Family Engagement Newsletter
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Resources for school, home and community supporting students with disabilities.
NOVEMBER 2020
DISTRICT UPDATES FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING PLAN
Click on the title below to see current updates and resources
VIRTUAL OFFERINGS AND CONNECTIONS FOR FAMILIES
Project Search Virtual Open House
No Pre-registration required. Join by Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89212307354?pwd=cCtFN1pvamRsZUNrSVBxbmw1UkorZz09
Program application materials will be sent to all interested parties.
Please contact us at projectsearchec@gmail.com to request materials
CFAUSD is proud to be co-sponsoring a Family Voices Training - Life After High School
Learn about Transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This training covers the role of schools, public benefits, the changes to adult health care, supported decision making options and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing and living, the basics of self determination and imagining community life.
When: Tuesday, December 1, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: Join the session using your computer, I-Pad or smartphone using Zoom video conferencing or listen using your phone.
Sign Up: Zoom Training Registration
After registering, you will be sent a Zoom link and phone number to participate. Please view the 30 minute online training before December 1st at
Dreaming Differently: Planning the Transition to Adult Healthcare
A free virtual training for families who are raising
children with significant intellectual or
developmental disabilities and medical complexity
Wednesday, November 4
5:30-7:00pm
Registration deadline: Monday, November 2
For more information or to register, go to go.wisc.edu/dreamdifferently101120 or contact Beth Guthrie-Moss at guthriemoss@wisc.edu Information about downloading and connecting to Zoom will be provided upon registration.
Young Athletes for Children Preschool to Age 10 Virtual offerings for November
Young Athletes Crafts
Join Young Athletes Manager, Jenna Lang, as she goes through making a different craft each week.
Please register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/7LxqEkSoxBDj4fFt8
Tuesdays at 4pm
Young Athletes Practices
Each practice will focus on a different skill that is important for the development of gross motor
skills.
Please register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/RkkTVyWQeJrfHFSR6
Thursdays at 4pm
Stories from Local Heros!
Brody the Lion
Teen Hang Out
Teens with autism are welcome to join us online to chat and play games!
Theme: Book Series
Nov 5, 2020 06:00 PM
Space is limited. Please sign up to receive Zoom information:
Register Here
Virtual Offerings, Conference Announcements and more!
WI FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER
The focus of the newsletter is to have a resource for families, schools, and agencies to go to for timely and relevant information on different special education related topics, at-home learning strategies, online resources, recent research and statewide events.
The newsletter is provided by the Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support (WI FACETS) through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
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)
SCHOOL RESOURCES
COVID-19 – Special Education Updates and Resources
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) understands that guidance can change quickly as information evolves.
The Special Education Team regularly updates its COVID-19 Special Education Question and Answer Document regarding the impact on students with IEPs. (Updated 8/13/2020).
Resources to Help Children Understand Covid 19 & School Closure
Family Resource Guide
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Department of Pupil Services and Special Education
Preparing for an IEP Meeting
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Family Services Special Education
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Email: malnorlr@chipfalls.org
Website: http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/district/Special_Education.cfm
Location: 1345 Ridgewood Drive, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Phone: 715-726-2785 3030
Twitter: @ChippewaFallsSD