Family Engagement Newsletter
Eau Claire Area School District
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL, HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
OCTOBER 2021
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There will be a virtual option for attending the SEPTA meetings. If you wish to join virtually vs attending in person click the zoom link below. Reach out to SEPTAEC@gmail.com with questions or to be added to their mailing list.
Location: This is a virtual public forum. Signup to participate:
https://tinyurl.com/October21ForumRegister
Can’t join us online October 13, 2021, go to the Wisconsin DPI council webpage to submit your comment online between Oct 11 to Oct 15 in
English at tinyurl.com/October2021Commenting
or Spanish at https://tinyurl.com/foropublicoelectronicooctubre
The purpose for this forum is to gather input from families, school administrators, educators, community representatives, and others, on the unique challenges and successes of special education in Wisconsin. Information gathered will be used by the council in advising the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on matters affecting the education of Wisconsin’s children and youth with disabilities.
On Thursday, October 7th at 5:00 PM, the UW HELP team, along with campus representatives from UW-Eau Claire and UW-Whitewater, will discuss accessibility and disability services for students who are transitioning from high school to college.
During this webinar, our panelists will discuss available services at the UW schools, the similarities and differences between high school and college, policies, procedures, and other helpful information.
Students, families, counselors, and other academic professionals are encouraged to attend this webinar. We encourage you to share the registration link with any students who may be interested in attending.
Registration for the event is required. Webinar Registration - Zoom
Join our ECASD Special Olympics team!
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children (age 8 and up) and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes have opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Would you like more information about or are you interested in joining our
School District Special Olympics program?
Contact Stephanie Travis at 715-852-6742 or email stravis@ecasd.us
GATEWAYS
This program supports our young adult students in an age-appropriate learning environment and allows them to gain skills in real-life settings:
• Independent Living Skills • Communication Skills Across Environments • Vocational/Employment Skills • Community Involvement • Self-Advocacy Skills • Post Secondary Education • Transportation Skills • Adult Agency & Family Involvement • Social/Leisure Skills, including Relationships with Same-Age Peers
Level Up Gaming Group - A place where gamers of all abilities can connect, learn, and have fun!
Level Up Gaming Group, is a free group for individuals with disabilities in the state of Wisconsin. The group is a social/educational group on gaming to learn about benefits, risks, safety, advocacy and accessibility in game. This group is to connect consumers to other gamers with disabilities to have a safe social outlet in our virtual space .
For information and application to join, please email Jenesis Lindbo (Independent Living Specialist) at: jlindbo@cilww.com or call 715-233-1070 extension 222.
Guest Presentation at November 4th SEPTA Meeting!
Topics will include:
- Setting goals for you and your family
- Assessing if your current plan will be enough.
- Special needs require specialists to get you there.
- Putting it all together ~ implementing your plan.
- Communicating your hopes to others.
- Keeping your plan up-to-date
GENE LAROCK, CLU, ChFC, ChSNC, RICP, WMCP
ABLE Accounts vs Special Needs Trusts Webinar November 11, 2021
Taking the time to become as educated as possible empowers you to make informed decisions, take appropriate actions and help provide the highest possible quality of life for those who depend on you. This workshop will cover the essential aspects of providing financial security for your loved one with special needs, today and into the future.
GENE LAROCK, CLU, ChFC, ChSNC, RICP, WMCP
Join us for a webinar on Nov 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM CST.
Register Online at Go To Webinar
Goals for Children - New online tool for families
Social Security’s Program that Helps Children with Disabilities
If you are a parent or know a parent, guardian, caregiver, or representative of someone you think may be eligible, visit our Disability Benefits- Apply for a Child (Under Age 18) web page to learn more and apply.
Free, Online, anonymous tool to help you navigate resources for a child you care about who has mental or behavioral health concerns.
WI FACETS FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER
The current WI Family Engagement Newsletter is here!
Families First Podcast
Are You on FaceBook and looking to connect with other families about issues important to you?
The following FaceBook Groups are local, parent led and share information and resources.
SNAPS EC: Special Needs and Parenting Support Group
Autism Society Greater Wisconsin West Central Region
Chippewa Falls Special Parents
Parents of Adult Children in Transition (PACT- A Disablity Parenting Group)
AGENCIES SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Finding Your Way: A Navigation Guide for Wisconsin Families Who Have Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities assists families who may have concerns or questions about their child's development or have recently received a diagnosis of a special health care need or disability. It provides brief descriptions of programs, services and systems of support and gives contact information and links to learn more about these and other resources.
UCP of West Central Wisconsin FaceBook Page
Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin FaceBook Page
Special Education Procedural Safeguards
ECASD Families First Podcast
Family Resource Guide
ECASD Department of Special Education
PREPARING FOR AN IEP MEETING
Eau Claire Area School District
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Email: lmalnory@ecasd.us
Website: https://www.ecasd.us/District/Home
Location: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA
Phone: 715-852-3075
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