Clarkston PAC
(Special Education Parent Advisory Committee)
APRIL NEWSLETTER
Happy Spring Clarkston Families and Staff!
We are eager to catch up with all of you after missing the March newsletter. We have workshops and resources to see you through to the end of the school year.
Each section has new additions as well as the standard "go-to" buttons that are helpful to have at your fingertips every month.
Quick link to Resources Page on CCS Website:
https://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/departments/student-support-services
Quick link to the public Google Drive from Oakland Schools, Students with Disabilities:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bYDH58wAasv6r1hljHtJ8BCuOdjWD5k3?usp=gmail
If you need further support or guidance beyond what is offered in this newsletter and links, please contact us anytime at mailto:clarkstonpac@gmail.com
Find the WINDMILL AND TULIPS - then you have read everything!
Public Comment for State Complaint Procedures
04/01/2021
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is accepting comments on the Draft Special Education State Complaint Procedures. Comments about the proposed procedures can be submitted through the online survey, by email, or by mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021. For more information about the proposed procedures, the opportunity for public comment, and for instructions on how to submit comments, please visit the MDE Office of Special Education website.
VIRTUAL LEARNING & TECH SUPPORT RESOURCES
Tech Toolbox Ideas from Oakland Schools
Peer 2 Peer Resources:
More tech tools and resources from Oakland Schools can be found in the all-access public Google Drive for Students with Disabilities: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bYDH58wAasv6r1hljHtJ8BCuOdjWD5k3?usp=gmail
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Virtual Workshops from MI Alliance for Families
April 2021
April 12 Building Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Series, 7-8pm. Four Mondays: 4/12, 4/26, 5/20, 5/24. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2pof8dcs
April 13 Log On and Log In to Virtual Meetings with Special Education Mediation Services, 11am-12pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yy9ohgdo
April 15 IEP Course, 7-8:30pm. Four Thursdays: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6. Event full, registration closed.
April 20 IEP: A Closer Look with Clare Brick, 6-7:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2w789bwf
May 2021
May 5 Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy with Clare Brick, 10-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y4rmdsaw
May 18 IEP: A Closer Look with Clare Brick, 10-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/d9jmd563
June 2021
June 15 IEP: A Closer Look with Clare Brick, 6-7:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/rzsnf2ya
July 2021
July 20 IEP: A Closer Look with Clare Brick, 10-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yb7m3326
August 2021
August 17 IEP: A Closer Look with Clare Brick, 6-7:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3ja4zrys
September 2021
September 21 IEP: A Closer Look with Clare Brick, 10-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4ytzy6fa
Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive event updates. Remember, we do have a large selection of free recorded presentations available for viewing at home www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/webinar
GREAT LAKES SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING SYMPOSIUM - JUNE 18TH, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
The Great Lakes Special Needs Planning Symposium is a one-day immersion course dedicated to building a foundation of knowledge to special needs planners and families. This course is for those who want to learn more about this area of practice as well as experienced planners. Lead by national experts in special needs planning, you will have an opportunity to learn, chat, and mingle with them and top resources to help you in your practice as you are Moving to Mastery™ in this complex and rewarding field.
{PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WORKSHOP WITH A COST.}
GENERAL HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES
COVID RESOURCES
All adults age 18 and over
Children 4- to 17-years-old. Child must have symptoms of coronavirus and be a resident of or attend school in Oakland County.
Appointment required. Call 1-800-848-5533
WEBINARS AND PODCASTS
We’re dedicated to shaping a world where millions of people who learn and think differently can thrive at home, at school, and at work."
UNITED STATES OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
CLARKSTON PAC IS ON FACEBOOK
Clarkston PAC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clarkston-PAC-165604537104134/
Oakland Special Education Parent Resource Network Group in Facebook
Action Calendar: Active April 2021
"Keeping active is a great way to boost our mental wellbeing. So this month we're encouraging everyone to get moving and get outdoors as much as possible. Whatever your circumstances or physical limitations, you can find your own ways to be a bit more active. We don't need to run marathons - there are simple things we can all do to take care of our bodies, like unplugging from technology, reconnecting with nature and getting more sleep!"
For more keys to happier living, head over to the http://www.actionforhappiness.org/ website. Look below the calendar to download their PDF guide "Ten Keys to Happier Living".