Family Engagement Newsletter
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Resources for school, home and community supporting students with disabilities.
JANUARY 2020 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Chiropractic Care for Students
We are excited to share that we now have chiropractic care at school available for the students at Parkview, Southview, Hillcrest, Halmstad, Chippewa Valley High School, and CHI HI.
We have been introducing this program to the schools over the last few years and have found great success with the students that are under chiropractic care.
We have received feedback from both parents and teachers noticing:
· Improvements in focus and ability to pay attention
· Improvements in behavior and better moods
· Decreased anxiety and emotional stress
· Overall less body complaints (headaches, upset stomachs, back pains, etc.)
Students report loving their experience and overall report ‘feeling better.’ These responses are common because chiropractic works to help balance and improve the health of the nervous system which impacts the entire body.
To learn more about this service or are interested in signed your child up for care, please contact Dr. Amanda at hainesad@chipfalls.org or contact your care manager.
Upcoming Local Events
Summer 2020 Registration opening soon!
The Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley gives children ages 4-19 who have cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball on a rubberized field. That special field allows players the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and braces, helping to alleviate falls and trips.
Check the Website often and get registered for 2020!
Special Kids Days at CMEC! New Day & Time for 2020
Special Kids Days are FREE for kids with special needs and their families. Snacks are included, along with themed sensory activities and extra staff support!
Registration is required for these events.
Sundays 10am-Noon
January 19
February 16
March 15
April 19
May 17
Questions?
Contact Katie Julsrud
(715) 832 - 5437 ext. 106
P.R.I.D.E Program at UWEC
Winter Dates will be available Soon.
Spring Conferences and Trainings
Autism Conference
Circles of Life Conference
PLAN NOW TO JOIN US FOR COL 2020!
Circles of Life 2020 will be held
May 7 and 8 at the Wilderness Resort, WI Dells.
Circles of Life is Wisconsin’s annual conference for families who have children with disabilities and the providers and other professionals who support them.
WI FACETS 2020 Training Calendar
Registration is required: www.wifacets.org/events,
or call 877-374-0511.
Requests for reasonable accommodations are needed 2 weeks prior.
For the most current calendar: http://www.wifacets.org/events
SPRING 2020 KEYS TO SUCCESS CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Hudson High School, Hudson, WI
Brochure Coming Soon
Too Soon to Start Thinking about Summer Camps?
Definitely Not!
Over the next few months we will showcase Camps from Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Wisconsin Lions Camp
Easter Seals Wisconsin
THE RIGHT CAMP FOR ANY CAMPER
Time off from caring for another – a respite – is the number one need of families with a loved one with disabilities in Wisconsin. To address that need, Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek and the Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite Camp (both located in Wisconsin Dells), offer well-deserved breaks for parents and caregivers while their loved ones enjoy innovative recreational opportunities in an accessible environment.
Wisconsin Badger Camp
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
The focus of the newsletter is to have a resource for families, schools, and agencies to go to for family engagement news, success stories, recent research, statewide events, and online resources.
The newsletter is provided by the Wisconsin State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG).
Inside you'll find:
- An article highlighting a family engagement impact story
- An article focusing on instructional trends
- Upcoming statewide events, conferences, and trainings
- Featured online resources
- Recent research of interest
- A monthly article highlighting a Wisconsin statewide parent agency.
School Resources for Families
Family Resource Guide
Introduction to Special Education
Watch Video on YouTube
Special Education Procedural Safeguards
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Family Services Special Education
We encourage users to contact us if you find inappropriate content.
Email: malnorlr@chipfalls.org
Website: http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/district/Special_Education.cfm
Location: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA
Phone: 715-852-3075