families have stress but when you have a child with a disability the stressors are different / increased. This workshop identifies the extra stressors families may have and ideas for dealing with the stress.
Rights, Responsibilities & Resources
Parents (and those who work with their children) need information about the rights and responsibilities built into special education laws. This workshop provides information about the procedural safeguards in special education laws, parent and school responsibilities for implementation, and resources to assist in helping children with disabilities succeed.
Autism 101
This workshop explains the basics of autism and includes pointers for parents of a child newly diagnosed and providers who have limited knowledge of autism.