Upcoming Events

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Jan 31 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 3 @ 8:00 pm

Did you make a New Years resolution to get more involved in your community in 2024? If so, this is a great series to help you get started!

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

6:30 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings January 17th through February 21st, 2024

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

For Family Leaders who have already completed a PEAL Family Leadership Institute, or for those family members who have already taken a first step towards Advocacy Leadership, this Serving on Groups workshop Series is an important next step!

This series is designed to support and increase participation of families on decision-making groups.

Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?

Are you tired of feeling like the token parent representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?

So many times, we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will introduce you to a resource to help you navigate decision-making groups.

Learn more below:

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Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 10 @ 8:00 pm

Did you make a New Years resolution to get more involved in your community in 2024? If so, this is a great series to help you get started!

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

6:30 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings January 17th through February 21st, 2024

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

For Family Leaders who have already completed a PEAL Family Leadership Institute, or for those family members who have already taken a first step towards Advocacy Leadership, this Serving on Groups workshop Series is an important next step!

This series is designed to support and increase participation of families on decision-making groups.

Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?

Are you tired of feeling like the token parent representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?

So many times, we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will introduce you to a resource to help you navigate decision-making groups.

Learn more below:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

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Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Feb 14 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm

Did you make a New Years resolution to get more involved in your community in 2024? If so, this is a great series to help you get started!

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

6:30 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings January 17th through February 21st, 2024

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

For Family Leaders who have already completed a PEAL Family Leadership Institute, or for those family members who have already taken a first step towards Advocacy Leadership, this Serving on Groups workshop Series is an important next step!

This series is designed to support and increase participation of families on decision-making groups.

Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?

Are you tired of feeling like the token parent representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?

So many times, we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will introduce you to a resource to help you navigate decision-making groups.

Learn more below:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

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Thu

Powerful Strategies to Help Children Develop Independent Executive Function Skills

Register at DCIU.org/ParentTraining ➜

Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Parents Will

Develop a solid understanding of what the executive function skills are and how they impact a student’s academic and personal performance.
Learn easy-to-implement strategies to promote the development of executive function skills in everyday activities.

About the Presenter
Kristen Jacobsen, M.S., CCC/SLP has 25+ years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction. She co-developed the award-winning 360 Thinking Executive Function Program with Sara Ward.

Categories: Educational Events Featured

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Sun

12th Annual Making a Difference Awards

FILL OUT THE NOMINATION FORM

Feb 18 @ 2:00 pm – Feb 29 @ 7:03 pm

The Making a Difference Awards are an annual event sponsored by Delaware County’s Right to Education Local Task Force. The event recognizes outstanding individuals who meet one of the following criteria:
- Students who have persevered and overcome challenges to be successful within an inclusive setting.
- Students who have demonstrated exceptional support, friendship, acceptance, and understanding to ensure the inclusion of classmates of all abilities.
- Adults who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts through their exceptional work to promote acceptance and understanding to ensure the inclusion of all children of all abilities.
2024 Nomination & Awards Information

Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024, Making a Difference Awards. Submit your nomination by February 29, 2024 at 4p.m. Written and video submissions will be accepted.

Making a Difference Nomination Form

Nominees may include students, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, reading specialists, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, community members, etc.

Winners will be notified by April 19, 2024.

Award Ceremony

April 30, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Springfield High School

Categories: Educational Events Social Event

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Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 24 @ 8:00 pm

Did you make a New Years resolution to get more involved in your community in 2024? If so, this is a great series to help you get started!

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

6:30 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings January 17th through February 21st, 2024

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

For Family Leaders who have already completed a PEAL Family Leadership Institute, or for those family members who have already taken a first step towards Advocacy Leadership, this Serving on Groups workshop Series is an important next step!

This series is designed to support and increase participation of families on decision-making groups.

Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?

Are you tired of feeling like the token parent representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?

So many times, we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will introduce you to a resource to help you navigate decision-making groups.

Learn more below:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

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Thu

Envisioning the Future For Your Child Series

Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

All one hour training sessions are Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

February 22: Transitioning Your Child from Early Intervention to Kindergarten
We will explore the differences between Preschool and School-aged IEP services, and outline strategies to make sure your child’s transition from preschool to kindergarten is a smooth one.

March 7: Student Led IEPs
We will discuss the importance of student self-awareness, explore why students should lead their own IEP meeting and the benefits, and describe ways that students, families, and other adults can prepare for and support student led IEPs.

March 21: A Transition Plan is Not Just a Form
We will discuss the importance of having a vision to guide transition planning, describe the areas to consider when transition planning, and provide a list of resources to support successful transition outcomes.

REGISTER TODAY

Categories: Educational Events

24

Sat

Best Buddies Inclusive Concert @ Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

WCU Best Buddies is hosting our first ever inclusive and sensory friendly concert! Often, individuals with unique abilities and sensory needs are not able to attend/enjoy a concert, so we are hosting one that anyone and everyone can enjoy! The lights and sound will be sensory friendly, there will be a sensory area with fidgets and activities, dancing and singing along is not only allowed but encouraged, and we have several performers with disabilities. There will also be a raffle with some awesome prizes like gift cards and suite style Sixers tickets!

This event is open to anyone and is not limited to just Best Buddies! Tickets will be $15 ($5 if you come in a Best Buddies t-shirt) cash or Venmo at the door. Go to Facebook to learn more about this event.

Categories: Down Syndrome Awareness Events Social Event

Mar

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Thu

Envisioning the Future For Your Child Series